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Ivan Toney’s brace hands Al Nassr first loss in Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The Saudi Pro League delivered another thrilling encounter on Friday (January 2) as Al-Ahli edged out league leaders Al Nassr 3-2 in a fiery clash at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. English striker Ivan Toney stole the show with a quickfire brace, ending Al Nassr’s unbeaten run and opening the door for rivals […]

Shubman Gill back in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Schedule, livestreaming details and all you need to know

Shubman Gill was the poster boy of Indian cricket during the year 2025. The 26-year-old had everything going for him as he was appointed the new Test team skipper after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirements and followed it up with an impressive showing during the England tour. Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings […]

India vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka cricket’s charity game proposal rejected by BCCI

India’s scheduled tour of Sri Lanka in August remains unchanged, featuring two Test matches and two T20Is. Sri Lanka had requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to approve additional charity T20 matches in December to raise funds for Cyclone Ditwah recovery. However, this request was declined. Cyclone Ditwah recently caused approximately […]

USA Olympic hockey roster: Jason Robertson snubbed; check list of 5 notable players left out of men’s team

USA Hockey announced a 25-man roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday (January 2), marking the return of NHL players to the tournament after absences in 2018 and 2022. The lineup draws heavily from the silver-medal squad at the 2024 4 Nations Face-Off. General manager Bill Guerin, assisted by executive director David Poile, prioritized […]

USA hockey roster announced for 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics: Check full men’s team

USA Hockey officially unveiled the 25-player men’s ice hockey roster for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. This marks the highly anticipated return of NHL players to Olympic competition after a 12-year hiatus since 2014. The squad features 21 returnees from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off, plus four additions, including Quinn Hughes, […]

Ole Miss CFP coaching staff uncertainty grows as Lane Kiffin prepares LSU for transfer portal

Ole Miss Rebels are set for their College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 10 Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on January 8, 2026. However, ahead of the matchup, uncertainty surrounds key assistants. Many have committed to join former coach Lane Kiffin at rival LSU, right as the transfer portal opens, and Kiffin focuses on recruiting […]

India’s squad for New Zealand ODIs: Will Ajit Agarkar & Co recall Mohammad Shami? What does Bengal pacer’s numbers say?

Mohammad Shami may have no found a place in the Indian squad post the ICC Champions Trophy but his performances are being closely monitored, reportedly as the Indian selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, once again sit down to select the ODI squad for the New Zealand series later this month. India are set to host […]

Ashes: England to maintain pressure on Australia following Melbourne victory: Zak Crawley

England batter Zak Crawley has said that his side will continue to take on the Australian bowlers in the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025–26 series. England head into the final Test of the series having finally ended their long-standing victory drought in Australia. The Three Lions registered a win on Australian soil […]

Shiv Sena (UBT) warns Shah Rukh Khan over signing a Bangladeshi cricketer in his IPL team KKR : Bollywood News

A political storm is brewing around Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after the franchise signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The controversial decision has drawn sharp criticism not only from political leaders but also from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) […]

Yograj Singh slams Shubman Gill’s T20 World Cup snub, drags Kapil Dev into debate

Former India cricketer and Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has lashed out at the exclusion of Shubman Gill from India’s T20 World Cup squad, accusing the selectors of failing to back him adequately despite making him the team’s vice-captain last year. Yograj cited an example involving Kapil Dev, arguing that the legendary all-rounder was once […]