FOOTBALL
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FOOTBALL
Al Ahli made to ‘suffer’ in winning Asian Champions League, says coach
The Saudi side, playing at home in Jeddah, had a man sent off before overcoming Japan’s stubborn Machida Zelvia 1-0 in extra time on Saturday.
Football
FOOTBALL
PSG shrug off Angers to edge closer to Ligue 1 title
FOOTBALL
Atletico build confidence before Arsenal but Barrios hurt
Joao Palhinha’s late goal secured all three points for the London club, who claimed their first league win of 2026 with a 1-0 victory at Wolves.
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich stormed back from three goals down to win 4-3 at Mainz.
Nico Gonzalez’s stunning strike fired Manchester City to a 2-1 win at Southampton and a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final.
Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford’s goals moved Barcelona 11 points clear of second place Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at Getafe.
Badminton
BADMINTON
Zii Jia rises to the occasion as first-time ‘decider’
BADMINTON
Victory came by keeping things simple say Zi Yu-Noraqilah
Malaysia were forced to dig deep to edge their much weaker rivals 3-2 in the opening Group B tie.
The national women’s team was made to struggle by the unheralded Turkish team before notching a narrow 3-2 win.
Top Malaysian players just do not have it to win major titles despite heavy investment from BAM and sponsors.
BADMINTON
Injured Pearly pulls out of Uber Cup
Pearly Tan sustained a back injury during last week’s Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, China.
Motorsports
MOTORSPORTS
Ducati’s Marc Marquez snatches Spanish GP pole from veteran Zarco
MOTORSPORTS
Turkey to return to F1 fold in 2027
Tweaks to the technical rules have been made during the break to address concerns from the first three races about driver safety and racing conditions.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been vocal about the sweeping electric overhaul and limits on car speeds.
New rules lower energy recovery and raise hybrid engine power, allowing the drivers to go at full speed for longer in qualifying.
Major rule changes introduce 50-50 electric and combustion engines, but drivers raise safety and racing concerns over energy management.
Tennis
TENNIS
Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open with wrist injury
TENNIS
Sabalenka fights rust to reach third round of Madrid Open
Portia Archer steps down as WTA CEO after less than two years in the role, effective April 20 ahead of her contract renewal.
Jannik Sinner’s progression continues this week in Madrid, where the higher altitude quickens the clay, giving the 24-year-old another chance to showcase his adaptability.
20-year-old Spanish wild card Kaitlin Quevedo beat the seven-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 6-4.
Jannik Sinner says his main aim ahead of the Madrid Open is to be in top shape for Roland Garros as he targets a career Grand Slam.