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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the fifteenth match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, April 09, 2026. LSG have won the toss and have opted to bowl first. Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to win a game in the IPL 2026 after the first three games. They have a single point on the board due to washed out match against PBKS. Although their overseas star Finn Allen has showed glimpses of brilliance, Green has not been able to perform. With Varun Chakravarthy out injured, Rahane has further problems to handle ahead of taking on LSG. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant's LSG registered their first win against SRH and are up and running. Their pace attack led by Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav has been effective and the batting has done enough with performances from Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh and captain Pant himself. LSG will not want a slip up against the struggling Knights and bag two points.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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