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FIFA Intercontinental Cup — Final scheduled
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup final is set to take place, marking a major club-level international fixture in the calendar. The tournament is listed among December 17 events on global sports calendars, signalling a high-profile match day for club football fans
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The Ashes — Third Test begins
The Third Test in The Ashes series is scheduled to start, representing a marquee international cricket contest between England and Australia. The match is listed among events beginning December 17 on sports event aggregators, indicating the return of one of cricket’s oldest rivalries to the field
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Next Gen ATP Finals — Group stage underway
The Next Gen ATP Finals round-robin stage is scheduled to start on December 17, showcasing the world’s top young male tennis prospects. The event is listed on global calendars as starting December 17 and runs through the week, featuring rising stars aiming to break through at season’s end
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BWF Badminton World Tour Finals — Tournament starts
The BWF Badminton World Tour Finals are scheduled to begin December 17, bringing together the season’s top badminton performers. The event appears on international sports schedules for December 17–21 and will crown year-end champions in singles and doubles disciplines
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Euroleague Basketball — Round 16 games
Euroleague Basketball Round 16 fixtures are listed as starting December 16–17, with key continental clubs playing pivotal regular-season matches. These games will influence playoff seeding as teams move into the back half of the Euroleague schedule
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FIVB Men’s Club World Championship — Tournament play continues
The FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship is underway with matches listed through December 21 on event databases. Top international club teams are competing for the world club title in men’s volleyball during this window
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Next Gen and college basketball TV schedule — major U.S. matchups tonight
U.S. television listings show numerous college basketball games across networks including FS1, ESPN2 and BTN for December 17, with marquee matchups such as Georgetown at Marquette and Arizona State at UCLA noted in the TV schedule. The Next Gen ATP Finals round-robin matches are also scheduled on tennis networks during the day
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Multiple U.S. college basketball games — Pitt, Saint Louis, Upstate and others playing
University athletic sites list home games on December 17 for teams including Pittsburgh (hosting Binghamton), Saint Louis (hosting Bethune-Cookman) and USC Upstate (hosting Agnes Scott), reflecting an active college basketball slate. These are final non-conference or midseason matchups ahead of conference play for many programs
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FIS Freestyle Skiing & Snowboard World Cup events
Winter World Cup events in freestyle skiing (ski cross) and snowboard (halfpipe) are scheduled around mid-December dates, with competitions listed on global event calendars for December 15–19 and 17–19 respectively. These World Cup stops are part of the early-season snow-sports circuit ahead of major championships
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FIFA Arab Cup/Regional football — Morocco advances in recent fixtures (context item)
Regional football tournaments such as the FIFA Arab Cup have recent notable results, including Morocco’s progression in earlier stages, items highlighted in sports roundups for December 17. These regional competitions continue to shape national-team form and regional rivalries in late 2025
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Optum Golf Channel Games and DP World Tour — golf events ongoing
Golf programming on Optum Golf Channel Games and the DP World Tour’s AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open first round appear on TV and event schedules for mid-December, providing international golf coverage. The DP World Tour event’s first round is scheduled in Mauritius and listed in TV guides for late-night/early-morning coverage
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FIFA Intercontinental Cup final listed among global fixtures (calendar confirmation)
Sports event aggregators and calendars list the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final and other major international fixtures for December 17, confirming multiple high-profile events across football, cricket, tennis, and basketball on one day. These listings aggregate fixtures for fans and broadcasters worldwide
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