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Lionel Messi On Target As Inter Miami Down Atlanta

Lionel Messi was on target as Inter Miami avenged last season's playoff exit to Atlanta United with a 2-1 win that sent them to the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference standings on Sunday. Veteran Haiti international Fafa Picault headed in the winning goal in the 89th minute to give Miami a precious victory that extended their unbeaten start to the season. The win was also sweet revenge for Miami, who suffered a shock elimination to Atlanta in last season's playoffs despite in one of the greatest upsets in MLS history.

"India Better Or Pakistan?": PM Narendra Modi Settles Cricket Debate In Own Style

India and Pakistan remain two of the greatest rivals in cricket but it's not a secret that the former has taken significant forward strides in the sport. The Indian team doesn't just enjoy an enviable head-to-head advantage against Pakistan in ICC events, the manner in which India's stars have performed against Pakistan in recent outings, speaks of the gulf between the two sides. When India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asked about the better team between the two, he settled the debate with pure facts.

Mumbai Indians Star Breaches PSL Contract To Join IPL, Fuming PCB Sends Legal Notice

As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to announce its schedule parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL), some clashes were bound to erupt. With players made to decide between the two franchise leagues, IPL was bound to be preferred because of multiple reasons -- ranging from better remuneration to exposure. South Africa's Corbin Bosch ditched his Pakistan Super League contract as 5-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians came calling for his services, as a replacement for the injured Lizaad Williams. But, those in the Pakistan cricketing spectrum are understandably not happy.

'Magic Moment' To Inspire Bayern Munich Chase, Says Bayer Leverkusen Boss Xabi Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Sunday's last-gasp 4-3 win over Stuttgart would inspire his side's bid to chase down league leaders Bayern Munich. Patrick Schick scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time in Stuttgart, the only moment Leverkusen led in the match. The win brought the defending champions to within six points of Bayern, who drew 1-1 at Union Berlin on Saturday, with eight games to play. After guiding Leverkusen to a debut Bundesliga title in 2023-24, Alonso said the impact of the dramatic victory against Stuttgart, last season's runners up, would drive his side.

"Who Brought Him Into Team?": PCB Blasted Over Another 'Selection Blunder'

Veteran batter Ahmed Shehzad tore into Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over all-rounder Shadab Khan's selection in the team for the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. Shehzad's remarks came after Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat in the series-opener in Christchurch. Shadab bowled just two overs, conceding 18 runs without picking up a wicket, as New Zealand chased down a total of 92 in 10.1 overs to go 1-0 up in the five-match series. Shehzad voiced his concerns over Shadab's recent form, questioning the logic behind his selection. "You're talking about Shadab, tell me, what performance has he delivered? Who brought him into the team? Let this series pass first. The PCB has a different plan with Shadab, and he was included in the team for a different purpose," Shehzad said in an interview, as quoted by Cricket Pakistan.

Bullish Lautaro Martinez Eyeing Treble For Inter Milan After Statement Win At Atalanta

Lautaro Martinez is gunning for the treble after scoring in Inter Milan's 2-0 win at Atalanta which moved the Italian champions three points clear at the top of Serie A. Argentina striker Martinez made sure of a key win in a three-way title battle with his 18th goal of the season in all competitions in the 87th minute in Bergamo, and he was bullish about his team's chances of repeating a feat Inter achieved under Jose Mourinho 15 years ago.

R Ashwin Reveals MS Dhoni Failed To Give Him 'Gift' He Wanted For 100th Test. Later, A Surprise

One of India's finest cricketers of his generation, Ravichandran Ashwin hung his boots from the international stage during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin retired as an India international with 106 Test caps to his name. But, that wasn't the original plan. The veteran spin-bowling all-rounder has admitted that he wanted to retire after playing the 100th Test, which he did in Dharamsala against England. But postponed the plan a little. In the 100th Test, Ashwin had even asked his former captain, MS Dhoni, to be present, but that didn't happen.

Mirra Andreeva, 17, Tops World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka For Indian Wells Title

Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells. Andreeva, who last month become the youngest ever player to win an elite 1000 level crown with her triumph in Dubai, ended a frustrating run against the Belarusian to ensure she will rise to a career-high sixth in the world on Monday. Andreeva shook off her first set woes and broke Sabalenka three times in the third pushing her 2025 record to 19-3 -- the most wins of any woman on the WTA tour.

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Lionel Messi On Target As Inter Miami Down Atlanta

"India Better Or Pakistan?": PM Narendra Modi Settles Cricket Debate In Own Style

Mumbai Indians Star Breaches PSL Contract To Join IPL, Fuming PCB Sends Legal Notice

'Magic Moment' To Inspire Bayern Munich Chase, Says Bayer Leverkusen Boss Xabi Alonso

"Who Brought Him Into Team?": PCB Blasted Over Another 'Selection Blunder'

Bullish Lautaro Martinez Eyeing Treble For Inter Milan After Statement Win At Atalanta

R Ashwin Reveals MS Dhoni Failed To Give Him 'Gift' He Wanted For 100th Test. Later, A Surprise

Mirra Andreeva, 17, Tops World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka For Indian Wells Title