Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed pride in his team’s defensive performance against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals, leading them to victory in a penalty shootout.
Mariana Ubisi named her son Vote after he was born on the day of South Africa’s first democratic election in 1994 that brought Nelson Mandela to power. Despite not having the right to vote themselves, Mariana and her husband Ernesto, who were Mozambican refugees, were hopeful for the end of white minority rule. Today, their son Vote works part-time as a waiter and dreams of becoming a field guide, emphasizing the importance of voting for change in the community.
Italian club Atalanta has a healthy lead from the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final with Liverpool. The return game at home is considered the most important match in their history by manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
Rafa Nadal’s hopes of winning the Barcelona Open for a 13th time were dashed by Australian fourth seed Alex de Minaur in the second round. Nadal was playing his first tournament since January and was defeated 7-5, 6-1 by De Minaur.
The U.S. will not renew a license that eased Venezuela oil sanctions, imposing punitive measures due to President Nicolas Maduro’s failure to meet election commitments.
LeBron James recorded 23 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Paris St Germain and Borussia Dortmund won the first two Champions League quarter-finals, defeating Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. They will now face each other in the semi-finals at the end of the month.
Rafa Nadal made a winning return at the Barcelona Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli in his first tournament since January.
Joe Biden is starting a tour in Pennsylvania, where he plans to push for higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Pennsylvania is a crucial state with swing voters, and in the 2024 election, Biden is facing a rematch against Donald Trump. Despite economic concerns, Biden is focusing on his populist economic message to win over blue-collar voters in the state. The state’s primary contests are scheduled for April 23. Critics are accusing Biden of not doing enough to address the crisis in Gaza.
Stefanos Tsitsipas won his third Monte Carlo Masters title by defeating Casper Ruud in straight sets. Tsitsipas dominated the match, winning the first set in just 36 minutes and becoming the first player in the professional era to win three Monte Carlo finals in straight sets. This victory marked Tsitsipas’s first title of 2024.