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Ernie Clement racks up five hits as Blue Jays maul Angels

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:40:24 GMT

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Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run homer to cap a seven-run fifth inning Saturday and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 14-1.

Valenzuela had four hits and Ernie Clement recorded his second career five-hit game, including a solo homer as Toronto rapped out 20 hits to take their second in a row in the three-game series. Jesus Sanchez added

James Harden comes up clutch, as Cavs defeat Pistons

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:19:10 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell had 35 points and 10 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday afternoon.

The fourth-seeded Cavaliers lost the first two games of the series in Detroit but ended the contest on a 12-5 run to remain unbeaten at home this postseason. James Harden came through in

UCLA two-sport star Megan Grant breaks 31-year-old NCAA softball record

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:40:26 GMT

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UCLA senior Megan Grant set the NCAA Division I softball home run record on Saturday with her 38th long ball of the 2026 season.

Grant was also a member of UCLA's 2026 NCAA basketball championship team.

In the third inning of Saturday's game against Nebraska, Grant hit a blast to deep left-center field to pass the previous record of 37, set in 1995 by Arizona's

Rays-Red Sox postponed, game to be made up July 17

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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Saturday afternoon's game between the Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed due to heavy rainfall in Boston.

The postponement was signaled approximately 15 minutes before scheduled first pitch at Fenway Park.

The contest will be made up at 1:35 p.m. ET on July 17 as part of a split doubleheader. It will mark both teams' first game since the All-Star break.<

"They batted pretty well": RR's stand-in captain Jaiswal credits GT's batters after 77-run loss

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:58:50 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 10 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal credited Gujarat Titans' (GT) batters after his team suffered a massive 77-run defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Saturday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Jaiswal also backed teammate Jofra Archer, who had a bad outing with the ball for RR.

After Jaiswal, standing in for injured Riyan Parag, ch

Astros claim OF Rhylan Thomas off waiver from Mariners

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:40:31 GMT

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The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Rhylan Thomas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Hunter Bown was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.

Thomas was an 11th-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He was traded to the Mariners in 2024 in exchange for veteran right-hander Ryne Stan

Sabres, Habs knotted at a game apiece as series heads north

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:19:09 GMT

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The Buffalo Sabres know they have to be much better with the puck Sunday night as their second-round series shifts north to Montreal for Game 3, all square at one game apiece with the Canadiens.

The Sabres played a heavy game against Montreal in Game 2 Friday night, but it was to no avail as the Canadiens blew out the Atlantic Division champs 5-1.

Buffalo

RR's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history; Becomes fastest batter to slam 100 sixes in T20I

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:36:51 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 9 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history in men's T20 history, shattering records by becoming the fastest and youngest player to reach 100 sixes, in just 29 innings.

He also set a record for the fastest player to reach the milestone in terms of balls faced, getting there in just 514 deliveries.

RR's young batting sensation achi

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs declares his cancer 'null and void'

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:19:26 GMT

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Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs has announced he is cancer-free.

'I'm a cancer survivor now. Prostate cancer is null and void. Thank God,' the former third baseman said on Friday, citing a recent checkup.

He shared the news after taking part in a ceremony on Friday night at Fenway Park celebrating the 125th anniversary of the team's first home game.

Dodgers claim LHP Charlie Barnes off waivers from Cubs

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:19:20 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed left-hander Charlie Barnes off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and transferred infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot.

Barnes, 30, was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday. He gave up four runs (three earned) over three innings of his lone appearance this season on April 13 a

Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:19:09 GMT

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Hall of Fame manager and legendary Atlanta Braves icon Bobby Cox died at the age of 84, the team announced Saturday.

Cox's 2,504 victories as a manager for the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays rank fourth in major league history and include an extensive list of accomplishments for his teams, including 15 division titles, five pennants and one World Series champio

Pamela Conti and Young Tigresses eye bigger prize after milestone quarter-final qualification

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:07:29 GMT

Suzhou [China], May 9 (ANI): The final whistle had barely faded when Pamela Conti found herself surrounded by her players. One after another, the Young Tigresses rushed towards their head coach, hugging her, chanting around her, and even trying to lift her into the air in celebration after India scripted history by reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup for the first time ever.

