Sports from Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

New Zealand eliminate Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup

New Zealand recovered from a poor start to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights and eliminate the co-hosts from the tournament on Wednesday.
Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev book Dubai quarterfinal spots

Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and third seed Daniil Medvedev have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with straight-sets wins.
PSG's Achraf Hakimi to stand trial after serious assault allegation

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has stated that he will stand trial following a serious assault accusation made against him.
Newcastle through to Champions League last 16 as Bodo/Glimt shock Inter

Newcastle United have taken their place in the last 16 knockout stage of the Champions League after beating Qarabag 3-2 at St. James' Park on Tuesday for a 9-3 on aggregate win.
Mexico's president says 'no risk' for 2026 World Cup fans

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced on Tuesday that there was "no risk" to fans coming to the country for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after violence erupted following the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader, notably in Jalisco state.

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