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England Seek Redemption as ODI Series Against Sri Lanka Begins in Colombo COLOMBO, 22 January 2026 – A wounded England side begins a critical white-ball tour of Sri Lanka today, with a three-match ODI series that carries significant weight beyond the 50-over format. The tour, which also includes three T20Is, serves as vital preparation for […]

Anisimova Powers Into Second Round, Eyes Australian Open Breakthrough MELBOURNE, 22 January 2026 – World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova has launched her Australian Open campaign in emphatic fashion, dispatching Switzerland’s Simona Waltert in straight sets to advance to the second round. The victory marks a confident start for the American, who arrives in Melbourne riding

Van de Zandschulp Stuns Nakashima, Sets Up Australian Open Second Round Clash MELBOURNE, 22 January 2026 – Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp has produced the first significant upset of the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles, defeating 27th seed Brandon Nakashima in a gripping four-set battle to progress to the second round. The world No. 75

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Ruled Out with Illness Amid Trade Speculation NEW ORLEANS, 22 January 2026 – New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was forced to exit Wednesday night’s contest against the Detroit Pistons due to illness, casting a shadow over the star’s recent run of health. The incident comes as the Pelicans, owners of the

Pistons Look to Extend Win Streak Against Struggling Pelicans NEW ORLEANS, 22 January 2026 – The Detroit Pistons, sitting atop the Eastern Conference with a formidable 31-10 record, will aim to continue their impressive form when they visit the Western Conference’s bottom-placed New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Centre tonight. Conference Leaders Meet Struggling

Barty Set for Night of Legends as De Minaur Powers On at Australian Open MELBOURNE, 21 January 2026 – Australian tennis icon Ash Barty is preparing for a starring role off the court at her home Grand Slam, while the nation’s current top-ranked man, Alex de Minaur, continues his quest for a deep run in

De Minaur Powers Into Second Round at Australian Open MELBOURNE, 21 January 2026 – Australia’s top-ranked men’s player, Alex de Minaur, has made a commanding start to his 2026 Australian Open campaign, dispatching lucky loser Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena. The sixth seed capitalised on a late opponent change to secure

Ruse Stuns Seeded Yastremska, Sets Up Australian Open Clash With Tomljanovic MELBOURNE, 21 January 2026 – Romanian qualifier Elena Gabriela Ruse produced the first significant upset of the 2026 Australian Open women’s singles, eliminating the 26th seed Dayana Yastremska in straight sets. The World No. 79 now prepares for a second-round encounter with Australian hope

Heat Build Halftime Lead Over Struggling Kings in Sacramento SACRAMENTO, 21 January 2026 – The Miami Heat have taken control early, building a 66-57 lead over the Sacramento Kings at halftime in their NBA clash at the Golden 1 Centre. The Heat, looking to snap a four-game road losing streak, have capitalised on efficient three-point

Sabalenka Advances at Australian Open, Shares Court with Legends Federer and Laver MELBOURNE, 21 January 2026 – World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has navigated a tricky opening test at the Australian Open, defeating French wildcard Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6-4, 6-1 to book her place in the second round. The Belarusian’s victory was witnessed by