In that momen

Knicks chase sweep of 76ers as conference finals beckon

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:55:08 GMT

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Even without their lineup at full strength, the New York Knicks are showing they are on a different level than the Philadelphia 76ers.Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will try to sweep their best-of-seven second-round playoff series when they visit the Sixers in Game 4 on Sunday.New York, the No. 3 seed, is looking to reach back-to-back Eastern Conference finals for the fir

Manchester City defeat Brentford in Premier League

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:52:52 GMT

LONDON, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Manchester City defeated Brentford 3-0 tonight at the Etihad Stadium in Week 36 of the English Premier League.

With the result, Manchester City raised their tally to 74 points in second place, continuing to trail leaders Arsenal by two points ahead of Arsenal's match away to West Ham tomorrow in the same round. Brentford remained on 51 points in eighth place.

Manchester City's

Report: Brewers place OF Brandon Lockridge (leg) on IL

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:40:25 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Brandon Lockridge on the 10-day injured list, while outfielder Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported Saturday.

Lockridge, 29, was injured when he slid into the wall in foul territory during the fourth inning of Friday's gam

Shubman Gill, Sudharsan power Gujarat Titans to 229/4 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:04:11 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 9 (ANI): Fifties from captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, along with a late flourish from Washington Sundar, guided Gujarat Titans (GT) to 229/4 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

Put in to bat by RR's stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal--stepping in for the injured Riyan Parag--the T

Pukhraj Gill holds nerve to win maiden ADT title in Kuala Lumpur

Sat, 09 May 2026 18:03:58 GMT

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 9 (ANI): Pukhraj Singh Gill, who held at least a share of the lead since the end of the first round, ultimately won the ADT Players Championship after a tense three-way play-off.

Gill overcame a two-shot deficit over the last two holes and then finished off the job in extra holes at Saujana's Palm Course, according to a press release from Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL).

Gil

Astros place LHP Bennett Sousa (elbow) on injured list

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:55:06 GMT

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The Houston Astros placed left-hander Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Sousa is dealing with left elbow inflammation and his IL move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Sousa, 31, has an 8.10 ERA in five relief appearances this season. He is 8-1 with a 4.54 ERA in parts of four major l

LSG bowling Bharat Arun coach backs Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan to play for India

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:34:50 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 9 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowling coach Bharat Arun backed pacers Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan to play for India and lauded their form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Both Prince and Mohsin have impressed for LSG in the IPL 2026. While Prince has been amongst the leading wicket-takers in the tournament with 16 wickets in 10 matches so far at an a

Bears signing free agent WR Scotty Miller

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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The Chicago Bears are signing free agent wide receiver Scotty Miller, his representatives confirmed Saturday to ESPN.

Financial terms for the 28-year-old veteran were not disclosed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

Miller caught nine passes for 62 yards and no touchdowns in 13 games (no starts) for Pittsburgh last season.

He has 99 catches fo

Twins place RHP Taj Bradley (pectoral) on injured list

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:55:06 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Taj Bradley on the 15-day injured list Saturday with inflammation in his right pectoral muscle.

The move is retroactive to Wednesday, the day after Bradley struck out eight batters in six innings and earned the win in an 11-3 victory at Washington.

Bradley, 25, improved to 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA through eight starts this seas

Ex-NFL QB Robert Griffin III leaves USA flag football team

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:40:46 GMT

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Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III is no longer part of the U.S. flag football team as it prepares for the sport's Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.

The 36-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner announced Friday on X that he had removed himself from the 2026 USA Football selection process due to a scheduling conflict.

'A commitment honoring our mil

Blue Jays reinstate OF Addison Barger from injured list

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:40:32 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated Addison Barger from the 10-day injured list Saturday and optioned fellow outfielder Yohendrick Pinango to Triple-A Buffalo.

