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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 104-97 in the NBA on Sunday (March 8, 2026) for their fifth straight win. Gilgeous-Alexander made just 6 of 15 field goals, but he made 14 of 15 free throws to maintain his usual production. He has scored at least 20 points in 125 consecutive games. He can tie Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 straight games with at least 20 points at home against Denver. Oklahoma City are 5-0 since Gilgeous-Alexander returned from an abdominal strain. The defending champions Thunder have the league's best record and became the first team in the league to win 50 games this season.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 March 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for March 09, 2026

BY Photo Webdesk 9 March 2026

Fans erupted in spontaneous celebrations across the country after India's historic T20 World Cup title defence at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (March 8, 2026). The Men In Blue thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title successfully. India also became the first side to lift the T20 World Cup trophy for a third time, having claimed the title under MS Dhoni in 2007 and under Rohit Sharma in 2024. Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul, and Sanju Samson the Player of the Tournament for his match-winning three consecutive fifties.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 March 2026

India came up with a batting display of rare luminosity to outclass New Zealand by 96 runs in the final and defend their T20 World Cup title successfully after posting a record total in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 8, 2026). Powered by a superlative 89 from Sanju Samson and explosive fifties from Abhishek Sharma (52) and Ishan Kishan (54), India's top order went on a six-hitting spree to leave the New Zealand bowlers shell-shocked in the summit clash, posting a massive 255 for five. The scoreboard pressure got to the Black Caps who desperately went after the Indian bowlers and ended up losing three quick wickets initially. Axar Patel (3/27) and Jasprit Bumrah (4/15) had bulldozed the Kiwi innings and with the departure of Tim Seifert (52 off 26), the contest was reduced to a formality.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 March 2026

Global pop icon and two-time Grammy winner Ricky Martin set the stage on fire as he performed hits like Livin' la Vida Loca and 'The Cup of Life' during the closing ceremony ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 8, 2026). Martin was joined by Indian singers Sukhbir Singh and Falguni Pathak, as the trio provided a musical prelude to the final showdown in Ahmedabad between India and New Zealand. Known as the 'Prince of Bhangra', Sukhbir performed his famous Punjabi hits like 'Oh Ho Ho Ho' with a large dance troupe, while 'Dandiya Queen' Pathak opened the event with Gujarati folk and Bollywood hits around 50 dancers.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 March 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for March 08, 2026

BY Photo Webdesk 8 March 2026

Lamine Yamal once again showed his ability to decide a game when Barcelona’s teenage star broke the deadlock with a gorgeous strike to earn a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. The game was wide open with Athletic attacking in waves at its San Mames Stadium before Yamal tilted the match in the favor of the La Liga leaders. The 18-year-old Spain forward received a pass from Pedri González that finally left him with some room to work on the right side of the area, where he used one touch to open a shooting angle before curling a left-footed strike off the upper edge of the far post.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 March 2026

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the All-England Open Badminton Championships men's singles final with a hard-fought win over Victor Lai of Canada in the semifinals here on Saturday. The 12th ranked Sen beat world number 16 Lai 21-16 18-21 21-15 in the match that lasted one hour and 37 minutes. Lai had won a bronze medal in the world championships in Paris last year. This will be Sen's second final appearance in the prestigious tournament, having finished runner-up in 2022.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 March 2026

Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist. Substitute Lewis Brunt was a matter of inches offside when he headed in what looked like an equalizing goal in a thrilling FA Cup fifth round clash against Premier League giant Chelsea on Saturday. Wrexham - in front of Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac - led twice at the Racecourse Ground and, even down to 10 men in extra time, pushed Chelsea right down to the wire before eventually losing 4-2. Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro in extra time ultimately proved the difference between Club World Cup champion Chelsea and a Wrexham team that was playing non-league soccer just three years ago.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 March 2026

It’s Manchester City vs. Arsenal in the English League Cup final. The current top two in the Premier League will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium next month after City beat Newcastle 3-1 on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 win on aggregate in the semifinals. Both City and Arsenal are still in contention for a clean sweep of trophies this season. The League Cup is the chance to lift the first piece of major silverware this term and to potentially inflict a psychological blow in the race for the title.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 March 2026