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Why did Chelsea part ways with Enzo Maresca? Club reveals reason in official statement

Chelsea Football Club has officially confirmed the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca on Thursday (January 1), bringing an end to his 18-month stint at Stamford Bridge. The surprise announcement came amid a challenging Premier League run, with the club citing the need for a fresh approach to salvage the season. Chelsea’s official statement The […]

Stefanos Tsitsipas recalls contemplating retirement in 2025: Couldn’t walk for two days

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has disclosed that a severe back injury during the 2025 season pushed him to seriously contemplate stepping away from the sport, after a painful episode left him unable to walk for two days and deeply uncertain about his future on tour. The former world No. 3, who slipped outside the […]

Vladimir Kramnik sues FIDE for defamation after Daniel Naroditsky controversy

Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik has filed a defamation lawsuit against the World Chess Federation (FIDE) in a Swiss civil court. This legal move comes after Kramnik became the centre of an ethics inquiry for allegedly harassing fellow players with what FIDE described as “unsubstantiated” cheating accusations, following the recent death of American Grandmaster Daniel […]

Chetan Sakariya: Wasn’t disappointed with IPL snub, have set small goals for comeback

Chetan Sakariya said he was not disappointed after failing to find a team for the IPL 2026. The left-arm pacer had registered for the auction with a base price of Rs 75 lakh but went unsold. Adding to his tough patch, Sakariya was also dropped for Saurashtra’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra on December […]

Sarfaraz Khan can play all 3 formats, a shame that he’s being ignored: Former captain Dilip Vengsarkar

Former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar feels Sarfaraz Khan can play all three formats for India and that it is a shame he’s not being picked in the team. Sarfaraz has been in rich form in the ongoing domestic season, having plundered runs in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He […]

David Miller masterclass lifts Paarl Royals to first SA20 win | Cricket News

Paarl Royals captain David Miller pulls a delivery during match 7 (SA20) Paarl Royals captain David Miller spoiled the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s New Year’s Eve celebrations with a captain’s knock that delivered his side their first win of SA20 Season 4 at St George’s Park on Tuesday.Chasing a modest target of 150, the Royals found […]

Ashes: Usman Khawaja should retire on his terms at homeground in Sydney, says Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested that Australian opener Usman Khawaja should retire on his own terms during the upcoming fifth Test of the Ashes 2025–26. Khawaja has endured poor form over the past few years, having scored 1,029 runs in his last 19 Tests (36 innings) at an average of 31.18, with one […]

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia name spin-heavy squad, Pat Cummins gets nod despite injury

Australia announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, January 1, opting for a spin-heavy combination. Mitchell Owen remained the only notable absentee from the squad, as the team management opted to include four specialist spin options. Despite Mitchell Starc’s retirement from the format, Australia have not named a single left-arm […]

‘Light of my life’: Virat Kohli’s new year post with Anushka Sharma breaks the internet | Cricket News

Virat Kohli’s Instagram post Virat Kohli welcomed 2026 on a personal note, sharing a moment with his wife, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, through a social media post that quickly caught fans’ attention. The former India captain uploaded a photograph on Instagram showing the couple wearing masks, with Kohli’s playful Spider-Man-style mask adding a light-hearted touch […]

Diego Pavia eligibility 2026: Can Vanderbilt QB return for another season?

Diego Pavia has emerged as one of college football‘s most inspiring stories. The dual-threat quarterback transformed Vanderbilt into a contender, capping his 2025 campaign as the Heisman Trophy runner-up. After guiding the Commodores to a strong 10-2 record, fans wonder if the ReliaQuest Bowl against Iowa on December 31, 2025, marks his final college game, […]