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Aus Open PIX: Swiatek, Keys storm into semis

Madison Keys blasted her way into the Australian Open semi-finals for a third time as the American continues her bid for a first Grand Slam title.

22 Jan 2025 10:16 am
Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16.

22 Jan 2025 9:10 am
Djokovic storms into his 50th Grand Slam semi-final!

'It's one of the most epic matches I have played on this court, on any court really.'

22 Jan 2025 1:27 am
UCL: Enrique ready for face-off against old pal Pep

Both managers have struggled in the Champions League this season, with PSG on seven points and 25th in the standings, one place outside the knockout phase playoff zone, while City are one point ahead in 22nd.

22 Jan 2025 12:25 am
Mbappe glad to leave struggles behind him

Ancelotti still hoping Real can claim top-eight finish in Champions League

22 Jan 2025 12:16 am
Can Bengaluru FC return to winning ways?

The Blues will look to bounce back and stay in the hunt for the first spot, though they now trail the top-placed Mohun Bagan Super Giant (36) by eight points (28), slightly undoing their impressive run in the earlier parts of the season.

22 Jan 2025 12:01 am
Security stepped up for Rohit's Ranji return

With Rohit named in Mumbai's 17-member squad along with fellow Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, a significant turnout can be expected on the match day at Mumbai Cricket Association's BKC facility.

21 Jan 2025 11:15 pm
ISL: Leaders Mohun Bagan SG drop points in Chennai

The best chance of the second half fell to Suhail Bhat when Rai found him with a beautiful low cross. But before the young forward could take a shot, Elsinho did exceptionally well to clear the lines.

21 Jan 2025 10:51 pm
PIX: Djokovic digs deep to show Alcaraz the door

Defeat was a blow for the 21-year-old Spaniard as the French Open and Wimbledon champion's bid to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam went up in flames, and he was left to digest his third loss to Djokovic on the surface.

21 Jan 2025 8:44 pm
Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations

21 Jan 2025 8:10 pm
Satwik-Chirag march forth at Indonesia Masters

Ashwini and Tanisha, who won the Guwahati Masters super 100 title, last month will take on Malaysia's Pei Kee Go and Mei Xing Teoh next.

21 Jan 2025 6:04 pm
Aus Open: Bopanna-Zhang lose in mixed doubles quarters

Rohan Bopanna and Shuai Zhang suffered a narrow defeat against local wild cards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki in a thrilling contest at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

21 Jan 2025 2:40 pm
Aus Open PIX: Zverev battles past Paul to enter semis

Alexander Zverev played his best tennis when it mattered most to down Tommy Paul and reach his third Australian Open semi-final in five years

21 Jan 2025 1:09 pm
Hima Das takes a dip in Ganga at Maha Kumbh

Star sprinter Hima Das came to Maha Kumbh along with her friends after taking blessings from her guru Keshav Das Ji Maharaj.

21 Jan 2025 11:43 am
Lewis Hamilton Joins Ferrari!

Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver in Formula One history, joined Ferrari on January 20.

21 Jan 2025 9:35 am
Aus Open PIX: Badosa knocks out Gauff

Images from Day 10 of the 2025 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

21 Jan 2025 9:18 am
EPL PIX: Chelsea get back to winning ways

Chelsea won for the first time in six Premier League matches when they beat relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at home on Monday.

21 Jan 2025 9:17 am
Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina's win for her nation

Svitolina wants to give Ukraine a 'little light' after reaching quarter-finals

20 Jan 2025 6:07 pm
Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.

20 Jan 2025 5:57 pm
Can Satwik-Chirag finally conquer Indonesia?

Satwik-Chirag had lost each of the two semifinals in straight sets and their aim would be to go the distance in the upcoming tournament.

20 Jan 2025 5:03 pm
Aus Open PIX: Sinner battles into last eight

Jannik Sinner overcame a debilitating medical episode as well as Dane Holger Rune to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the third time.

20 Jan 2025 12:55 pm
PIX: Mbappe fires Real Madrid to top of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe was in inspired form, scoring twice to guide Real Madrid to a comeback 4-1 win over visitors Las Palmas on Sunday.

20 Jan 2025 10:52 am
'The worst team in the history of Manchester United'

It is the first time since 1989-90 that Manchester United have lost 10 of their first 22 games of the league season.

20 Jan 2025 10:04 am
Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night.

20 Jan 2025 9:19 am
Aus Open PIX: Super mom Svitolina storms into quarters

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina recovered from a sub-par first 20 minutes to charge past Russian Veronika Kudermetova and reach the last eight of the Australian Open.

20 Jan 2025 8:34 am
EPL PIX: City thrash Ipswich; United lose at home

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

20 Jan 2025 1:14 am
ISL: 10-man FC Goa climb to 2nd spot

FC Goa jumped to the second place in the league table with 30 points from 16 games, six behind leaders Mohun Bagan, who are sitting pretty at the top with 36 points.

