Abhishek Rathore

Abhishek Rathore is a global sports journalist with wide-ranging expertise across the international sporting landscape. He covers everything from tennis, UFC, Formula 1, soccer and cricket to NFL, MLB, NBA, WWE, and both the Summer and Winter Games, and everything else that comes under the global sports umbrella. 

Over the course of his career, Abhishek has worked with leading digital sports platforms like Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda. In his spare time, Abhishek can usually be found yapping about films.

Football

A key Manchester City player is reportedly preparing for a major career move after contract talks stall, raising questions about his long-term future at the club.

Contract negotiations break down between Manchester City and one of their key midfield stars.

The player is reportedly eyeing a move away as he plans the next phase of his career.

Manchester City player prepares for new chapter after key career decision

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2026

Women's Premier League, 2026

Ranji Trophy, 2025/26

England tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

India Women tour of Australia, 2026

South Africa Women tour of New Zealand, 2026

South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2026

DP World Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars, 2026

Pakistan tour of Bangladesh, 2026

Australia Women tour of West Indies, 3 T20I Series, 2026

Indian Premier League, 2026

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IPL 2026

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is scheduled to start from March 28. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener. 

Virat Kohli has arrived in Bengaluru for IPL 2026.

IPL 2026 is scheduled to start from March 28.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates after the dismissal of Punjab Kings' Azmatullah Omarzai during the Indian Premier League (IPL)

WATCH: Virat Kohli reaches Bengaluru to join RCB ahead of IPL 2026 opener vs SRH

Hockey

Hockey World Cup 2025: The upcoming edition of the Hockey World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place in the Netherlands and Belgium. India's men's and women's team will play their matches in the Netherlands.

Hockey World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place in Netherlands and Belgium.

India men's team are placed alongside Netherlands, Argentina, New Zealand, Japan.

India women's team are placed alongside China, England, South Africa.

India's players celebrate after scoring a goal during the preliminary men's pool hockey match between India and Pakistan at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou (Getty)

India to face Pakistan as FIH announces groups for Hockey World Cup 2026

Arsenal cruised past Bayer Leverkusen with a 2-0 win to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, powered by goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice.

Eberechi Eze opened the scoring before Declan Rice’s stunning strike sealed the win.

Mikel Arteta praised Eze’s form as Arsenal booked a quarter-final clash with Sporting CP.

After 2-0 win vs Bayer Leverkusen, Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Eberechi Eze

Arsenal sealed a dominant 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, setting up a clash with Sporting CP.


Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice scored as Arsenal secured a comfortable win at the Emirates.

Solid defensive display ensured a clean sheet as Mikel Arteta’s side advanced to face Sporting CP.

Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Arsenal Stadium on March 17, 2026 in London, England.

Arsenal continue unbeaten streak in UCL, defeat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0

Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City with a commanding 5-1 aggregate win to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Vinicius Jr scored twice as Madrid secured a 2-1 win at the Etihad, following a 3-0 first-leg victory.

Bernardo Silva’s red card and a penalty helped Madrid dominate and complete a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF celebrates 2nd goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid CF at City of Manchester Stadium on March 17, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Vinicius Jr stars as Real Madrid knockout Manchester City from UCL

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