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FIFA steps up action against online abuse

16 Nov 2025 | 1:56 PM

Zurich (Switzerland), Nov 16 (UNI) To mark the International Day for Tolerance, FIFA has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting respect and inclusion by issuing a reminder that hate
and discrimination have no place in football.

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Fuoco claims first FIA GT World Cup win for Ferrari in Macao

16 Nov 2025 | 1:22 PM

Macao, Nov 16 (UNI) Antonio Fuoco delivered Ferrari's first FIA GT World Cup title on Sunday with a calm, controlled drive from pole position, completing a perfect weekend on Macao's Guia Circuit.
Starting from pole after having won Saturday's qualification race, Fuoco led all 16 laps of the main race in his 296 GT3 for AF Corse SRL.

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Shevchenko defends flyweight title against China's Zhang at UFC 322

16 Nov 2025 | 1:05 PM

New York, Nov 16 (UNI) Valentina Shevchenko defended her UFC flyweight title with a commanding wrestling display against China's Zhang Weili, earning a unanimous decision .

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Olympic champion Gao wins men's 500m bronze at speed skating World Cup season opener

16 Nov 2025 | 12:48 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (UNI) China collected two medals in the men's sprint events at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Salt Lake City, with Olympic champion Gao Tingyu taking bronze in the men's 500m and Ning Zhongyan finishing runner-up in the men's 1,500m as the season opened on one of the world's fastest rinks.
In a disrupted men's 500m marked by crashes and a brief ice repair, American sensation Jordan Stolz, fresh from 1,000m gold on Friday, registered another triumph in 33.88 seconds.

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India 10/2 at lunch, need 114 more to win Kolkata test

16 Nov 2025 | 12:18 PM

Kolkata, Nov 16 (UNI) At lunch on Day 3 of the first Test at the Eden Gardens, India were 10 for 2 in their second innings, needing 114 runs to defeat South Africa, who were bowled out for 153 in their second innings. India had scored 189 in their first innings in 62.2 overs.

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Osborne, McCarthy win in UCI Cycling Esports WC

16 Nov 2025 | 11:32 AM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 16 (UNI) Germany's Jason Osborne and New Zealand's Kate McCarthy defended their titles respectively in the men's and women's finals of the 2025 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships here.
Osborne beat Michal Kaminski of Poland and Lennert Teugels of Belgium on Saturday, collecting 564 points ahead of Kaminski's 493 and Teugels' 468. Osborne claimed the inaugural title in 2020, as well as in 2024 and 2025. He also secured a silver medal in 2023 and a bronze in 2022.

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Spain surges toward World Cup berth with commanding win over Georgia

16 Nov 2025 | 11:07 AM

Berlin, Nov 16 (UNI) Spain moved to the brink of sealing its place at the 2026 World Cup after a 4-0 victory over Georgia, led by an outstanding performance from Mikel Oyarzabal in the ninth round of World Cup qualifiers.
Luis de la Fuente's men imposed their rhythm from the opening minutes in Tbilisi, pressing high and unsettling the hosts on Saturday.

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Reyna, Balogun score as U.S. downs Paraguay in friendly match

16 Nov 2025 | 10:37 AM

Washington, Nov 16 (UNI) Folarin Balogun struck late as the United States secured a 2-1 home win over Paraguay in their friendly match here. .

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Flamengo routs nine-man Sport Recife in Brazil's Serie A

16 Nov 2025 | 10:29 AM

Rio De Janeiro, Nov 15 (UNI) Flamengo struck four goals in 20 second-half minutes, recovering from a goal down to rout nine-man Sport Recife 5-1 in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday. .

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India U23 team concede four against Thailand in friendly match

16 Nov 2025 | 10:19 AM

Bangkok, Nov 16 (UNI) The India U23 national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Thailand in a friendly match at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani here.
Siraphop Wandee (32’) put Thailand in the lead, before Phon-ek Maneekorn (42’) converted a penalty to give Thailand a two-goal advantage at half-time on Saturday night.

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State A Trophy 2025-26: Another powerful performance nets Meghalaya 4th win

16 Nov 2025 | 1:21 AM

Mohali/Shillong, Nov 15 (UNI) Meghalaya demolished Nagaland by eight wickets for their fourth consecutive victory in the U-23 men's State A Trophy 2025-26 plate group in Mohali on Saturday.

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Punjab Kings release Glenn Maxwell and four others ahead of IPL auctions

16 Nov 2025 | 12:47 AM

Chandigarh, Nov 15 (UNI) Indian Premier League (IPL) team Punjab Kings have announced the retentions ahead of the 2025 TATA IPL Auctions, releasing five players from last year’s squad. While ensuring that the core of the team remains the same, the Kings have released Glenn Maxwell, Kuldeep Sen, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie and Pravin Dube.

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Minakshi to lead India on Day 1 as World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 starts with grand opening ceremony

16 Nov 2025 | 12:03 AM

Greater Noida, Nov 15 (UNI) With the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 officially kicking off on Sunday in Greater Noida, the grand opening ceremony on Saturday evening heralded what promises to be a landmark week in global boxing.

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Slovenia seal spot in Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers

15 Nov 2025 | 10:44 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (UNI) Slovenia booked their place in the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Qualifiers after extending their lead over India in the Play-offs in Bangalore on Saturday.

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Seventh edition of Peravoor marathon will be held Dec 27: Olympian Anju Bobby George

15 Nov 2025 | 10:42 PM

Kannur, Nov 15 (UNI) The seventh edition of 'Walkaroo Peravoor Marathon- 2025', a thrilling 10.5 kilometre race, will be held at Peravoor Jimmy George stadium on December 27, said Olympian Anju Bobby George, the brand ambassador of the event.

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