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.
Kerala Blasters Loan Out Captain Adrian Luna Amid ISL Uncertainty
Kerala Blasters announced that club captain Adrian Luna will spend the 2025-26 season on loan with an overseas team. The club confirmed the move through a social media post, describing...
Vladimir Kramnik Sues FIDE for Defamation in Swiss Court
Russian chess legend Vladimir Kramnik filed a defamation lawsuit against FIDE in a Swiss civil court. He announced the move on X, explaining that relentless attacks from fellow players and...
Australia Names Provisional Squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Australia announced its provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, including injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, along with power-hitter Tim David. The team also...
National Sports Governance Act Brings Major Reform in India
The National Sports Governance Act came into effect partially on January 1, 2026, and introduced key provisions that reshape the governance of sports bodies in India. The government had notified...
Pragativadi Premier League 2025: Blackbuck Dominate Growth to Win Maiden PPL
In a pulsating finale that captivated cricket enthusiasts, Team Blackbuck stormed to their first-ever title in the fourth edition of the Pragativadi Premier League (PPL), defeating Team Growth by eight...
Yashasvi Jaiswal Returns to Training After Gastroenteritis, Set to Feature Against Goa in Vijay Hazare Trophy
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to make his return to Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign after recovering from acute gastroenteritis. The left-hander signalled his readiness with an intense net...
Shubman Gill Set for Vijay Hazare Trophy Return After T20 World Cup Snub; KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja Also Lined Up
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is set to gain major star appeal in the New Year as Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja prepare to feature in the ongoing List...
Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland Withdraw from WPL 2026; BCCI Names Replacements
Australian all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have withdrawn from the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)...
Sarina Wiegman Awarded Honorary Damehood in UK Honours
England women’s football head coach Sarina Wiegman earned an honorary damehood in King Charles III’s New Year’s honours list. The 56-year-old Dutch coach guided the Lionesses to back-to-back Women’s EURO...
WPL 2026: Ashleigh Gardner Named Gujarat Giants Captain
Australian star Ashleigh Gardner will captain Gujarat Giants in the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The franchise confirmed the announcement on Monday and reinforced its faith in the experienced...
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