Jakub Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open
On a day filled with delays, humidity, and a struggling Novak Djokovic, 19-year-old Jakub Mensik delivered a career-defining performance to claim his first ATP title. The Czech teenager overpowered the 37-year-old legend in two tense tiebreaks, winning 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) to announce himself as tennis’ next rising star. The Miami Open final, originally scheduled for the afternoon, was delayed...
Five players ejected as Timberwolves rally past Pistons
A fiery showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons turned chaotic on Sunday night as a second-quarter brawl led to the ejection of five players and two coaches. Despite the mayhem, Minnesota regrouped to erase a 16-point deficit, securing a 123-104 victory. Tensions flared with 8:36 left in the half, just moments after Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart received a technical...
Sabalenka defeats Pegula to win Miami Open, ends finals drought
Aryna Sabalenka put her finals frustration behind her in emphatic fashion, defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to claim the Miami Open title. The world No. 1, who had lost her previous two championship matches, delivered a powerful and composed performance, overpowering her American opponent in front of a partisan crowd in South Florida. Both players struggled to hold serve early,...
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olusewagun Olanrewaju passes away after fight in Ghana
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olusewagun Olanrewaju tragically passed away on Saturday, 29 March, during a bout against Ghana’s Jon Power Mbanugu. The Ghana Olympic Committee confirmed the heartbreaking news. The incident occurred during an international undercard contest at the Ghana Professional Boxing League, held at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. Throughout the fight, both boxers exchanged jabs and cautiously sized each other...
Novak Djokovic one win away from 100th title after Miami semi-final victory
Novak Djokovic moved one step closer to an extraordinary milestone, dispatching Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to reach his first Miami Open final since 2016. The Serbian legend, now just one win away from his 100th career ATP title, delivered a masterclass in control and precision, easing past Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3. He will now face unseeded Czech teenager Jakub...
Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil manager amid World Cup struggles
Brazil’s quest for World Cup glory has taken another dramatic turn. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has dismissed head coach Dorival Junior following a crushing 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals Argentina in World Cup qualifying. Despite sitting fourth in the South American group, Brazil’s inconsistent form proved too costly for Dorival’s tenure. The 62-year-old took charge in January 2024, inheriting a...
Josh Giddey’s half-court buzzer-beater lifts Bulls over Lakers
Josh Giddey delivered one of the season’s most jaw-dropping moments, sinking a 47-foot, buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Chicago Bulls to a stunning 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The wild finish at the United Center left fans in disbelief as the Bulls erased a five-point deficit in the final 12.6 seconds. Giddey’s heroics capped an extraordinary night where...
Pacers dominate Wizards in record-breaking victory
The Indiana Pacers delivered a performance for the record books, dismantling the Washington Wizards 162-109 in a historic night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the game so lopsided, Indiana intentionally took shot clock violations in the final minutes by then, the damage was already done. It was a night of shattered records. The Pacers set a new franchise high for points...
NBA drops All-Star Mini-Tournament, eyes fresh format for 2026
The NBA is going back to the drawing board. After experimenting with a four-team mini-tournament at this year’s All-Star Weekend, Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed that the format will not return in 2026. The league, in partnership with new broadcast partner, is now exploring alternatives to reinvigorate an event that has struggled with competitiveness in recent years. “We’re not there...
UEFA investigates Real Madrid players over controversial gestures
UEFA has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate gestures made by four Real Madrid players following their dramatic Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid. Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr, and Dani Ceballos are accused of taunting home fans after Los Blancos secured their quarter-final spot in a tense penalty shootout. Television footage captured Rüdiger appearing to make...
