Sports Highlights, May 2: New York Knicks In NBA Semi-finals; Manchester United Win In Europa League

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Bruno Fernandes led Manchester United to a stunning 3-0 victory over 10-man Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final clash on Thursday.

Fernandes scored twice in a brilliant first-half display that saw Dani Vivian sent off in the 35th minute following the denial of a goal-scoring opportunity against Rasmus Hojlund.

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The second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal between Cruz Arul and Tigres UANL is now underway. Follow the proceedings LIVE HERE.

While Mumbai Indians have surged ahead with a statement win, others like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans are close behind, eyeing not just a playoff berth but also a possible top-two finish. CLICK HERE to read in detail

With India suffering a group-stage exit, Friday (May 2) features China, Malaysia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Indonesia, Denmark and Korea in quarter-finals action. CLICK HERE to follow live

It will be Cruz Azul vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Cruz Azul have just defeated their Mexican rivals Tigres UANL 1-0 in the second leg and 2-1 by aggregate score to book their place in the final.

Asian billiards champion Dhruv Sitwala and Dhvaj Haria on Thursday recorded identical 4-0 wins in their respective matches of the CCI Billiards Classic tournament. Sitwala had breaks of 74 in the first and 87 in the second frame and signed off with a break of 110 in the fourth to complete his victory.

Striker Angel Sepulveda scored on a penalty kick late in the match and Cruz Azul defeated the UANL Tigres 1-0 on Thursday to progress to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final where they will play the Vancouver Whitecaps.

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"It's more important to win. It was a clinical first half, a professional second half. It's a great victory in the end but another big game next week," Maguire said. 

"All the pressure is on us now, everyone will expect us to get into the final.

"So next Thursday we need to make sure we prepare like we've done in this game, and if we do, we give ourselves a great opportunity to make the final.

"It's been a great night for us, one foot in the final, but it's still not done."

• Detroit Pistons 113-116 New York Knicks

• Los Angeles Clippers 111-105 Denver Nuggets

AIPA Secures Delhi High Court Directive Against Sports Ministry바카라�s Arbitrary Recognition Order

New Delhi, 2nd May, 2025: In a significant development for Indian sports governance, the Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to submit a detailed affidavit justifying its decision to grant recognition to the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), following a legal challenge by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA).

Established in 2007, the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) is the oldest and most widely represented governing body for Pickleball in India, with active federations in 24 states.

Bangladesh will play a five-match T20 International series in Pakistan, starting May 25, 2025, a week after the end of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The tour will mark the Tigers' second visit to Pakistan in eight months.

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