Barger, 26, has not played since April 5 because of sprains in both ankles. He was just 1-for-19 to open the season in eight games after hitting 21 homers with 74 RBIs in 135 games last season, then battin

"Every single day is a learning experience": DC's Karun Nair calls IPL "a valuable lesson" with cricket legends

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:33:51 GMT

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Karun Nair described the Indian Premier League (IPL) as more than just a competition, calling it a valuable learning environment where players get the opportunity to interact and share dressing room space with some of the finest cricketers from around the world.

He said that constant interactions with teammates and observing

IBL reveals foundation cities for India's first professional basketball league

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:33:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): The India Basketball League (IBL) on Saturday revealed the eight foundation cities for India's first professional basketball league, with six cities to compete in the inaugural season tipping off in early 2027.

The announcement was made at the BUDx NBA House in New Delhi, where IBL players took to the stage to reveal the foundation cities alongside NBA legends DeMarcus Cousins, Is

Raipur welcomes RCB with a celebration of Chhattisgarh's culture, heritage ahead of IPL fixture on Sunday

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:32:40 GMT

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 9 (ANI): Ahead of their much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 'home' fixture against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Raipur on Sunday, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad took time away from the field to immerse themselves in the rich culture and traditions of Chhattisgarh, experiencing the region's local food, music, art and heritage in an expo that brought the team closer

Being present for first ball in the next game is all that matters: Jacob Bethell ahead of RCB's clash against MI

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:32:25 GMT

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 9 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Jacob Bethell spoke about the team's mindset, his own form, and the confidence within the dressing room ahead of RCB's key clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Raipur on Sunday.

Reflecting on the experience of batting alongside Virat Kohli, Bethell said playing alongside Kohli is a special experience and described the star ba

IPL 2026: RR win toss, choose to bowl first against GT; Riyan Parag misses out

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:32:02 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 9 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) have won the toss and opted to bowl first in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday. RR are missing the services of designated captain Riyan Parag, who is sitting the fixture out after having pulled his hamstring in the team's last game. Yashasvi Jaiswal is standing in as the skipper for RR.

Jaiswal, after

Guardians get Gold Glove-winning C Patrick Bailey from Giants

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:55:07 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians acquired two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for the No. 29 pick in this year's draft and left-handed prospect Matt Wilkinson.

Bailey, 26, has won a Gold Glove in each of the last two seasons and joins a Cleveland team that features Austin Hedges and Bo Naylor behind the

"Potential is definitely there": DeMarcus Cousins on growth of basketball in India

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:35:42 GMT

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins praised the talent he has seen in India, stating that Indian basketball has strong potential for growth. DeMarcus Cousins, along with another legendary basketball figure, Isiah Thomas, is in India for the BUDX NBA House event, taking place on May 9 and 10, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Speaking to ANI, DeMarcus

Giants' Rafael Devers shows signs of snapping out of slump, faces Pirates

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:19:26 GMT

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The San Francisco Giants hope Rafael Devers can build upon a recent surge when they seek a second straight home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Devers contributed a single and a solo home run to a 5-2 win in the series opener Friday, running his hitting streak to eight games.

The multi-hit effort was his first of the streak, during which h

Arsenal keeping guard up against desperate West Ham

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:19:09 GMT

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Arsenal will try to take a giant step toward their first Premier League title since 2003-04 on Sunday when they visit a West Ham United side fighting to avoid relegation.

After Manchester City's 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday night, league leaders Arsenal (23-5-7, 76 points) now control their own destiny in the title race. If they win their last three league matches, Ma

Dodgers' Blake Snell set for season debut vs. Braves

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:05:12 GMT

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There is no time like the present for Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell, who will skip his final rehab start and make his season debut Saturday night against the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Snell has not pitched in a game since recording four outs in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 1, when the Dodgers clinched their second consecutive title with a victory

Young, exuberant Cardinals want to celebrate again vs. Padres

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:40:32 GMT

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Many observers thought the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals' season basically would be over by the dog days of summer.

That still might happen, but the only barking heard around St. Louis' dugout these days is by the players after a homer or another win.

Friday night's 6-0 victory at the San Diego Padres was the Cardinals' ninth triumph in 11 games, and St. Louis will

Titans first-round WR Carnell Tate signs contract

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:40:22 GMT

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The Tennessee Titans signed first-round draft pick Carnell Tate to his four-year rookie contract.

