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Blues retain Dylan Holloway with five-year, $38.75 million deal

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:55:05 GMT

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St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway agreed to a five-year, $38.75 million contract extension, the team announced Friday.

Holloway, who turns 25 in September, is under contract with the team through 2030-31. The deal begins this coming season.

Holloway ranked second on the Blues in points (51) and goals (22) this season in 59 games.

He has 48 goal

I don't need to answer critics, says Riyan Parag following his first fifty of IPL 2026 in 10 games

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:53:58 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 2 (ANI): As Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag slammed his first fifty of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Parag admitted that while he isn't focused on outside criticism, his responsibility remains to deliver runs and results for the team.

Parag slammed his first of IPL 2026 against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Friday in Jaipur. DC snapped their three-match losing strea

IPL: DC pull off record 226 chase against RR in Jaipur

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:51:54 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 1 (ANI): Majestic fifties from KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka and a late cameo from Ashutosh Sharma propelled Delhi Capitals to chase a record 226 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Friday night in Jaipur.

This marks DC's highest run-chase in IPL history. The visitors sealed the match with 5 balls to spare.

This was a masterclass chas

Daniel Vladar, Flyers confident against East-best Canes as second round begins

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off their first postseason upset since 2012 when they knocked the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday.

The Flyers begin their quest for another upset when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., to kick off their Eastern Conference semifinal showdown. Philadelphia, which used six games

76ers looking for historic comeback in Game 7 vs. Celtics

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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The Boston Celtics will try to avoid a series collapse Saturday night when they face the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.Second-seeded Boston held a 3-1 lead in the series, but lost Game 5 at home and then dropped Game 6, 106-93, in Philadelphia on Thursday night. If the seventh-seeded 76ers can find a way to

"Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav are match winners": MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:18:52 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 1 (ANI): Amid the Mumbai Indians (MI) drifting down the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table, with star players like Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah unable to influence matches, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene said that Yadav and Bumrah are key match-winners, but also human beings who can go through lean phases.

He stressed that their character and re

IPL: Parag's 90, Ferreira's late blitz power RR to 225/6 against DC

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:09:39 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 1 (ANI): A dazzling fifty by Riyan Parag and a fiery cameo in the end by Donovan Ferreira cruised Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a massive 225/6 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Delhi Capitals on Friday in Jaipur.

Parag slammed his first fifty of the 2026 IPL, smashing a fluent 90, while Ferreira hammered DC bowlers in the final three overs, making 47 off just 14 balls

He stayed away from matches to avoid distraction, says Hussey on Dhoni's absence in stadium

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:58:22 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 1 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey on Friday explained that MS Dhoni deliberately chose not to attend CSK Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches because he didn't want to become a distraction for the team.

Hussey said Dhoni was concerned that the attention, crowd reaction, and cameras would shift focus away from the team's performance, and he prefer

Cubs edge D-backs to pull within half-game of first

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:55:07 GMT

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Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday in the first game of a weekend series.

Busch triggered a three-run first with a bases-loaded single, then the Cubs added three more in the fourth off Diamondbacks starter off Zac Gallen (1-2) for their thi

Iran officials aim to meet with FIFA, discuss World Cup issues

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:40:37 GMT

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Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA's leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States.

Mehdi Taj, president of Iran's soccer administration, informed Iranian media Friday that the country's soccer leadership has issues it wants to discuss with the international governing body. Iran was the only FIFA federation amon

Four-star 2027 QB prospect Wonderful Monds IV commits to Notre Dame

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:40:30 GMT

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Four-star 2027 quarterback prospect Wonderful Monds IV announced his commitment to Notre Dame on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show Friday afternoon.

Monds, who hails from Vero Beach, Fla, chose the Fighting Irish over Florida State and Ohio State. He ranks as the No. 264 overall prospect and No. 20 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class in 247S

Brewers place RHP Brandon Woodruff on IL with shoulder inflammation

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:19:17 GMT

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After making an early exit from his Thursday start due to much lower than normal velocity, Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation.

