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Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:11 AM IST

Barcelona put in a clinical display to lift their first trophy in more than a year, having no silverware to show for last season.

Barcelona's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Spanish Super Cup(AFP)

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Man United win on penalties after hectic FA Cup clash against Arsenal

They will play Leicester City, managed by former United great Ruud van Nistelrooy, at home in the fourth round.

Manchester United's Altay Bayindir celebrates after he saves a penalty from Arsenal's Kai Havertz during the shoot-out(Action Images via Reuters)

Published on Jan 13, 2025 12:25 AM IST

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Australian Open: India’s Sumit Nagal makes first round exit

India’s top ranked singles player showed some signs of matching world No.25 Tomas Machac in the third set before losing in straight sets at Melbourne Park

Sumit Nagal plays a forehand return to Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic during their first round match at the Australian Open. (AP)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 10:05 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Kyrgios trolls Sinner’s ‘closed doors’ CAS trial, doping expert passes verdict

Nick Kyrgios is unhappy that Jannik Sinner's CAS trial will take place behind closed doors.

Italy's Jannik Sinner takes a drink during a practice session.(AP)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 08:41 PM IST

Messi's visit dates to India confirmed, Argentina to play friendly in Kerala

The World Cup in Qatar saw Argentina and Lionel Messi receive plenty of support from India, especially from the people of Kerala.

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 08:02 PM IST

TN’s cager Ulhas finding his feet in Serbian basketball league

Ulhas, the first-ever Indian to play in the top-flight Serbian league, talks about adapting to the team-centric game style, surviving harsh winters and finding acceptance in a basketball-loving nation

Tamil Nadu’s Ulhas KS is the first Indian to play in the Serbian basketball league. (FIBA)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 07:44 PM IST

ByShahid Judge

Savita, Bichu rivalry competition really healthy: Adrian D’Souza

India women’s team goalkeeping coach talks about his role and guiding his charges, the seasoned Savita Punia and the young Bichu Devi

Hockey

Published on Jan 12, 2025 07:43 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Australian Open 2025: Sumit Nagal knocked out in opener

Australian Open: Sumit Nagal's early exit against Tomas Machac marks the end of India's campaign in the singles event.

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:55 PM IST

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‘Challenged Erigaisi for 100k…’: GM, known for cheating scandal, reveals

Hans Niemann revealed that he had challenged the likes of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Arjun Erigaisi.

India's chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi gestures during a game.(AFP)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:12 PM IST

Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live Streaming: Where to watch El Clasico live online

Here are the streaming details for the Real Madrid vs Barcelona Spanish Super Cup Final match from King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah.

A combination picture shows Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, the Spanish Super Cup trophy and FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick ahead of the Spanish Super Cup Final.(REUTERS)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 04:49 PM IST

‘Cloud of WADA case over Sinner, this is the last time we…’: Roddick

Jannik Sinner is the current World No. 1, and won the AUS Open and US Open last year.

Italy's Jannik Sinner plays a backhand return during a practice session.(AP)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 03:43 PM IST

Australian Open 2025: Zheng, Andreeva seal wins as rain lashes on AUS Open Day 1

Zheng Zheng, last year's losing finalist, had the honour of playing the first point on centre court at the opening Grand Slam of the season.

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts on winning the first set after a tie-break.(AFP)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 12:22 PM IST

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Pickleball’s ironman: The inspiring journey of Arvind Prabhoo

The All India Pickleball Association chairman became paraplegic after a car crash in his prime youth. Undeterred, he lives a productive life

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 12:12 PM IST

ByAkshay Sawai

ISL: Bagan win derby, open eight-point lead

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat East Bengal 1-0, maintaining their unbeaten ISL record and extending their lead at the top to eight points.

Players of Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC in action on Saturday. (Adimazes/ISL)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

Australian Open: Super Serb Djokovic ready to rock young champs

Novak Djokovic, 37, aims to reclaim dominance at the Australian Open amid new rivalries with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic hits a return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open, in Melbourne on Saturday. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 10:28 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Australian Open 2025 Live Streaming: When and where to watch AUS Open

Day 1 will see Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud open their respective campaigns. Here are the Australian Open 2025 live streaming and telecast details.