Tate, the fourth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $51.1 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $33.6 million signing bonus. The deal, announced on Friday, also includes a fifth-year team option for the

D-backs hope prospect Ryan Waldschmidt can provide spark vs. Mets

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:19:04 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks believe they took a step toward addressing a slumbering offense when they promoted top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Five-year veteran Alek Thomas, whose .181 batting average typified the D-backs' sputtering start, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Waldschmidt, 23, had a line-drive sing

Expect a close score when Tigers, Royals duke it out

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:05:03 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers only know about playing close games against each other this season.

After the Royals earned a comeback, walk-off win in the opener of a three-game series on Friday, they will look to hand the visiting Tigers a fifth consecutive defeat Saturday night.

When these American League Central foes met in mid-April at Detroit, t

Mariners strive to continue offensive barrage against White Sox

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:40:38 GMT

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Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley went more than three years between multi-home-run games.

Both came at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, where Raley and slugging Seattle will look to earn a series victory on Saturday night.

Raley connected for a grand slam and a three-run home run to fuel a 12-8 victory Friday while setting a career high

Brewers brace for AL ERA leader Cam Schlittler, Yankees

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:40:31 GMT

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The visiting New York Yankees will turn to ace right-hander Cam Schlittler in a bid to even their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Schlittler (5-1, 1.52 ERA), who leads the American League in earned run average and is tied for the league lead in wins, will be opposed by left-hander Kyle Harrison (3-1, 2.12).

The Brewers took t

Guardians pursue fourth straight victory in matchup with Twins

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:25:06 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians have won three straight games to remain in first place in the American League Central.

It's up to struggling right-hander Tanner Bibee to keep the momentum going Saturday night when the Guardians continue a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins.

Bibee (0-5, 4.58 ERA) will oppose Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.72) a

Hunter Goodman, Rockies chase series win vs. Phillies

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies got a jolt from Hunter Goodman on Friday night, as he overcame a mini-slump and showed some of the form that made him an All-Star and Silver Slugger last season.

After going 2-for-25 with 11 strikeouts in his previous six games, Goodman went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer in Colorado's 9-7 win in 11 innings over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Nationals face tall order in encounter vs. Janson Junk, Marlins

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:55:12 GMT

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The Washington Nationals can reach the .500 mark for the first time in over a month when they visit the Miami Marlins on Saturday.

The Nationals took the opener of the series 3-2 on Friday night, improving to 13-7 on the road in the process. The Marlins, meanwhile have dropped five of six to fall to 2-6 on their 10-game homestand.

Washington's Zack Littell (1-4

Rangers and Cubs, heading in opposite directions, face off in Texas

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:40:25 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs boast a pair of 10-game winning streaks during a 23-game span this season.

Fresh off opening a nine-game road trip with a lopsided victory, the Cubs will bid to push their current run to a season-high 11 straight wins on Saturday night when they face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.

Michael Busch continued his torrid stretch by rip

"KKR have turned their season around," says Aditya Tare after Rahane-led team registers four back-to-back wins in IPL 2026

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:32:56 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9 (ANI): Former Mumbai Indians batter Aditya Tare has lauded Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) resurgence in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season as the team has now won back-to-back four matches after enduring a five-match losing streak in the tournament.

KKR's latest win on Friday came in their clash against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. KKR handed DC a heavy

Archery World Cup: Sahil Jadhav clinches bronze for India's only compound medal

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:32:41 GMT

Shanghai [China], May 9 (ANI): India's Sahil Jadhav clinched the bronze medal in the men's individual compound event at the Archery World Cup 2026 Stage 2 in Shanghai on Saturday.

The 25-year-old Indian archer defeated Denmark's Martin Damsbo 147-144 in the bronze-medal playoff to claim his maiden Archery World Cup medal. Trailing 30-29 after the opening end, Jadhav staged a steady comeback over the next four end

"Important to stay together, play with freedom": Piyush Chawla on road ahead for Delhi Capitals

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:31:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders remain in the race for the playoffs after a dominant eight-wicket win against Delhi Capitals in the India Premier League (IPL) on Friday.

