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05 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Barbora Krejcikova pulls out of  2025 Australian Open: Here's why

Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has pulled out of the upcoming Australian Open.

05 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli

'Even Tendulkar played domestic cricket': Pathan, Gavaskar slam Indian batters 

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced his disappointment over Virat Kohli's performance in the recently-concluded Test series against Australia.

NFL: Decoding Ravens RBs with most rushing TDs (single season)

The Baltimore Ravens celebrated clinching the AFC North title with a victory over the Cleveland Browns, as Derrick Henry set a new single-season franchise record for rushing touchdowns by a running back.

05 Jan 2025

Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne completes 400 matches for Manchester City: Stats

On Saturday, Kevin De Bruyne entered an exclusive club, becoming the 15th player for Manchester City to play 400 or more matches.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India to kick off new WTC cycle with England tour

The next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle will begin in June 2025 after the current cycle's final at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

05 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka beats qualifier Polina Kudermetova to win Brisbane International

World number one Aryna Sabalenka beat Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova to claim the Brisbane International title on January 5.

05 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar disappointed over Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation: Here's why

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the conclusion of the Sydney Test between Australia and India.

05 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah expresses disappointment over not bowling on 'spiciest wicket'

Jasprit Bumrah, India's stand-in captain in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has expressed his disappointment over not being able to bowl in the final innings of the Sydney Test.

05 Jan 2025

NFL

#ThisDayThatYear: Arian Foster registers 100 yards in three playoff games

On January 05, 2013, in NFL history, Arian Foster etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to rush for 100 yards in each of his first three playoff games.

Pat Cummins becomes first bowler to claim 200 WTC wickets

Australian Pat Cummins has created history by becoming the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

05 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Captain Pat Cummins enhances trophy cabinet with BGT triumph

Australia have reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade, under the leadership of captain Pat Cummins.

05 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah accomplishes these prominent feats in BGT 2024-25

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was named the 'Player of the Series' in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

Will Young slams his third ODI fifty vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand comprehensively thrashed Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the first ODI at Basin Reserve on January 5, 2025.

05 Jan 2025

Avishka Fernando

All-round New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka in 1st ODI: Stats 

New Zealand's cricket team has kicked off their three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with a bang at the Basin Reserve.

05 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir lauds Rohit's decision to step down amid poor form

Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has praised captain Rohit Sharma for resigning from the team due to his poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

05 Jan 2025

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj gets to 100 Test wickets: Key stats 

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has reached a major landmark in his cricketing career.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Bumrah opens up on his back injury after Sydney Test

Indian cricket team's star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, has opened up on his recent back injury.

Matt Henry claims his 11th four-fer in ODIs: Stats 

New Zealand's Matt Henry was at his best in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, picking up four wickets.

05 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

WTC 2023-25: India knocked out after losing BGT 3-1

India's hopes of making it to the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final were dashed on Sunday after they lost to Australia by six wickets in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.

Scott Boland equals Glenn McGrath's record in SCG Test: Details 

Scott Boland was the chief architect of Australia's six-wicket triumph in the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia attain this feat with BGT triumph after 10-year wait 

Australia emphatically reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years, having defeated India by six wickets in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

05 Jan 2025

Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando slams his ninth ODI fifty: Stats 

Avishka Fernando helped Sri Lanka post a total of 178 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand, at the Basin Reserve.

Australia claim maiden Test series win over India since 2015 

Australia have clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the wait of 10 long years.

05 Jan 2025

Premier League

Brighton hold Arsenal, impacting Premier League title race: Key stats

In a recent Premier League clash, Brighton held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. The turning point of the match was Joao Pedro's penalty in the 61st minute.

04 Jan 2025

Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland's brace powers Manchester City over West Ham

Erling Haaland's double strike and Savinho's brilliant display guided Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium in matchweek 20 of the Premier League 2024-25 season.

04 Jan 2025

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace hold Chelsea 1-1 in Premier League: Key stats 

Crystal Palace snatched a late point in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Selhurst Park, extending the Blues's winless run into 2025.

04 Jan 2025

Kagiso Rabada

Pakistan suffer on Day 2 of 2nd Test versus SA

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton put up a stellar show on the second day of the final Test against Pakistan at Newlands.

04 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar suggests Rohit Sharma to play Ranji Trophy

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has advised Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma to play Ranji Trophy for Mumbai.

04 Jan 2025

La Liga

Spanish FA, La Liga reject Barcelona's request to register duo

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and La Liga have rejected FC Barcelona's plea to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the second half of the season.

04 Jan 2025

Newcastle United

Newcastle United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in Premier League: Stats

Newcastle United continued their impressive run in the Premier League on Saturday, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in matchweek 20.

04 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

Sanjay Manjrekar suggests Kohli and Rohit to play County cricket

Former Indian cricketer and current commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play County cricket.

04 Jan 2025

Mohammad Abbas

Mohammad Abbas completes 100 wickets for Pakistan in Test cricket

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas has got to 100 wickets in Test cricket.

Marco Jansen scores quickfire 62 versus Pakistan in 2nd Test

South Africa posted a mammoth score of 615 in the first innings of the 2nd Test against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town.

Ryan Rickelton makes these records with 259 versus Pakistan (Tests)

South Africa have completely dominated the Test match against Pakistan, with Ryan Rickelton scoring a brilliant 259-run knock.

04 Jan 2025

Kyle Verreynne

Kyle Verreynne completes 1,000 Test runs with century against Pakistan

South African middle order batter, Kyle Verreynne, has gone past 1,000 Test runs with a solid century against Pakistan on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

04 Jan 2025

NFL

NFL: Presenting TEs with 1,000-plus receiving yards in four seasons

Reaching 1,000 receiving yards in an NFL season is a rare milestone for tight ends, but achieving it multiple times places a player in elite company.

04 Jan 2025

NBA

Ranking top five NBA players with most 30-point games

LeBron James made history by surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history, a milestone he achieved just days after turning 40.

#ThisDayThatYear: Rams' Eric Dickerson sets playoff record with 248 yards

On January 04, 1986, Eric Dickerson delivered a historic performance for the Los Angeles Rams, rushing for an NFL playoff record 248 rushing yards in a 20-0 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

04 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Wizards' Jordan becomes 4th NBA player with 30,000 points

On January 04, 2002, in NBA history, Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan cemented his legendary status by becoming the fourth player to score 30,000 career points.

Ryan Rickelton gets to his maiden Test double-century

Proteas's versatile player Ryan Rickelton proved his mettle as an opener with an unbeaten 176 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test versus Pakistan in Cape Town.