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07 Jan 2025
NBA#ThisDayThatYear: NBA giants Boston Celtics earn their 3,000th victory
On January 07, 2011, the Boston Celtics cemented their legacy as one of the NBA's most successful franchises by securing their 3,000th victory in a 122-102 triumph over the Toronto Raptors.
07 Jan 2025
National Football League#ThisDayThatYear: Patriots dominate and set record with 10 playoff wins
On January 7, 2006, the New England Patriots cemented their legacy by setting an NFL record with 10 consecutive postseason victories.
07 Jan 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)'Terrible!' Clive Lloyd criticizes proposed two-tier Test system
Former West Indies cricket team captain, Clive Lloyd has strongly opposed the proposed two-tier Test system.
07 Jan 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC Player of Month (December): Cummins, Bumrah, Paterson nominated
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Men's Player of the Month for December 2024.
07 Jan 2025
Australian OpenAustralian Open: Jannik Sinner gears up with exhibition match win
Tennis men's singles world number one Jannik Sinner is all set to defend his Australian Open title.
07 Jan 2025
Jasprit BumrahYuvraj Singh defends Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli amid criticism
The legendary Yuvraj Singh has come to the defense of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, following their dismal performance in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
07 Jan 2025
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma's Test captaincy debut among best in history
South Africa's Temba Bavuma has scripted history by entering the list of players with most wins in their first nine Test matches as captain.
07 Jan 2025
KL RahulVijay Hazare Trophy: KL Rahul pulls out of knockout stage
Star Indian top-order batter KL Rahul has opted out of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout stage.
07 Jan 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipLeading SA to WTC final my highest point: Temba Bavuma
South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has said he is excited and determined ahead of the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
07 Jan 2025
ATP TourCameron Norrie escapes disqualification after accidentally hitting spectator in Auckland
British tennis player Cameron Norrie narrowly escaped disqualification during the ASB Classic in Auckland.
07 Jan 2025
Babar AzamShan Masood praises Babar Azam's resilience in Newlands Test
Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood praised Babar Azam for his phenomenal show in the second Test against South Africa.
07 Jan 2025
Ricky PontingRicky Ponting discusses BGT's popularity in comparision to Ashes
The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has set a new benchmark in the history of Australian cricket, drawing the highest crowd for a non-Ashes series.
07 Jan 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith opens up after missing 10,000-run milestone (Tests)
Australia's star batter Steve Smith has said he was surprised by the difficult SCG pitch during the fifth and final match against India.
07 Jan 2025
Virat KohliBowlers to trap Kohli most times in a Test series
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli had a tough time in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy against hosts Australia.
07 Jan 2025
South Africa Cricket TeamPresenting fastest double-centuries for South Africa in Test cricket
Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.
07 Jan 2025
Rashid KhanDecoding best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Test cricket
Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently became the first Afghanistan bowler to script two seven-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
07 Jan 2025
Josh HazlewoodHazlewood likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests, Cummins's availability uncertain
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.
07 Jan 2025
Kagiso RabadaWTC final: Rabada confident of South Africa's chances against Australia
South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his team will be able to defeat Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final.
07 Jan 2025
England Cricket BoardECB rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected the proposal to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan.
07 Jan 2025
Kris SrikkanthKris Srikkanth calls Shubman Gill 'overrated,' criticizes selection committee
Kris Srikkanth, former Indian cricketer and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, has slammed the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar.
07 Jan 2025
Sunil GavaskarGavaskar criticizes Australian media for 'fanciful' reports on India
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Australian media for their coverage of the recently concluded Test series.
07 Jan 2025
BCCIShastri, Ponting question BCCI over Shami's absence in Australia Tests
Cricket legends Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have voiced their concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to not include Mohammed Shami in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar series.
07 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan set new follow-on record against South Africa: Details here
Despite suffering a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, Pakistan made history by scoring 478/10 in their second innings.
07 Jan 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipSA consolidate top spot in WTC standings with Pakistan sweep
South Africa registered a dominating 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town, sealing the series 2-0.
06 Jan 2025
South Africa Cricket TeamSA beat Pakistan at Newlands, win series 2-0: Key stats
South Africa beat Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town, to win the series 2-0.
06 Jan 2025
India vs Australia CricketBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja six times
The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia reclaiming the title after a decade, winning the series 3-1.
06 Jan 2025
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAfghanistan bowlers with best innings figures in Test cricket
Veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan, on January 6, became the first Afghanistan bowler to take multiple seven-wicket hauls (innings) in Test cricket.
06 Jan 2025
Michael VaughanMichael Vaughan believes 2025 Ashes will test England's Bazball method
Former batter Michael Vaughan has called the upcoming 2025 Ashes series a litmus test for England's 'Bazball' method.
06 Jan 2025
Australian OpenCarlos Alcaraz sets sights on Career Slam at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old tennis sensation who is currently ranked third in the world, has his sights on what could be his maiden Australian Open title.
06 Jan 2025
Indian Cricket TeamIndia hit new low in Test cricket since 1976/77 season
India's Test cricket has hit a new low, with the team going in a downward spiral like never before in over four decades.
06 Jan 2025
Rohit Sharma'Not a place for...' Katich questions Rohit Sharma's Test future
Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has cast doubts on Rohit Sharma's future as a top-order batter in India's Test team.
06 Jan 2025
Dan ChristianAustralia's Dan Christian comes out of retirement to play BBL
Former Australian all-rounder and current Sydney Thunder assistant coach Dan Christian has announced his return to professional cricket.
06 Jan 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)Cricket boards mull over two-tier Test system: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC), along with the cricket boards of India (BCCI), Australia (CA), and England (ECB) is considering a two-tier Test system.
06 Jan 2025
Afghanistan Cricket TeamRashid Khan's career-best figures help Afghanistan win record Test series
Afghanistan registered a historic win in the two-Test series against Zimbabwe, winning the final match by 72 runs.
06 Jan 2025
Rashid KhanRashid Khan records best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Tests
Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently recorded the best bowling figures by an Afghanistan bowler in Test cricket.
06 Jan 2025
National Basketball AssociationNBA: Ranking Sixth Man of the Year candidates (Week 11)
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year (6MOTY) race took exciting turns this past week, with several players delivering standout performances.
06 Jan 2025
National Football LeagueNFL: Ranking the Commanders' single-season receiving TDs record
Terry McLaurin's late touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys secured a historic milestone, giving him sole possession of the Washington Commanders' single-season receiving touchdown record.
06 Jan 2025
Australian OpenNovak Djokovic opens up on 'trauma' from Australian Open deportation
Tennis maestro Novak Djokovic has opened up on the emotional turmoil he went through after being deported from Australia in 2022.
06 Jan 2025
Jasprit BumrahMohammed Siraj bowled more overs than Bumrah in BGT: Stats
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been lauded for his impactful contribution in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.
06 Jan 2025
National Football League#ThisDayThatYear: Marino dominates playoffs with record 421 yards, four TDs
On January 6, 1985, Dan Marino delivered a historic playoff performance, passing for a record 421 yards and four touchdowns in the Miami Dolphins' 45-28 AFC Championship win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