Australian Open 2025 Live Streaming(AFP)

Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:50 PM IST

Boxer Nishant Dev to make debut as pro

The 24-year-old announced on social media that he was training for his opening bout in Las Vegas on January 25

Nishant Dev will make his professional debut on January 25. (Getty Images)

Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:40 PM IST

ByShantanu Srivastava

Satwik-Chirag lose Malaysia Open semifinals

Seeded seventh, Satwik and Chirag, who reached the finals last season, lost 10-21 15-21 to Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of Korea.

India's Chirag Shetty (R) hits a return next to Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) against South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae during their men's doubles semi-final(AFP)

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Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:33 PM IST

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Women’s Hockey India League finally ready for pushback

The tournament is expected to have the impact HIL had in helping the India men’s team players to grow

Women’s HIL makes its debut on Sunday in Ranchi with Delhi SG Pipers taking on Odisha Warriors. (HIL)

Hockey

Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:32 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

WA president Sebastian Coe endorses Neeraj Chopra-organised javelin competition

Chopra will be among the leading global stars who will compete in the World Athletics-sanctioned Continental Tour javelin-only competition.

India javelin ace Neeraj Chopra in action at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting in August(HT_PRINT)

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 09:30 PM IST

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‘They beat us, we had a clear evaluation’: Ancelotti seeks revenge vs Barcelona

Hansi Flick's Barcelona routed Los Blancos 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu in October in La Liga.

Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti, left, hugs Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick.(AP)

Published on Jan 11, 2025 05:32 PM IST

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Somdev Devvarman backs Nagal to pull off another Australian Open upset

Sumit Nagal is all set to make his second consecutive main draw appearance at the Australian Open after a second-round exit last year.

Published on Jan 11, 2025 05:15 PM IST

ByAratrick Mondal

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal ISL: MBSG edge past EBFC in Kolkata Derby, 1-0

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal ISL 2024-25 Highlights: Jaime Maclaren scored in the first-half as MBSG defeated EBFC in the Kolkat Derby. Check out highlights of MBSG vs EBFC ISL 2024-25 match, in Guwahati.

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 09:30 PM IST

ByNeelav Chakravarti

Australian Open 2025 men's draw: Jannik Sinner, the man to beat in Melbourne?

Ahead of the start of season's first Grand Slam, we analyse each quarter of the draw and predict the winner of 2025 Australian Open

Italy's Jannik Sinner takes a drink during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025(AP)

Published on Jan 11, 2025 03:35 PM IST

ByAratrick Mondal

Australian Open 2025 women's draw: Who can stop Sabalenka's march to three-peat?

Ahead of the start of season's first Grand Slam, we analyse each quarter of the draw and predict the winner of 2025 Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 9(AFP)

Published on Jan 11, 2025 03:30 PM IST

ByAratrick Mondal

AUS Open: Sabalenka to Swiatek - Women’s singles title contenders in Melbourne

Australian Open 2025: The spotlight will also be on Iga Swiatek, who lost her no. 1 spot to Aryna Sabalenka last year.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the main title favourites in Melbourne.(AP)

Published on Jan 11, 2025 03:27 PM IST

McEnroe leaves no stone unturned with Swiatek-Sinner ‘doping scandals’ verdict

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have received mixed reactions from fans and current players.

John McEnroe passed his verdict on Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner's doping scandals.

Published on Jan 11, 2025 02:02 PM IST

Gukesh earns INR 13.6 in 2024, two times more than US President's annual salary

Gukesh Dommaraju had a memorable 2024. Regarding prize money, Gukesh earned USD 15,77,842, roughly equivalent to INR 13.6 crore.

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 01:58 PM IST

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal, ISL 2024-25 Live Streaming: When and where to watch

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal, ISL 2024-25: Here are all the streaming details for the all-important match.

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 12:05 PM IST

Messi planning a Barcelona reunion by signing a new contract with Inter Miami

To get himself ready for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi might return to Europe with a special clause in his potential contract extension with Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is set to sign a new contract with Inter Miami.(AFP)

Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:55 AM IST