Woodruff, who missed all of 2024 and the first three months of the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, faced just six batters in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Arizona Diam

Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner departs vs. D-backs with neck tightness

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:40:30 GMT

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Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner departed Friday's home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness along the left side of his neck.

Hoerner led off the bottom of the first inning with a double but did not take his at-bat in the second inning. Matt Shaw replaced Hoerner as a pinch hitter and grounded out before also taking over at second base.

Cardinals add to bullpen, recall LHP Jared Shuster

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals bolstered their bullpen in advance of a visit from the Los Angeles Dodgers by recalling left-hander Jared Shuster from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Hunter Dobbins was optioned to Memphis following his Cardinals debut Thursday when he gave up three runs on two hits and five walks over 4 1/3 innings against th

Padres reinstate RHP Jeremiah Estrada from 15-day IL

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:20 GMT

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The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Jeremiah Estrada from the 15-day injured list on Friday.

The 27-year-old reliever has been sidelined for the past three weeks with right elbow tendinitis.

Estrada is 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA in seven games this season with eight strikeouts and five walks in seven innings.

The Padres cleared room on the roster by o

Buckle up: Cup Series 'roller coaster' travels to Texas

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:15 GMT

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Talladega's fast-paced action gave fans a thrilling finish last week with Carson Hocevar recording his first win, and the Lone Star State will try to match or eclipse that this weekend.

With 10 races in the books, the NASCAR Cup Series travels to Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday afternoon's Wurth 400 in Fort Worth, where Joey Logano is the defending race winner after

Red Sox recall LHP Jake Bennett to make MLB debut vs. Astros

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:55:08 GMT

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Left-hander Jake Bennett was recalled from Triple-A Worcester to make his major league debut on Friday when the Boston Red Sox host the Houston Astros.

The move comes on the heels of the Red Sox placing ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. Bennett will take the ro

Mets say Carlos Mendoza's job safe despite 10-21 start

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:40:35 GMT

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The New York Mets are sticking with manager Carlos Mendoza despite one of the worst starts in franchise history, president of baseball operations David Stearns told MLB.com on Friday.

The Mets brought back Mendoza for a third season despite missing the playoffs last season. They enter this weekend's series at Anaheim with the worst record in the majors at 10-21

Mark Cuban says he tried to buy Mavericks back

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:40:29 GMT

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Mark Cuban hasn't exactly hidden his feelings about the direction of the Dallas Mavericks since he sold his majority equity of the franchise in 2023.

In an interview on a forthcoming episode of Front Office Sports' 'Portfolio Players' podcast, Cuban admitted he tried to buy his way back into majority ownership from the Adelson family.

'What happened was a bunc

IPL: Rajasthan Royals win toss, opt to bat against Delhi Capitals

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:33:31 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 1 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag has won the toss and opted to bat first against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Friday in Jaipur.

While the Royals delivered a near-perfect performance to hand table-toppers Punjab Kings their first loss of the season in New Chandigarh on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals suffered an embarrassing defeat to

Texans officially sign LB Azeez Al-Shaair to extension

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:55:18 GMT

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The Houston Texans announced a three-year contract extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Friday.

Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value at $54 million.

Al-Shaair is the third key defensive player to sign an extension this offseason. All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. got a three-year, $150 million deal and five-ti

Rockets F Kevin Durant (ankle) out for Game 6 vs. Lakers

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The Houston Rockets officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Friday's Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers.

Durant, a 16-time All-Star and 2013-14 NBA MVP, will miss his fourth consecutive game due to the ankle injury that he sustained on April 21.

The Rockets fell behind 3-0 in the best-o

Cowboys sign 1st-rounder Caleb Downs, five other picks

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:40:31 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys signed six of their seven picks from the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, including first-round selection Caleb Downs to his four-year rookie deal.

Downs, the 11th overall pick of the draft, will receive $28.95 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $17.5 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option.

The Cowboys tr

Jack Adams Award finalists: Jon Cooper, Dan Muse, Lindy Ruff

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:55:14 GMT

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Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper, Pittsburgh's Dan Muse and Buffalo's Lindy Ruff are the three finalists for the 2026 Jack Adams Award, the league announced Friday.

