Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders to secure their first win in the new season of the Indian Premier League. They won what was a back-and-forth game by six wickets at Eden Gardens. Kolkata reached what seemed a strong total of 187-5, with Gautam Gambhir hitting 64 and Manish Pandey 52. However, Jos Buttler’s 41 from 22 deliveries, along with an unbeaten 84 from captain Rohit Sharma, took Mumbai to the win with five balls remaining.
Everton deal Liverpool big blow with shock 2-0 derby victory
Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in a pulsating 2-0 home victory over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday that could prove to be the death of the visitors' withering Premier League title hopes.
Xavi to continue as Barcelona manager, LaLiga club confirms
Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday reversed his decision to step down at the end of the season and agreed to stay in charge of the LaLiga giants for the 2024-25 campaign, a club spokesperson said.
Fernandes digs Man Utd out of hole in win over Sheff Utd
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to his side's rescue with two goals in a 4-2 home victory over the Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday just when more trouble loomed for beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag.
Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open after pushing through the pain barrier in his comeback from injury.
Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at top
Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to roar three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday.
