Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev in five-set epic to reach maiden Australian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev in five-set epic to reach maiden Australian Open final | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Carlos Alcaraz pushed through physical distress and a wild swing of momentum to subdue Alexander Zverev in a gripping five-set semifinal on Friday, sealing a place in his first Australian Open final and making history in the process.The 22-year-old Spaniard became the youngest man in the Open era to reach…

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‘Pakistani-yo ki choti choti khushiya’: Ajay Jadeja’s sharp dig at Pakistan PM’s X post steals spotlight

‘Pakistani-yo ki choti choti khushiya’: Ajay Jadeja’s sharp dig at Pakistan PM’s X post steals spotlight | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, second right, and teammates in Lahore. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja stirred a fresh cross-border debate on social media after taking a pointed swipe at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s celebratory post following Pakistan’s 22-run win over Australia in the first T20I at Lahore.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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‘Don’t disturb Chetta!’: Suryakumar Yadav’s airport banter lifts Sanju Samson as India arrive in Kerala for final IND vs NZ T20I

‘Don’t disturb Chetta!’: Suryakumar Yadav’s airport banter lifts Sanju Samson as India arrive in Kerala for final IND vs NZ T20I | Cricket News

Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav at the airport. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India’s final stop before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup took them to Thiruvananthapuram, and the arrival itself turned into a moment to watch as captain Suryakumar Yadav ensured hometown hero Sanju Samson had all eyes on him. With the fifth and final…

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Senior stars dropped for indiscipline? Manpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh miss India's FIH Pro League probables

Senior stars dropped for indiscipline? Manpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh miss India’s FIH Pro League probables | Hockey News

Manpreet Singh (Image credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: Hockey India’s decision to omit senior players, including veteran midfielder and former captain Manpreet Singh, from the list of probables for the upcoming FIH Pro League season was triggered by disciplinary issues during the national team’s tour of South Africa in December, sources told news agency PTI.Go…

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Shivam Dube’s role a big hit: Allrounder says his mindset is to ‘get better in different situations’

Shivam Dube’s role a big hit: Allrounder says his mindset is to ‘get better in different situations’ | Cricket News

VIZAG: Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to go with specialist bowler Arshdeep Singh in place of batter Ishan Kishan, who had suffered a niggle, didn’t produce the desired result in the fourth T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday. India suffered a 50-run loss at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium chasing 216 but the captain was unperturbed, knowing…

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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies

Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies | Hockey News

Michael Nobbs. (Photo credit: X/@HockeyAustralia) MELBOURNE: Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men’s team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness. He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women’s international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos…

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Handshake row at Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Svitolina, no handshake after semi-final

Handshake row at Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Svitolina, no handshake after semi-final | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka, right, of Belarus walks past Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo) Belarusian world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final on Thursday to set up a title clash with…

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Aryna Sabalenka storms into Australian Open final after 6-2, 6-3 win over Elina Svitolina

Aryna Sabalenka storms into Australian Open final after 6-2, 6-3 win over Elina Svitolina | Tennis News

Melbourne: Aryna Sabalenka’s shoes told the story long before the scoreboard did. Their silver, star-like sparkles glittered under the lights of the Rod Laver Arena as she stamped her authority on the Australian Open semi-finals. There was nothing restrained about the world No.1’s performance as the 27-year-old quelled the challenge of Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2,…

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