Breaking News
latest sports updates

Football

Football

Nine Points Clear: Torres and Yamal Dismantle Espanyol to Put One Hand on the Trophy

The Catalan Derby is typically a tense contest, but on Saturday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona delivered a commanding performance. Hansi Flick’s team defeated Espanyol 4-1, with Ferran Torres scoring twice (10th and 25th minutes), Lamine Yamal adding another goal (87th minute), and Marcus Rashford contributing a late goal. The win moved Barcelona to 79 points after 31 matches, placing them nine points ahead of second-place Real Madrid in the LaLiga standings. Despite the impressive margin, Barcelona's control was not assured. For about thirty minutes in the second half, they appeared vulnerable. between Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. In the 10th minute, Yamal sent in a corner that caused confusion in the box. Espanyol’s keeper Marko Dmitrovic ran into his own teammate, and Torres headed the ball into an open net. Fifteen minutes later, Yamal set up another goal. He waited on the right side for the right moment, then passed through the defense. Torres stayed onside and calmly scored again. After halftime, Espanyol began the second half with renewed determination. In the 56th minute, Edu Exposito advanced down the right and delivered a cross that Barcelona’s defence failed to clear. The ball reached Pol Lozano, who scored with a powerful shot into the bottom corner. As a result, the momentum shifted, and Barcelona’s composure faltered while Espanyol increased the pressure. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/6sShodUNStJ06cVFa5GmR1Mp02PE0c6SjzujVVbx.jpg) However, Barcelona soon regained composure, with Lamine Yamal capitalising on Espanyol’s lapse. Barcelona’s resilience was evident in the 87th minute as home fans grew anxious. Dmitrovic mishandled a long ball from Marc Casado, and his clearance rebounded off Yamal, who scored the third goal. Although it was a difficult concession for Espanyol, Yamal’s scoring instincts prevailed. Marcus Rashford then volleyed in a cross from Frenkie de Jong to complete the scoring. Yet ,” Torres said after the match. He’s right, at least in terms of the math. But with Real Madrid dropping points against Girona, it’s difficult to see anyone catching up. Flick took a risk by fielding his best lineup even with a big Champions League game against Atletico coming up on Tuesday. He wanted to make a point, and he did. As a result, Barcelona now has 79 points from 31 matches with seven games left in their LaLiga campaign. They travel to Madrid on Tuesday, needing to overcome a two-goal deficit in their European tie. Still, in their own city, they have shown who is in charge. Espanyol goes home disappointed by a scoreline that did not reflect how dominant Barcelona was. On this derby day, Barcelona’s dominance was clear.

Football

Gunners Choke: Bournemouth Smash Arsenal’s Nine-Game Streak to Blow Title Race Wide Open

It's a night in North London, and it feels like Arsenal’s dream is falling apart ,after 2-1 lose at home to Bournemouth. For nine games, they looked unstoppable, but on Saturday, everything fell apart. Arsenal had a great chance to go twelve points clear at the top of the Premier League table and relax, but they let it slip away after this loss. Kroupi is the first teenager to score ten or more goals in his debut Premier League season since Robbie Keane did so in the 1998-99 campaign. Arsenal still leads the Premier League with 70 points after 32 games, but Manchester City is close behind with 68 points from 30 games and will face Arsenal next weekend. **The Anfield Farewell** At Anfield, the focus was on legacy, not pressure. Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0 in a solid, professional performance. The highlight was a glimpse into the future. 17-year-old. The highlight was a look at what’s next. Seventeen-year-old Rio Ngumoha became the youngest player to score at Anfield, firing a powerful shot into the corner. The biggest cheer, though, was for Mohamed Salah. The 33-year-old, who is leaving at the end of the season, scored again with his signature style. He tapped the badge on his chest and waved to the fans. It seemed like a farewell. Champions League spot, sitting four points clear of a chasing Chelsea. Arne Slot looked relieved after a three-game skid. A clean sheet solves many problems. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/L1dsykVQ54nqWt6pd3Toh9FEognXuCYz2iam6e0b.jpg) **Chaos in the Mid-Table** Over at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford and Everton showed how tough the Premier League can be. They drew 2-2, leaving both teams frustrated. The best-kept secret in the league, bagging a brace to reach 21 goals for the season—surpassing the club records held by Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo. But Everton refused to die. Beto stayed clinical, and a stoppage-time strike from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall snatched a point at the death. And down at the bottom? Burnley is sinking. Mats, at the bottom of the table, Burnley is struggling. Mats Wieffer scored twice for Brighton, which likely ended Burnley’s hopes of staying up. They are 12 points from safety with only six games left. Relegation looks certain.

Football

Real Madrid Title Hopes Crumble After Frustrating Girona Draw

Real Madrid’s grip on the La Liga trophy weakened on Friday night. Girona battled to a 1-1 draw at the Bernabéu, which left the home fans frustrated. **Title Hopes Fading** The draw puts Alvaro Arbeloa’s team in a tough spot. They missed a chance to catch up to league leaders Barcelona. With recent losses to Mallorca and Bayern Munich, Madrid needed a strong win to quiet critics. But they fell short again. The first half had a few highlights. The play was more about tactics than chances. Federico Valverde challenged Paulo Gazzaniga with two strong shots early. But the Girona goalkeeper stayed solid. **Valverde Sparks, Lemar Stuns** The breakthrough came in the 51st minute. Valverde fired a powerful shot from 25 yards into the net. It was a brilliant solo effort. It looked like it would spark a Madrid comeback, but the lead did not last long. Eleven minutes later, Thomas Lemar scored from the edge of the box to level the match. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/0KUSvWJD9j2kAh3soh0eu9z4z7IT4eSv8FXSEZ3J.jpg) **The Gazzaniga Wall** Real Madrid pushed hard in the final minutes to keep their title hopes alive. Kylian Mbappé nearly scored in the 86th minute. Gazzaniga made an impressive reflex save to stop him. Girona’s defence held firm. After the draw, Real Madrid has 70 points from 31 matches. If Barcelona beats Espanyol on Saturday, they will go nine points ahead. Madrid’s title hopes are fading.

