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FC Goa suspend first team operations amid ISL uncertainty: ‘We have no alternative’

FC Goa were in action last on December 24 when they played in the AFC Champions League 2 against FC Istiklol of Tajikistan at Margao where they had paused play in the opening seconds as a symbolic gesture highlighting the crisis in Indian football. Read More

Former IOA president and veteran sports administrator Suresh Kalmadi dies at 81

Veteran sports administrator and former IOA president Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune at the age of 81. He was a key figure in Indian sports for decades and led the IOA from 1996 to 2011. Read More

Magnus Carlsen tops chess earnings in 2025 with nearly $1.5 million in prize money

Magnus Carlsen topped the global chess prize-money list in 2025 after winning the World Rapid and Blitz titles in Doha and excelling across other major tournaments. Read More

Who is Darren Fletcher, Manchester United’s temporary replacement for Ruben Amorim

Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge, with Darren Fletcher named as interim manager. Fletcher is expected to lead the team until a permanent replacement is appointed. Read More

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Adelaide International, to return to action directly at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Adelaide International and will begin his 2026 season directly at the Australian Open, where he is a 10-time champion. Read More

Uttarakhand’s Rajan Kumar fails dope test in rare case involving cricketer; sprinter Dhanalakshmi Sekar gets 8-year ban

Left-arm pacer Rajan had submitted a dope sample that tested positive for anabolic steroids Drostanolone and Metenolone, as well as Clomifene. Read More

Carlsen’s ex-coach shuts down talk of Norwegian GM competing in ‘B-events’ to maintain No 1 Classical rating

Despite being semi-retired in Classical chess since opting against defending his world title in 2023, Magnus Carlsen continues to occupy the top spot in the FIDE ratings for the format, having been No 1 continuously since July 2011. Read More

Why was Ruben Amorim suddenly removed as Manchester United manager? Report reveals potential reason

Ruben Amorim was sacked as Manchester United manager after just 14 months in charge, with the club announcing his exit on Monday, two days after the 1-1 draw against Leeds United away from home. Read More