The award, which is presented annually to the top coach in the NHL as voted on by the National Broadcasters' Association, will be announced at a later date.

Cooper, 58, guided the Lightning to a 50-26-6 recor

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:25:19 GMT

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The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31.

Walker, who played in college at Temple, made the rounds of North American-based football leagues over the past nine seasons.

He made his final stop in Calgary of the Canadian Football League, signing in October 2024 to the practice squad. He was the back

Report: Russell Wilson in talks to go into television

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:19:17 GMT

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Quarterback Russell Wilson has been involved in serious talks to go into television as he contemplates the end of his NFL playing career, The Athletic reported Friday.

Replacing Matt Ryan at CBS' 'The NFL Today' pregame show appears to be the preferred landing spot, per the outlet. Wilson has worked with CBS on occasion in recent years, including a stint durin

Valkyries lead WNBA with $850M valuation

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The Golden State Valkyries are the WNBA's most valuable franchise for a second straight year, according to Sportico.

The team has a valuation of $850 million after setting a league record with $78 million in revenue during its inaugural season in 2025.

The New York Liberty rank a distant second at $600 million, followed by the Indiana Fever ($560M), Seattle

Report: NFL drafts in Minnesota in '28, Cincinnati in '29

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:55:06 GMT

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The favorites to host future NFL drafts are Minnesota in 2028 and Cincinnati in 2029, Sports Business Journal reported.

The NFL's events committee is scheduled to meet next week to discuss the hosting rights, with an ownership vote expected at the May 19-20 meetings in Orlando, Fla.

The 2027 NFL Draft is taking place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.<

IPL: SRH ropes in RS Ambrish for injured Shivam Mavi

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:03:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have signed RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, after the right-arm pacer was ruled out with a groin injury.

RS Ambrish, an all-rounder, was part of India's title-winning squad at the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 and finished as the team's joint-highest wicket-taker, c

"It's phenomenal what the new-age cricketers are doing": KL Rahul hails explosive young Indian batters in IPL

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:57:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) star batter KL Rahul praised the new generation of Indian batters for their fearless and aggressive approach, highlighting talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre rising in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

He noted that these young players play without fear of reputation or match situations, taking on even top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummin

"Would love to match with MS Dhoni is his five IPL trophies that he has won": KL Rahul

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:51:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) star batter KL Rahul acknowledged that surpassing legendary MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) run charts is a nice personal milestone, but he doesn't see it as his main achievement.

He stressed that cricket is ultimately about team success, and what he truly wants is to win multiple IPL titles like MS Dhoni.

Rahul said, matching Dhoni's record o

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-MIXED 3M & 10M TEAM

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:49:04 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Osmar Olvera Ibarra(R)/Aranza Vazquez Montano of Mexico compete during the mixed 3m & 10m team final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Fri, 01 May 2026 14:47:20 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lin Yanjun/Xu Huiyan of China compete during the women's duet technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

NZ all-rounder Mitchell Santner to be sidelined for atleast a month due to shoulder injury

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:20:08 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], May 1 (ANI): New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner will be sidelined for at least a month following a grade three ACL injury in his left shoulder, as confirmed by the latest scans.

The 34-year-old spin bowling all-rounder, a crucial cog of the NZ Test line-up, suffered the injury while fielding in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians (MI), and the franchise had t

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-MEN'S 10M SYNCHRONISED

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:16:37 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Zhihao (R)/Zhao Renjie of China compete during the men's 10m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Cole Young, Mariners surging ahead of opener vs. Royals

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:05:10 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners found their mojo on the road.

Now they'll try to bring it back home.

