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With Kabaddi World Cup win, women athletes have done their bit. Can their sport now finally take off?

13 years after winning the first World Cup, India (W) defended their title, but still remain without a league.

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Kolkata fans outraged by poorly-organised Messi GOAT Tour; Unnati Hooda among host of Indians in BWF Odisha Masters semifinals: Indian Sports LIVE, December 13

Follow all the updates from Indian sports on December 13, 2025.

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GCL SEASON 3

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Global Chess League returns for blockbuster season 3 with Gukesh, Vishy, Hikaru starring

Hosted in Mumbai, the GCL promises non-stop action with some of the best players in the world on board.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE WEEKEND

Laurens' weekend preview: Liverpool's Salah drama, Tyne-Wear derby returns, more

What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? In addition to big derby games in France, the Netherlands and England, we're all wondering if Mo Salah will feature for Liverpool.

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What could stop Haaland breaking Shearer's Premier League goal record?

For years, Alan Shearer's all-time record of 260 Premier League goals looked like it would never be broken. But that was before Erling Haaland arrived.

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INDIA AT FIH MEN'S JUNIOR WORLD CUP

India's junior World Cup (M) bronze: Player mentality stands out, but system needs improvement

PR Sreejesh's team were excellent at penalty corners, supreme mentality and fitness, but fell short in attacking open play in their bronze-medal winning campaign.

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Junior Hockey World Cup: Arshdeep Singh inspires four-goal final quarter turnaround to give India bronze

The home World Cup was turning out to be a damp squib. Until the Indians realised that they had one final roar left in them to produce an epic turnaround.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern plan on meeting to sign Guéhi

Bayern Munich are looking to take the initiative to try and sign Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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AFCON 2025

AFCON 2025: Who has been left out of squads? Cameroon chaos, Nicolas Pépé and other surprises

From the Premier League to all around the Europe, ESPN rounds up who has missed out on representing their country at the tournament in Morocco.

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Classy de Kock shows shades of old at just the right time

A 46-ball 90 against India restored his touch and confidence, as he reignited interest ahead of the IPL auction

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BCCI

Quinton de Kock's 90 powers SA to massive win

Chasing 214, India lost their last five wickets for just five runs and succumbed to a 51-run defeat

2dKarthik Krishnaswamy

Suryakumar's lack of runs a worry in lead-up to T20 World Cup

Against South Africa in the second T20I, Suryakumar Yadav perhaps missed a trick by going down to No. 4, and promoting Axar Patel to No. 3 for the first time

1dDeivarayan Muthu

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