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Mbappe Kylian Mbappe scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored as Madrid moved back within four points of leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday. Madrid had won only two of its last eight games in all competitions and was coming off a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City in the Champions League, prompting jeers from fans at the

Manchester United Patrick Dorgu scored his first goal for Manchester United as his team defeated Newcastle 1-0 in a pulsating Premier League match on Friday. The 21-year-old Dorgu smashed in a left-foot volley from 15 meters midway through the first half to give United its first home win in four Premier League games, and lift the club above Liverpool into fifth place. But reigning champion Liverpool is at home to bottom club Wolves on Saturday. It was a good hit. I didn't kno

ISL Thirteen of the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday told All India Football Federation (AIFF) that they "may be ready and willing" to take part in the delayed 2025-26 season if there is no participation fee and the national body takes financial responsibility for the organisational and operational costs of running the truncated competition. Putting conditions on their participation in the ISL, the clubs also requested the national federation to furnish "a clear

Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League. Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds. In a goal-shy start to 2026, three of the four New Year's Day fixtures ended without a goal as Tottenham also played out a 0-0 draw on Thomas Frank's return to Brentford. City had won eight consecutiv

Venus Williams Venus Williams will be returning to the main draw at the Australian Open 2026 after five years. The American legend received the eighth and final women's wildcard on Friday; hence, the 45-year-old will make her first appearance at Melbourne Park since 2021. This will also be her first time competing outside the United States since 2023. According to the organisers of the first Grand Slam of 2026, Williams will be preparing for the Australian Open at the Hobart

Sarfaraz Khan in Vijay Hazare Trophy Former India cricketer  Dilip Vengsarkar  didn’t hold back in criticising the BCCI selectors for repeatedly overlooking  Sarfaraz Khan , despite his consistent performances in domestic cricket and respectable contributions whenever given a chance for India. Sarfaraz had to fight for his place season after season, eventually earning his maiden Test call-up against England in 2023. However, after the 2024-25  Border-Gavaskar Trophy , in whic

Sweden Defender Wijk Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of BK Hacken defender Hanna Wijk on a long-term contract, subject to international clearance and work permit. The 22-year-old becomes the second signing of the transfer window for Martin Ho's side, after they agreed a deal for Norway winger Signe Gaupset in November. The full-back, who has one cap for Sweden, has been with Hacken since she was 16-years-old and has made 107 appearances in total for the side sinc

Brennan Johnson Brennan Johnson will meet Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday before making a final decision on whether to complete a £35m move from Tottenham. According to report the growing expectation is for the deal to be completed, but the talks will be pivotal towards the transfer's successful progression. Palace have agreed the fee with Tottenham to sign the 24-year-old forward but are still waiting for the green light to conclude the deal. Wales internat

Roberto Carlos Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he described as "a preventative medical procedure". The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included a picture of him smiling in a hospital bed. He also denied rumours that he had suffered a heart attack. "I would like to clarify recent information that has been circling," he wrote. "I recently underwent a preventative medical pr

Rishabh Pant in Vijay Hazare trophy 2026 With the national selectors set to announce the squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand in first week of January, it was the charismatic India keeper-batter and Delhi skipper Pant, who was the focus of attention. India keeper Rishabh Pant’s indifferent form coupled with Delhi’s leading batters failing to fire saw their unbeaten run being interrupted by Odisha, who carved out a huge 79-run victory in a fourth-round Grou

West Indies, Australia… India? In the last three men’s ICC events, India have been head and shoulders above the chasing pack. While they won two tournaments, staying unbeaten, their only loss in the 2023 home World Cup came in the final. In a month, they will gear up for another World Cup at home, this one in the T20 format. No team has ever before defended the title. While it speaks about the magnitude of the challenge, India also has a chance to do what no Indian side has d

Junior National Kho Kho The 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship started at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Gunjur, Bengaluru, yesterday. Around 1,000 young athletes from states and union territories across India are competing in boys’ and girls’ categories.  Nearly 40 matches were played on the opening day. The tournament follows a league-cum-knockout format, with semifinals 3rd January and finals on 4th January.  The event was inaugurated by former Minister H. Nage

The Women's Hero Hockey India League SG Pipers put in a composed and disciplined performance to edge past JSW Soorma Hockey Club 1-0 in a tightly contested Women’s Hero Hockey India League encounter in Ranchi yesterday, with the Pipers’ Captain Navneet Kaur’s early strike proving decisive as the table-toppers registered their second consecutive victory. The Pipers began on a disciplined note, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and their intent was rewarded early in the co

Anthony Joshua British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital in Nigeria days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends. The former world champion was deemed fit to recuperate at home, the Ogun and Lagos states said in a joint statement, describing him as "heavy hearted" over the loss of his friends. The 36-year-old was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway in Ogun State, near L

Enzo Maresco At the end of November,  Chelsea  appeared in a harmonious place, with the club sitting third in the Premier League and having recently dismantled Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League. But December saw the bubble burst with just one league win. Yet it is not just results which mean manager Enzo Maresca has come under increased pressure. Potential fissures have emerged between the Italian and the club's hierarchy. Maresca stunned key figures and hi

India Women beat Sri Lanka Women In Women’s Cricket, India beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth and final T20 International in Thiruvananthapuram last night. India had set a target of 176 runs for Sri Lanka. Put in to bat, India posted 175 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. In reply, Sri Lanka were restricted to 160 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted overs. Earlier, the Visitors won the toss and opted to bowl. Harmanpreet Kaur was dec

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi suffered a shattering semifinal loss to top Uzbek player Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the World Blitz Championship in Doha yesterday. 22-year-old Erigaisi settled for a bronze medal. With Erigaisi in stunning form and having already beaten Abdusattorov on day one of the competition, the Indian was expected to go full steam. But things took a difficult turn for Erigaisi, who lost the semifinal 2.5-0.5. Defending champion Magnus

Temba Bavuma averages 53 in 12 Tests as South Africa captain Temba Bavuma averages 53 in 12 Tests as South Africa captain From a certain vantage point, the health of Test cricket in South Africa appears terminal. For the first time since sporting isolation during apartheid, there will be no red-ball action in the country this summer. Instead, fans must make do watching Indian-owned T20 franchises compete in the SA20. The next time the Proteas take the field in whites on home

Arsenal It had seemed like  Arsenal  were starting to wobble. After starting December with defeat by  Aston Villa , they were far from convincing as they beat  Wolves ,  Everton  and  Brighton  by narrow margins. But the Gunners ground out vital results and they answered any lingering doubts over their title credentials with an emphatic 4-1 home victory over Villa on Tuesday. It not only kept Unai Emery's in-form side at bay in third place, it served as a powerful statement t

Damien Martyn Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, reportedly fell ill on 26 December and is in a hospital in Queensland. Martyn played in four Ashes series - retiring with immediate effect before the third Test of the 2006-07 series - and won two World Cups with Australia. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg wished Martyn a quick re