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Australian duo of Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly links up with the Punjab Kings squad in Mohali ahead of IPL 2026. Both players reached earlier today to join hands with the rest of the squad as they gear up for another season of the world's biggest cricketing league. The players seemed in high spirits as they received a warm welcome from the team. They bring with them immense international experience and explosive firepower that provides a good blend of power and youthful energy. The Kings, who were the runners-up last season, have been training hard over the last few weeks. The squad is now gearing up for their highly anticipated season opener against the Gujarat Giants. The match will be played in front of their home crowd on Tuesday, March 31.
The LA Clippers made a resounding statement at the Intuit Dome, crushing the Milwaukee Bucks 129-96. Kawhi Leonard needed just 25 minutes to rack up 28 points, sitting out the entire fourth quarter as the game spiraled into a blowout. The Clippers utilized a massive 43-point second quarter to seize control, shooting a lethal 45% from deep. Milwaukee, clearly missing the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, struggled to find an offensive rhythm beyond Gary Trent Jr.’s 20 points off the bench. The victory pushes the Clippers back to .500 as they solidify their play-in positioning.
The New York Knicks continued their scorching form, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson took over when it mattered most, scoring 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to fend off a late Pelicans surge. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the glass with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 21. Despite Zion Williamson's 22-point effort, New Orleans couldn't overcome New York’s clinical execution down the stretch. The Knicks have now won seven in a row, breathing down the necks of the Celtics for second in the East.
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to four games with a gritty 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell was unstoppable, pouring in 42 points—his third 40-point outing against Orlando in his career. James Harden provided a massive spark with 26 points, including a dominant 22-point first half. While Orlando’s Paolo Banchero countered with a valiant 36-point effort, the Magic couldn't close the gap in the final minutes. The win keeps Cleveland firmly in the hunt for a top-three seed in the East.
Pakistan Super League T20 will get underway from March 26 as Lahore Qalandars take on Hyderabad Kingsmen in the season opener at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Preparations are in full swing to get the ground ready for the opening match that will feature some of Pakistan's top talent along with international stars including the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne and Sikandar Raza. However, the premier T20 league will be played sans the crowds due to recent spike in oil prices, a top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen added the World Cup giant slalom season title on Tuesday in a stunning campaign for the Brazilian skier. Racing on the slope where he grew up, the Norway-born star protected his first-run lead to finish 0.58 seconds ahead of Loïc Meillard, who would have taken the season-long title had Pinheiro Braathen failed to finish. Pinheiro Braathen won the season-long slalom title in 2023 when skiing for Norway, then split months later with the national ski federation in a dispute over sponsorship. That pushed him toward competing for his mother’s home nation after sitting out an entire season.
Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Titans marked the beginning of their IPL 2026 campaign with Shubharambh 2026, a grandeur evening in Ahmedabad that saw the whole GT squad assemble under one roof alongside the franchise owners, partners and fans. GT captain Shubman Gill was present as well as he revealed the factors behind his calmness on field. Gill, who was not part of India's T20 World Cup-winning side, will return to the shortest format for Gujarat Titans -- the 2022 champions and 2023 finalists -- as the franchise looks to add to its solitary title.
Mango and cashew farmers from the Konkan region blocked the Mumbai–Goa National Highway on March 23 under Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana leader Raju Shetti, protesting heavy crop losses due to erratic weather and demanding urgent government intervention for relief measures immediately. They are primarily demanding compensation for their crop loss.
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