19 Jan 2025 11:57 pm
Neeraj Chopra weds Himani!

Neeraj married Himani in a quiet ceremony on Sunday.

19 Jan 2025 10:06 pm
Indian women are Kho Kho World champs!

A brisk start marked Turn 1 as the Indian attackers took charge of the proceedings. Three batches in the Nepal women were out by simple touches on 7 occasions, putting 14 points to India's kitty.

19 Jan 2025 8:35 pm
Hosting 2036 Olympics not empty slogan: Mandaviya

Action plan ready to prepare India for hosting 2036 Games, says Union Sports Minister.

19 Jan 2025 8:23 pm
Manu Bhaker's uncle, grandmom killed in road accident

Upon receiving information about the incident, the police arrived at the spot and took possession of the bodies of the deceased.

19 Jan 2025 7:36 pm
Axelsen, Se Young win India Open in packed house

Lee, 2019 Hong Kong open winner, had finished as runner-up in the last edition and his dream of winning the title remained unfulfilled after he went down in the final for the second time in two years.

19 Jan 2025 6:36 pm
Djokovic snubs official broadcaster after win

During Nine's broadcast, Jones had mocked Djokovic and his fans who were out in force cheering the Serb.

19 Jan 2025 6:25 pm
Australian Open: Djokovic sets up Alcaraz quarters

A solitary break in the eighth game was all Djokovic needed to take the opening set, as the 37-year-old looked in total control despite playing well within himself in perfect conditions at a packed centre court.

19 Jan 2025 6:16 pm
Chennaiyin FC bolster defence with new signing

India defender Pritam Kotal joins the Marina Machans

19 Jan 2025 4:43 pm
TikTok ban throws Gauff's routine into disarray

'I guess it'll force me to read books more, be more of a productive human probably.'

19 Jan 2025 4:16 pm
Tesfay, Chepkemoi crowned Mumbai Marathon champs

Tesfay covered the gruelling 42.195km distance in 2 hours 11 minutes and 44 seconds to win his maiden international full marathon title as thousands of Mumbaikars turned up for the marquee World Athletics Gold Label road race.

19 Jan 2025 12:59 pm
PIX: Alcaraz makes quarters after Draper retires

Carlos Alcaraz reached his second Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday when his opponent Jack Draper retired injured when trailing 7-5, 6-1.

19 Jan 2025 12:51 pm
Medvedev fined $76,000 for Melbourne misconduct

The Russian, 28, whacked his racket into the net five times as his frustration boiled over during his opening victory against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej on Tuesday.

19 Jan 2025 11:37 am
Bopanna-Shuai in Aus Open mixed doubles quarters

Veteran Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna and his Chinese partner Zhang Shuai entered the quarter-finals in the mixed doubles at the Australian Open after receiving a walkover in a second round match in Melbourne on Sunday.

19 Jan 2025 11:24 am
Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka romps into last 8

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

19 Jan 2025 9:08 am
ISL: 10-man Kerala Blasters hold NorthEast Utd

The home team showed exceptional defensive prowess to hold the Highlanders at bay and secure a point despite playing with 10 men for over 60 minutes of the game.

18 Jan 2025 11:44 pm
India men, women storm into Kho Kho World Cup final

While the Indian women again showcased their tactical prowess, outplaying South Africa 66-16 in the semi-finals, the men's team secured their spot in the final with a 62-42 victory over the team from the Rainbow Nation.

18 Jan 2025 11:28 pm
India Open: Satwik-Chirag's campaign ends in semis

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's campaign at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament ended in the semi-finals after they were outplayed by Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in New Delhi on Saturday.

18 Jan 2025 9:58 pm
EPL: Kluivert 'tricks' as Bournemouth rout Newcastle

Bournemouth midfielder Justin Kluivert struck a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 away win over his father Patrick's former club Newcastle United in Saturday's early Premier League kick-off, ending the hosts' six-match winning run in the league.

18 Jan 2025 9:16 pm
Collins taunts 'super drunk' Melbourne fans

Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.

18 Jan 2025 8:57 pm
Player complains of dirt, pollution and bird droppings

Danish badminton player Mia Blichfeldt has criticized the playing conditions at the India Open Super 750 tournament in New Delhi, citing pollution, dirt and bird droppings. She also said she contracted a stomach infection during the event, which she attributed to the poor conditions. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has acknowledged logistical challenges in hosting the event and is looking for alternative venues. This isn't the first time foreign players have raised concerns about playin

18 Jan 2025 7:33 pm
Tennis power couple Svitolina, Monfils shock top seeds

Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync

18 Jan 2025 7:13 pm
Unstoppable Sinner marches on

Jannik Sinner swats aside Giron to reach Australian Open fourth round

18 Jan 2025 5:04 pm
Youngest since Nadal: Tien makes Aus Open history

Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years

18 Jan 2025 3:45 pm