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Howes claims first Dakar Rally stage win

16 Jan 2026 | 9:01 AM

Riyadh, Jan 16 (UNI) American rider Skyler Howes claimed his first career stage win at the Dakar Rally on Thursday, taking victory on Stage 11.

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Ghana land Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde in 2026 Women's AFCON group

16 Jan 2026 | 8:53 AM

Accra, Jan 16 (UNI) Ghana's women's national team has been drawn into Group D of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, following the final draw held Thursday in Rabat, Morocco.

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FC Barcelona, Valencia book Copa del Rey quarterfinal spots

16 Jan 2026 | 8:48 AM

Madrid, Jan 16 (UNI) FC Barcelona advanced into the quarterfinal of the Copa del Rey with a 2-0 win away to second division leader Racing Santander on Thursday night.
Racing defended deep in the first half, and a Barcelona side that started without Pedri, Raphinha, or Robert Lewandowski was unable to trouble home goalkeeper Jokin Ezkieta.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Zalgiris Kaunas in basketball EuroLeague

16 Jan 2026 | 8:48 AM

Jerusalem, Jan 16 (UNI) Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv edged Lithuanian champion Zalgiris Kaunas 100-97 at home on Thursday night in round 22 of basketball EuroLeague.

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Atletico Madrid extends Giuliano Simeone contract through 2030

16 Jan 2026 | 8:27 AM

Madrid, Jan 16 (UNI) Atletico Madrid announced that winger Giuliano Simeone has extended his contract with the club through June 2030.

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U19 WC: India eye second straight win after Henil Patel's show

16 Jan 2026 | 7:58 AM

Bulawayo, Jan 16 (UNI) India U19 will take on Bangladesh U19 in their second group stage match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday.

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Bangladesh firm on skipping India T20 World Cup

16 Jan 2026 | 12:52 AM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) Bangladesh will not reverse its decision to skip the T20 World Cup in India, Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul has reiterated.

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Pro Wrestling League 2026: Punjab Royals emerge winners on Opening Day

16 Jan 2026 | 12:35 AM

Noida, Jan 15 (UNI): The fifth edition of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 went underway with a stellar match between Punjab Royals and UP Dominators. Punjab Royals emerged as the winners on the opening day with a 5-4 win over UP Dominators to secure two points. The PWL 2026 is being played at the Noida Indoor Stadium from January 15 to February 1, 2026.

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JSW Soorma Hockey Club register first win; beat HIL GC 3-1

16 Jan 2026 | 12:14 AM

Ranchi, Jan 15 (UNI): JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first victory in the Hero Hockey India League 2026 (Men's) as they beat HIL Governing Council (GC) 3-1 in a comfortable fashion here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.

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Harleen blasts UP Warriorz to 7-wicket win

15 Jan 2026 | 11:35 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Harleen Deol’s blazing 64 not out guided UP Warriorz Women to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians Women in the 8th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Wednesday.

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Arbeloa in spotlight after Real Madrid's shock Cup exit

15 Jan 2026 | 10:53 PM

Madrid, Jan 15 (UNI) Real Madrid's shock exit to second-division Albacete in the round of 16 of .

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Thailand to host 2026 FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup

15 Jan 2026 | 10:49 PM

Mies (Switzerland), Jan 15 (UNI) The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced Thursday that the 3x3 Champions Cup is set for its second edition in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 13 to 15, after a successful debut in 2025.

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Dubai to host FIVB Beach World Series for next five years

15 Jan 2026 | 10:46 PM

Geneva, Jan 15 (UNI) The Volleyball World and Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) signed an agreement with the Dubai Sports Council as Dubai will host the FIVB Beach World .

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JSW Soorma Hockey Club register first win; beat HIL GC 3-1

15 Jan 2026 | 10:38 PM

Ranchi, Jan 15 (UNI) JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first victory in the Hockey India League 2026 (Men's) as they beat HIL Governing Council (GC) 3-1 in a comfortable fashion here
at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Thursday.

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VHT: Mokhade's ton, Nalkande's 5-fer sink defending champions

15 Jan 2026 | 10:15 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 15 (UNI) Aman Mokhade's commanding fifth List A century, combined with Darshan Nalkande's match-turning five-wicket haul, propelled Vidarbha to a six-wicket victory over defending champions Karnataka in the first semifinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 here on Thursday.

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