Sports

Shikhar Dhawan announces engagement to girlfriend Sophie Shine

12 Jan 2026 | 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) With the arrival of the New Year, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Shine, much to the delight of his fans.

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Red Sea resort city spotlights Chovqan as Egypt taps sports tourism potential

12 Jan 2026 | 5:22 PM

Marsa Alam (Egypt), Jan 1 (UNI) Marsa Alam, a resort city on Egypt's Red Sea coast, has hosted a sports tourism festival featuring Chovqan, a traditional horseback game, as Egypt looks to expand sports tourism.
During the event which ended on Sunday, Chovqan, a traditional horse-riding game played on a flat, grassy field by two competing teams, was introduced as one of Egypt's emerging sports.
The event drew wide international participation, underscoring Egypt's growing push to leverage sports tourism as a pillar of sustainable development.

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Lucknow to host BBFS scouting trials for young football talent on January 18

12 Jan 2026 | 5:19 PM

Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) Lucknow is set to become a hub for aspiring young footballers as the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) will conduct scouting trials in the city on January 18 to identify promising student-athletes for its Residential Academy. The trials will be held at the Dilkusha Football Ground, with participants required to report at 9:30 AM.

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Liverpool defender Bradley ruled out for remainder of domestic season after knee injury

12 Jan 2026 | 5:15 PM

London, Jan 12 (UNI) Liverpool defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury during Thursday night's 0-0 Premier
League draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The 22-year-old right-back was forced off in stoppage time after landing awkwardly near the touchline while chasing the ball.
Liverpool later confirmed the injury involves damage to both bone and ligament, though it is not related to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

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Champions back Champions in a script reversal for JioStar’s Men’s T20WC 2026 film

12 Jan 2026 | 5:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (UNI) JioStar, the official broadcast and digital partner for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026, has raised the curtains on the biennial tournament with a film that signals a paradigm shift.

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Rizvi anchors UP to 310 despite Sakariya-led Saurashtra attack

12 Jan 2026 | 2:21 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) Sameer Rizvi emerged as the heartbeat of Uttar Pradesh’s batting effort, standing out as both the top performer and the most inspiring figure as UP posted a formidable 310 for eight against Saurashtra in the second quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 here on Monday.

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Washington Sundar ruled out, Ayush Badoni called into India ODI squad

12 Jan 2026 | 2:17 PM

Vadodara, Jan 12 (UNI) India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand due to injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday.

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Mulani anchors Mumbai to 254 despite early collapse

12 Jan 2026 | 2:05 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) Shams Mulani produced a brilliant knock under pressure to rescue Mumbai from early trouble and steer them to a competitive 254 for 8 against Karnataka in the first quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 here on Monday.

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Iyer, Rana, Sundar hail team effort after India win

12 Jan 2026 | 1:10 PM

Vadodara, Jan 12 (UNI) India’s players Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana, and Washington Sundar expressed satisfaction after the team began the series with a win, highlighting the collective effort and key individual contributions in the opening ODI.

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FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament in Kerala breaks convention with free entry, no prize money

12 Jan 2026 | 12:23 PM

By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Chennai, Jan 12 (UNI) In a move that rewrites the prevailing norms of Indian chess administration, a private institution, Premier Chess Academy, has launched an initiative featuring neither entry fees for players nor prize money for winners, an effort many believe should have originated from the cash-rich All India Chess Federation (AICF).

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Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal through as United exit FA Cup

12 Jan 2026 | 12:12 PM

London, Jan 12 (UNI) Premier League leader Arsenal overcame conceding an early goal to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win away to Championship side Portsmouth.
Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick for Arsenal, who showed how effective they are from set pieces after Colby Bishop rewarded Portsmouth's bright start with a third-minute opener.

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Harshit Rana lauds Gill's leadership after India beat New Zealand

12 Jan 2026 | 11:22 AM

Vadodara, Jan 12 (UNI) India fast bowler Harshit Rana praised Shubman Gill's leadership, highlighting the clarity and composure the young captain brings to decision-making on the field.

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Aritra Roy summits Mount Aconcagua

12 Jan 2026 | 11:00 AM

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) Noted Indian mountaineer Aritra Roy has successfully summited Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest peak outside Asia, at 6,967.15 meters above Mean Sea Level.

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Espanyol held by Levante as Rayo end winless run

12 Jan 2026 | 10:47 AM

Madrid, Jan 12 (UNI) Espanyol remains fifth in La Liga despite being held to a 1-1 draw away to second-from-bottom Levante on Sunday afternoon.

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Raphinha double seals Barcelona Super Cup win over Real

12 Jan 2026 | 10:35 AM

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Jan 12 (UNI) Raphinha was FC Barcelona's hero as his side retained the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Sunday night.

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