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Nandini Sharma’s five-wicket-haul, including a last-over hat-trick, was overshadowed by Sophie Devine's 95-run knock and a brilliant final over under pressure as Gujarat Giants clinched a thrilling four-run win against Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League in Navi Mumbai on Sunday (January 11, 2026). This was the Giants' second win in a row, while DC slipped to their second defeat. Earlier, Giants were propelled by a breathtaking innings from Devine, who fell just short of a maiden WPL century. The New Zealand all-rounder smashed 95 off 42 balls, which included seven fours and eight sixes. Devine thrashed Sneh Rana for 32 runs in a single over in the powerplay, marking the most expensive over in WPL history.

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Brighton secures a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup 2025-26 as they pip Manchester United by 2-1 to crash them out of the tournament. Danny Welbeck scored the 2nd goal to double Brighton's lead, which proved to be the deciding factor at the end. This is the first time Manchester United have exited both tournaments so early in 45 years. They earlier sacked their coach, Ruben Amorin, mid-way through the tournament.

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Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 98-92 in the NBA on Sunday (January 11, 2026). The Clippers trailed by 19 points in the first half and 14 in the fourth quarter before finishing the game on a 28-8 run. Detroit turned the ball over 12 times in the quarter. James Harden added 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Los Angeles, who have won nine of 11.

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Victor Wembanyama scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half, including a game-sealing jumper with 19.2 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 100-95 in the NBA on Sunday (January 11, 2026). De’Aaron Fox also finished with 21 points for the Spurs and Keldon Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. San Antonio won their second straight after losing two in a row. Derrick White led Boston with 29 points and Jaylen Brown had 27. The Celtics lost for just the third time in 12 games. 

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Virat Kohli struck a 91-ball 93 while captain Shubman Gill made 56 as India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI to go 1-0 up in the three-match series in Vadodara on Sunday (January 11, 2026). Kohli smashed eight fours and one six during his magnificent innings to help India overhaul the target of 301 with six balls to spare. Shreyas Iyer chipped in with 49 as India reached 306 for 6 in 49 overs. For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson returned with fine figures of 4 for 41 from his 10 overs, while Adithya Ashok and Kristian Clarke got one wicket each. Earlier, Indian bowlers, especially pacers Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj, bowled probing line and length but Daryl Mitchell struck a fine counter-attaching half-century to guide New Zealand to 300 for 8.

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Egypt edged past defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final match at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Saturday. Mohamed Salah starred for the Pharaohs, scoring the decisive goal to send Egypt through to the semi-finals. Seven-time champions Egypt struck early through Omar Marmoush, and Ramy Rabia's looping header doubled the advantage before the half-hour mark. Ivory Coast clawed back before the break, courtesy of an own goal from Ahmed Fatouh. However, Egypt restored their two-goal advantage when Salah slotted home in the 52nd minute. The Elephants were given renewed confidence when Guela Doue bundled in from a corner in the 73rd minute. Despite sustained pressure, Egypt's defence held on to set up a semi-final match against Senegal.

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The top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title, and 22nd overall, with a straight sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sunday (January 11, 2026). It was the third year in a row Sabalenka appeared in the final and the Belarusian player looked in comfortable surroundings as she closed out a 6-4, 6-3 victory in just 1 hour and 17 minutes at Pat Rafter Arena. The Brisbane International is a tune-up event for this year’s Australian Open, which begins January 18.

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Newcastle United produced a thrilling fight-back in their FA Cup third-round tie against AFC Bournemouth, with the contest ultimately ending 3-3 after extra time before the Magpies edged through 7-6 on penalties at St James’ Park. After a goalless first half, Harvey Barnes opened the scoring for Newcastle early in the second period, only for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and David Brooks to turn the game in their favour. Anthony Gordon’s last-gasp penalty in stoppage time forced extra time, where Barnes scored again before Marcus Tavernier smashed home a late equaliser to set up the shoot-out. In the penalty decider, Aaron Ramsdale was the hero, saving crucial attempts to seal Newcastle’s dramatic progression into the FA Cup fourth round.

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In an enthralling FA Cup third-round tie, passionate hosts Everton and Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw before a dramatic penalty shoot-out decided the outcome at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Sunderland took the lead through a well-taken Enzo Le Fée volley just after the half-hour mark, only for Everton’s James Garner to level deep in the 89th minute from the penalty spot, forcing extra time and prolonging the tension. After neither side could find a winner in the additional 30 minutes, the shoot-out became a story of heroics and heartbreak. Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs emerged as the hero, saving all three of Everton’s penalties and helping the Black Cats to a 3-0 shoot-out victory, sending them into the FA Cup fourth round and ending Everton’s hopes of progression.

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