Abhishek blitzes NZ in big India win
NEW DELHI, Jan 21 : Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed an incendiary 84 to fashion India's 48-run victory against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international in Nagpur on Wednesday.
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FIA plays down talk of engine protest at Melbourne opener
LONDON, Jan 21 : Formula One's governing body has played down talk of the sport's new engine rules triggering a protest that overshadows the Australian season-opener in March.
Charles Bediako gets TRO for Alabama return in NCAA lawsuit - ESPN
Former Alabama standout Charles Bediako, who entered the 2023 NBA draft and signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs that year, has been granted a temporary restraining order to return to the team and college basketball immediately, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Organisers rush to complete Milano-Cortina sliding centre, hockey venue
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan 21 : The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sliding centre and the ice hockey stadium are almost complete but some work is still necessary so they can be delivered for the Games in 16 days' time, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Senegal to get bonuses, land for Africa Cup of Nations win
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Cortina isn't as cold as when it last hosted the Winter Olympics
In just two weeks, thousands of athletes and millions of eyeballs will descend on chilly Cortina d’Ampezzo as the Olympic Winter Games kick off.
Lionel Messi Linkup A 'Step Backwards'? Mexico Forward Cautioned Against MLS Move
German Berterame has been warned that a move to join Lionel Messi at MLS Cup winners Inter Miami would be a "step backwards". The Mexico international forward is said to be the subject of a transfer bid from South Florida, with discussions now taking place. He has, however, been advised to remain at Monterrey and make a decision on his future after the World Cup.
Still Chasing Messi? World Cup Dream Could Keep Ronaldo Playing Until He's 50
Cristiano Ronaldo will not want to stop without a World Cup win that allows him to emulate eternal rival Lionel Messi, the Portuguese's former Manchester United team-mate Kleberson has told GOAL.