Speaking on JioHotstar's 'Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live', Mark Boucher and Piyush Chawla analysed KL Rahul's dismissal and DC's road ahead in the IPL 2026.

Piyush Chawla, a former Indian spinner, spoke about

Red Sox turn to Payton Tolle vs. Rays in rematch of hot teams

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox have plenty of work to do to climb in the American League standings, but strong pitching will go a long way in that goal.

Payton Tolle (1-1, 2.04 ERA) will look to author another sparkling performance when the Red Sox continue a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.

Tolle will return

Facing Astros, Reds desperate to snap losing streak and silence boos

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:05:11 GMT

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The boos rang down on the hometown Cincinnati Reds after another lopsided loss on Friday, but manager Terry Francona isn't giving up on his embattled team.

Cincinnati has lost eight straight games heading into Saturday afternoon's matchup against the Houston Astros, who opened the three-game series with a 10-0 victory on Friday.

Zack Gelof, A's heating up ahead of rematch vs. Orioles

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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The Athletics have put together only one stretch of more than two consecutive wins this season, but they'll try for a third straight victory when they visit the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

More players are starting to make regular contributions for the A's. One of those is outfielder Zack Gelof, who has a seven-game hitting streak after rapping a run-

Behind low-ERA Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays bid for series win vs. Angels

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:19:11 GMT

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The host Toronto Blue Jays will be out to clinch both their three-game series as well as the season set against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Jays took the opener of a three-game series Friday night with a 2-0 victory. They won two of three games from the Angels in Anaheim, Calif., from April 20-22.

Toronto's Dylan Cease, who earned

China Sports Weekly (5.3-5.9)

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:15:30 GMT

BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B

China beat Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on May 5 to win the silver medal, the country's best result since the current tournament format was intro

"There are very few players in world cricket who strike the ball like Finn Allen": Mark Boucher

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:01:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the India Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday. Finn Allen made an unbeaten century to help his team chase down a modest 143-run target at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Speaking on JioHotstar's 'Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live', Mark Boucher and Piyush Chawla

Isiah Thomas backs India's basketball future ahead of BUDX NBA House in New Delhi

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:32:10 GMT

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Legendary NBA player and two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas believes India's basketball future is 'very bright' as the Hall of Famer prepares to headline the second edition of BUDX NBA House at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on May 9 and 10.

Thomas, one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, arrived in India alongside four-time NBA All-Star DeMarc

IPL ticket black marketing racket busted in Delhi; 3 arrested, 87 tickets and passes seized

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:01:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): The Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of the Crime Branch on Saturday busted an organised racket involved in the black marketing of Indian Premier League tickets. Police arrested three accused in connection with the case.

A total of 54 IPL match tickets, 33 'NOT FOR SALE' complimentary passes, and Rs 25,000 in cash were recovered from their possession.

According to the C

MLB roundup: Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski fans 11 in win over Yankees

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 over six scoreless innings, pacing the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

The hard-throwing Misiorowski (3-2) allowed just two singles and walked two in a dominant 95-pitch outing. Each of his 10 pitches in the first inning topped 102 mph. In his previo

Nora Fatehi to perform, sing at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Toronto

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:32:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Nora Fatehi is set to perform and sing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony, which will take place on 12th June 2026 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, marking another major milestone in her international journey.

The appearance further cements her growing presence on one of the world's biggest and most-watched entertainment and sporting platforms.

Nora will join an exci

Gautam Gambhir arrives in Katra with family to offer prayers at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 9 (ANI): Former India cricketer and current head coach of the senior men's team, Gautam Gambhir, arrived in Katra with his family to offer prayers at the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi.

After he arrived in Katra, Gambhir greeted fans and clicked photos with them. Then he joined his family to go to the temple.

Gautam Gambhir coached the Indian cricket team to vic

Mets outlast D-backs in 10 innings to extend hot streak

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:40:22 GMT

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Mark Vientos and Carson Benge had RBI doubles in a two-run 10th inning and the New York Mets won their fourth game in the past five with a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday.

