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đź“…December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Key global sports events: Ashes third Test ends, FIVB Club World Champions decided, NBA/NFL regular season action, major college basketball games and multiple World Cup/World Tour finals conclude.
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Ashes Third Test concludes in tense finish

The third Test of The Ashes series finished today with Australia retaining the urn after a closely contested match; key sessions featured standout batting from Australia and resilient spells by England’s bowlersSource 4.

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FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship crowns champion

The FIVB Men's Club World Championship concluded with the tournament winner decided after the final round-robin and playoff matches, featuring top club sides from Europe and South America and standout MVP-level performancesSource 4.

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BWF World Tour Finals wrap up in dramatic fashion

The BWF Badminton World Tour Finals ended today with titles awarded across men’s and women’s singles and doubles, highlighting top-ranked players securing end-of-year honors and prize moneySource 4.

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Next Gen ATP Finals finish; rising stars shine

The Next Gen ATP Finals concluded with several top young players delivering breakthrough performances, underlining the depth in men's tennis and shaping expectations for the 2026 seasonSource 4.

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FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship (final day) ends with gold medal match

The final of the Club World Championship delivered high-level club volleyball featuring Olympic-level talent; the champions earned continental bragging rights and individual awards for tournament standoutsSource 4.

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UCI Cyclo‑Cross World Cup opens round on December 21

The UCI Cyclo‑Cross World Cup held a round today as the winter cyclo‑cross season expanded, with elite riders competing in muddy, technical courses that shape World Cup standingsSource 4.

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Iowa State (No. 10) hosts Kansas — Big 12 women’s basketball clash

Top-10 Iowa State opened Big 12 play at home against Kansas, with the Cyclones aiming to extend a 12-0 start and continue a dominant non-conference run heading into conference playSource 5.

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College basketball: multiple mid‑major and conference openers today

Several Division I college basketball programs, including Morgan State versus San Francisco and Southland Conference openers, played on the schedule as early-season positioning and conference records began to formSource 3Source 6.

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NFL Week 16: late-season playoff push continues

NFL Week 16 games continued to shape playoff seeding with key matchups across the league; ESPN’s schedule shows several decisive weekend results that impacted wild-card races and seedingSource 2.

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Biathlon and Bobsleigh World Cups conclude stages

The Biathlon World Cup and Bobsleigh World Cup held final stages for this week, with athletes securing World Cup points and national teams assessing form ahead of January competitions and world championshipsSource 4.

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FIS Alpine and Ski Cross World Cups start/continue events

The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup (men) and FIS Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross stages started/continued over the weekend, with athletes contesting speed and technical events in pre‑holiday European venuesSource 4.

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African Youth Games and Southeast Asian Games wrap-up events

Regional multi-sport events including the African Youth Games and Southeast Asian Games reached their final days, awarding medals across Olympic-style sports and highlighting emerging regional talentSource 4.