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Men’s HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:35 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored the goals for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Boon (1') and Mandeep Singh (9') were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals.

Men's HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers begin campaign with 3–1 win over JSW Soorma Hockey Club

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:15 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers opened their Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 campaign with a confident 3–1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday.

‘I won’t be careful, it sucks’, says Swepson on no spinners fielded in SCG Test

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:02 PM

Melbourne, Jan 4 (IANS) Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has delivered a blunt assessment of spinners not being fielded in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, saying this decision made by the team think-tank ‘sucks’.

Ashes: Would like to try and make a difference, says Cook on England coaching aspiration

IANS | January 4, 2026 8:43 PM

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook has expressed interest in joining the national team's coaching set-up at some point in his life, saying he would like to "try and make a difference" to the national set-up.

Mumbai’s Stasya Pandya wins silver at Junior National Equestrian C'ship

IANS | January 4, 2026 8:15 PM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Young Mumbai equestrian Stasya Pandya won the silver medal in the Dressage Team Event (Children 1 category) at the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2025, delivering a strong performance at the prestigious national meet.

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning announced new captain of UP Warriorz

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday.

Indu Barma to lead Nepal squad for Women’s T20 WC Global Qualifier

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:55 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 4 (IANS) Nepal Cricket on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, to be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1.

Nationak 4W Racing C'ship: Pune teenagers Arjun Chheda, Sai Shiva Sankaran top

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:42 PM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Pune teenagers Arjun Chheda and Sai Shiva Sankaran held off their rivals from Bengaluru to win the MRF Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 races, respectively, to kick-start their campaign in the third round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025, at the Madras International Circuit, here on Sunday.

Bengaluru Open 2026: Rawat progresses into final round of qualifying; main draw to kick off on Monday

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:36 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 4 (IANS) The S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium witnessed edge-of-the-seat action on Sunday as the first round of qualifying matches got underway at the 10th Bengaluru Open 2026.

KIBG provide platform to showcase skills on natural surface: Mandaviya

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:14 PM

Diu, Jan 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said that the Khelo India Beach Games provide athletes with a unique platform to express their skills on a naturally beautiful surface, while also promoting a strong sporting culture across the country.

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Men’s HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

Men's HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers begin campaign with 3–1 win over JSW Soorma Hockey Club

‘I won’t be careful, it sucks’, says Swepson on no spinners fielded in SCG Test

Ashes: Would like to try and make a difference, says Cook on England coaching aspiration

Mumbai’s Stasya Pandya wins silver at Junior National Equestrian C'ship

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning announced new captain of UP Warriorz

Indu Barma to lead Nepal squad for Women’s T20 WC Global Qualifier

Nationak 4W Racing C'ship: Pune teenagers Arjun Chheda, Sai Shiva Sankaran top

Bengaluru Open 2026: Rawat progresses into final round of qualifying; main draw to kick off on Monday

KIBG provide platform to showcase skills on natural surface: Mandaviya

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