The Mariners just completed a 5-1 trip to St. Louis and Minnesota after losing eight of their first nine road contests and will host the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

The Mariners scored three runs in the top of the ninth inn

Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:05:05 GMT

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Two teams that finished April with at least a share of the lead in their respective American League divisions go head-to-head to begin May when the Cleveland Guardians face the Athletics on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-1, 2.97 ERA) and Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.24) are the scheduled starters in the o

Mets, Angels aim to change fortunes at other's expense

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:07 GMT

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A scheduling coincidence will ensure that either the New York Mets or Los Angeles Angels will win on Friday night.

Good thing, because both teams need all the help they can get.

The Mets will begin a nine-game road trip Friday by visiting the Angels in Anaheim, Calif., in an interleague matchup between two struggling teams.

Christian Scott (0-0, 6.75 ERA)

Rockies, Braves experiencing what a difference a season makes

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:19:12 GMT

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The 2026 Colorado Rockies were destined to be better than the 2025 team, and they've lived up to that expectation. Colorado reached 14 wins five weeks earlier than last year's 43-119 squad and is coming off a 4-2 road trip.

The Rockies will try to build on that success when they host the Atlanta Braves on Friday night for the first of a three-game series in Denver.<

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-TEAM TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:18:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China's Macao compete during the open team technical event at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Streaking Cardinals return home to take on Dodgers

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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After getting the best of one of baseball's best pitchers, the St. Louis Cardinals will return home this weekend to see what they can do against the least experienced starters the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have to offer.

The Cardinals will face the Dodgers in Friday's opener of a three-game series and six-game homestand after beating Pittsbur

Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:28 GMT

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Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said he loves what he has seen from his team's defense during the past week.

The Twins' success at the plate on Thursday is icing on the cake.

'I think we're starting to get in a better flow defensively,' Shelton said. 'I feel it's been the last 7-10 days where it's really kind of ticked up.'

Minnesota will go for back

Rays 'encouraged' by return of Shane McClanahan as he prepares to face Giants

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:19:09 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will turn to former ace Shane McClanahan on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays continue to see progress from the left-hander, who recorded his first home win in almost three years last weekend against the Minnesota Twins.

The Rays realize the 2026 version of Mc

Miller's dominance, KL-Archer battle: Exciting match-ups to watch out for in RR-DC clash

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:17:37 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 1 (ANI): There will be exciting match-ups taking place during the Rajasthan Royals (RR) home Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at Jaipur on Friday.

Having slipped to seventh after being humiliated both with the bat and ball in two matches against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), DC will be aiming to get back on track to s

Mohamed Salah to stay in Europe? Fenerbahce lead race for Liverpool star's signature

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:14:33 GMT

Ankara [Turkiye], May 1 (ANI): Turkish football giants Fenerbahce are reportedly leading the race to sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward is said to be set to leave the Premier League club at the end of the season, according to Goal.com.

Salah, who has enjoyed a highly successful nine-year spell with Liverpool, recently indicated that his time at Anfield could be coming to an end. While ea

Phillies ride momentum of series sweep into opener vs. Marlins

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies are showing signs of life under interim manager Don Mattingly.

The Phillies will go for their fourth straight victory Friday night when they visit the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series.

Philadelphia parted ways with manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning after a 9-19 start to the season. Mattingly was promoted from benc

Sooryavanshi 6 sixes away from Abhishek Sharma's massive IPL record

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:49:14 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 1 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) 15-year-old boy wonder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is just six sixes away from overtaking Abhishek Sharma's record for most sixes by an Indian batter during a single edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sooryavanshi could achieve this massive six-hitting record during his side's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Jaipur. In nine matches so far in t

12-member Indian shotgun squad set for year's second ISSF World Cup stage

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:48:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): A 12-member Indian shotgun squad is all set to take part in the year's second International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan, beginning with team arrivals on Saturday (May 02, 2026).

A total of 284 athletes representing 42 national Olympic committees are in the fray for the five Olympic events on the 10-day roster. Eight members of the

Without Garrett Crochet, Red Sox gear up to open series vs. Astros

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The Houston Astros might have caught a break in advance of their Friday night road game against the Boston Red Sox.Houston was scheduled to face Boston ace Garrett Crochet in the opener of a three-game series but is expected to see rookie left-hander Jake Bennett instead.The Red Sox placed Crochet on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. H

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-WOMEN'S 10M SYNCHRONISED

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:15:22 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yuxi (R)/Lu Wei of China compete during the women's 10m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Orioles' Pete Alonso returns to New York to face Yankees

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:05:05 GMT

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In every season of his career, Pete Alonso's lone visit to Yankee Stadium occurred for the New York Mets in the 'Subway Series.'

