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Ancelotti targets perfect start after World Cup draw

Washington, Dec 6 (UNI) Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti says his team will be aiming to win all three of its group stage matches at next year's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Friday's World Cup draw in Washington pitted the five-time World Cup champion in Group C against Haiti, Scotland and 2022 semifinalist Morocco.
"We have to think about winning all three games," Ancelotti told reporters. "Morocco is the toughest of the teams in the group, but we have to have confidence."
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Odisha’s Hockey talent surges, 16 players feature in HIL

20 Jan 2026 | 2:43 PM

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Saina Nehwal announces retirement from competitive badminton

20 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal, one of India’s most accomplished badminton players, has confirmed her retirement from competitive sport after being sidelined for nearly two years due to a chronic knee condition.

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Leylah Fernandez, Sloane Stephens exit Australian Open first round

20 Jan 2026 | 1:43 PM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Leylah Fernandez and Sloane Stephens made early exits from the 2026 Australian Open after suffering first-round defeats in the women’s singles on Tuesday.
Fernandez, the 22nd seed, was beaten 6-2, 7-6 by Indonesia’s unseeded Janice Tjen in a straight-sets upset. The victory marked only the second Grand Slam win of Tjen’s career and came on her debut appearance at the Australian Open.

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ESPN to air six-part docuseries “Saban” on Alabama coach Nick Saban

20 Jan 2026 | 1:38 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (UNI) ESPN, in association with Words Pictures, has announced a new six-part documentary series titled “Saban,” chronicling the life and illustrious career of legendary former University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, Variety reported.

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Venus Williams, Ekaterina Alexandrova bow out Australian Open doubles

20 Jan 2026 | 1:37 PM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Venus Williams and Ekaterina Alexandrova exited the women’s doubles competition at the Australian Open after suffering a first-round defeat on Tuesday.

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