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Wolfsburg claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Lyon in the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025-26 quarter-final first leg at Volkswagen Arena on Wednesday, with Lineth Beerensteyn’s deflected strike in the 14th minute proving to be the winner. Lyon dominated possession but were wasteful in front of goal, with Christiane Endler making a number of good saves for the hosts. Wolfsburg's defence held firm against the eight-time champions, who will need to overturn the deficit in the second leg at home.
Barcelona took a commanding step toward the semifinals with a 6-2 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal in Madrid. Barça started quickly, with Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts scoring early to put the visitors in control, before Irene Paredes added another before the break. Real Madrid responded through Linda Caicedo, but Barcelona’s attacking depth proved decisive in the second half as Pajor grabbed her second and Vicky Lopez extended the lead. Caicedo scored again for Madrid, but a late penalty from Alexia Putellas sealed a comprehensive win, leaving Barcelona in a strong position heading into the second leg.
Bayern Munich sealed a 3-2 first-leg advantage in the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025-26 quarter-final at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Pernille Harder struck inside two minutes, but United equalised through Maya Le Tissier's penalty in the 24th minute. Harder scored again to restore Bayern's lead in the 71st minute, only for Hanna Lundkvist to level again just six minutes later. Momoko Tanikawa then scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute to hand Man United a loss in their first-ever UWCL quarter-final match.
Arsenal came away as 3-1 winners in the first leg of the London derby clash in the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025-26 quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Stina Blackstenius headed home for the Gunners in the 22nd minute before a 35th-minute strike from Chloe Kelly. Chelsea responded with a stunning goal from Lauren James after half-time, but Alesia Russo's 78th-minute goal sealed the win with a two-goal cushion. Chelsea, meanwhile, will have it all to do in the second leg, having hit the post twice early on and having a goal disallowed.
The 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) captains have assembled in Mumbai for their meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday (March 25, 2026), ahead of the 19th edition of the tournament. The confab will hold discussion on matters like impact substitute rule and code of conduct. The captains’ meeting with the BCCI is a norm and the meeting will be addressed by former India seamer Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon, who are the heads of match referees and umpires panels, respectively.
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Australian duo of Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly links up with the Punjab Kings squad in Mohali ahead of IPL 2026. Both players reached earlier today to join hands with the rest of the squad as they gear up for another season of the world's biggest cricketing league. The players seemed in high spirits as they received a warm welcome from the team. They bring with them immense international experience and explosive firepower that provides a good blend of power and youthful energy. The Kings, who were the runners-up last season, have been training hard over the last few weeks. The squad is now gearing up for their highly anticipated season opener against the Gujarat Giants. The match will be played in front of their home crowd on Tuesday, March 31.
The LA Clippers made a resounding statement at the Intuit Dome, crushing the Milwaukee Bucks 129-96. Kawhi Leonard needed just 25 minutes to rack up 28 points, sitting out the entire fourth quarter as the game spiraled into a blowout. The Clippers utilized a massive 43-point second quarter to seize control, shooting a lethal 45% from deep. Milwaukee, clearly missing the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, struggled to find an offensive rhythm beyond Gary Trent Jr.’s 20 points off the bench. The victory pushes the Clippers back to .500 as they solidify their play-in positioning.
The New York Knicks continued their scorching form, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson took over when it mattered most, scoring 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to fend off a late Pelicans surge. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the glass with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 21. Despite Zion Williamson's 22-point effort, New Orleans couldn't overcome New York’s clinical execution down the stretch. The Knicks have now won seven in a row, breathing down the necks of the Celtics for second in the East.
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