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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.

BY Photo Webdesk 10 April 2026

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.

BY Photo Webdesk 10 April 2026

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.

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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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Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. Opting to bowl, LSG restricted KKR to 181 for four. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33 balls), skipper Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24 balls), Rovman Powell (39 not out off 24 balls) and Cameron Green (32 not out off 24 balls) were the major contributors for the home side. For LSG, Digvesh Singh Rathi (1/25) was the pick of the bowlers. Chasing 182, LSG rode on Ayush Badoni's 34-ball 54 and Mukul Chooudhary's brilliant 27-ball 54 not out to cross the line in a last ball thriller. For KKR, Anukul Roy (2/32) and Vaibhav Arora (2/38) were the main wicket-takers.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

San Antonio Spurs utilized a strong defensive second half to pull away from the Portland Trail Blazers, finishing with a 112–101 victory at the Frost Bank Center. After a competitive first two quarters, the Spurs' length in the paint began to stifle Portland’s shooters, limiting their second-chance opportunities. San Antonio’s disciplined ball movement and bench contributions proved to be the difference-maker, neutralizing several scoring bursts from the Blazers' backcourt. See best photos from the match. 

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominant run toward the postseason, dismantling the LA Clippers with a 128–110 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren led a balanced Thunder attack that overwhelmed the Clippers' defence early, establishing a significant lead by halftime. While the Clippers found sparks of offense in the third quarter, they lacked the defensive depth to keep pace with OKC’s elite perimeter shooting and fast-break efficiency. See best photos from the match.

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The Phoenix Suns secured a gritty 112–107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Devin Booker spearheaded the Suns' offense with a masterful 37-point performance, supported by Dillon Brooks, who added 28 points. Despite a balanced scoring effort from Dallas—led by John Poulakidas’s 23 points off the bench and a double-double from rookie standout Cooper Flagg (11 points, 12 rebounds)—the Mavericks struggled to contain Phoenix's late-game execution. This win bolsters the Suns’ positioning as they fight for seeding in the final days of the regular season. See best photos from the match.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the NBA’s best regular-season record with a 128–110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, powered by Chet Holmgren’s 30 points and 14 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20 points and 11 assists. Jalen Williams added 18 as Oklahoma City (64–16) secured home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, extending their dominant run. The Clippers, led by Kawhi Leonard (20 points) and Brook Lopez (16), struggled after an early deficit and now face a tight battle to hold their playoff spot.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

As polling for the 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry is underway, voters across 126 constituencies in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry queue up in front of polling booths to exercise their treasured democratic right. With around 5.3 crore people involved in the exercise, a total of 1,906 candidates across the two states and one UT, contest to make a mark with the trust and confidence of the electorate.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026