Cricket

CAN Approves $500K for Women’s Cricket and Reveals NPR 473M Revenue from NPL Season 2

CAN Approves $500K for Women’s Cricket and Reveals NPR 473M Revenue from NPL Season 2

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Central Working Committee met on April 6, 2026. The committee approved a $500,000 USD (approximately NPR 66 million) investment in women's cricket, aligning with ICC gender-balance directives. It also decided to seek a lease extension for the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and to pursue a formal transfer of the Lower Mulpani Cricket Ground from the National Sports Council. These actions aim to strengthen cricket infrastructure and improve financial transparency. The meeting recognised the commercial success of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), whose second edition generated revenue of NPR 473.6 million. After NPR 219.6 million in expenses, NPR 161.8 million was distributed to eight franchise teams. The board approved the tournament’s financial statements. CAN scheduled its next Annual General Meeting for May 10–11, 2026, in Biratnagar, and set a mid-June deadline for 20 district committees to complete pending elections to ensure effective governance.

Lumbini Pulls Off Super Over Heist: APF Giants Toppled in Birgunj Thriller

Lumbini Pulls Off Super Over Heist: APF Giants Toppled in Birgunj Thriller

LUMBINI, NEPAL – Near the Maya Devi Temple, birthplace of the Buddha and a symbol of peace, Lumbini Province secured a hard-fought Super Over win against the powerful APF Club. The PM Cup match started as a low-scoring contest before turning into a tense thriller, ending in a tie-breaker with Lumbini just one run short. Santosh Yadav stood out, dismantling the APF lineup at key moments. **The Super Over Showdown** Both teams scored 124, heightening tension. Lumbini batted first in the tie-breaker, scoring 14 despite losing opener Akash Tripathi for zero. Yadav added 8 runs quickly. Defending 15 runs, Yadav then bowled. He dismissed captain Rohit Paudel for one and then limited Lokesh Bam and Sundeep Jora to a combined five runs. APF closed with 6 runs for 1 wicket. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/ZqfBIT3gBKyBYeZA4WOu25ByEoHx3JgwDScHn3ZE.jpg) **The Collapse and the Comeback** Despite several national players, APF struggled and were all out for 124 in under 40 overs. Abhishek Gautam, batting in the lower order, top-scored with 28. For Lumbini, Ajay Chauhan took 4 wickets for 14 runs. Lumbini’s chase looked easy with Captain Dev Khanal (45) and Akash Tripathi (32) at the crease. Then, they lost their last nine wickets for only 50 runs and struggled to finish. **Shifting the Table** This win moves Lumbini to fifth with five points. APF, usually strong, drops to sixth. Lumbini showed determination and resilience, overcoming tough challenges to win.

Lamichhane’s Seven-Wicket Blitz Crushes Karnali in PM Cup

Lamichhane’s Seven-Wicket Blitz Crushes Karnali in PM Cup

JANAKPUR: On Wednesday, Sandeep Lamichhane took control of the match with a thrilling display, seizing seven wickets and powering Bagmati Province to a stunning 60-run victory over Karnali Province. Building on his initial impact, Lamichhane’s bowling electrified the PM Cup Men’s National Cricket Tournament, restricting Karnali to 120 runs in 25.1 overs as they desperately chased 181. His outstanding 7 for 40 now stands as the tournament’s fourth-best performance, sparking cheers from the crowd. **The Collapse** However, after a spirited start to their chase, Karnali couldn’t handle Lamichhane’s bowling. Nischal Rawal was the only one to put up a fight, scoring 31, while Dinesh Adhikari added 22 and Bipin Shahi made 15. The rest of the middle order fell quickly to the spin attack. As the innings progressed, Lamichhane wasted no time, striking early and maintaining relentless pressure, dismantling most of Karnali’s batting order. Though Rijan Dhakal, Pratish GC, and Subas Khatri took one wicket each, Lamichhane's sensational spell stole the spotlight. Claiming seven wickets, he joins a legendary group of PM Cup performers. ![](https://bootballer.com/storage/media/posts/UXg4zswHX2br4bcFc84U0LusPls2TAQkmwJ7rg0R.jpg) **Bagmati’s Gritty Total** Earlier in the day, Bagmati had a tough start after being sent in to bat. They lost wickets regularly, but Bibek Magar held the innings together with an important 56. Ishan Pandey added 27, and Pawan Thapa scored 22, helping the team reach 180 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Despite Karnali’s captain, Diwan Pun, bowling well, his good work was undone by his team’s batting collapse. In contrast, Bagmati’s bowlers were sharp and took control of the match.

Test Latest Updates Second

Volleyball, Esports and Off Field Updates

Most Viewed Article

Here are all the most viewed articles of the week, carefully curated to bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of sports.