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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Uruguay cruise to 3-0 win against Wales

14 Mar 2026 | 5:14 PM

Hyderabad, March 14(UNI) Uruguay confirmed a fifth place finish at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana, defeating Wales 3-0 in the 5/6th place match held at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Saturday afternoon.

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Mark Wood improving but thinking of life after cricket

14 Mar 2026 | 4:58 PM

London, Mar 14 (UNI) Fast bowler Mark Wood has admitted life after cricket is in his thoughts if recovery from his latest injury "doesn't go well". .

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Karnataka’s Snigdha Kanta clinches ITF J60 Gurugram girls’ singles title

14 Mar 2026 | 4:43 PM

Bengaluru, March 14(UNI) Karnataka’s Snigdha Kanta capped an impressive week by clinching the girls’ singles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J60 Gurugram held from March 9–14, defeating fellow Karnataka player Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar 6–4, 6–4 in the final on Saturday.

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Former Kenyan star Steve Tikolo named as Uganda National Cricket head coach

14 Mar 2026 | 4:40 PM

Kampala, Mar 14 (UNI) Uganda has unveiled former Kenyan international Steve Tikolo as the new head coach of the national cricket team.
Cricket Uganda made the announcement on Friday during an official ceremony in Entebbe. The experienced Kenyan replaces India's Abhay Sharma, whose tenure ended in October 2025.

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Mexico midfielder Ruiz likely to miss World Cup

14 Mar 2026 | 4:30 PM

Mexico City, mar 14 (UNI) Toluca and Mexico midfielder Marcel Ruiz will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the Liga MX side said. .

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Aquino strike gives Lanus win at Estudiantes in Argentina's Apertura tournament

14 Mar 2026 | 4:27 PM

Buenos Aires, Mar 14 (UNI) Winger Dylan Aquino scored in the second half as Lanus edged to a 1-0 away win over Estudiantes in Argentina's Apertura tournament. .

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Russell beat Ferrari to win Shanghai F1 Sprint

14 Mar 2026 | 4:23 PM

Shanghai, Mar 14 (UNI) Mercedes' George Russell held off a challenge from Ferrari to convert pole position into victory in an entertaining first Sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
After setting the fastest time in Friday's qualifying session, Russell held his lead into the first corner but was overtaken by Lewis Hamilton on the back straight. The move sparked an early duel between the two Britons, who traded positions while deploying their battery power at different points on the Shanghai International Circuit.

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Special Olympics Golfers take centre stage at IGPL invitational Chandigarh 2026

14 Mar 2026 | 4:14 PM

Chandigarh, March 14(UNI) The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) scripted a historic moment at its Invitational 2026 Chandigarh Leg, held from March 11 to 13 at the Chandigarh Golf Club, by inviting three Special Olympics golfers; Ranveer Singh Saini, Kushagra Gaur and Mohit Kumar to play alongside professional golfers.

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Attitude towards women's cricket has changed after World Cup victory: Deepti Sharma

14 Mar 2026 | 3:44 PM

New Delhi, March 14(UNI) Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma has called for greater encouragement and support for young girls in sport, saying that the growing visibility of women athletes is helping change mindsets across the country.

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10th trophy of the season beckons as Jaipur Polo Team reaches the final of Shree Cement Cup

14 Mar 2026 | 3:33 PM

Jaipur, March 14 (UNI) Jaipur Polo Team produced a commanding performance to defeat Jaigarh 6–2 in the semi-final of the Shree Cement Cup. Dominating the early stages with clinical finishing, Jaipur built a decisive lead in the first half and then managed the game effectively despite a brief resurgence from Jaigarh in the third chukker.

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FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Austria beat Korea in tie breaker to secure seventh place

14 Mar 2026 | 3:30 PM

Hyderabad, March 14(UNI) Austria clinched seventh place with a hard-fought 1-1 (2-1 SO) victory over Korea in the 7/8th place match at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana, held at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Saturday.

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Antonelli beat Russell to F1 Chinese GP pole

14 Mar 2026 | 3:28 PM

Shanghai, Mar 14 (UNI) Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest polesitter in Formula 1 history after setting the fastest time in qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, while teammate George Russell was hindered by a battery issue. .

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India, England book ticket to women’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

14 Mar 2026 | 3:20 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 14 (UNI) India and England secured qualification for the women’s FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026 after winning their respective semi-finals at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground here, setting
up a title clash between two unbeaten sides of the tournament.

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Indian Wells: Sabalenka wins to set up another Rybakina final

14 Mar 2026 | 3:08 PM

California, Mar 14 (UNI) Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in a final for the third time in just over four months at Indian Wells on Sunday. .

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South Africa eye strong start in New Zealand double-header

14 Mar 2026 | 3:02 PM

Tauranga, Mar 14 (UNI) South Africa’s men’s and women’s teams are set for a unique shared chapter as both sides begin a landmark away double-header T20I series against New Zealand
here.

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