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The Denver Nuggets continued their dominant run, cruising to a 136–119 win over the Memphis Grizzlies to secure their 10th straight victory. Jamal Murray led the scoring with 26 points, while Nikola Jokić delivered yet another all-round performance with 14 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, registering his 34th triple-double of the season. Denver’s bench proved decisive, outscoring Memphis 58–37, with Jonas Valančiūnas flawless on 6-of-6 shooting for 14 points along with three blocks, and Tim Hardaway Jr. contributing 13 points. The win pushed Denver to 52–28 and strengthened their grip on a top-three spot in the Western Conference.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

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

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

Hosts Deportivo Toluca FC defeated Los Angeles Galaxy 4-2 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 quarter-final tie at Estadio Nemesio Diez on April 8. For the Mexican Liga MX side, Portuguese striker Paulinho completed a hat-trick (43', 73', 85') after Argentine Nicolas Castro's 12th-minute opener, while Gabriel Pec, from Brazil, and German veteran Marco Reus scored for the visiting Major League Soccer team. The return leg at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson is scheduled for April 15.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

Brazilian giants Flamengo started their CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores title defence with a comfortable 2-0 away win over Peruvian side Cusco in Group A, while three-time champions Palmeiras were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Junior (Group F) in Cartagena. 40-year-old Teo Gutierrez converted from the spot for the Colombian outfit. The second day (April 8) of matchday 1 also featured a pivotal Group G clash: Mirassol (Brazil) beat the Sudamericana champions, Lanus (Argentina), 1-0 at home. Elsewhere in Chile, Manuel Fernandez scored an added-time winner to help hosts Coquimbo Unido beat Uruguayan heavyweights Nacional 1-0 (Group B). Matchday 1 action continues with Group E and H fixtures on April 9.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

Mexican outfit UANL Tigres defeated Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 quarter-final tie at Estadio Universitario, San Nicolas de los Garza, on April 8. Ozziel Herrera opened the scoring in the 51st minute for the 2020 champions, then Jackson Ragen netted an own goal 25 minutes later for the visiting Major League Soccer side. The return leg at Lumen Field in Seattle is scheduled for April 15. Formerly known as the CONCACAF Champions League, this is the top continental tournament for clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The winners qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

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

Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. Barcelona had hemmed Atletico into its box when the hosts received a double blow that left Hansi Flick’s team down a man and behind a goal just before halftime. The game-changing sequence started when Atletico’s Giuliano Simeone broke free to latch onto a rare long ball and Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí knocked him down on the edge of the area with only goalkeeper Joan García to beat. After initially showing Cubarsí a yellow card, the referee changed it to a red following a video review.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added another solo goal to his collection as Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. The Georgia star cut in from the left flank midway through the second half and, with typically quick feet, skipped past a defender and the goalkeeper before stroking in his team-leading eighth goal of the competition. “We had chances to score more,” Kvaratskhelia said. “But I think it’s OK, 2-0 is good but we have to stay concentrated.” Désiré Doué put the defending champions ahead in the 11th minute with a deflected effort. Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé spurned three chances at Parc des Princes.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

The Masters 2026 golf tournament practice rounds took place on Tuesday ahead of the Augusta National Par 3 Contest on April 8. Defending champion Rory McIlroy returned to Augusta after a relaxed stay at the venue over the weekend. The Northern Irish golfer, who is the current Green Jacket holder, had a good practice session and even gave away his gloves to a young fan. Scottie Scheffler, despite his poor results of late, remained one of the tournament favourites and practised extensively around the Amen Corner. Former Masters winner John Rahm was also present during practice, as were Tommy Fleetwood and Xander Schauffele.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 April 2026

Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Delhi Capitals by one run despite KL Rahul's valiant 92-run knock off 52 balls in match 14 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday (April 8). Needing two runs off two balls to reach the victory target of 211, David Miller refused a single of the penultimate delivery from Prasidh Krishna, and then missed the last ball with Kuldeep Yadav failing to beat Jos Buttler's direct throw. Rashid Khan (3/17) was the pick of the bowlers for GT. Earlier, Shubman Gill led from the front with a belligerent half-century to help GT post 210 for four. Besides Gill (70 off 45 balls; 4x4s, 5x6s), Jos Buttler also chipped in with an aggressive 52 off 27 deliveries while Washington Sundar made a fiery 55 off 32 balls after the Capitals opted to bowl.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 April 2026