Vientos doubled on the first pitch he saw from Kevin Ginkel (1-2) to score the automatic runner in the 10th. Benge followed with a ground-rule double to knock in

Trump Says He Expects Iranian Response To Peace Proposal Soon

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

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Staple Food Prices Soar In Iran As Inflation Hits 'Unprecedented Levels'

An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran. (file photo)

Year-on-year inflation for basic food staples surged sharply in Farvardin 1405 (March 21-April 21, 2026), according to new data from the Statistical Center of Iran.

Amid continuing reports of soaring prices in the country, particularly

Connelly Early hurls gem as Red Sox defeat Rays

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:55:14 GMT

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A pair of solo home runs stood up as Connelly Early pitched a career-high seven shutout innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Wilyer Abreu's two-out blast in the third was all that Boston needed, but Ceddanne Rafaela (2-for-4) added a homer of his own in the next inning for good measure.

Early (3-

Rafael Devers homers to power Giants past Pirates

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:40:31 GMT

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Robbie Ray threw six effective innings, Luis Arraez broke open a close game with a two-run single in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants opened a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-2 victory Friday night.

Rafael Devers homered, singled and scored twice for the Giants, who had lost eight of their previous nine games.

After Dev

Freddie Freeman's homer helps Dodgers down Braves

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single in the fifth inning and Freddie Freeman socked a home run against his former team in the sixth as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday.

The homer off Braves ace Chris Sale was Freeman's first in 26 games.

The Dodgers won the opener of a seven-game homestand followi

Mets outlast D-backs in 10th for fourth win in last 5 games

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:05:10 GMT

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Mark Vientos and Carson Benge had RBI doubles in a two-run 10th and the New York Mets won their fourth game in the last five with a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday.

Vientos doubled on the first pitch he saw from Kevin Ginkel (1-2) to score the automatic runner in the 10th and Benge followed with a ground-rule double to drive in Vida

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs start fast, hold off Wolves in Game 3

Sat, 09 May 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked five shots as the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Friday in Minneapolis.

Wembanyama made 13 of 18 shots, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while lifting the Spurs to a 2-1 lead in the best-of-s

Cardinals give up just one hit in shutout win over Padres

Sat, 09 May 2026 04:40:31 GMT

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Michael McGreevy and two relievers combined on a one-hit shutout Friday night as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals scored all their runs in the fifth inning of a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres.

McGreevy (3-2) gave up a leadoff single to Jackson Merrill in the fourth and two walks while fanning nine in his second straight six-inning shutout performance against a

Katy Perry to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in US

Sat, 09 May 2026 04:32:55 GMT

Los Angeles [US], May 9 (ANI): Katy Perry is all set to headline the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Billboard reported.

FIFA recently announced the list of performers who will take part in the celebrations before the opening matches of the tournament across the host nations.

Perry also took to her Instagram to share the announcement with her fans. She wrote, 'Kicking my f

Veer Chotrani stuns Abhay Singh in five-game thriller at World Squash Championships

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:32:25 GMT

Giza [Egypt], May 9 (ANI): India's Veer Chotrani produced a stirring comeback to defeat compatriot Abhay Singh in an all-Indian opening-round clash at the 2026 World Squash Championships in Giza, Egypt, on Friday.

World No. 45 Chotrani fought back from 2-1 down to overcome India's top-ranked men's player and world No. 22 Abhay 3-2 (14-12, 8-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-2) at the Palm Hills Club and PGC Golf Central Mall, a

Olivia Culpo, Christian McCaffrey expecting second baby nine months after welcoming daughter

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:31:58 GMT

Los Angeles [US], May 9 (ANI): Model Olivia Culpo and NFL star Christian McCaffrey are set to become parents once again. The couple announced that they are expecting their second child, just nine months after welcoming their daughter Colette.

