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Houston Astros to sign Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai to three-year deal worth up to $63 million – Report

The Houston Astros have made a major splash in the MLB free agency market by agreeing to terms with star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai on a three-year contract. According to a report by ESPN, the deal guarantees $54 million and could reach $63 million with incentives, positioning it as one of the richest for a […]

J&K Police summon cricketer, organiser over Palestine flag at local tournament

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have summoned a local cricketer and the organiser of a private cricket tournament for questioning after a Palestine flag was seen displayed during a match held in Jammu, officials said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a cricketer was spotted wearing a helmet […]

Nicholas Lee to join as India women’s strength and conditioning coach post-WPL 2026

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women’s cricket team after the conclusion of the Women’s Premier League. The five-team Women’s Premier League is scheduled to be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. “Lee will take over as the new […]

College Football Bowl Games, today, January 1: Full schedule, times, TV channels and previews

New Year’s Day 2026 is set to bring an exciting tripleheader of college football playoff quarterfinals, continuing the action from the expanded 12-team format. These iconic bowls, the Orange, Rose, and Sugar, feature top-seeded teams with byes facing tough challengers who advanced through the first round. Winners will advance to the semifinals on January 8-9, […]

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 […]