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Real Madrid move into Champions League quarter-finals after Liverpool win
Karim Benzema scored Madrid's goal in the 79th minute after the ball fell kindly for him in Liverpool's penalty area, and his side never looked in danger of surrendering their 5-2 lead from the first leg. Both sides had chances to score in an entertaining first half but Madrid had the best of them, and were it not for the heroics of Alisson in the.
Napoli book historic Champions League quarter-final berth
The Partenopei had one foot in the quarterfinals after winning the first leg in Germany thanks to strikes from Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo, a Xinhua report said. The Azzurri showed no mercy at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, as they were firmly in charge and went ahead before the break when Matteo Politano floated a cross from the right and Osimhen jumped high to steer in a header.
Europa League: A lot of work for Real Sociedad, Betis in return-leg matches
Both teams suffered away defeats in the first leg, with Real Sociedad losing 2-0 to Roma, while Betis were beaten 4-1 by Manchester United after a second half dominated by the Premier League side. Real Sociedad are hoping for a sell-out crowd in their Reale Arena to take on the side coached by Jose Mourinho. Roma demonstrated in the first leg that they don't need to control the ball, and in San Sebastian, they can be expected to try to defend with order and hurt Real Sociedad on the break and at set pieces, reports Xinhua.
Women's World Boxing: Nikhat Zareen to kickstart home challenge; mixed draw for Indians
The reigning champion Zareen will have an easy start when she faces Azerbaijan's Anakhanim Ismayilova in the 50kg Round-of-64. But defending her crown might get challenging with the potential opponents, Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Japan's Tsukimi Namiki.
Football: Spain's La Liga unhappy with plans for expanded World Cup, World Club Cup
The decision for the 2026 World Cup, which will contain 48 teams instead of the 32 who played in Qatar last year, means there will be 40 more matches in the new World Cup, which will also last considerably longer than the month-long tournament in Qatar, reports Xinhua.
IND v AUS: KL Rahul gets a lot of balance into the team as a wicketkeeper, says T. Dilip
India's fielding coach T Dilip also hinted at the same, citing the balance Rahul brings to the playing eleven in ODIs. "We all know that KL Rahul is a wonderful player. He has a proven record. Even in ODIs, in the middle-order, he has proven enough as a batter. As a wicketkeeper, he gets a lot of balance into the team."
David Warner's availability for Mumbai ODI against India to be assessed: Report
As per a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, Warner will be examined by the Australian medical staff after batting in the nets before a final call is made on his availability for the opening game of the three-match series. "They will look at Dave in Mumbai for game one and make a call from there," a team spokesman was quoted as saying in the report.
FIH Pro League: India beat Australia 4-3 in shoot-out to remain unbeaten in Rourkela
It was a highly competitive clash between India and Australia as the two teams played out a 2-2 draw in regulation time to take one point apiece. India then edged Australia in the sudden deaths of the shoot-outs by a 4-3 margin to claim the bonus point. Through the first five attempts in the shoot-out, the teams stayed level 3-3.
IND v AUS: Shreyas Iyer ruled out of ODI series, confirms fielding coach T. Dilip
"Injuries are a part and parcel of the game. We have the best medical facilities and they are well-equipped We are in coordination (with NCA). Regarding Shreyas, he's ruled out of this series. (We will provide) further updates as and when we know it," said Dilip in the pre-series press conference.
WPL 2023: Perry's 3-16, Kanika's 46 help RCB beat Warriorz by 5 wickets
Australia international Perry claimed the crucial wicket of compatriot Grace Harris, who had rescued Up Warriorz with a vital contribution of 46,and added the wickets of all-rounder Deepti Sharma (22) and Shweta Sehrawat (6) to help restrict them to 135 l out in the 19.3 overs. Sophie Devine had caused the early damage after skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and decided to bowl first.
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