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Indiana Pacers delivered a dominant offensive performance to beat the Chicago Bulls 145-126 in their NBA 2026 clash, completing a season sweep. The Pacers came out firing, putting up a stunning 83 points in the first half and maintaining control throughout the contest. Pascal Siakam led the scoring with 25 points, while multiple players chipped in as Indiana showcased excellent ball movement and efficiency. Chicago struggled defensively and trailed by as many as 28 points despite decent shooting stretches. Guerschon Yabusele top-scored for the Bulls with 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop their fifth straight loss, as Indiana’s high-tempo offense proved too strong.
Spanish second seeds Alejandro Galán and Bea González both dug deep on Sunday with partners Fede Chingotto and Paula Josemaría Martín to win their respective finals and capture the Premier Padel Miami P1 titles after classic duels that had the crowd on their feet in a week that saw tennis star Carlos Alcaraz watch the action. - González had a week to remember with the launch of her Red Bull TV documentary "Padel Life", the 24-year-old and new partner Josemaría taking the first set on Sunday only for number one seeds Gemma Triay Pons and Delfina Brea Senesi to level 6-4. With the match nearing three hours, the second seeds won the decider 7-5 to secure their first 2026 title.
Sacramento Kings secured a 123-115 victory over Toronto Raptors in their NBA 2026 clash, riding on a stellar second-half performance from DeMar DeRozan. The veteran scored 28 points, including 26 after the break, while also climbing to 17th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Precious Achiuwa dominated inside with a strong double-double, grabbing 19 rebounds, as the Kings snapped a four-game losing streak. Toronto kept fighting, with RJ Barrett and Collin Murray-Boyles scoring 20 points each, but late-game execution proved costly. The Raptors trimmed the deficit to just two points in the closing minutes, only for DeRozan to deliver clutch plays and seal the win.
Bayern Munich ended Manchester United’s impressive UEFA Women’s Champions League run with a 2-1 comeback win in the quarter-final second leg at the Allianz Arena, sealing a 5-3 aggregate victory. United started brightly and took the lead in the 11th minute through Melvine Malard, briefly leveling the tie on aggregate and putting the hosts under pressure. However, Bayern grew stronger in the second half, dominating possession and creating consistent chances. Their persistence paid off late on, as Glodis Viggosdottir headed in the equaliser from a set piece in the 80th minute before Linda Dallmann struck just four minutes later to complete the turnaround. Despite a spirited performance, Manchester United fell short as Bayern advanced to the semi-finals.
Chelsea edged Arsenal 1-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final at Stamford Bridge, but it wasn’t enough to overturn a 3-2 aggregate deficit as Arsenal progressed to the semi-finals. The hosts dominated large spells of the contest, creating multiple chances through Lauren James and Sjoeke Nusken, but were repeatedly denied by Arsenal’s disciplined defence and goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar. Arsenal, carrying a first-leg advantage, stayed compact and absorbed pressure, even seeing a potential goal ruled out for offside. Chelsea finally found the breakthrough in stoppage time through Nusken, sparking late hope, but it came too late as Arsenal held firm to seal qualification.
Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an 'Impact Substitute', as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within first five overs but Rizvi (70 not out off 47 balls), substituting T Natarajan, conjured an unbroken 119-run stand for the fifth wicket with the seasoned Tristan Stubbs (39 not out off 32 balls) to ensure full points in just 17.1 overs. Rizvi showed exemplary maturity as he first saw off a spell from Mohammed Shami (1/28 in 4 overs), Mohsin Khan (1/19 in 4 overs) and Prince Yadav (2/20 in 3 overs). In all, he hit five fours and four sixes to make a chase look ridiculously easy on a seamer-friendly track.
Jalen Duren put on a masterclass with 31 points and nine rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 127-116 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The win was historic, as Detroit officially clinched the Central Division title for the first time in 18 years. Despite missing star Cade Cunningham, the Pistons played with remarkable poise, supported by Daniss Jenkins' 21 points. Toronto fought back through RJ Barrett’s 24 points, but Detroit’s dominance in the paint and efficient fourth-quarter execution secured the celebration. It marks a monumental milestone for a young Pistons core that has finally come of age. See best photos from the match here.
The Milwaukee Bucks dismantled the Dallas Mavericks in a 123-99 blowout at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee showcased their championship-caliber depth, overwhelming Dallas with a balanced scoring attack and elite rim protection. The Mavericks, missing the necessary defensive intensity to match the Bucks' size, fell behind early and couldn't recover. Despite flashes of individual brilliance from their backcourt, Dallas was stifled by Milwaukee's cohesive defensive rotations. The win keeps the Bucks near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, while the Mavericks face mounting pressure after another lopsided defeat during this late-season stretch. See best photos from the match here.
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