American teenager Learner Tien produced one of the biggest upsets of the Australian Open, crushing three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final and set up a last-eight clash with Alexander Zverev
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, overcoming a stiff challenge to continue her dominant run in Melbourne
While Roger Federer impressed fans during his Australian Open exhibition matches, wife Mirka grabbed attention off court by sporting a diamond-studded Rolex Daytona reportedly worth Rs 6.88 crore, becoming a talking point among fans
World Champion D Gukesh suffered his third defeat at the Tata Steel Masters, losing to Dutch star Anish Giri in the seventh round. It was a difficult day for Indian players, with Arjun Erigaisi and Aravindh Chithambaram also losing, while R Praggnanandhaa managed a draw
Amritraj was the only sportsperson to receive the Padma Bhushan this year. India's third-highest civilian honour, it recognises his pioneering role in putting Indian tennis on the global map during the amateur and early Open Era
Defending champ Sinner admits he’s fortuitous to enter last 16 after dropping a set and battling cramps in extreme heat to beat USA’s World No. 85 Spizzirri
“I’m still trying to give these young guys a push for their money. I’m still around. I’m hanging in there. Alcaraz and Sinner are the two best players in the world
The Japanese superstar made the announcement just hours before she was due to meet Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on centre court in Melbourne
Top seed Arjun Erigaisi, meanwhile, benefitted from a similar oversight by Matthias Bluebaum of Germany to salvage half a point, while R Praggnanandhaa’s hunt for an elusive win went on as he was held to a draw by Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia.
Mumbai-based paddler Diya Chitale, who won the mixed doubles title at WTT Contender Muscat alongside Manush Shah, says their approach aided by fast tables helped them beat China’s Yuzheng-Xunyao pair in final
Swiss football star Alisha Lehmann has found love off the pitch after model and Love Island contestant Montel McKenzie confirmed their relationship on social media. McKenzie shared pictures of the couple together while wishing Lehmann a happy birthday, making their romance public. The pair reportedly met through MVPs United, a Baller League team
Carlos Alcaraz sent a strong warning to his rivals after cruising into the Australian Open last 16 with a straight-sets win over France’s Corentin Moutet. The world No. 1 claimed his 87th Grand Slam victory in his 100th match at majors, equalling Bjorn Borg’s record at the same stage of his career. Alcaraz said his game is steadily improving
Swiss football star Alisha Lehmann has found love off the pitch after model and Love Island contestant Montel McKenzie confirmed their relationship on social media. McKenzie shared pictures of the couple together while wishing Lehmann a happy birthday, making their romance public. The pair reportedly met through MVPs United, a Baller League team
24 January,2026 08:31 AM IST | Britain | AgenciesCarlos Alcaraz sent a strong warning to his rivals after cruising into the Australian Open last 16 with a straight-sets win over France’s Corentin Moutet. The world No. 1 claimed his 87th Grand Slam victory in his 100th match at majors, equalling Bjorn Borg’s record at the same stage of his career. Alcaraz said his game is steadily improving
24 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPEighteen-year-old Iva Jovic claimed the biggest win of her career by defeating World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) at the Australian Open to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time. The young American credited advice from Novak Djokovic for helping her overcome the Italian and will next face Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva
24 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPOlympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra said the earlier stiffness of shooting jackets and trousers had bordered on “technological doping”, as the sport adapts new ISSF regulations to stay relevant in the Olympic programme. With lighter shooting gear now mandated and changes introduced in events like rapid-fire pistol
24 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | Palakkad | S KannanIndia’s challenge at the USD 500,000 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament ended after P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen suffered straight-game defeats in the quarter-finals. Sindhu lost to top seed Chen Yu Fei of China in the women’s singles, while Lakshya was beaten by Thailand’s Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in the men’s singles
24 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | Jakarta | PTIADVERTISEMENT
The Padma Awards 2026, announced on the eve of Republic Day, recognised several achievers from the world of sports for their exceptional contributions. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic)
In women’s singles, Anmol Kharb showed a lot of heart to challenge former world champion Nozomi Okuhara before going down 21-16, 14-21, 11-21 in 56 minutes
23 January,2026 09:38 AM IST | Jakarta | PTI
But this stage’s star was Cameron Nicholas Scott of Li Ning Star, China, who clocked 03:04:13. Scott’s acceleration proved decisive in the final metres, edging out Georgios Bouglas (03:04:13) of Burgos Burpellet BH, Spain, who had led for long stretches, only to be caught in the final kick
23 January,2026 09:36 AM IST | Pune | PTI
Gukesh’s win put him on three points as the Indian went up to joint fourth. Gukesh won with black pieces out of a Queen’s Indian defence game
23 January,2026 09:30 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | PTI
Djokovic beats Italy’s Maestrelli in Rd 2; pays tribute to fig tree at Melbourne’s botanical gardens which he hugs before every Aus Open as a good luck charm
23 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
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Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
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