WPL 2026 points table: It’s Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians on top

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 points table shows an early but clear separation between the teams. The net run rate is already playing a decisive role. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, helmed by Smriti Mandhana, sit at the top after winning both their matches. With 4 points from two games and a very strong net […]

‘For Harleen, its always team first, herself second’: UPW coach Nayar hails batter after win over MI

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16 (ANI): Following his side’s win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar hailed Indian batter Harleen Deol’s “team first” approach and his team’s culture. After being retired out for a 36-ball 47 in the last match, Harleen, who had endured a tough start to […]

Adrien Rabiot helps AC Milan close Serie A gap with 3-1 comeback win over Como

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan didn’t let city rival Inter Milan open up too big a gap at the top of Serie A as it fought back to win 3-1 at in-form Como on Thursday, with Adrien Rabiot winning a penalty and then scoring two goals. Inter had moved six points clear of Milan and […]

Bully ball: Top-ranked Arizona manhandling opponents during undefeated start

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has become the bully on the block. A program known for its free-flowing offense and efficiency, the top-ranked Wildcats have added a dose of bulk to beat teams down during their undefeated start to the season. “You can sometimes wear people down with your speed, just getting the ball up […]

WPL 2026, MI vs UPW: Harleen Deol reacts to retire out saga after heroics vs Mumbai Indians

Harleen Deol enjoyed a dream day on Thursday, winning the Player of the Match award as UP Warriorz secured a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. At the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, Harleen scored an unbeaten 64 off 39 balls, including 12 fours, guiding the Warriorz to […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidharbha storm in Vijay Hazare Trophy final after Aman Mokhade, Darshan Nalkande star

Vidarbha produced a commanding all-round performance to knock out defending champions Karnataka and storm into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a six-wicket win in the first semi-final at the CoE 1 ground in Bengaluru on Thursday. After being asked to bat first, Karnataka were rocked early by Vidarbha’s disciplined bowling. Captain Mayank […]

‘Why Delhi again & again?’ – Calls to shift India Open from Delhi grow loud after world no.3 pulls out due to pollution

The withdrawal of world no.3 badminton star Anders Antonsen from the ongoing Indian Open 2026 badminton tournament due to “extreme pollution” has sparked a debate among the fans as why the organisers opt for the National Capital every year despite knowing the environmental hazards during that time of the year. Having started in 2008, the […]

Bird poop stops play at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex at India Open 2026 badminton; ‘embarrassment for the whole country’

A couple of days after Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt complained of improper playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026 badminton, bird poop literally stopped play at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Thursday. The incident took place during a round of 16 match between local star HS Prannoy and Loh Kean Yew. […]

Loh Kean Yew flags Delhi air quality at India Open: I breathe less, players’ energy level down

Former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore was at his ruthless best on court—and just as effective off it—as he spoke candidly about the much-criticised air quality and playing conditions in New Delhi. World No. 10 Loh said players’ energy levels have been affected by the poor air quality in the Indian capital, which […]

Mitchell Starc ends Australia’s two-year wait for ICC Player Of The Month award

Mitchell Starc was voted as the ICC’s Player Of The Month for December following his stunning performance against England during the Ashes 2025-26 series. Starc finished with 31 wickets and contributed significantly with the bat, registering two crucial half-centuries in Brisbane and Adelaide. The pacer also ended Australia’s two-year wait for an ICC Men’s Player […]