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WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner revealed that she told Ayushi Soni that it was a team decision to retire her out.

Ayushi Soni scored 11 runs from 14 balls.

After retiring out Soni, Bharti Fulmali scored an unbeaten 15-ball 36. 

Ayushi Soni

Gujarat Giants batter becomes 1st to be retired out in WPL history, captain says

Harmanpreet Kaur starred with an unbeaten 71 to guide the Mumbai Indians to their highest successful chase in the WPL, leading a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. After early setbacks, Harmanpreet and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings, with Nicola Carey finishing the job, while Harmanpreet also became the first Indian to cross 1,000 WPL runs.


Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 71 runs against Gujarat Giants.

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur playing a shot

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 leads Mumbai Indians to record WPL chase against GG

Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma is expected to be out for the next few matches after she sustained an injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals

Anushka Sharma to be out of action for Gujarat Giants

Anushka had sustained an injury during the clash against Delhi Capitals

Gujarat Giants' Anushka Sharma plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Big blow for Gujarat Giants as all-rounder to be out of action due to injury

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

American Football

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah stressed that Minnesota’s long-term goals come before committing to J.J. McCarthy as the franchise quarterback.

Adofo-Mensah refused to guarantee McCarthy’s QB1 status, emphasizing flexibility and playoff ambitions.

The Vikings plan to bring in competition at quarterback after McCarthy’s injury-hit and inconsistent season.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the start of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah avoids long-term commitment to J.J. McCarthy 

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti reacted humorously to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach, joking about a wildly unlikely AFC North coaching swap.


Bisciotti praised Tomlin’s long-standing success while dismissing any serious Ravens connection.

Tomlin’s exit leaves the Steelers searching for a new head coach after a heavy playoff loss to the Texans.

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium

Biscotti hilariously discloses condition on hiring Mike Tomlin as Ravens HC

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were spotted enjoying a low-key dinner date in Los Angeles as they embraced personal moments following a disappointing season for the Kansas City Chiefs.

The engaged couple rang in the New Year privately and were later seen dining in Beverly Hills.

Swift admitted that dating Kelce has positively changed her life, even reshaping the atmosphere at her concerts.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans get a glamorous boost with special invite

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spend quality time in Los Angeles 

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Barcelona have reopened talks with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford, pushing for a reduced fee as they eye a permanent move without triggering the €30 million option.


Barcelona want Rashford long term but prefer another loan with an obligation to buy in 2027.

Rashford has openly admitted his desire to stay at Barça after winning his first trophy with the club.

Marcus Rashford marks 28th birthday with a cheeky message amid Barcelona loan stint

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