India's Lakshya Sen produced an authoritative display to storm into the semifinals of the USD 1,450,000 All England Open after defeating former champion Li Shifeng of China in straight games in Birmingham.

The final weekend of the college basketball season has plenty of marquee matchups on tap

Valverde to the rescue, Bara and Atleti star in todays 5 storiesEuropean football is experiencing a day of contrasts marked by resilience and uncertainty.While Arbeloas Real Madrid achieved an agonizing victory at Balados thanks to their youth academy, Luis Enriques PSG is staring into the abyss after a resounding defeat in France just before their European fixture. The competitive tension now shifts to the benches of Athletic and Bara, in a league that allows no respite.Beyond the pitch, current sports news intertwines with the complex geopolitical situation in the Mediterranean. The Spanish Womens National Team faces a crucial World Cup qualifier in Turkey, under strict security protocols due to the conflict in the Middle East.Valverde saves Madrid at Baladoslvaro Arbeloas Real Madrid showed last night that commitment is on the rise. Despite injuries and doubts about their play, Los Blancos conquered Balados (1-2) thanks to a fortunate goal by Fede Valverde in stoppage time. The starring role of the youth players and the refereeing controversy involving Daz de Mera defined a match that keeps the title race alive.Flicks Bara looks for breathing roomAfter the blow in the Copa, FC Barcelona has no margin for error. Hansi Flick will have to manage rotations against Athletic, with Real Madrid just one point away. Meanwhile, at the Metropolitano, Atltico hosts Real Sociedad with Antoine Griezmann under the spotlight; the Frenchman is at the center of the rojiblanco ecosystem despite rumors about his departure.Spanish women play amid tensionsSpain faces Turkey in Antalya in a climate of high geopolitical sensitivity. This is the second World Cup qualifying match, marked by the conflict in the Middle East and the exile of the Ukrainian team on Turkish soil. The Spanish delegation traveled after receiving full security guarantees to focus on the sporting side.PSG disaster before EuropeAlarm bells are ringing in Paris. PSG suffered a painful defeat (1-3) against Monaco just before hosting Chelsea in the Champions League. Luis Enriques team showed worrying defensive frailty and will go into Wednesdays European clash with many tactical doubts and a crisis of confidence that could prove decisive.Bayern steps on the gasIn the Bundesliga, the Bavarian machine shows no mercy. Bayern Munich thrashed Mnchengladbach 4-1 and takes the opportunity to widen the gap at the top of the table. With this level of efficiency, the league title already seems to have a clear owner, consolidating a dominance that no one in Germany has been able to stop this season.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Victor Wembanyama said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112 on Friday night.

The Brisbane Lions begin their quest for a third consecutive premiership on Saturday night against the Western Bulldogs.