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12 Jan 2025

Karun Nair

Karun Nair slams his 5th century in VHT 2024/25: Stats

Veteran batter Karun Nair was once again amongst the runs for Vidarbha in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

12 Jan 2025

Andy Murray

Andy Murray aims to make Novak Djokovic the 'greatest athlete'

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray believes his coaching could help Novak Djokovic become "the best athlete of all time."

12 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Australian Open: Kei Nishikori attains feats with another five-set win

In what was a stunning first-round fixture at the Australian Open, 35-year-old tennis veteran Kei Nishikori made an incredible comeback.

12 Jan 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vidarbha tame Rajasthan in Vijay Hazare Trophy quarters: Key stats

Vidarbha have booked their semi-final ticket in the 2024/25 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

12 Jan 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Haryana beat Gujarat to reach semi-finals

Haryana beat Gujarat to reach the semi-finals of the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier 50-over competition.

12 Jan 2025

Mohammed Shami

Why Mohammed Shami won't feature in all five England T20Is

Seasoned Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has returned to the Indian team for the impending five-match T20I series against England.

Jemimah Rodrigues surpasses 1,000 WODI runs with maiden century: Stats

The Indian women's cricket team, led by Smriti Mandhana, created a new record in the second ODI against Ireland on Sunday.

12 Jan 2025

Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner becomes sixth Australian bowler with 100 WODI scalps

Australia have taken an early lead in the Women's Ashes, having won the ODI series opener by four wickets.

12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka advances with Sloane Stephens scalp

Aryna Sabalenka marched into the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2025 after a dominating 6-3, 6-2 win over American Sloane Stephens on Sunday at the Rod Laver Arena.

#ThisDayThatYear: Dwight Howard surpasses Wilt Chamberlain's free throw attempts record

On this day, Dwight Howard made NBA history by surpassing Wilt Chamberlain's nearly 50-year-old record for most free throw attempts in a game.

Pratika Rawal slams her 2nd successive half-century in Women's ODIs

Young Indian women's cricket team opener, Pratika Rawal, slammed a solid 67 runs from 61 balls in the 2nd ODI against Ireland at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, on Sunday.

12 Jan 2025

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana smashes her 30th fifty in Women's ODIs: Stats

Smriti Mandhana continued her impressive form in Women's ODI cricket.

12 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma

BCCI ends picking of bilateral series by Indian cricketers

In a major development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new policy, banning players from picking and choosing bilateral series.

#ThisDayThatYear: Kaepernick breaks QB playoff rushing record with 181 yards

On January 12, 2013, Colin Kaepernick etched his name into NFL history, rushing for a quarterback playoff-record 181 yards and two touchdowns.

12 Jan 2025

Litton Das

Champions Trophy: Bangladesh drop Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Australian Open: Casper Ruud beats Jaume Munar in five-set thriller

Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud reached the second round of the 2025 Australian Open after beating Jaume Munar.

12 Jan 2025

Jhye Richardson

Australian bowler Jhye Richardson's season ends prematurely with shoulder surgery

Fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who is contracted with Cricket Australia, is set to undergo his third shoulder surgery.

12 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics, aims to extend T20 career

Star batter Steve Smith has revealed his desire to play for Australia in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss first half of Champions Trophy 

Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier pacer across formats, is likely to miss the group stage of the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy owing to a back injury.

12 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Mitchell Santner set to lead New Zealand in Champions Trophy 

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which includes pacers Ben Sears and Will O'Rourke and all-rounder Nathan Smith.

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling suspension continues after second failed test

In yet another setback for the Bangladesh cricket team, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has failed a second test of his bowling action.

11 Jan 2025

Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid and Barcelona clash in Spanish Super Cup final

Real Madrid will take on arch-rivals Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

11 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant

Mohammed Shami returns, Sanju Samson included in India's T20I squad

Sanju Samson has been picked over Rishabh Pant for India's upcoming T20I series against England.

11 Jan 2025

FA Cup

Liverpool trounce Accrington Stanley 4-0 in FA Cup 3rd round

Liverpool cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win over League Two side Accrington Stanley to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Pakistan announce revamped squad for West Indies Test series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a drastically changed 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series at home against West Indies.

11 Jan 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Karnataka beat Baroda by 5 runs in VHT quarters: Stats

Karnataka beat Baroda by five runs in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final clash on Saturday at Moti Bagh Stadium, Vadodara.

11 Jan 2025

NBA

2024-25 NBA: Ranking the best defenders this season (defensive rating)

The 2024-25 NBA season has highlighted elite defenders making their mark with stellar defensive ratings.

11 Jan 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Maharashtra book Vijay Hazare Trophy semis berth with Punjab scalp

Maharashtra booked the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25 semis berth with a win over Punjab on Saturday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.

11 Jan 2025

Big Bash League

Matthew Short smashes fastest century for Adelaide Strikers in BBL

Talented Australian cricketer, Matthew Short, made history by scoring the fastest-ever century for the Adelaide Strikers.

India Women take on Ireland Women in 2nd ODI: Preview

The Indian women's cricket team is all set to take on Ireland in the second One Day International (ODI), with an eye on young talent.

11 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik makes his SA20 debut for Paarl Royals

Dinesh Karthik is making his debut for Paarl Royals in the 3rd match of the SA20 2025 season against Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Saturday at Boland Park.

11 Jan 2025

Gael Monfils

Gael Monfils wins 2025 ASB Classic, makes this record: Details

Gael Monfils has written his name in the history books by becoming the oldest man to win a tour-level title.

11 Jan 2025

2024 Paris Olympics

Indian Olympian Nishant Dev turns professional boxer, set for debut

Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who recently represented India at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has announced his move to professional boxing.

11 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Denver Nuggets defeat Spurs in then highest-scoring NBA game

On January 11, 1984, the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 163-155 in a record-breaking non-overtime thriller.

11 Jan 2025

David Moyes

David Moyes returns as Everton manager: Decoding his stats

David Moyes has returned to Everton as manager, his second stint with the Premier League club.

11 Jan 2025

Smriti Mandhana

Presenting the fastest batters to accomplish 4,000 WODI runs 

India's batting talisman Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming the third-fastest player to complete 4,000 runs in Women's ODIs.

11 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh claims three-fer in VHT 2024/25 quarters: Key stats

Arshdeep Singh, the fast bowler with exceptional skills, was sensational in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final clash against Maharashtra on Saturday.

Mark Chapman registers his second successive ODI fifty: Stats

Sri Lanka registered a comprehensive 140-run victory over New Zealand in the third ODI at Auckland's Eden Park.

NFL coaches with most wins in first four regular seasons

Success in the NFL starts with strong coaching.

#ThisDayThatYear: Belichick and Patriots mutually part ways after 24 seasons

On January 11, 2024, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots mutually agreed to part ways after an extraordinary 24-season partnership.