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Wang overtakes Ban for women's air rifle gold at ISSF World Cup Final

Doha, Dec 6 (UNI) World silver medalist Wang Zifei gave China a strong start at the 2025 ISSF World Cup Final on Saturday, claiming the women's 10m air rifle title with a last-shot victory over South Korea's Olympic champion Ban Hyo-jin, while Hu Kai kept his unbeaten World Cup record intact by taking gold in the men's 10m air pistol.
Wang delivered a 10.8 on her final shot to overturn a narrow deficit and finish with 253.4 points. Ban, who led for much of the elimination phase, closed with 253.1 for silver, while China's Han Jiayu secured bronze.
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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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Kristian Clarke called up to Blackcaps T20 Squad India series

20 Jan 2026 | 12:42 PM

Nagpur, Jan 20 (UNI) Northern Districts all-rounder Kristian Clarke has been called up to New Zealand’s T20 squad for the first three matches of the five-match series against India and will remain with the BLACKCAPS in India. The series begins in Nagpur on Wednesday night (Thursday 2:30 am NZT). .

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Keys survives scare; Preston secures first Grand Slam win

20 Jan 2026 | 11:41 AM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Defending champion Madison Keys and rising Australian star Taylah Preston both recorded first-round victories at the Australian Open on Tuesday, setting a promising tone for the opening week at Melbourne Park.

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FIBA 3x3 World Tour records over one billion views in 2025

20 Jan 2026 | 11:03 AM

Mies (Switzerland), Jan 20 (UNI) FIBA said on Monday that the 3x3 World Tour produced "exceptional results" across digital, broadcast, and brand metrics in 2025.

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