Sports Highlights, March 22: Williams Fined 50,000 Euros For Not Recording Onboard Video; Rockets Win Ninth Straight NBA Game

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Uruguay and Argentina clashed in a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Qualifier on Friday afternoon, where Argentina edged out a 1-0 win, courtesy of a stunning Thiago Almada strike.

Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock exit from the Miami Open, falling in straight sets to Jaume Munar in the second round. The Spaniard dominated the world number eight in a swift 78-minute contest, sealing a 6-2, 6-3 victory to move into the next round.

Munar, who had never beaten a top-10 opponent at an ATP Masters 1000 event or a major, showed remarkable composure, breaking Medvedev라이브 바카라 rhythm with a four-game surge in the opening set.

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Para-powerlifting: 8:30 AM

Para-archery: 8:30 AM

Para-Athletics - 2 PM onwards

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Para Badminton - 10:30 AM onwards

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Para-shooting - 9 AM onwards

Boxing legend George Foreman, famously known as "Big George," has died at the age of 76, his family has announced.

A dominant figure in the sport, Foreman began his career in the 1960s and quickly rose to prominence, winning Olympic gold before capturing multiple world heavyweight titles.

His first reign as champion ended in 1974 with a historic loss to Muhammad Ali in the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle." However, Foreman built an incredible legacy, securing 76 professional victories, including 68 knockouts, nearly double Ali라이브 바카라 total, while suffering only five defeats.

He first claimed the world heavyweight title in 1973 and made history again in 1994 by regaining it at 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in history. Foreman retired from boxing in 1997, cementing his place as one of the sport라이브 바카라 all-time greats.

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Max Verstappen is battling front tyre graining, allowing Oscar Piastri to edge ever closer in his McLaren. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton maintains his lead at the front, now 1.3 seconds clear in the sprint.

Further down the order, Isack Hadjar moves up to 14th, while Liam Lawson follows in 15th. Carlos Sainz, meanwhile, is heading back to the Williams garage, potentially with a problem.

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FIFA has removed Club Leon from this summer라이브 바카라 Club World Cup for violating multi-club ownership regulations.

The Mexican side was set to face Chelsea in the 32-team tournament, running from 14 June to 13 July in the U.S. However, FIFA ruled that both Leon and Pachuca breached rules prohibiting clubs from holding shares in another participant.

Manchester Thunder stormed to their first Netball Super League win of 2025, crushing Birmingham Panthers 77-47. After an opening defeat to Loughborough Lightning, Thunder took charge in Birmingham, pulling away after the first quarter to lead 36-21 at halftime. South Africa라이브 바카라 Elmere van der Berg starred with 47 goals as Karen Greig라이브 바카라 side sealed a dominant victory.

Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden victory for Ferrari in just his second race with the team, dominating the sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion held off Max Verstappen라이브 바카라 early challenge into Turn 1 before pulling away in commanding fashion.

Verstappen soon struggled to keep pace, eventually falling into the grasp of McLaren라이브 바카라 Oscar Piastri, who overtook the Red Bull driver with five laps remaining. Meanwhile, Lando Norris salvaged a point for McLaren, overtaking Lance Stroll라이브 바카라 Aston Martin in the closing laps.

Victor Osimhen powered Nigeria to their first victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Mohamed Salah played a key role in strengthening Egypt라이브 바카라 push for a finals spot.

Algeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and South Africa all climbed to the top of their groups, while Morocco snatched a late win on a packed day of action featuring 11 qualifiers across the continent. Liverpool star Salah opened the scoring for Egypt against Ethiopia with a composed finish before setting up Zizo to double the lead before halftime.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned to the club after suffering a suspected concussion while on international duty with Brazil.

The 32-year-old was forced off late in Brazil라이브 바카라 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Friday following a heavy collision with former Tottenham defender Davinson Sánchez. Alisson will now undergo further assessment by Liverpool라이브 바카라 medical team upon his return to Merseyside.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha voiced disappointment over athletes being embroiled in controversies, stressing that such issues negatively impact their careers.

