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Sports Highlights, April 21: BCCI Announces Annual Player Contracts; Neeraj Chopra Classic To Now Take Place In Bengaluru

Follow highlights from the sports world on Monday, April 21, 2025

Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Photo: X | BCCI
Welcome to the highlights of today's sports news and events. The first Test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe entered its second day in Sylhet, with the visitors taking the lead. Also, BCCI announced the contracts for the 2024-25 season with familiar names making the top grade. The WrestleMania 41 ended with John Cena capturing a record 18th world title. NBA play-offs continued with top action. Also, Neeraj Chopra Classic will now take place in Bengaluru instead of Panchkula. Thank you for following.
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Sports LIVE Today, April 21: Good Morning!

Greetings and a very warm welcome to all our readers on Monday morning. We will bring to you all that's buzzing in the world of sports, across arenas today. So stay with us for live updates here, in what is our comprehensive one-stop sports shop.

Sports LIVE Today, April 21: Real Madrid Vs Athletic Bilbao

Federico Valverde's stoppage-time winner kept Real Madrid's La Liga title dream alive as they beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 on Sunday to close the gap to leaders Barcelona.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are now four points behind their Clasico rivals in the standings with six games of their respective seasons remaining.

Read full report HERE

Sports LIVE Today, April 21: John Cena Wins WrestleMania 41

John Cena has defeated Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 41 to win the World Undisputed Championship. He is now the most decorated WWE wrestler ever with 17 world titles.

Sports LIVE Today, April 21: NBA Play-off Results Today

  • Boston Celtics 103-86 Orlando Magic

  • Cleveland Cavaliers 121-100 Miami Heat

  • Houston Rockets 85-95 Golden State Warriors

Sports LIVE Today, April 21: WrestleMania 41 Night 2 Results

  • Cody Rhodes vs John Cena - Undisputed World Championship - John Cena (winner)

  • Liv Morgan and Racquel Rodriguez vs Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch - Women's Tag Team Championship - Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch (winner)

  • AJ Styles vs Logan Paul - Singles match - Logan Paul (winner)

  • Randy Orton vs Joe Hendry - Singles match - Randy Orton (winner)

  • Bron Breakker vs Dominik Mysterio vs Finn Balor vs Penta - Intercontinental Championship - Dominik Mysterio (winner)

  • Drew McIntyre vs Damien Priest - Street fight - Drew McIntyre (winner)

  • Iyo Sky vs Bianca Belair vs Rhea Ripley - Triple Threat for RAW Women's Championship - Iyo Sky (winner)

Sports LIVE Today, April 21: BCCI Annual Player Contracts Announced

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the Annual Player Contracts for the Indian team for the 2024-25 season (October 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025).

Sports LIVE Today, April 21

Justin Thomas ended nearly three years without a victory Sunday by making a birdie putt from just outside 20 feet in a playoff at Harbour Town to beat Andrew Novak in the RBC Heritage.

Sports LIVE Today, April 21: Neeraj Chopra Classic Venue Changed

The venue for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw tournament has been changed from Panchkula to Bengaluru. The tournament will now take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru

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