The day in sports: 15th April

Three dead, over 100 hurt in Boston Marathon blasts

Two explosions struck one of America’s top sporting events Monday, killing at least three and wounding more than 100 as the Boston Marathon erupted in a maelstrom of blood, screams, smoke and panic.

IPL 6: Pune breach fortress Chennai

Pune Warriors pulled off a surprise victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League here Monday. The 24-run win for the visitors was their first in Chennai’s backyard.

Car blast hits Bahrain ahead of F1: police

A Bahraini youth opposition group on Monday said it blew up a car in Manama overnight in an incident the authorities blamed on a “terrorist group” just days ahead of the country’s Formula One Grand Prix.

No FA action over Aguero challenge

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero won’t be punished by the Football Association for his ugly challenge on Chelsea’s David Luiz in their FA Cup semi-final clash.

Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh in zonal junior hockey final

Maharashtra entered the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men’s National Championship (West Zone) played at the Mahindra Stadium here Monday. In the other semifinal, Madhya Pradesh defeated Bhopal 5-1. Maharashtra will now take on Madhya Pradesh in the final on Tuesday.

Rockets crush Sacramento Kings 121-100

The Houston Rockets crushed the Sacramento Kings 121-100 in the team’s regular National Basketball Association (NBA) season home finale.

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