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Bengaluru FC Owner Parth Jindal BFC owner Jindal, who also co-owns Delhi Capitals in the IPL, proposes a Major League Soccer model for Indian football with no relegation and strict financial discipline ,as the sport has been in doldrums and is looking for a long-term solution to make it sustainable Parth Jindal recalls a quip from his father, the industrialist Sajjan Jindal. “He asks why I spend Rs 30 crore here when I can invest it in the Inspire Institute of Sport and creat

Real Madrid vs Albacete Real Madrid’s first match after sacking Xabi Alonso results in a shock 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat at lower league Albacete. Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition. Appointed on Monday to  replace Xabi Alonso , Arbeloa and his side were ousted by Jefte Betancor’s stoppage-time winner at the Carlos Belmonte stadium. Without French super

With less than a month to go before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off, a cloud of uncertainty has descended over several participating teams. A growing number of Pakistan-born cricketers representing nations like the USA, UAE, and Oman are facing significant hurdles in securing visas for the India leg of the tournament. While initial social media posts sparked panic about mass visa "denials," official sources maintain that the applications are merely undergoing the s

U-19 World Cup 2026 While their career dreams were interrupted by fate, these former cricket professionals used their experience to prepare their sons, now selected for the junior World Cup, to take the next step in the game A promising cricketing career cut short because of joining a rebel league; a first-class debut that never arrived despite being on the fringes in Railways; a world-record holder from 1995, his career coinciding with Victoria’s most dominant era that he co

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Daryl Mitchell and Will Young use the sweep shot to defangs India's trump card on slow track, series tied 1-1 Once  KL Rahul’s fine hundred  had India scrambling out of a hole to set a target of 285, there was just one question hanging about the chase. Could Kuldeep Yadav create any sorcery on a relatively flat track to stop the New Zealanders? The magic, instead, came from Daryl Mitchell and his 162-run partnership with Will Young. Mitchell got h

Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy Australia pacer Mitchell Starc made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife Alyssa Healy announced her retirement from international cricket. Australia pacer  Mitchell Starc  made a heartwarming post on social media after his wife  Alyssa Healy  announced her retirement from international cricket. Wicket-keeper batter Healy, who has won six T20 World Cups, two 50-over World Cups and a Commonwealth Games gold in women's cricket, annou

Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be no easy feat with great rival Jannik Sinner standing in his way. Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be no easy feat with great rival Jannik Sinner standing in his way. Spain's Alcaraz already has six major titles under his belt aged just 22, b

The U.S. Supreme Court conservatives largely leaned toward upholding state bans on transgender women and girls competing in women's school sports during oral arguments on January 12-13, 2026. These arguments addressed challenges to laws in Idaho and West Virginia from transgender athletes Lindsay Hecox and B.P.J. Case Background Idaho's 2020 law and West Virginia's 2021 law classify school sports teams by biological sex at birth, barring transgender females from women's teams

India vs Maldives in Futsal The Indian women’s futsal team earned their first-ever international victory in style, defeating Maldives 11-1 at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Nonthaburi, Thailand, in their SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship opener on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Khushbu Saroj (17’, 22’, 24’, 26’) scored four, while Ritika Singh (6’, 17’), Sonali Mondal (17’, 37’), and Nishka Parkash (33’, 34’) netted two each. Mithila Ramani (4’) scored the first goal of the tournament.

Women's HIL SG Pipers emerged as champions of the Women's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, defeating Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in a tense shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time during the final at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Stadium in Ranchi on January 10, 2026. This victory marked SG Pipers' maiden title in the league's second edition, overturning their fourth-place finish from the inaugural season, and earned them a prize of ₹1.5 crore, while the

French Cup In a stunning upset, Paris FC eliminated defending French Cup champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory in the round of 32 at Parc des Princes on January 12, 2026. This marked Paris FC's first-ever win over their city rivals, ending PSG's unbeaten run in the competition since February 2023 and their first last-32 exit since 2014. Jonathan Ikoné, a PSG academy graduate, scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, stabbing home from close range after a defens

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) finalized the Indian Super League (ISL) charter on January 13, 2026, outlining a new governance structure for the league starting from the 2026-27 season. This move comes amid preparations for the 2025-26 ISL season, set to run from February 14 to May 17, 2026, with the federation granting clubs significant influence in decision-making to foster sustainability and growth. The charter, designed for a 20-season cycle, has been shared wit

WPL 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) delivered a commanding performance in the 5th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, thrashing UP Warriorz Women (UPW-W) by 9 wickets at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 12, 2026. Chasing a modest 144, openers Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana turned the game into a one-sided affair with a blistering 137-run partnership. Harris, playing against her former team after joining RCB in the auction, smashed a care

India vs New Zealand The second ODI between India and New Zealand is set for today, January 14, 2026, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (also known as Niranjan Shah Stadium) in Rajkot, starting at 1:30 PM IST. India, led by Shubman Gill, currently holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after a convincing four-wicket victory in the opener at Vadodara, where they chased down 249 with contributions from Virat Kohli (93) and KL Rahul (unbeaten 48), snapping New Ze

Aryna Sabalenka The 2026 Australian Open, set to begin on Sunday, January 18, at Melbourne Park, is shaping up as a highly competitive women's singles event. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka enters as the clear favorite, aiming for her third title in four years after triumphs in 2023 and 2024, but she faces stiff challenges from Poland's Iga Swiatek and a strong contingent of American players. Sabalenka's recent form is formidable, having won the Brisbane International on January

India Open 2026 The Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from January 13-18, 2026, has drawn attention due to criticisms from Danish player Mia Blichfeldt regarding venue conditions. This marks the second consecutive year Blichfeldt has voiced similar concerns, highlighting issues like dirt, cold temperatures, and unhygienic elements that she claims affect player health and performance. After her first-

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addressed the media on January 13, 2026, dismissing speculation about any miscommunication or rift between senior batters Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Kotak emphasized that Kohli and Sharma, who have retired from Test cricket and are now focused primarily on ODIs, remain actively involved in team planning. He noted that they frequently share their vast experience with the team and dis

Alvaro Arbeloa In Football, the Spanish professional association football club Real Madrid CF announced that Xabi Alonso has left his role as first team coach by mutual agreement, ending his brief tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu. The decision followed a 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup and the team falling four points behind in La Liga. Alonso joined Real Madrid on June 1, 2025, after a successful spell at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won a domestic double and rea

The government has advised all recognised National Sports Federations to constitute dedicated committees on International Relations and Make in India in Sports within their respective organisations. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said that the constitution of these committees will strengthen the country’s global sporting engagement and sports diplomacy while promoting indigenous capabilities in sports in line with Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Ministry said the Internatio

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has said that the Task Force constituted on the Unified Framework for Development of Coaching Ecosystem in India has submitted its report. The report outlines a comprehensive national framework for the development, accreditation and professionalisation of sports coaches across the country. It has also made actionable recommendations aimed at creating a robust, inclusive and future-ready coaching ecosystem.   The Task Force, led by Indi