After not being offered a contract by the Mets in the offseason, Alonso will make multiple trips to the Bronx for the first time in his career starting Friday night when the Baltimore Orioles visit the New York Yankees for the opener of a f

Nationals get first look at Brewers fireballer Jacob Misiorowski

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:55:14 GMT

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The Washington Nationals will try to find an answer for Jacob Misiorowski when they open a three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.

Misiorowski (1-2, 3.31 ERA) will oppose Milwaukee right-hander Jake Irvin (1-3, 4.85) in the series opener.

The Brewers right-hander has allowed t

First-place Reds carry 5-series winning streak into Pittsburgh

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:40:22 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds begin May atop the National League Central standings, having won five consecutive series heading into a seven-game road trip that begins Friday night in Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati's 20-11 record is the team's best 31-game start since 2006 and also marks the first time in franchise history that the Reds won 20 games

Rashid Khan opens up on back injury recovery, discusses GT's middle-order issues after win over RCB

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:31:34 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): Following Gujarat Titans' win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), spinner Rashid Khan spoke about his recovery from a back injury and the team's ongoing middle-order concerns, saying he deliberately gave himself more time to complete rehabilitation and regain full fitness.

The Titans' sensational fielding and containment with the ball, spearheaded

Optimistic Rangers begin weekend series against Tigers

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:19:03 GMT

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All things considered, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker appears pleased with his team's performance heading into May.

The Rangers are 15-16 as they begin a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Texas snapped a three-game losing streak and concluded its nine-game homestand with a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Detroit

Zac Gallen attempts to steady D-backs' staff in opener vs. Cubs

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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Zac Gallen will start the opening contest of the Arizona Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon with a purple, baseball-seamed bruise on his right shoulder after being struck by a line drive in his latest start.

The Diamondbacks as a whole can relate.

The D-backs are in their roughest stretch of the season as they head to

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:17:47 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vasilina Khandoshka of Belarus performs during the women's solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-WOMEN'S 3M SYNCHRONISED

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:16:20 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Jia (R)/Chen Yiwen of China compete during the women's 3m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-DIVING-WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-MEN'S 3M SYNCHRONISED

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:15:18 GMT

(260501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez/Osmar Olvera Ibarra (R) of Mexico compete during the men's 3m synchronised final at World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing, China, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

"Premier League committed to improving football in India": PL managing director Hrishikesh Shende

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:54:27 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 (ANI): Hrishikesh Shende, the Managing Director of Premier League India, expressed Premier League's commitment to developing and improving football in India by sharing coaching expertise and player development.

Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the sports development arm of Dream Sports, has announced a strategic partnership with the Premier League for the upcoming Dream Sports C

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-MEN'S SOLO TECHNICAL(CN)

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:45:19 GMT

(260501) -- XI'AN, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Abner Isaac Monter da Silva of Mexico competes during the men solo technical final at the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2026-Stop 3 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

Two milestones within Yashasvi Jaiswal's reach ahead of RR-DC clash

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:35:02 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 1 (ANI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is just three runs away from overtaking Australian legend Shane Watson to become Rajasthan Royals (RR) fourth-highest run-getter in history.

Jaiswal has a chance to reach a couple of milestones during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture at home against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Friday.

So far in the tournament, Jaiswal has scored 306

JSCA ropes in SJ Uplift to develop Jharkhand T20 Cricket League on seven-year mandate

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:24:53 GMT

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 1 (ANI): The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA), affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has announced the appointment of SJ Uplift to develop the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League. The partnership will be for a period of seven years and will kickstart with the inaugural season featuring six franchises.

