Sports Highlights, April 17: Neeraj Chopra Kicks Off 2025 Season With Victory In South Africa; Arsenal Knock Out Real Madrid In UCL

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Delhi witnessed a thriller for the ages as the Capitals edged past Rajasthan Royals in a nail-biting first Super Over of the Indian Premier League 2025 season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. (Match Highlights)

Inter Milan sealed their spot in the Champions League semi-finals after a pulsating draw against Bayern Munich at San Siro. Carrying a 2-1 lead from the first leg, the Italian champions saw their advantage erased when Harry Kane drilled in a sharp, low finish early in the second half. But rather than panic, Inter responded with purpose. Just nine minutes later, they reclaimed the lead on the night and took full command of the tie, refusing to let the momentum slip.

Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has tragically died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China. The forward, who earned 35 caps for the Panthers and featured at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, had recently signed with Chinese club Zhejiang FC in Hangzhou after a stint with Romania's Rapid Bucharest.

Shaili Singh expressed her joy after breaching the Asian Athletics Championship qualification mark with a 6.45m jump at the very first meet of her season.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to have cleared the qualification mark with a 6.45m jump in my first competition of the season,” Shaili said. “The last time I competed in this event, I finished fifth. This year, I’ve got my eyes on the podium. I’m training hard and doing everything I can to be ready for that moment.

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West Indies Women look to bounce back from their 65-run defeat to Pakistan Women on Monday, April 14, as they take on Bangladesh Women on Thursday, April 17.

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Barcelona defender Mapi Leon has been handed a two-match suspension in Liga F following an incident with Espanyol라이브 바카라 Daniela Caracas in February. The Spain international was accused of "violating the privacy" of the Colombia defender during a corner kick on February 10, after appearing to make contact with her groin area.

The incident, which was captured on video, quickly went viral on social media, prompting Espanyol to express their "total discontent and condemnation" of Leon라이브 바카라 actions.

Mark Scheifele scored just 1:11 into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in their regular-season finale. The Jets, who clinched the Presidents' Trophy, set a franchise record with 116 points and will face St. Louis in the first round. Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 47th win, also a team record. Neal Pionk opened the scoring, while Troy Terry tied it in the third. A key OT defensive play by Josh Morrissey set up the winning sequence.

Bangladesh Women have won the toss and opted to bat first against West Indies.

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has expressed confidence in India securing the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, even as Canada and Nigeria have shown interest in bidding for the prestigious quadrennial event.

New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane will join Leinster for the 2025-26 season, despite being contracted to the Blues in New Zealand until 2027. The 28-year-old, who has been a key figure for the All Blacks since 2016, will take a sabbatical from his Blues duties and sign a seven-month contract with the Irish province after the November internationals. Ioane, who can also play on the wing, has scored 37 tries in 81 caps for New Zealand.

England will take on Jamaica at Leicester라이브 바카라 King Power Stadium in their final friendly before Euro 2025. The match, scheduled for Sunday, 29 June at 17:00 BST, will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. It serves as a key preparatory fixture for the Lionesses, who begin their title defence against France on 5 July in Switzerland.

Jamaica, fresh off their historic 2023 World Cup run where they reached the knockout stages by eliminating Brazil, will offer a strong test ahead of the tournament.

A "prominent" Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) official has been found guilty of breaching its ethics code after being accused of spending an excessive amount of time with a volunteer of the opposite sex at a CGF-related social event.

In a ruling published on the CGF's website, the chair of an ethics commission panel confirmed that the unnamed individual admitted to the allegations, acknowledging that they failed to uphold the highest standards of integrity.

The Miami Heat powered past the Chicago Bulls with a commanding 109-90 win to advance in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Tyler Herro led the charge with a dazzling 38-point performance, helping Miami eliminate the six-time NBA champions. The victory sets up a crucial showdown against the Atlanta Hawks, with a playoff berth and a first-round meeting with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on the line.

Barely eight months into his most high-profile coaching role, Abhishek Nayar라이브 바카라 position as India라이브 바카라 assistant coach is reportedly in jeopardy. The former Mumbai stalwart is believed to have had a fallout with a senior member of the BCCI support staff, casting serious doubt over his future with the national side. With internal tensions brewing, Nayar라이브 바카라 dream stint could be cut short far earlier than expected.

Delhi Capitals’ bowling coach Munaf Patel has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during DC라이브 바카라 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

Patel admitted to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.20, which deals with conduct contrary to the spirit of the game. He accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee. As per IPL regulations, decisions for Level 1 breaches are final and binding.

Defending champion Kyren Wilson faces Lei Peifan in the World Championship opener, while Ronnie O’Sullivan, yet to confirm participation, is drawn against Ali Carter in a potential repeat of the 2008 and 2012 finals. Judd Trump meets Zhou Yuelong and Shaun Murphy takes on Daniel Wells in the first round.

A Canadian election debate has been rescheduled to prevent a clash with a Montreal Canadiens hockey game. Originally set to begin at 20:00 ET, the French-language leaders' debate will now take place at a different time to avoid overlapping with the Canadiens' match against the Carolina Hurricanes, which kicks off at 19:00 ET (23:00 BST) on 17 April. The Canadiens could secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a win in this crucial game.

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