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Mumbai Indians finally broke their 12-year opening-match jinx with a dominant six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, marking their first season-opening victory since 2012. Chasing 221, MI made it look comfortable as Ryan Rickelton (81 off 43) and Rohit Sharma (78 off 38) powered them with a blistering 148-run opening stand off just 71 balls, setting up a smooth chase that saw them finish at 224/4 in 19.1 overs, their highest successful chase at home. Earlier, KKR posted a strong 220/4 on the back of Ajinkya Rahane’s 67 and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s quickfire 51, with Rinku Singh adding an unbeaten 33, while Shardul Thakur stood out with three wickets for MI, but it was the explosive opening partnership that ultimately sealed the game.

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Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff in the Miami Open women’s singles final 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday. The world No. 1 overpowered fourth-ranked Gauff in the first and third sets with sizzling groundstroke winners and became the first player to accomplish the “Sunshine Double” — winning Indian Wells followed by Miami in the same season — since Iga Swiatek in 2022. It was Sabalenka’s second straight title at the Miami Open, Gauff’s hometown tournament, and put her ahead of Gauff in their head-to-head record, 7-6.

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Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli became the youngest-ever Formula One championship leader on Sunday. The 19-year-old secured his second consecutive victory at the Japanese Grand Prix 2026. Antonelli started on pole but dropped to sixth after a poor start. He regained the lead during a mid-race Safety Car period. The Safety Car followed a high-speed 50G crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman. Bearman was cleared of fractures but sustained a knee contusion. Oscar Piastri finished second for McLaren, while Charles Leclerc took third. Max Verstappen finished eighth. Antonelli now leads the standings with 72 points, nine ahead of teammate George Russell.

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The San Antonio Spurs continued their exceptional form with a 127-95 demolition of the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Rookie sensation Stephon Castle stole the headlines, recording a historic triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in just 29 minutes. Victor Wembanyama dominated the interior with 15 rebounds, exploiting the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The injury-depleted Bucks struggled to find a rhythm, trailing by 22 points at halftime and failing to mount a serious comeback. With this 32-point victory, the top-seeded Spurs further established their status as championship favorites.

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Phoenix Suns showcased their offensive firepower in a 134-109 blowout victory over the Utah Jazz. Jalen Green led the charge with a game-high 31 points, fuelling a first-quarter barrage where Phoenix attempted a staggering 19 three-pointers. Despite missing key starters Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams, the Suns' perimeter shooting remained elite, hitting 39% from deep. The Jazz, missing several rotation players due to injury, struggled to contain Phoenix’s transition game. Kyle Filipowski provided a bright spot for Utah with 17 points, but the Suns' collective depth proved overwhelming as they move closer to securing their postseason positioning.

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The Memphis Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak with a frantic 125-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls. In a game defined by late-season desperation, Memphis survived a dominant performance from Chicago’s Josh Giddey, who secured his 13th triple-double of the season. Despite the Bulls' offensive efficiency, Collin Sexton’s missed opportunities in the closing seconds proved costly. The Grizzlies relied on balanced scoring to offset the absence of the injured Ja Morant, holding off a late Chicago rally. This narrow win provides a much-needed morale boost for Memphis as they look to finish a challenging season with momentum.

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In a historic night marking the reopening of the renovated Estadio Azteca, Mexico and Portugal played out a high-intensity 0-0 draw. Portugal dictated much of the play, maintaining 61% possession and creating the better openings despite the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. Gonçalo Ramos struck the post in the first half, and Joao Cancelo nearly snatched a late winner with a powerful header that flew just wide. Mexico’s defense, anchored by an impressive performance from Israel Reyes, remained remarkably disciplined to secure a clean sheet. The stalemate served as a valuable tactical exercise for both nations as they fine-tune their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

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Millions of Americans came out on the streets across the country on March 28, 2026, as part of a coordinated “No Kings” movement, where people protested across the country from Washington, D.C., to Alaska. The protests, which were among the largest in recent years, were against the government’s actions, including immigration, foreign policy, and the presidency of Donald Trump. The protestors also cited “tyranny” by the president. Though the protests were peaceful, with speeches, performances, and marching, there were instances of tension between protesters and police, resulting in clashes, tear gas, and arrests.

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Canada showcased immense character by battling back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Iceland in Toronto. A disastrous first half saw the hosts trail 2-0 following a brace from Orri Steinn Óskarsson, who took advantage of defensive lapses. However, Jesse Marsch’s side responded in the second half, with Jonathan David coolly converting two penalties to level the scoring. The momentum was slightly dampened when Tajon Buchanan received a straight red card in the 81st minute for an elbow, forcing Canada to see out the draw with ten men. Despite the result, the second-half resurgence provided optimism for the home crowd.

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