SJ Uplift will lead the Jharkhand Premier League

Cricket Canada appoints Monty Desai as men's team head coach

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:21:47 GMT

Toronto [Canada], May 1 (ANI): Cricket Canada has appointed Monty Desai as Head Coach of the Men's National Team, announced the country's governing body of cricket on Friday.

Following Canada's participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and ahead of key upcoming ICC pathway competitions, this appointment is being seen as a strategic step toward building momentum and achieving greater international consist

NBA roundup: Knicks advance with 51-point rout; Wolves move on, too

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as the Knicks won their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-2.

It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game and the 51-point margin of victory their largest in the postseason. The only bigger vi

FIFA anticipates $14 billion revenue for 2027-2030 cycle

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:36:30 GMT

VANCOUVER, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) -- The FIFA Congress convened in Vancouver, Canada, on Thursday with the UAE participation and approved the FIFA Annual Report 2025, including the cycle budget for 2027-2030, which foresees record-breaking revenue of US$14 billion.

This means that an unprecedented amount will be available for FIFA to reinvest in the game, with FIFA's 211 Member Associations entitled to football dev

"Iran will of course play World Cup matches in USA": FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:07:17 GMT

Zurich [Switzerland], May 1 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Iran will 'of course' take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and play their fixtures in the USA, and it is his responsibility to 'bring people together'.

Iran has qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and is placed in Group G, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt. As per the current schedule, their matches are slated to b

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:05:07 GMT

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Chris Kreider, Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson all scored once in three-point outings as the Anaheim Ducks advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-2 home-ice victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 on Thursday.

Cutter Gauthier collected one goal and one assist while Ryan Poehling added a goal for Anaheim, which claimed the Western Conference

Iran Delivers New Negotiation Plan To Pakistan

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iran has delivered a new negotiation proposal to Pakistan, which is acting as mediator in talks with the United States.

Irans state news agency IRNA reported that the Islamic republic handed over the text of its latest plan on the evening of April 30, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict and advance diplomatic talks with

Short-handed Wolves pull away from Nuggets, seal series in Game 6

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:55:06 GMT

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Elevated into the starting lineup of a heavily depleted backcourt, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-playoff-high 24 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves close out the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6 of a first-round playoff series on Thursday in Minneapolis.

The sixth-seeded Timberwolves advance to face the second-seeded Spurs in the Western Conference sem

MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run while Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez allowed two runs and struck out seven in 6 2/3 in

Phillies beat Giants in 10 to sweep doubleheader and 3-game set

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:40:25 GMT

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Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly plated automatic runner Adolis Garcia in the 10th inning Thursday night, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants and their second walk-off win of a day-night doubleheader that ended about nine hours after it started.

The Phillies scored twice in the ninth inning to pull out a 3-2 win in the opener.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes 2nd Indian to reach 350 T20 wickets

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:30:39 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 1 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India pace veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first pacer and second Indian overall to reach the 350 wicket mark in T20s on Thursday.

Bhuvneshwar achieved this milestone during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Thursday. During a defence of 156 runs, Bhuvneshwar was sensati

Big first inning helps Astros salvage doubleheader split vs. Orioles

Fri, 01 May 2026 03:25:07 GMT

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Cam Smith hit a three-run home run in Houston's five-run first inning and the Astros salvaged a split of Thursday's doubleheader by winning 11-5 in the second game against the host Baltimore Orioles.

Yordan Alvarez drilled his 12th homer among his three hits and three runs scored, Dustin Harris drove in three runs and Yainer Diaz collected three hits as the Astros av

Quinn Hughes, Wild finish off Stars in Game 6

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:40:33 GMT

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Quinn Hughes scored twice and added an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a series-clinching 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

The Wild won the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series 4-2 and will play the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Minnesota won a playoff series for

Twins bats come alive late to take down Jays in series opener

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:40:26 GMT

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Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run homer for Minnesota, which won the opener of a four-game series. Austin Martin, Josh Bell and Luke Keaschall drove in one run apiece for the Twins.

