Why Venus Williams and other sports stars are playing longer
More than three decades after she burst on to the tennis scene, Venus Williams is still playing at the top level. She’s not the only one. So why are we seeing elite athletes carrying on into their forties and beyond?
Riding on World Cup victory, Women’s Premier League widens sponsorship base
Riding on the success of the recent World Cup victory, the Women’s Premier League has widened its sponsorship base while attracting longer-term associations this season, which began on January 9. Experts say this reflects the growing scale and appeal of WPL, …
Calling Shah Rukh Khan ‘Gaddaar’ for KKR signing Mustafizur Rahman is both wild and obnoxious, vicious and callous
Extremists don’t see the depth of his cricketing patriotism, or the charm, personal touch and humility his players vouch for.
Daily Briefing: The Venezuelan oil gamble
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Today News Headlines for School Assembly, January 8, 2026: UP exam cancellation, US visa warning to students and more
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, January 08, 2026: Get important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.
Bangladesh to ‘work with ICC’ on T20 World Cup security concerns in India
BCB refutes reports saying ICC had issued an ultimatum over Bangladesh’s refusal to play its World Cup games in India.
'Born to play international cricket' - how Bethell came of age
Jacob Bethell looks "born to play international cricket" and came of age with his maiden Test century in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Will Bangladesh golfers play in New Delhi?
No decision yet on Bangladesh players' participation in PGTI, says Kapil Dev
Mustafizur Rahman's IPL exit sparks ugly row: Bangladesh says no to T20 World Cup in India; ball in ICC's court
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided not to send its team to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns. Following Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exit, the BCB has requested the ICC to shift Bangladesh’s matches to Sri Lanka. The global…
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