Sports News, April 16 Highlights: Barcelona, PSG Enter Champions League Semis; Pomona Fairgrounds To Host Cricket At LA 2028

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Punjab Kings pulled off the unthinkable by defending the lowest total in IPL history, securing a dramatic 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on 15 April at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. (Highlights)

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April 16 should've been about celebrating Saleem Malik바카라�s wristy elegance and gutsy knocks, like those against Australia in 1994-95. But his legacy still hangs heavy with the shame of being the first cricketer banned for life over match-fixing바카라�though that ban was lifted in 2008.

That shadow hasn바카라�t gone away. Just recently, Bangladesh바카라�s Shohely Akhter became the first woman cricketer banned by the ICC for corruption, handed a five-year sentence for trying to fix matches at the 2023 T20 World Cup.

Cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be played at a specially built temporary venue at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, the LA28 organising committee confirmed on Tuesday. The decision marks a significant step in bringing the sport to a wider global audience, with the venue designed to meet international standards while keeping long-term infrastructure minimal.

Harriet Dart, the British number four, has apologised for making a remark about her French opponent바카라�s personal hygiene during a first-round loss at the Rouen Open.

Dart, who was beaten 6-0, 6-3 by Lois Boisson, struggled in the opening set, which she lost in just 28 minutes. During a changeover in the second set, Dart was heard on the broadcast asking the umpire, 바카라�Can you ask her to put on deodorant? She smells really bad.바카라�

Following the match, Dart posted an apology on her Instagram story: 바카라�I want to apologise for what I said on court today. It was a heat-of-the-moment comment that I truly regret.바카라�

Liverpool Football Club marked the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on Tuesday, honouring the 97 supporters who were unlawfully killed at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. In a moving tribute, coaches and captains from the men바카라�s, women바카라�s, U21s and U18s teams laid wreaths at the Hillsborough Memorial at Anfield, joined by chief legal officer Jonathan Bamber and club ambassadors Natasha Dowie and Ian Rush. The message was clear: they will never be forgotten.

The individual who spat on Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during the E3 Saxo Bank Classic has been identified and fined, Belgian police confirmed. The incident occurred in Ronse, East Flanders, while Van der Poel was leading solo with around 30km to go in the race, which he went on to win on 28 March. The East Flanders public prosecutor바카라�s office told BBC Sport that the man admitted to the act after being tracked down by local police.

The International Olympic Committee's executive board has approved a mixed-team golf event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The competition will feature 36 holes, with two 18-hole rounds, foursomes and fourball. Each country can enter only one team, consisting of one male and one female athlete from the individual men바카라�s and women바카라�s golf events. The mixed-team event will take place between the men바카라�s and women바카라�s competitions at the prestigious Riviera Country Club.

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee is set for an extended spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury that could potentially rule him out for the remainder of the season. The 23-year-old Netherlands international was forced off during the second half of Sunday바카라�s defeat to Newcastle and has since undergone tests to assess the full extent of the injury.

Head coach Ruben Amorim is expected to provide further updates when he speaks to the media on Wednesday, ahead of the critical Europa League clash with Lyon at Old Trafford.

Morgan Frost scored in regulation and the shootout to help Calgary edge the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4, hours after being eliminated from playoff contention. Nazem Kadri, Mikael Backlund, and Adam Klapka also scored, while Dustin Wolf made 38 saves.

Despite extending their point streak to seven games, the Flames missed the postseason for a third straight year. Brandon Saad had a goal and two assists for Vegas, who are set to face Minnesota in the first round of the playoffs.

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are already making waves with a host of changes, from a revamped lineup of sporting events to a strong push for gender equality, all while offering the most medals in Olympic history. With some surprise additions and breakdancing dropped from the program, this edition is shaping up to be unlike any before.

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Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix. It's the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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Kaya Baysal, a 14-year-old from Burnley, has become the youngest ever winner of a WDF event, beating World Champion Luke Littler바카라�s age record with his triumph at the 2025 Budapest Classic. Having played seriously for less than 18 months, Baysal is already being tipped to follow in Littler바카라�s footsteps.

Fears that Glasgow 2026 could mark the end of the Commonwealth Games have eased, with seven nations expressing interest in hosting future editions in 2030 or 2034.

The move to a leaner format, fewer sports, athletes, and venues, after Victoria pulled out has helped make the Games more financially viable. Canada, India, and Nigeria are among those eyeing the 2030 centenary edition, while New Zealand is considering a bid for 2034.

India바카라�s Nitin Gupta clinched the silver medal in the 5000m race walk at the sixth Asian Under-18 Athletics Championships held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, delivering a strong performance to finish second in a competitive field.

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