Canada won the toss and elected to bowl against the Aiden Markram-led South Africa in their ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Group D match in Ahmedabad on Monday (February 9). Both teams are kicking off their campaigns with this encounter. The Proteas had finished as runners-up after losing to India in the last edition in 2024. Dilpreet Bajwa is captaining Canada for the first time in a T20I match.
Crystal Palace ended a miserable run in Premier League action with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, snapping a long winless streak and lifting themselves out of immediate danger. The game’s only goal came in the 61st minute when Ismaïla Sarr seized on a defensive error, calmly beating the Brighton goalkeeper to give Palace the edge in a tight contest that saw few clear chances for either side. Brighton dominated possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third, with supporters turning on manager Fabian Hürzeler amid frustration over their side’s poor form. Palace’s disciplined defending and timely breakthrough not only earned them three points but also offered a confidence boost and vital momentum in their season.
Zimbabwe opened their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in convincing fashion as they defeated Oman by eight wickets in their Group B clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Zimbabwe’s bowlers ran through the Omani lineup, restricting them to 103 all-out with key contributions from Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Brad Evans, each claiming three wickets to stifle the visitors’ innings. Omar’s only notable resistance came from Vinayak Shukla (28) and Sufyan Mehmood (25), who tried to build a lower-order stand, but Zimbabwe’s attack kept the pressure on throughout. In reply, Zimbabwe chased down the modest target with ease, led by Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 48 off 36 balls, as the Chevrons reached 104/2 in 13.3 overs, announcing their return to World Cup action emphatically
Manchester City delivered a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield, keeping their title hopes very much alive. Liverpool looked to be heading for a big home victory after Dominik Szoboszlai smashed a stunning free-kick into the top corner midway through the second half to put the hosts ahead. However, City grew into the game and hit back late: Bernardo Silva finished off a clever knock-down from Erling Haaland to level the scores, before Haaland coolly converted a stoppage-time penalty after Liverpool keeper Alisson fouled Matheus Nunes. The late twist not only sealed the three points for City but also reduced the gap to league leaders Arsenal, underlining Pep Guardiola’s side’s relentless title pursuit.
Scottie Barnes had 25 points and 14 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Indiana Pacers 122-104 in the NBA on Monday (February 9, 2026). Barnes was 12 of 20 from the field and had six assists, four blocks and two steals in 33 minutes. Toronto won their second straight to move 10 games above .500 at 32-22. RJ Barrett had 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Sandro Mamukelashvili added 17 points. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 10 points and 10 rebounds in 15 minutes in his Toronto debut following a trade with Golden State.
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Scotland made a statement in their Group C tie at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, crushing debutants Italy by 73 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After Italy won the toss and bowled first, Scotland posted a massive 207/4, their highest total in a T20 World Cup, powered by George Munsey’s 84 off 54 with 13 fours and two sixes and a late flourish from Brandon McMullen (41 off 18)* to push the score past 200. In reply, Italy were never able to build consistent momentum and were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs, despite a fighting 50-plus knock from Ben Manenti. All-round contributions, including a four-wicket haul from Michael Leask, underpinned Scotland’s dominant win to kickstart their campaign after a loss against West Indies.
Real Madrid continued their La Liga 2025-26 title charge with a convincing 2–0 win at Valencia at the Mestalla, riding key second-half strikes to keep pressure on leaders Barcelona. After a cagey first half with few clear chances, Álvaro Carreras broke the deadlock in the 65th minute with a brilliant individual goal, weaving through defenders before slotting home. Valencia pushed for an equaliser but couldn’t find a breakthrough, and deep into stoppage time, Kylian Mbappe sealed the victory with a close-range finish, his 23rd league goal of the season. The result saw Real stay hot on Barcelona’s heels in the title race, while Valencia remain mired near the relegation zone.
Inter Milan delivered a ruthless 5–0 victory over Sassuolo in their Serie A 2025-26 clash at the Mapei Stadium, dominating from start to finish and extending their lead atop the league. The visitors opened the scoring early through Yann Bisseck in the 11th minute, and Marcus Thuram doubled the advantage before halftime. After the break, Lautaro Martínez and Manuel Akanji both added goals to put the game well beyond reach, with Luis Henrique rounding it off late on to complete the comprehensive romp. Inter controlled possession and chances throughout, leaving Sassuolo with little to offer as they suffered a heavy home defeat in a one-sided encounter.
Juventus and Lazio played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in Serie A 2025-26 at the Allianz Stadium, with the Bianconeri salvaging a point deep into stoppage time after falling two goals behind. Pedro struck in first-half added time, and Gustav Isaksen doubled Lazio’s advantage shortly after the break, leaving Juventus with work to do. The hosts responded through Weston McKennie’s 59th-minute strike, setting up a tense finale. In the sixth minute of added time, Pierre Kalulu rose to head home the equaliser, ensuring a 2-2 finish and denying Lazio a rare win at Juventus. The result keeps Juventus competitive in the top four while Lazio remain mid-table.
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