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Steve Smith ruled out of Adelaide Test

Adelaide, Dec 17 (UNI) Steve Smith has been sensationally ruled out of the third Ashes Test with a recurrence of the superstar batter's inner ear issues sidelining him on Wednesday morning.
Usman Khawaja has been recalled and will bat at No.4 in a dramatic last-minute twist for the home side as a devastated Smith departed Adelaide Oval 20 minutes before the toss, won by Australia who opted to bat first.
Smith has suffered nausea and dizziness symptoms leading into the third NRMA Insurance Test, forcing him to miss Monday's main training session, the Cricket Australia sources said.
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Young rugby players battle it out for national honours in Bhubaneswar

21 Jan 2026 | 12:09 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) Defending champions Bihar, last year’s runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medalists Maharashtra, and hosts Odisha emerged victorious with commanding performances on Tuesday on the opening day of the Boys’ Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, as the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar witnessed a high-scoring start to the knockout journey.

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Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha dominate day at U15 rugby

21 Jan 2026 | 11:55 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) Defending champions Bihar, last year’s runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medalists Maharashtra, and hosts Odisha emerged victorious with commanding performances on Tuesday on the opening day of the Boys’ Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, as the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, witnessed a high-scoring start to the knockout journey.

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Mboko advances to Australian Open third round in Melbourne

21 Jan 2026 | 11:46 AM

Melbourne, Jan 21 (UNI) Victoria Mboko continued her impressive run at the 2026 Australian Open, advancing to the women's singles third round with a straight-sets win on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Canadian overcame America's Caty McNally 6-4, 6-3 at the 1573 Arena to register her second consecutive victory in her Melbourne Park main-draw debut.

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European T20 Premier League unveils franchise owners, host cities

21 Jan 2026 | 11:42 AM

Sydney, Jan 21 (UNI) The ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League (ETPL) on Wednesday unveiled the owners of its first three franchises at an international press conference in Sydney, with the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as the backdrop.

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FIBA announces host cities for 2026 3x3 World Tour

21 Jan 2026 | 11:21 AM

Mies (Switzerland), Jan 21 (UNI) The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced Tuesday the host cities for the 2026 3x3 World Tour, with several familiar stops returning for the new season.
Japan's Utsunomiya will host the season opener on April 25-26. The tour will then travel through Asia and Europe before concluding with the World Tour Final in December, with the host city to be announced later.

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