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‘Looking forward to be back’: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa confirmed for Norway Chess 2026

Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess in 2026, where he claimed his first classical victory over Magnus Carlsen in 2024. Read More

Tata Steel Chess 2026: Niemann stuns Aravindh with dazzling queen sacrifice as Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa struggle for wins

Hans Niemann stunned India’s Aravindh Chithambaram at Tata Steel Chess 2026 with stunning queen sacrifice as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa failed to pick up a win in the fourth round. Read More

‘Are We Even Playing World Cup?’ Captain Litton Das Breaks Silence As ICC-BCB Standoff Continues

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom With less than two weeks to go before the start of the T20 World Cup 2026, uncertainty continues to surround Bangladesh’s participation in the tournament. Read More

Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka battles past ‘tricky opponent’ Bai Zhuoxuan to reach third round

The Chinese world number 702 Bai Zhuoxuan gave a scare to Aryna Sabalenka in the first set before the top seed closed out the set and the match. Read More

How things stand as far as 2026 FIFA World Cup, now six months away, is concerned

The FIFA World Cup returns to the United States for the first time in 32 years with neighbours Mexico and Canada also sharing some of the hosting duties this time around. Here’s how things stand with six months to go for the tournament. Read More

Pune Grand Tour 2026: Luke Mudgway powers through Mulshi–Maval in thrilling Stage 1

By the time the peloton thundered towards the finish, it was Luke Mudgway of Li Ning Star, China, who emerged with arms aloft, stopping the clock at 02:00:21 after a breathless sprint finale. Read More

Explained: How BWF’s 25-second time clock system, brought back for trials at Indonesia Open, works

The 25-second time clock had been approved by the BWF Council in August last year and was implemented for the first time at the Australian Open Super 500 in November. It is being brought back for trials in the ongoing Indonesia Open in Jakarta. Read More

Tennis icon Sania Mirza launches ‘The Next Set’ to mentor India’s leading women athletes

The primary focus of “The Next Set” is providing access to a dedicated support system — including coaches, physiotherapists and trainers. Read More

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Be Demoted? BCCI Might Scrap A+ Central Contract: Report

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Board Of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) offers Central Contracts to players who represent India regularly in different formats. Read More

Bangladesh Govt Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Says No Change In Stance On Playing In India

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Bangladesh have once again made it clear that they are unwilling to soften their position on playing the ICC T20 World Cup matches in India, with uncertainty continuing to s Read More

Hans Niemann’s ‘strong form doesn’t erase cheating doubts’: Carlsen’s former second stirs up a hornet’s nest

Magnus Carlsen’s former second Daniil Dubov stirred up a hornet’s nest by saying that Hans Niemann’s strong form does not erase cheating doubts against the American grandmaster. Read More

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Streaming: When & Where To Watch

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The IND vs NZ 1st T20I will be played on January 21, 2026 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur. Read More