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La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona, Real Madrid renew title duel after midweek Cup semis

IANS | April 3, 2025 8:33 PM

Madrid, April 3 (IANS) The demands of the intense season have already kicked in with the race for the title reduced to a head-to-head between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, both of whom qualified for the final of the Copa del Rey after two intense semifinals this week. After winning their semifinal return leg away to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, FC Barcelona have very little recovery time before defending their three-point lead at the top of the La Liga at home to Real Betis on Saturday.

Arsenal's Gabriel ruled out of season, set to undergo hamstring surgery

IANS | April 3, 2025 8:04 PM

London, April 3 (IANS) Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the season owing to a hamstring injury that requires surgery, the club announced on Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday and was substituted immediately.

Joburg Open: Diksha returns to country of first LET win; Pranavi, Avani, Tvesa join her

IANS | April 3, 2025 7:53 PM

Joburg, April 3 (IANS) Diksha Dagar returns to the country that fetched her the first Ladies European Tour (LET) title as she tees off in the first of the two South African events of the Tour. Diksha, one of the four Indians in the field this week, won the South African Open in 2019 for her first LET win. The South African Women’s Open will be held after the Joburg Open.

Football: Fabian Schar extends stay at Newcastle United until 2026

IANS | April 3, 2025 7:35 PM

Newcastle, April 3 (IANS) Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension that will keep him at St. James' Park until the end of the 2025/26 season. The Swiss centre-back, who has been a key figure in the Magpies' defense since joining from Deportivo La Coruna in 2018, has expressed his delight at continuing his journey with the club.

IPL 2025: Kamindu Mendis makes debut as Hyderabad opt to field first against Kolkata

IANS | April 3, 2025 7:24 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 15 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. Hosts Kolkata Knight Riders have made one change in their playing XI with Moeen Ali coming in for Australian pacer Spencer Johnson, whereas visitors Sunrisers Hyderabad also made a few changes with Kamindu Mendis making his IPL debut in place of Abhinav Manohar. Simarjeet Singh replaces Travis Head.

IPL 2025: Focus on stars as Hardik’s MI take on Pant’s LSG

IANS | April 3, 2025 5:28 PM

Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in Match 16 on Friday, with all eyes on ex-MI skipper Rohit Sharma and LSG captain Rishabh Pant, as both India stars have failed to impress with the bat so far.

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