Sports Bulletin For 7th December: A busy weekend across global and domestic sport brought key updates, major victories, administrative decisions, personal
announcements, and milestone achievements.
From football pitches and cricket grounds to the basketball court and badminton arena, athletes and teams delivered headlines that shaped conversations in multiple disciplines. Here are the top stories making waves today.
1) RCB To Play In Chinnaswamy? Karnataka Deputy CM Gives Huge Update
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has assured that the 2026 IPL season will remain in Bengaluru, putting an end to speculation about shifting matches from the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Speaking at the venue after casting his vote in the KSCA elections, he reiterated the government's commitment to hosting the tournament in the city.
Addressing concerns raised after the recent incident during the RCB celebration, Shivakumar said the state would ensure the venue remains secure and match-ready, stating, "This is a matter of respect for Karnataka and Bengaluru. We will take steps to ensure the next IPL matches are held here. "
2) Smriti Mandhana Calls Off Wedding With Palash Muchhal
In a significant update, Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has officially confirmed that her planned marriage to music composer Palash Muchhal will no longer take place. The star batter did not disclose the reason behind the decision but urged everyone to respect her privacy during this time. Mandhana shared the announcement through an Instagram story, stating that the wedding has been cancelled.
3) Gautam Gambhir Gives Big Update On Shubman Gill's Availability For T20I Series
Shubman Gill missed the second innings of the Kolkata Test and the following match in Guwahati after suffering a neck injury on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa. The setback also kept him out of the ODI series, which India won 2-1. Despite that, he was named in the T20I squad announced on December 3, pending a fitness clearance.
Following India's nine-wicket win in the third ODI, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed in Visakhapatnam that Gill has regained full fitness and will be available for the T20I series beginning December 9 in Cuttack. The remaining matches are scheduled for December 11 (Mullanpur), December 14 (Dharamsala), December 17 (Lucknow), and December 19 (Ahmedabad).
4) Lionel Messi Stars And Adds Another Trophy To His Cabinet As Inter Miami Create History
Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami to their maiden MLS Cup triumph with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. The Argentine icon set up two goals and played a key part in another, sparking huge celebrations at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
5) FIFA Apologises After Lionel Scaloni Asked To Wear Gloves While Handling World Cup Trophy
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni after a mix-up at Friday's 2026 World Cup draw, where Scaloni was asked to wear gloves before touching the trophy. The following day, Infantino invited him to lift the World Cup bare-handed in a symbolic gesture to correct the oversight.
6) Mohamed Salah To Leave Liverpool? Rift Brewing Against Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah has taken aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot, hinting his future at the club may be nearing its end. The forward said he felt "thrown under the bus" amid the team's recent struggles after being benched for a third straight match in the 3-3 draw against Leeds, without getting any minutes. With Salah set to join Egypt for AFCON after next weekend's game against Brighton, he suggested it could potentially be his last outing for Liverpool.
7) Sanskar Saraswat Overcomes Compatriot Mithun Manjunath To Clinch Guwahati Masters Title
Rajasthan shuttler Sanskar Saraswat clinched his maiden Super 100 crown on Sunday, defeating Mithun Manjunath in a tense three-game final at the Guwahati Masters. The 19-year-old from Jodhpur powered past the former national champion 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in a 50-minute all-Indian showdown, using sharp smashes and relentless intensity to seal the win.
8) James Harden Breaks Into Top 10 List Of Highest Scorers In NBA History
James Harden has moved into 10th place on the NBA all-time scoring list, overtaking Carmelo Anthony during the Los Angeles Clippers' 109-106 defeat to Minnesota on Saturday. Harden needed 20 points to pass Anthony's tally of 28,289 and achieved it with two free throws in the third quarter.
Reflecting on the milestone, Harden said, "Blessing. A testament to the work I've put in. It's an honor, especially with somebody like Melo, who's achieved so much greatness in this league. "