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Knicks finish off Hawks with record-setting 51-point blowout

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:05:11 GMT

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It was the most points scored by the Knicks in a playoff game and their largest winning margin in the postseason. The only bigger victory margin in

Phillies beat Giants in 10 to finish doubleheader, earn 3-game sweep

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:55:18 GMT

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The Phillies scored twice in the ninth inning to pull out a 3-2 win in the opener.

Timberwolves G Ayo Dosunmu (calf) out for Game 6 vs. Nuggets

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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Minnesota guard Ayo Dosunmu, dealing with a sore right calf, was ruled out for Game 6 of the Timberwolves' Western Conference first-round series vs. the Denver Nuggets in Minneapolis on Thursday.

Dosunmu was a late addition to the injury report for the Timberwolves, who hold a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The news that he wouldn't play broke more than an

Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff goes for MRI after velocity dips

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:40:26 GMT

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff went for an MRI after exiting his Thursday start against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning due to low velocity on his fastball.

Woodruff was throwing in the mid-80s, approximately 7 to 10 mph slower than usual.

He faced six batters over 1 1/3 innings before manager Pat Murphy, pitching coach Chris Hook

Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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After their second consecutive 5-4 overtime loss on Wednesday, you might expect the Utah Mammoth to be a little demoralized heading into Game 6 of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights.

But the mood around the Mammoth was surprisingly upbeat heading back to Salt Lake City for their must-win matchup with the Pa

(SP)SPAIN-MADRID-TENNIS-MADRID OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES-SEMIFINAL

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:15:34 GMT

(260501) -- MADRID, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Marta Kostyuk hits a return during the women's singles semifinal between Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Anastasia Potapova of Austria at the 2026 Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, April 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

Rockets take stab at tying series with turnover-prone Lakers

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:19:05 GMT

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The one distinct advantage the Houston Rockets carried into their Western Conference first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers was a youthful core that, if deployed effectively, would yield an unmistakable edge.

Playing without Kevin Durant for the fourth time in the series, the Rockets relied on that verve in a 99-93 road win in Game 5 on Wednesday that sen

Sri Lanka U-19 players arrested in hotel filming case

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:41:45 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 1 (ANI): Two Sri Lankan Under-19 men's cricketers have been arrested over allegations of filming people bathing in the hotel the players were staying at, in Narahenpita, Colombo. Both players have since been released on a personal bail of LKR 500,000 (approx $1,564), according to ESPNcricinfo.

The cricketers had been arrested earlier this week after women staying at the hotel had complain

"Feels very satisfying": Shubman Gill after four-wicket win over RCB

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:23:18 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 30 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction after the team's four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Thursday in Ahmedabad. Gill also lauded GT bowlers for a fine effort in restricting RCB to a subpar score of 155 in the first innings of the match, setting up an easy chase for the hosts.

Sabres bring road success into Game 6, try to finish off Bruins

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:19:15 GMT

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The Boston Bruins have life.

After winning in Buffalo for the second time in three tries in their Eastern Conference first-round series, the Bruins look to bottle up their solid road play as the scene shifts back to Boston for the final time.

At the same time, Game 6 on Friday marks a second opportunity for the Sabres -- who cruised to back-to-back wins i

Big first inning helps Astros salvages doubleheader split vs. Orioles

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:05:12 GMT

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Cam Smith hit a three-run home run in Houston's five-run first inning and the Astros salvaged a split of Thursday's doubleheader by winning 11-5 in the second game against the host Baltimore Orioles.

Yordan Alvarez drilled his 12th homer among his three hits and three runs scored, Dustin Harris drove in three runs and Yainer Diaz collected three hits as the Astros av

Critics Choice Real TV Awards 2026: 'The Traitors' leads race with six nods, Dancing With Stars follows

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:26:36 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): The Critics' Choice Association (CCA) revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics' Choice Real TV Awards on Thursday. The winners will be announced on June 3.