The couple shared the happy news on Instagram on Friday, which also marked Olivia Culpo's 34th birthday. Along with a series of family pictures from a picnic outing, the cou

Cubs extend winning streak to 10 with triumph over Rangers

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:25:06 GMT

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Seiya Suzuki belted a two-run homer and Michael Busch added a three-run double, fueling the red-hot Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

Chicago's Ian Happ had an RBI single in the first inning to extend his on-base streak to 29 games. He also scored on Suzuki's seventh homer of the season as the Cubs opened their

Sounders out to extend run of home dominance vs. slumping San Diego

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:19:03 GMT

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Last season, San Diego FC surprised all of MLS by winning the Western Conference title as an expansion team.

It's safe to say San Diego is now going through a sophomore slump.

San Diego (3-5-3, 12 points) is mired in an eight-match winless streak heading into Saturday's visit to the Seattle Sounders (6-1-2, 20 points).

Marcus Ingvartsen tallied twice

Royals come from behind to hand Tigers fourth straight loss

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:55:18 GMT

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Kyle Isbel's second RBI of the night came via a two-out single in the ninth, giving the host Kansas City Royals a walk-off 4-3 victory over the scuffling Detroit Tigers on Friday.

The Royals trailed 3-1 when they tied the game with three hits on the first five pitches of the eighth inning against Detroit's Kyle Finnegan. Michael Massey opened the frame with a double

Rockies blow 6-run lead before beating Phillies in 11

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:40:53 GMT

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Troy Johnston's pinch-hit RBI double in the 11th inning led the visiting Colorado Rockies to a series-opening 9-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

Johnston brought home automatic runner Willi Castro with his go-ahead knock off Brad Keller (1-1) and later scored on a Jake McCarthy RBI single. In the bottom of the inning, Juan Mejia got Bryce Harper to

Luke Raley's career night powers Mariners past White Sox

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:40:43 GMT

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Luke Raley hit a grand slam and three-run homer and Julio Rodriguez and Josh Naylor also went deep to power the visiting Seattle Mariners to a 12-8 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

Raley collected a career-high seven RBIs while Naylor was 3-for-5 with three RBIs. Randy Arozarena added three hits and Rodriguez had two.

Mariners right-hander

Travis Bazzana's 1st MLB homer highlights Guardians' win over Twins

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:40:38 GMT

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Australian rookie Travis Bazzana hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot as part of a four-run first inning, sending the Cleveland Guardians on their way to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

Bazzana, the first overall draft pick in 2024 by Cleveland, hammered a 427-foot drive to center field off Connor Prielipp (1-1). The 23-year

Jacob Misiorowski fans 11 as Brewers shut out Yankees

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 over six scoreless innings, pacing the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

The hard-throwing Misiorowski (3-2) allowed just two singles and walked two in a dominant 95-pitch outing. Each of his 10 pitche

Six A's hurlers combine for 4-hitter against Orioles

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:19:28 GMT

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Nick Kurtz roped a tiebreaking two-run triple in the fifth inning and the Athletics held on to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Six Athletics pitchers combined for a four-hitter while Jacob Wilson joined Kurtz with two hits. The Athletics have won two games in a row.

Athletics starter Jacob Lopez worked

After eventful first inning, Nationals hold on to beat Marlins

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:19:21 GMT

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Jacob Young hit a two-run home run, Foster Griffin pitched seven strong innings and the Washington Nationals beat the host Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.

Curtis Mead reached base three times on a double and two walks for Washington, which has won three straight games. The Nationals improved to 13-7 in road games.

All five runs were scored in the first innin

Jalen Brunson puts up 33 as Knicks move to verge of sweeping Sixers

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:19:17 GMT

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Jalen Brunson scored 33 points as the visiting New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 on Friday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series.

Mikal Bridges notched 23 points and Landry Shamet chipped in with 15 on 5-of-6 shooting for New York, which played without OG Anunoby (hamstring) but still made plenty

Connelly Early hurls a gem as Red Sox defeat Rays

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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A pair of solo home runs stood up as Connelly Early pitched a career-high seven shutout innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Wilyer Abreu's two-out blast in the third was all that Boston needed, but Ceddanne Rafaela (2-for-4) added a homer of his own in the next inning for good measure.

