Atletico Madrid Stuns Barcelona 4-0

Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona with four first-half goals in a chaotic Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, exposing defensive cracks that now haunt the holders before the return fixture.
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Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona with four first-half goals in a chaotic Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, exposing defensive cracks that now haunt the holders before the return fixture.

Sri Lanka’s star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been officially ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a recurring leg injury. He will be replaced by Dushan Hemantha for today's match against Oman.

India takes on Namibia today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, the Men in Blue face a blow as opener Abhishek Sharma is likely sidelined with a severe stomach infection.

The Ghana Football Association has added five experienced technical experts, including former AS Monaco coach Alain Ravera to the Black Stars’ backroom staff as the country steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kenya’s U-20 women’s team claimed a slim but vital 1–0 victory over Tanzania in the first leg of their FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier, setting up a decisive return match in Nairobi.

Joan Laporta has officially resigned as president of FC Barcelona to comply with club statutes that require sitting presidents to step down before running in elections set for March 15, 2026.

Afghanistan opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket loss to New Zealand, falling short despite early resistance against a disciplined Black Caps side.

NBA star James Harden has been traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, reshaping both teams’ playoff hopes ahead of the trade deadline.

A Texas high school senior has died after suffering critical injuries in a sledding accident involving a makeshift sled, prompting renewed safety warnings amid rare winter weather.

The late professional wrestler Ashley Massaro, a former WWE standout, has been referenced in newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein Files, the U.S. Department of Justice’s massive disclosure of records tied to the investigation of the convicted sex offender and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.