The ongoing Women's National Boxing Championships have been marred by internal strife within the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), with the Assam team, including Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, allegedly forced to boycott the event by state unit secretary Hemanta Kalita.

The Real Kabaddi League (RKL) has announced its Season 4 Selection Trials, set to begin in April 2025 across more than ten states in India. The top 15 players from the trials will receive a retainer amount of ₹60,000 and gain access to key player development initiatives. Shortlisted players will also enter the Real Kabaddi League Player & Auction draft, with a chance to secure contracts worth up to ₹1,00,000.

The sporting world is mourning the loss of two-time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, with tributes highlighting his immense legacy.

“Condolences to George Foreman라이브 바카라 family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten,” said fellow two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

NBA great Scottie Pippen also honored Foreman, saying, “Rest in peace, George Foreman. Your legacy lives on, champ.”

Leon Edwards and Sean Brady shared a tense face-off ahead of their welterweight showdown at UFC London on Saturday, with Edwards confidently predicting a knockout victory.

The 33-year-old Englishman, aiming to bounce back after losing his welterweight title to Belal Muhammad in July, weighed in at 171lbs (12st 2lb), while Brady came in one pound lighter. The pair remained silent during their icy stare-down.

Addressing the crowd, Edwards expressed his determination to secure a dominant win. "London, what's up? I'm excited to come back. Tomorrow night, I truly believe I put him away. He's too predictable, so let's go," he declared.

In IPL 2025, Super Overs will continue until a winner is decided within a one-hour limit. The first must start within 10 minutes, with subsequent ones beginning after five. Teams get one unsuccessful DRS per Super Over, and penalties from the main match carry over.

The team batting second in the match will bat first, reversing order if another Super Over is needed. Batters and bowlers used in one Super Over cannot participate in the next. The same ball will be reused unless changed, and fielding restrictions match the final over of a regular game. If the Super Over cannot be completed, the match will be a tie.

Williams has been fined 50,000 euros ($54,000) by the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix stewards on Saturday due to a communication mistake.

The penalty stems from the team's failure to record onboard video during Friday's practice session. Williams believed the cameras would come pre-loaded with SD memory cards, leading to the oversight.

Of the total fine, 40,000 euros ($43,000) has been suspended. The FIA had equipped all cars with wireless forward and rearward-facing cameras in China as part of its efforts to clamp down on rear wing flexing, following the tougher static load test introduced after the Australian season opener.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, with George Russell's Mercedes sneaking in between Piastri and his teammate Lando Norris.

Piastri's final qualifying laps were fast enough to secure pole, finishing 0.082 seconds ahead of Russell. Norris, however, aborted his final run after making a mistake in the middle sector, allowing Russell to move up and grab second.

Qualifying Results

• 1st: Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:30.641

• 2nd: George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:30.723

• 3rd: Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:30.793

• 4th: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) – 1:30.817

• 5th: Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 1:30.927

World champion Kyren Wilson made a thrilling comeback from 4-1 down to defeat Neil Robertson 6-5 in a final-frame decider, securing a spot in the Players Championship final. Wilson will now face either world number one Judd Trump or four-time Crucible winner John Higgins in Sunday's final in Telford.

Robertson had dominated early, making a century and an 83 break. After taking the dramatic fourth and fifth frames, it seemed a third final of the season was within his grasp, but Wilson fought back to seal the win.

Top para fencers from across the country will compete for honours at the National Championship, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from March 28 to 31. The prestigious event, organised by the Para Sports Association of Odisha under the aegis of the Paralympic Committee of India, will take place at the Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium and Kalinga Sports Complex. (PTI)

With that, we conclude our coverage of today's sports news and events. Live updates will continue from our dedicated blogs for the IPL opening ceremony and the first match between KKR and RCB. We will be back tomorrow with this one-stop sports shop. Until then, goodbye.