Europa Exit for Dortmund After Draw in Austria

In the second leg of the Europa League Round of 16, Borussia Dortmund ended their campaign with a disappointing 0-0 draw away to Red Bull Salzburg. The aggregate score stood at 1-2, meaning the Bundesliga giants were unexpectedly knocked out of the tournament, falling short of a spot in the quarterfinals. For a club with Dortmund’s pedigree, the result came as a bitter pill to swallow. Despite controlling possession and creating chances, the team couldn’t break through Salzburg’s well-organized defense. With this outcome, Dortmund’s hopes in the Europa … Read more

Westbrook Hits Triple-Double Century Mark

The Oklahoma City Thunder notched a 119-107 road victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in an NBA regular season clash, boosting their playoff hopes with a solid 40-29 record. Yet the biggest headline wasn’t just the win—it was Russell Westbrook etching his name deeper into NBA history. In a dominant performance, Westbrook played 35 minutes, shooting 12-of-20 from the field and finishing with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. With this effort, he recorded the 100th triple-double of his career, joining an elite club of NBA … Read more

German Star Refuses to Play in Ajax Victory

It’s not unusual for players to feel disappointed when they’re left out of the starting lineup, but outright refusing to come on as a substitute is a rare and controversial move in professional football. That’s exactly what happened during a recent Eredivisie clash where Ajax cruised to a commanding 4-1 home win over Heerenveen. In the closing minutes, with victory already secured, Ajax manager Erik ten Hag called on winger Amin Younes to warm up and prepare to enter the game. However, instead of following the coach’s instructions, … Read more

Sharapova Falls in Indian Wells Opener

Two years ago to the day, Maria Sharapova publicly admitted to unintentionally taking a banned substance, which led to a 15-month suspension. Now, in her return to the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells—a tournament she once dominated with two championship titles—Sharapova’s comeback continues to face significant hurdles. In the opening round of this year’s event, she was defeated by rising Japanese star Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 4-6, 4-6, marking her third consecutive loss. Losing a match that she had meticulously prepared for clearly took an emotional … Read more