According to the Critics' Choice Association, 'The Traitors' leads the nominations for the third year in a row, earning six nods overall. The show was recognised in the categories of Best Competition Series and B

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans score comfortable win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:25:34 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 30 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) scored a comfortable win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by four wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler starred with the bat during the 156-run chase, which GT completed in 15.4 overs. Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and Jason Holder delivered wit

Magic rule out Franz Wagner (calf) for pivotal Game 6 vs. Pistons

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:25:10 GMT

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Magic standout forward Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game when Orlando attempts to close out its first-round series against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Wagner is bothered by a right calf strain that also caused him to miss Game 5 of the Eastern Conference series on Wednesday. Orlando ruled out Wagner for Game 6 on Thursday afternoon.

A's use timely hits, stellar bullpen to claim series win vs. Royals

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Nick Kurtz highlighted a four-run second inning with a two-RBI double, four relievers combined for six strong innings and the Athletics finished off a series win over the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 6-3 victory on Thursday afternoon in Sacramento.

Jacob Wilson and Shea Langeliers combined for five hits and four runs atop the lineup, helping the A's win a se

Sri Lanka beat host Bangladesh, hit winning form ahead of T20 World Cup

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:10 GMT

Sylhet [Bangladesh], April 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka has built strong momentum ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant showing against Bangladesh. After sealing the ODI series 2-1, the visitors followed it up by winning the first two T20Is of the three-match series, gaining valuable confidence heading into the marquee tournament.

In the first T20I, Sri Lanka posted 161 on the back of solid knocks fr

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms he will seek re-election

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:05:12 GMT

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Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA since 2016, confirmed Thursday he will seek one more term in the office.

Infantino's current four-year term expires next year, and FIFA plans to hold its presidential election for the 2027-31 term at the 77th FIFA Congress on a TBD date in 2027.

The electoral period officially began Thursday at the 76th Congress being held

Cavs hope 'mental toughness' leads to series-clinching win at Raptors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:05:06 GMT

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The Cleveland Cavaliers feel they passed the toughness test in winning Game 5 at home.

The next step is to show the same grit on the road Friday night in Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors and clinch the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Cleveland took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series with a 125-120 comeback win on Wednesday.

'We kind

"To many more lifetimes of everything we have...": Ritika Sajdeh sends heartfelt birthday wishes to "best friend" Rohit Sharma

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:49 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Warm wishes have been pouring in for former Indian skipper and India's 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma, as the batting heavyweight celebrates his 39th birthday on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma's wife, Ritika Sajdeh, penned an adorable post for him.

Referring to Rohit as her 'best friend', Ritika wrote, 'Happy happy birthday my Ro. I've spent every year saying you're my best fr

Down 3-2, Pistons shift pressure to Paolo Banchero, Magic in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:16 GMT

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Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero are proving they know how to put on a show, and they're going to be called upon in another possible elimination game in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Cunningham's heroics Wednesday night bought the Pistons another game as No. 1 seed Detroit visits Orlando for Game 6 on Friday night with the Magic leading 3-

Canadiens ready for home chance to eliminate Lightning in tight series

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:11 GMT

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The Montreal Canadiens are aware of the opportunity before them as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 6 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday.

Thanks to a 3-2 victory Wednesday night in Tampa for a 3-2 edge in the Eastern Conference first-round meeting, the young Canadiens have the opportunity to knock out the Lightning in the best-o

No international cricket pressure, increased downtime with family: Jonty Rhodes on Klaasen's recent IPL success with SRH

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:48:37 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that time spent with family, away from the high-intensity, hectic international cricket schedule, is driving former Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen's recent success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era, best known for h

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:24 GMT

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It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet.

But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

It would be ironic if Tatis finally went deep against the organization that original

MCC backs Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 'Obstructing the Field' dismissal in IPL clash against Lucknow Super Giants

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:14:42 GMT

London [UK], April 30 (ANI): Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has issued a law clarification relating to obstruction of the field, following a recent incident in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in which KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was given out during the match against Lucknow Super Giants.

The incident occurred in the fifth over of Kolkata Knight Riders' innings when Raghuvanshi was adjudged out for obstructing