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Holders Flamengo shared the spoils with fellow four-time champions Estudiantes in their Group A match of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2026 at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata, on Wednesday (April 29). The Brazilian side took the lead in the 33rd minute via Luiz Araujo, but their Argentine hosts levelled the score 10 minutes after the restart, thanks to a Guido Carrillo goal. Flamengo lead Group A table with seven points from three matches, while Estudiantes are second with five. In another matchday 3 fixture, Colombia's Independiente Medellin (1 point) will host struggling Cusco of Peru on Thursday.
A late own goal denied three-time CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras a win against Cerro Portene at Estadio General Pablo Rojas, Asuncion, on Wednesday (April 29). Jhon Arias gave the visitors a deserved lead in the 33rd minute. But Alviverde, the Green and White, from Sao Paulo witnessed goalkeeper Carlos Miguel score an unfortunate own goal 18 minutes from regulation time: a Juan Iturbe long ranger hit the post, bounced off Miguel's back, and ended up in the back of the net. Meanwhile, reports claimed that the match was played on a "shrunk" pitch, with the Paraguayan hosts reducing it to the minimum allowed by FIFA for international competitions. Peru's Sporting Cristal lead Group F with six points after round three, ahead of Palmeiras (5) and Cerro Porteno (4). Junior, the 11-time Colombian champions, are winless.
Two early goals condemned Ecuadorian giants Barcelona Sporting Club to their third successive defeat in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2026 as Universidad Catolica of Chile walked away with all three points from Guayaquil. In a crucial Group D clash on Wednesday (April 29), Fernando Zampedri (17') and Clemente Montes (22') scored in quick succession, then helped Cruzados thwart a valiant fight back from their hosts. For Barcelona, Milton Celiz scored a consolation goal in the 79th minute. The win helped the 1993 finalists leapfrog Boca Juniors of Argentina and Cruzeiro of Brazil. All three teams have six points from three outings, and their positions are decided by head-to-head goals scored. On Tuesday, Cruzeiro defeated Boca Juniors 1-0 at home. The two top teams from the group will advance to the Round of 16 of South America's premier club competition.
A stoppage-time winner helped Los Angeles FC beat Toluca 2-1 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 semi-final tie at BMO Stadium on Wednesday (April 29). After a cagey and scoreless first half, the Major League Soccer (MLS) side took the lead with a Timmy Tillman long-ranger in the 51st minute. Two minutes later, Jacob Shaffelburg hit the back of the net for the hosts, but a subsequent VAR check ruled it out for offside. Jesus Angulo tied the match 1-1 in the 73rd minute for the visiting Mexican side. In the second minute of stoppage time, Nkosi Tafari connected his header from a Son Heung-Min free kick to seal a 2-1 win for the Black and Gold Falcons. The second leg at Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca, is scheduled for May 6, with a 21:30 kick-off (local time). Meanwhile, UANL Tigres of Mexico secured a narrow 1–0 advantage over American outfit Nashville SC in the first leg of their semi-final matchup.
- Detroit Pistons 116-109 Orlando Magic, NBA 2026 Playoffs: Cade Cunningham Keeps His Team In The Race
The Detroit Pistons avoided playoff elimination as they beat the Orlando Magic 116–109 in a thrilling clash. However, despite the loss, the Magic are still leading the series by 3–2. Cade Cunningham turned out to be the star of the game with a record-breaking 45 points, playing a crucial role in sealing the game in the Pistons' favor. On the other hand, Tobias also equaled Cunningham with 45 points for Orlando, while Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson also impacted the game with their all-around display. Orlando fought back well into the game but Detroit held their nerves well to force Game 6 back in Orlando
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 semi-final between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal ended in a gripping 1–1 draw at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on April 30, Thursday. In a match dominated by tactical discipline and penalty drama, the Gunners took the lead in the 44th minute when Viktor Gyokeres clinicaly converted from the spot after being fouled by David Hancko. Atletico Madrid responded with renewed energy in the second half, equalizing through a Julian Alvarez penalty in the 56th minute following a Ben White handball. The hosts were inches from a winner when Antoine Griezmann’s spectacular curling effort rattled the post, leaving the home fans in agony. The game's major flashpoint occurred in the 78th minute when Eberechi Eze was awarded a penalty, only for it to be controversially overturned by VAR. Despite late chances for Griezmann and Lookman, the tie remains perfectly poised ahead of the return leg in London on May 5.
In the wee hours of April 26, a 22-year-old delivery agent named Pandav Kumar was allegedly killed by a cop named Neeraj in Jafarpur Kalan. The family, which lives in Uttam Nagar, claims the killing happened after a drunken police officer abused the group of boys with anti-Bihari taunts and made serious accusations against people from the region. The Delhi Police have not yet responded.
Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten hundred was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's undefeated 65 as SunRisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in match 41 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (April 29). Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH. Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs. Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five. MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side. MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Cruzerio's 1-0 win over Boca Juniors on Tuesday, April 28 ended in a mass brawl as a major scuffle broke out between both sets of players. Players were involved in a heated exchange throughout the 90 minutes and it all exploded at full-time. It all occurred when Argentina's Leandro Paredes confronted Matheus Pereira right after the final whistle. Tensions boiled soon after with both benches involved in a brawl.
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