The Signal Iduna Park witnessed a Champions League thriller as Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious with a slender 1-0 advantage over Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final first leg. The hosts dominated proceedings from the outset, with Jadon Sancho tormenting the Parisian defense with his dazzling dribbles down the right flank.
It was a moment of pure magic that unlocked the deadlock. Nico Schlotterbeck’s perfectly weighted pass found Niclas Fullkrug, who nipped in behind the PSG backline and coolly slotted past the despairing dive of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
In a pulsating FA Cup semi-final that had everything, Manchester United somehow found a way to edge past the valiant Coventry City after a dramatic penalty shootout. Erik ten Hag’s men looked to be cruising when 3-0 up with just 19 minutes remaining. However, the Championship side produced an astonishing fightback to force extra time and very nearly pulled off an incredible upset.
United had raced into a two-goal lead by half-time through strikes from Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire.
In a heart-stopping finale to the regular season, the Los Angeles Kings pulled off a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. The hero of the game was none other than Adrian Kempe, who etched his name into the NHL record books by scoring just six seconds into the extra period – tying the fastest overtime goal in league history.
The high-octane match-up was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, with both teams trading blows in a relentless battle for playoff positioning.
In a pulsating Bundesliga encounter, Bayern Munich displayed their trademark resilience to edge out a stubborn FC Cologne side with a 2-0 victory at the Allianz Arena. The win provided a much-needed boost for the Bavarian giants, who had suffered back-to-back league defeats, as they gear up for their crunch UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal next week.
The match was a story of Bayern’s relentless attacking prowess versus Cologne’s dogged defensive resolve.
In a match where every point counted, Matheus Cunha’s moment of magic proved the difference as Wolves edged past Nottingham Forest in a thrilling Premier League encounter at the City Ground. The Brazilian forward’s sublime solo effort in the 40th minute ultimately sealed a crucial 1-1 draw for the visitors, keeping their hopes of survival alive.
The game began at a frenetic pace, with both sides desperate to claim the initiative.
The recent round of NRL action witnessed intense battles on the field, with several matches going down to the wire and delivering nail-biting finishes. The clash between the Warriors and Manly Sea Eagles ended in a thrilling draw after regulation time, with a controversial penalty decision in the dying seconds sending the game into golden point.
Meanwhile, the Parramatta Eels managed to hold off a spirited challenge from the North Queensland Cowboys, emerging victorious in a hard-fought 27-20 encounter.
In a moment that left Anfield collectively gasping, Liverpool’s young prodigy Harvey Elliott came excruciatingly close to breaking the deadlock against Atalanta in the Europa League clash. The 21-year-old’s audacious attempt in the 26th minute had the Kop already rising in celebration, only for the cruel intervention of the woodwork to deny them the ecstasy of an opener.
The passage of play unfolded when Kostas Tsimikas’ free-kick was half-cleared by the Atalanta defense, falling invitingly for Elliott on the edge of the area.
The Washington Capitals bounced back from consecutive losses in emphatic fashion, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 7-6 in a high-scoring shootout thriller on Sunday afternoon. The game was a back-and-forth affair that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments.
Washington got off to a fast start, with Alex Ovechkin opening the scoring just over two minutes into the contest. The Jets responded quickly though, as Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor tallied to give Winnipeg a 2-1 lead after one period.
In a thrilling clash between two of the NBA’s iconic franchises, the New York Knicks emerged victorious over the Golden State Warriors, 119-112, in a high-scoring affair at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson was the star of the show, pouring in a game-high 34 points to lead the Knicks to an impressive victory.
The Knicks came out firing on all cylinders, with Brunson setting the tone early. The talented guard was virtually unstoppable, slicing through the Warriors’ defense with ease and draining a array of mid-range jumpers and floaters.
On a pulsating afternoon in West London, an inspired Fulham side outfought and outclassed their more illustrious rivals Tottenham Hotspur, racing into a two-goal lead before hanging on for a memorable 2-0 victory at Craven Cottage.
Marco Silva’s men were full value for their triumph, taking the game to Spurs right from the off and eventually breaching Guglielmo Vicario’s goal through the irrepressible Rodrigo Muniz and cult hero Sasa Lukic.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s team etched their name into the annals of cricket history, clinching their maiden Women’s Premier League (WPL) title with a heart-stopping five-run victory over the defending champions, Mumbai Indians Women, in the final showdown at the Eliminator (N), Delhi. In a clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball, RCB’s resilience and determination ultimately prevailed, denying MI their quest for back-to-back triumphs.
In a match that lived up to its billing, Barcelona emerged victorious in a pulsating El Clásico encounter against arch-rivals Real Madrid. The star of the show was undoubtedly Lionel Messi, who produced a masterclass performance, netting a sensational hat-trick to inspire his side to a 4-2 triumph at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The game started at a frenetic pace, with both teams pressing high and creating chances in the early stages.
In a riveting ACC showdown, Florida State University’s men’s basketball team secured a memorable 83-75 victory over their bitter rivals from South Florida, the Miami Hurricanes, on a historic Senior Day. The Seminoles’ performance was nothing short of remarkable, with senior sharpshooter Darin Green Jr. tying his career-high by draining an incredible eight three-pointers, while Jamir Watkins dominated the paint with a stellar double-double.
The game commenced with a flurry of long-range attempts from both sides, as the Seminoles and Hurricanes traded three-point salvos in the opening minutes.
