The day in sports: 26th April

IPL 6: Knight Riders beat Kings XI by 6 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders recorded their third win in the Indian Premier League’S (IPL) sixth edition with a convincing six-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab at the Edens Gardens here Friday.

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke to visit India

Newly crowned Premier League champions Manchester United will receive the coveted trophy after their final home game against Swansea City on 12th May. And for all United fans in India, Airtel, the official telecommunications partner of Manchester United in India, will hold a special event in New Delhi with ex-Red Dwight Yorke.

Meersman claims Romandie stage three

Belgium’s Gianni Meersman celebrates while crossing the finish line and winning the third stage of the Tour de Romandie cycling race on April 26, 2013 in Payerne.

Macheda wishes to extend loan spell

Federico Macheda has revealed that he would like to return to Stuttgart for another loan spell. On loan from Manchester United, the 21-year old striker joined the German club in January earlier this year and has made 9 appearances for them without scoring a goal.

Suarez accepts 10-match ban imposed on him by the FA

Luis Suarez’s 10-match ban begins with immediate effect as the forward chose not to appeal against it.

Nadal reaches quarters in Barcelona

Tennis World No.5 Rafael Nadal defeated France’s Benoit Paire Friday to reach the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open.

United to get guard of honour at the Emirates

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed at a press conference today that his team will give Manchester United a guard of honour when they visit the Emirates this weekend.

Three seize halfway lead at Ballantine’s

Kiradech Aphibarnrat tees off during the Avantha Masters, New Delhi, on March 17, 2013. Australian Wade Ormsby and Thais Arnond Vongvanij and Kiradech seized the halfway lead at the weather-interrupted Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea.

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