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Pollution woes continue in Delhi-NCR with AQI turning 'severe'. Most of North and East India also woke up to dense fog as cold wave tightened its grip, disrupting flight operations across the country.
David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time on Monday, beating Bologna 2-0 in Saudi Arabia. The teams met in Riyadh to decide a tournament played between the winners and runners-up of last season’s league and cup competitions. Neres’ 39th-minute opener was a worthy cup winner, his superb left foot shot from 25 meters out curling into the far corner and giving an outstretched Federico Ravaglia no chance in the Bologna goal.
Mohamed Salah got Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe on Monday. Salah captained the team in his first start for nearly a month and fired inside the bottom corner in stoppage time to spare Egypt embarrassment against a team ranked 129th in the world. Egypt, the record seven-time champion, was thwarted for long periods in the coastal city of Agadir by Zimbabwe’s stubborn defending and an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Washington Arubi.
The Washington Wizards fell 124-113 to the San Antonio Spurs at Capital One Arena on Sunday, slipping to 5-22 as San Antonio improved to 21-7. The Spurs took control early with a dominant rebounding display and led by 20 at halftime, finishing with a 77-50 edge on the boards that translated into 32 second-chance points. Washington showed fight in the third quarter after switching to a small-ball lineup, led by Bub Carrington’s 21 points and Tre Johnson’s 19 off the bench, but the deficit proved too large. De’Aaron Fox paced the Spurs with 27 points, while Victor Wembanyama added a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double in limited minutes.
Jalen Brunson poured in a season-high 47 points as the New York Knicks overcame a quiet night from Karl-Anthony Towns to beat the Miami Heat 132-125. Mikal Bridges backed him up with 24 points, hitting six of seven from deep, while OG Anunoby scored all 18 of his points after halftime and Josh Hart added a double-double. Miami, led by Kel’el Ware’s 28 points and 19 rebounds, cut the gap late, but an 8-0 Knicks run sealed the game as New York improved to 20-8.
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Morocco opened their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in Rabat on Sunday. The Atlas Lions dominated possession from the outset but were frustrated early when Soufiane Rahimi missed a first‑half penalty, saved by Yannick Pandor. The breakthrough came after the interval, with Brahim Diaz breaking the deadlock. In the 74th minute, Ayoub El Kaabi produced a stunning overhead finish to ignite the home crowd and secure the points. Comoros battled with spirit but struggled to create clear chances against Morocco’s organised defence. The result puts the hosts top of Group A and strengthens their status as early tournament favourites.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 kicked off spectacularly at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Morocco staged a vibrant opening ceremony blending national tradition and African pride. Thousands of fans witnessed a dazzling showcase of lights, music, and dance, beginning with an emotional rendition of ‘Allah Ya Moulana’ by musical group Nass El Ghiwane. Global musicians, including French Montana, Davido, L’Artiste, and Jaylann, also performed. The event was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who praised Morocco’s organisation as hosts.
India Women continued their dominant form in limited-overs cricket by comfortably beating Sri Lanka Women by eight wickets in the 1st T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. After opting to field first, India restricted Sri Lanka to 121/6 thanks to disciplined bowling led by Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, and Sree Charani. Chasing 122, India made light work of the target, reaching it in just 14.4 overs with Jemimah Rodrigues unbeaten on 69 off 44 balls, supported by Smriti Mandhana’s 25. India’s comprehensive performance gave them a 1-0 series lead, showcasing their strength shortly after their historic World Cup success.
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