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Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev again at the Indian Wells semifinal, extending his winning streak in their rivalry. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova explained that Zverev’s court positioning and lack of variety hurt his chances. Match statistics also favored Sinner. Zverev now moves on to the Miami Open hoping to improve his results against the tour’s top players.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that oil production cuts were required to maintain a certain price level, contradicting assurances from other leaders of the OPEC+ group of producers that it was not seeking to manage the market in that way.

Paul Alexander, 'the man in the iron lung,' passed away at the age of 78. Alexander, who contracted polio at the tender age of six, spent his life encased in a metal cylinder designed to help him breathe. Despite this, he led an extraordinary life, marked by achievements that defied the expectations set by his condition.

Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick welcomed their first child, OscaR Alexander Westwick. They shared heartwarming photos on social media. Amy posted a selfie with Oscar, twinning in matching outfits. The couple met in 2021 and married in 2024 after a romantic engagement in January.

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been confirmed into the Catholic Church and reportedly hopes to become a deacon. The 37-year-old star confirmed at Old Mission Santa Ines Parish in Solvang, California on New Year's Eve. Shia LaBeouf's confirmation sponsor, Capuchin friar BrotheR Alexander Rodriguez, told CNA that he has wanted to become a deacon since starring in his 2022 movie 'Padre Pio' in which he portrayed Italian priest Francesco Forgione. Deacons are "ministers of sacrament" and baptize, lead prayers, witness marriages and conduct wake and funeral services, according to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

ActoR Alexander Skarsgard opened up on the challenges he faced in Hollywood in the initial years of his career, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The allround effort of R Ashwin — 19-ball 37 with the bat followed by 4-0-24-0 with the ball — along with left-arm spinner M Silambarasan’s 4 for 13 helped Dindigul score a 10-run win over Chepauk Super Gillies.

A metropolitan magistrate serving in the city has been removed from service on corruption charges.

Left-arm spinner R Alexander has been a vital cog in Chepauk Super Gillies' line-up since the inaugural edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League in 2016.

Jugraj Singh scored a hat-trick from penalty corners to lead Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers to a 4-3 victory over Hyderabad Toofans in the Hockey India League final. His performance helped secure him the title of highest scorer of this HIL edition with 12 goals.

Abhinav Mukund, N Jagadeesan and Baba Indrajith were among the prominent names to have not been retained by their Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) franchises.

Chepauk Super Gillies rode top contributions from opener N Jagadeesan (75, 6x4, 3x6) and R Sai Kishore (2-25 with the ball followed by an innings of 48) to register a five-wicket win over Kovai Kings in their TNPL-6 encounter in Coimbatore on Tuesday.

R Sathish’s (64, 4x4, 4x6) 32-ball blitz and Sai Kishore’s all-round show helped Chepauk Super Gillies notch up a 36-run win over Lyca Kovai Kings in their TNPL-5 clash at Chepauk on Friday.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday assured that the Government of India will provideall possible assistance to the families of the victims who were killed in a mass shooting in the US city of Indianapolis on Thursday (local time).

Dindigul Dragons have been one of the most consistent sides in the fourth edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League and they are one step away from laying their hands on a trophy that has eluded them so far.

Medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier’s hat-trick (3-20) and left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (4-2-2-4) shone for Chepauk Super Gillies as they scored a 60-run run win over Tiruppur Tamizhans in their TNPL-6 clash at Salem on Friday.

Globe Trotters registered a 24-run win over CromBest on Day 2 of their TNCA first division clash here on Sunday. After taking a 16-run lead in the first innings, Globe Trotters could only manage 125 in their second essay. R Alexander (4 for 41) and Mohanraj (4 for 36) shone with the ball for CromBest.

Formula 1 looks to make a return to Africa with South Africa, Rwanda, and Zanzibar all vying for the opportunity. South Africa, bolstered by Lewis Hamilton, proposes two circuit options, while Rwanda and Zanzibar present strong cases with new developments. The competition is intense as the F1 schedule plans its 2027 season.

AG's Office's Aswin Kumar (5-64) and Prathiban (5-80) headlined the day for their side in their Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) First Division League clash against UFCC (T Nagar) on Monday.