An in-form Rajasthan Royals will look to wrap up the Guwahati leg of their season on a high when they take on defending champs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the ACA Barsapara Stadium on Friday night. Both teams are unbeaten so far and this promises to be a mouth-watering affair. RR have accumulated three wins on the bounce and in RCB, they face an interesting test.
Despite international calls for de-escalation, Lebanon sees no ceasefire as hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces continue. Renewed shelling and air strikes fuel fears of a widening conflict, with civilian casualties rising daily.
Brandon Ingram erupted for a season-high 38 points as the Toronto Raptors moved a step closer to their first playoff berth since 2022 by defeating the Miami Heat 128-114. Backed by a raucous home crowd, the Raptors outscored Miami 24-6 in a critical late-second-quarter run to take control of the game. RJ Barrett chipped in with 22 points, helping Toronto leapfrog Atlanta into fifth place in the Eastern Conference. For the Heat, Bam Adebayo posted 24 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stop a surging Raptors team that has now swept the season series against Miami. See best photos from the match.
The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center, securing a comfortable 119-103 victory. With Stephen Curry sidelined, the Warriors struggled to find offensive rhythm, shooting poorly throughout the night. LeBron James orchestrated the Lakers' attack with a masterclass performance, tallying 26 points and 11 assists. The Lakers capitalized on Golden State's defensive lapses, maintaining a double-digit lead for most of the second half. This win further solidifies the Lakers' momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season, while the Warriors continue to grapple with consistency in the absence of their star playmaker. See best photos from the match.
Former champions Corinthians started their CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2026 group stage campaign with a 2-0 win over Platense at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez, Florida, Buenos Aires, on Thursday. The Brazilian giants rode second-half goals from Kayke Ferrari and Yuri Alberto to subdue the spirited hosts, who are making their tournament debut. In another Group E match, Penarol -- the five-time Libertadores champions from Uruguay -- played out a 1-1 draw with Independiente Santa Fe in the Colombian capital Bogota. In Group H, Universidad Central (Venezuela) beat 3-1 visiting Libertad (Paraguay) at home, while Argentina's Rosario Central were held to a goalless draw by Ecuadorean side Independiente del Valle at home. The group stage features 32 teams. Matchday 1 of the tournament proper was completed with the Group E and H fixtures on Thursday.
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Indiana Pacers defeated Brooklyn Nets 123–94 in New York in a dominant NBA outing, taking control early and never letting up. Obi Toppin led the charge with a season-high 26 points, while Micah Potter added 18 points and 14 rebounds and Jarace Walker produced an all-round effort as Indiana built a massive 63–37 halftime lead and cruised through the second half. E.J. Liddell’s career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds stood out for the Nets, but Brooklyn struggled to keep pace offensively, shooting just 38.5% as the Pacers powered to a comfortable wire-to-wire win.
The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 112–106 at Madison Square Garden in a tight regular-season contest that swung throughout. Boston, missing Jaylen Brown, leaned on Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, and a breakout performance from Baylor Scheierman, who hit five threes off the bench. However, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns kept the Knicks in control during key stretches, while Josh Hart’s late shooting sealed the win as New York held firm in the final minute to edge a dramatic finish.
In a matchup of former European champions, Nottingham Forest took home a promising 1-1 draw from Porto. Porto transformed early pressure into a goal after William Gomes tapped in a low cross from Gabriel Veiga. It was all square just two minutes later when Porto’s Martim Fernandes equalized with an own goal. The right back was almost at the center line when he sent a pass back to Diogo Costa but the goalkeeper was out of position and the ball ended up in the net.
Ollie Watkins scored twice and Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 to move a step closer to the Europa League semifinals with its eighth straight victory in the competition on Thursday. Ezri Konsa scored the opening goal of the quarterfinal first leg just before interval, heading home Youri Tielemans’ curling corner kick. Watkins doubled the lead early in the second half with a shot between the legs of goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia. Jonathan Rowe reduced the deficit to one for host Bologna in the final minute before Watkins added his second in stoppage time.
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