Sports
Dive into the latest sports news and updates from Odisha, India, and around the globe. Covering cricket, football, athletics, and more, this section delivers real-time scores, match highlights, and in-depth analysis.
Venus Williams Crashes Out of Hobart Ahead of Australian Open
Venus Williams, 45, lost in the first round of the Hobart International, suffering another early exit before the Australian Open. The seven-time Grand Slam champion battled for 87 minutes against...
Virat Kohli Meets His Lookalike Fan, Calls Him ‘Chhota Chiku’ Ahead of Rajkot ODI
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli had a heartwarming moment ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot when he met a young fan who looked remarkably like his...
RCB Women vs UP Warriorz, WPL 2026: Grace Harris Storms RCB to Dominant Nine-Wicket Win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) delivered a commanding all-round performance to cruise past UP Warriorz Women (UPW-W) by nine wickets in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, powered by a...
WPL 2026: Two Navi Mumbai Matches to Be Played Without Spectators Due to Civic Elections
Two matches of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 scheduled in Navi Mumbai will be played behind closed doors, with no spectators allowed, due to municipal corporation elections in the...
Odisha Archers Hit Bullseye with 10 Medals at National School Games
Odisha’s young archers delivered an outstanding performance at the 69th National School Games Under-17 Archery Championship held at Ranchi, Jharkhand, from January 6 to January 10, 2026. The state won...
Two WPL Games to Be Played Behind Closed Doors in Navi Mumbai Due to Elections
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will stage matches behind closed doors in Navi Mumbai on January 14 and 15 after police confirmed they cannot provide security during municipal elections....
National Sports Governance Rules, 2026 Set New Standards for Integrity and Inclusivity
The Union Government notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026, under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, creating a statutory framework for sports administration in India. The...
Milos Raonic, Former World No. 3, Announces Retirement from Tennis
Canada’s Milos Raonic, once ranked World No. 3 and nicknamed “Missile” for his thunderous serve, announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35. Raonic turned professional in...
Raphinha Brace Seals Barcelona’s 3-2 Win Over Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup Final
Barcelona defended its Spanish Super Cup crown with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in Jeddah on Sunday, powered by a brace from Raphinha. The final at King Abdullah...
ATP Rankings: Alcaraz Leads Men, Sabalenka Tops Women; Bublik Cracks Top 10
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to dominate the ATP Rankings ahead of the Australian Open 2026 draw, while Alexander Bublik makes his Top 10 debut. Alcaraz holds the No....
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