Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was held to a quick 22-move draw by American GM Hans Moke Niemann in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters. Playing white, Erigaisi’s attempts to create complications from the English Opening fizzled out as Niemann opted for rapid development, prompting an early handshake
Speculation is rife among tennis fans after world-renowned DJ Peggy Gou was spotted in Carlos Alcaraz’s players’ box during his Australian Open quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur. While Alcaraz played down rumours, calling Gou a “friend”, fans pointed to their recent dinner outing in Seoul
Elena Rybakina credited her calmer approach for a dominant 7-5, 6-1 victory over second seed Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open quarter-finals. The Kazakh star, who recovered from early serving issues, said she now treats big matches as “just another day” and will face Jessica Pegula for a place in the final
Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt while leading their Australian Open quarter-final, sending the 24-time Grand Slam champion into his 13th Melbourne semi-final. Djokovic, who will now face defending champion Jannik Sinner, said Musetti was the better player on the night and deserved to win
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has raised concerns over players’ privacy after Coco Gauff’s racquet-smashing moment near the locker room was widely broadcast. Questioning whether players are treated like “animals in a zoo,” Swiatek said constant surveillance takes away basic personal space and called for more respect off the court
The Villoo C Poonawalla Indian Derby (Gr 1) will be run at Mahalaxmi racecourse on February 1 with a prize purse of Rs 4 crore, reaffirming its status as India’s premier equine contest. Sponsored for the next five years by Dr Cyrus Poonawalla and Adar Poonawalla, the blue riband event promises intense competition
Four-time world champions Yogesh Pardeshi, Prashant More, Sandeep Dive and K Srinivas headline a strong field of 500 players at the 3rd Maharashtra Open Carrom Challengers Trophy, to be held at Shri Halari Visa Oswal Samaj Hall, Dadar East, on January 29 and 30. The open-category tournament will see men and women compete together
Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina powered into the Australian Open semi-finals with a stunning 6-1, 6-2 victory over two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff. The 31-year-old, ranked 12th, wrapped up the match in just 59 minutes and extended her winning streak to 12 matches following her Auckland triumph
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz powered into his maiden Australian Open semi-final with a commanding 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Australia’s Alex de Minaur. The 22-year-old Spaniard is yet to drop a set in the tournament and said he was proud of his performance as his level continues to rise each round
Hanin Qureshi struck a superb hat-trick as Duruelo Convent High School (Bandra) defeated Gokuldham High School (Goregaon) 3-0 to win the girls U-16 title of the Dream Sports MSSA Smt KG Kalantari hockey tournament at Matunga. In the boys U-16 Jr Aga Khan final, hosts Don Bosco High School (Matunga) beat Dr Antonio Da Silva High School (Dadar) 3-1
Bombay Scottish High School (Mahim) clinched the boys U-13 title of the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association basketball tournament with a hard-fought 24–19 win over Podar International School (Powai) at Azad Maidan. Adidev Shreenivasan top-scored for Bombay Scottish as seven players contributed in a tightly contested final
This was the first time that Swiatek has played an Aussie at the Australian Open. She has faced Inglis on her home turf before, though, winning 6-1, 6-2 in the 2021 Adelaide second round en route to her first hard-court title
Bombay Scottish High School (Mahim) clinched the boys U-13 title of the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association basketball tournament with a hard-fought 24–19 win over Podar International School (Powai) at Azad Maidan. Adidev Shreenivasan top-scored for Bombay Scottish as seven players contributed in a tightly contested final
28 January,2026 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus VedanayagamThis was the first time that Swiatek has played an Aussie at the Australian Open. She has faced Inglis on her home turf before, though, winning 6-1, 6-2 in the 2021 Adelaide second round en route to her first hard-court title
27 January,2026 09:45 AM IST | Melbourne | IANSThe tournament offers a valuable opportunity for the likes of Priyanshu Rajawat, Kiran George and Tharun Mannepalli to test themselves and attempt deep runs at the Super 300 level, the second-lowest tier within the main Badminton World Federation World Tour structure.
27 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | Bangkok | PTI"I felt quite good out there physically. Everything was okay today," said Sinner, who had limited practice on his off day between his third- and fourth-round matches.
27 January,2026 09:40 AM IST | Melbourne | AP | PTIGukesh won handsomely with black pieces which should do a world of good to his confidence. The Indian ace had been playing well till the first rest day and then lost two games in a row and finally pulled one back
27 January,2026 09:31 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | 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)
The Indo-Swedish pair, seeded 10th, went down in straight sets to the Brazilian duo Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos, losing 7(9)-6(7), 6-3 in an hour and 44 minutes, according to Olympics.com.
27 January,2026 09:26 AM IST | Melbourne | ANI
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
26 January,2026 08:38 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
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
26 January,2026 08:38 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
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
26 January,2026 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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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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