Sports Highlights April 11: Saurabh Claims ISSF Mixed Team Bronze; Salah Signs Two-Year Liverpool Extension

Welcome to the live coverage of everything sports on Friday, April 11. Another busy day loading for sports enthusiasts

The Tottenham Hotspurs settled for a draw in their UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg. Ekitike opened the scoring early for Eintracht, but Porro levelled things up after a Maddison assist. Tottenham struck the woodwork twice but couldn’t find a winner, now they’ll head to Germany with it all to do.

There was drama till the very end in France! Manchester United drew 2-2 with Lyon in the UEFA Europa League first leg of quarterfinals match. Goalkeeper Andre Onana made two big mistakes, leading to both Lyon goals. Almada라이브 바카라 free-kick gave Lyon the lead, but United hit back through Yoro and Zirkzee. Just when it looked like the Red Devils would win, Onana failed to hold a late shot, and Cherki scored the equaliser. The tie is level going into the second leg at Old Trafford.

The LA28 Organising Committee has confirmed that the qualification process for cricket at the 2028 Olympics will be handled by the ICC, not the local organisers.

Only six teams each in the men라이브 바카라 and women라이브 바카라 categories will play. It라이브 바카라 still unclear if the USA will qualify automatically as hosts, or how teams will be picked -- rankings, continental spots, or qualifiers are all being considered. The ICC is yet to reveal their process.

The Basketball legend LeBron James has become the first male athlete to be featured as a Ken doll by the American toy manufacturer Mattel. The special edition doll showcases the Lakers star in his signature pre-game style, complete with a varsity jacket with LJ on the front, sneakers, and accessories like a basketball and headphones. On the back, 'LeBron' and the phrase 'Just a kid from Akron' are printed -- a shoutout to his hometown. Under the jacket, the doll wears a T-shirt that says 'We Are Family.'

An expertly paced knock from Delhi Capitals star and local boy KL Rahul condemned Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second home defeat in as many games at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, April 10.

Rahul's unbeaten 93 off just 53 deliveries guided the Capitals to a six-wicket win that was the visitors' fourth consecutive victory this season. DC are now the only team in the Indian Premier League yet to taste defeat this season. Read the full match report HERE.

Wrestler-turned-MLA Vinesh Phogat has chosen a INR 4 crore cash award from the Haryana government under its sports policy. She has been offered benefits equal to an Olympic silver medallist despite being disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Phogat submitted her preference in a letter to the state라이브 바카라 sports department earlier this week. The state had also offered her a Group ‘A’ government job and an HSVP plot, but she opted for the cash, stating the gesture is more about respect than money.

Carlos Sainz risks another fine after swearing during an official press conference while addressing a penalty he received at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Williams driver was fined €10,000 for arriving late to the national anthem ceremony on the grid in Suzuka, a delay he attributed to urgent stomach issues.

Speaking ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sainz defended his character, saying he's a strong believer in punctuality and respect, especially when it comes to formal occasions like the national anthem.

Grand National runner Celebre D'Allen died from a severe bacterial respiratory infection that developed following the race, a post-mortem examination has confirmed.

The 13-year-old, who was pulled up after the final fence at Aintree and later collapsed on the track, was found to have a severely compromised immune system at the time of death. Tests indicated the infection followed an "exercise-associated episode" during Saturday's race.

Suruchi clinched her second medal of the competition, while former Asian Games champion Saurabh Chaudhary returned to the ISSF World Cup podium after a two-year gap, as the duo secured the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze.

They defeated fellow Indians Manu Bhaker and Ravinder Singh 16-8 in the bronze medal match. With two Olympians on either side of the firing line, it was Saurabh who stood out as the most consistent performer, sealing the victory with a composed 10.7 in the 12th series.

In what promises to be a nostalgic yet vital chapter in Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) IPL journey, MS Dhoni is back at the helm, set to lead the five-time champions for the remainder of IPL 2025.

Read the full story HERE.

Justin Rose surged to the top of the Masters leaderboard with a stunning seven-under 65 on Thursday, narrowly missing out on breaking the Augusta National course record.

The 44-year-old Englishman ended the opening round three shots clear of a chasing pack that included defending champion Scottie Scheffler. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy faded after a promising start, slipping down the leaderboard as the day progressed.

Cricket will officially return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028 as a six-team T20 tournament for both men and women, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed. Each team will be allowed to field a squad of up to 15 players, with the IOC allocating 90 athlete slots per gender for the event.

While qualification details are yet to be announced, it is understood that organisers see the inclusion of cricket as a strategic move to boost India라이브 바카라 engagement with the Olympics, given the sport라이브 바카라 massive following in the country.

Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, putting an end to speculation about his future at the club. The 32-year-old forward was previously linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, especially after comments made during the season raised doubts about his commitment.

His previous deal was set to expire this summer, but Salah has opted to stay with the Reds, where he has already scored 243 goals and provided 109 assists in 393 appearances. The new deal ensures he will continue his legacy at Anfield.

Read full story HERE.

South America's football governing body, CONMEBOL, has officially proposed expanding the 2030 FIFA Men's World Cup to 64 teams. The tournament, already set to feature matches across six countries, starting in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay before shifting to hosts Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, could grow even larger if the proposal is accepted.

The 2026 edition will introduce a 48-team format, but CONMEBOL believes a 64-team tournament would be a fitting tribute to the 100th anniversary of the inaugural World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930.

The craftiness of spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam echoed in the assiduous unbeaten 93 of KL Rahul as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order meltdown to score a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match on Thursday. (Highlights | Schedule | Teams | Points Table)

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Two teenagers have died after violence broke out between fans and police ahead of a Copa Libertadores match between Chilean club Colo Colo and Brazil's Fortaleza. The incident occurred outside Santiago라이브 바카라 Monumental Stadium, where around 100 fans reportedly clashed with police while attempting to force their way in.

According to local prosecutor Francisco Morales, the teens were crushed by a fence during the chaos, and authorities are now investigating whether a police vehicle may have been involved in the fatal incident. Local media identified the victims as 13 and 18 years old.

An official investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

That's all for the day, but do check out our live blog for the IPL match between CSK and KKR this evening. Until then, bye bye!