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January 22, 2025 5:57 PM

Swiatek locks in Keys semi-final, Sinner sizzles at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek booked her second Australian Open semi-final with another spectacular display on Wednesday while Americans reached the last four of the men's and women's singles at Melbourne Park for the first time in 16 years. Defending champion Jannik...

January 22, 2025 3:12 PM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Kho Kho World Cup-winning teams

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday, felicitated the Indian men's and women's Kho Kho teams that created history at the first-ever World Cup. Hosts India had a double delight at the tournament by lifting the maiden crown in both men’s ...

January 22, 2025 11:30 AM

Swiatek charges into Australian Open semi-finals

A rampaging Iga Swiatek stormed into her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1 6-2 centre court demolition of eighth seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday as the world number two underlined her title credentials once again at Melbourne Park. The ...

January 22, 2025 11:13 AM

Djokovic outclasses Alcaraz in late-night blockbuster at Australian Open

History-chasing Novak Djokovic turned back the clock at the Australian Open for a vintage display that sent his young rival Carlos Alcaraz spinning out of the Grand Slam and the 37-year-old Serb into his 50th major semi-final on Tuesday. Paula Bados...

January 22, 2025 10:58 AM

Liverpool beat Lille to maintain perfect record and reach last 16

Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott. Arne Slot's men maintained their 100% record ...

January 22, 2025 10:22 AM

ICC chair meets IOC President to discuss cricket’s role in Los Angeles 2028

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and senior IOC officials this week during an LA 2028 International Federations seminar at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switze...

January 22, 2025 10:00 AM

Late Raphinha strike earns Barca 5-4 win at Benfica and last-16 spot

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 on Tuesday after a hat-trick from Vangelis Pavlidis gave the hosts a two-goal halftime lead. ...

January 22, 2025 9:40 AM

Keys rallies to defeat Svitolina in three sets and advance to Australian Open semis

Madison Keys blasted her way into the Australian Open semi-finals for a third time with characteristic aggression after overhauling Elina Svitolina 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday (January 22). Riding a 10-match winning streak, Keys will meet the winner of...

January 21, 2025 1:11 PM

Australian Open: Zverev overcomes Paul to book semi-final berth

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev secured a thrilling 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1 victory over Tommy Paul on Tuesday for his third Australian Open semifinal. The German saved a set-point in both of the first two sets and denied Paul’s attempts to serve th...

January 21, 2025 11:56 AM

Premier League: Chelsea beat Wolves to move up to fourth

Chelsea ended their five-match winless streak in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge and moved up to fourth in the table. Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke were all on target as the B...

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