Early (3-

(SP)GERMANY-DORTMUND-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-DORTMUND VS FRANKFURT

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:15:29 GMT

(260509) -- DORTMUND, May 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Maximilian Beier (R) of Borussia Dortmund vies with Doan Ritsu of Eintracht Frankfurt during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, Germany, May 8, 2026. (Photo by Joachim Bywaletz/Xinhua)

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease stifles Angels again

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:05:08 GMT

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Dylan Cease struck out 10 in seven innings Friday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels A2-0.

Cease (3-1) allowed five hits with no walks in the opener of a three-game series. It was Cease's second win of the season over the Angels and it gave the Blue Jays a 3-1 lead in the season series. He struck out 12 in five innings on April

Alex Newhook, Canadiens level series vs. Sabres in Game 2

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:05:04 GMT

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Alex Newhook posted his first two-goal postseason game for the Montreal Canadiens, who evened their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the host Buffalo Sabres on Friday thanks to a 5-1 victory in Game 2.

The Canadiens seized home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven set ahead of Game 3 in Montreal on Sunday.

Newhook now has three goals for the Habs th

Wild hope 3-day rest leads to Game 3 reboot vs. Avalanche

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:25:10 GMT

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After a whirlwind start to the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild finally had a chance to take a breath.

Now they will find out whether fresh legs and a fresh mindset can prompt a fresh start.

Minnesota will try to claw back in its series against the Colorado Avalanche when the teams face off Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Colorado holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of

Brewers' Brandon Lockridge (leg) carted off during Yankees game

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:19:09 GMT

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Milwaukee Brewers leftfielder Brandon Lockridge was taken off the field on a cart with an apparent leg injury in the fourth inning of Friday night's home game against the New York Yankees after sliding into the wall while unsuccessfully attempting to make a sliding catch on Cody Bellinger's foul fly.

Lockridge appea

Astros blast four homers, blank slumping Reds

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:05:12 GMT

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Zach Cole hit a three-run homer during a five-run ninth inning and the visiting Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0 on Friday, sending the Reds to their eighth straight defeat.

Zach Dezenzo, Yordan Alvarez and Christian Vazquez also homered for Houston, which opened the three-game series by recording its third shutout of the season

Lakers return home desperate to remedy 2-0 hole vs. Thunder

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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Consecutive 18-point losses haven't zapped the Los Angeles Lakers of their belief they can recover to make it a series with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

But a third straight setback would undoubtedly feel like a near-knockout punch.

The Lakers look to get off the mat on Saturday night and back into the Western Conference second-round series when they host the de

GT assistant coach backs Rajasthan's local talents Manav Suthar, Ashok Sharma ahead of crucial IPL clash against RR

Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:59 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 9 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel said that he expects Rajasthan's local talents Ashok Sharma and Manav Suthar to draw advantage from the home conditions in the team's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the game against RR, Parthiv Patel praised pacer Ashok Sharma,

76ers' Joel Embiid back for Game 3; Knicks' OG Anunoby out

Fri, 08 May 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid returned to action for Friday's Game 3 against the visiting New York Knicks after sitting out Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series with right hip and right ankle injuries.

Embiid fueled Philadelphia's first-round comeback over the Boston Celtics after missing the first three games due to an appendectomy on Ap

Pressure on Cavs in Game 3 for first win of series vs. Pistons

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:25:13 GMT

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All-Star guard Cade Cunningham and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons have the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers on the ropes, holding a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday afternoon, when all of the pressure will be on the home team. The Cavaliers are 4-0 in their arena and 0-5 on the road this

Mariners INF Brendan Donovan (groin) returns from IL

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:25:10 GMT

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Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday after recovering from a left groin strain.

As a member of the St. Louis Cardinals last August, Donovan went on the IL with a left groin strain and missed nearly a month, and he underwent sports hernia surgery last October. Donovan and Mariners manager Dan Wilson have indica

Hurricanes pursue another sweep, carry momentum vs. Flyers

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:19:06 GMT

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The Carolina Hurricanes will aim for their second straight series sweep to start the Stanley Cup playoffs when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference second-round matchup on Saturday evening.

The Hurricanes own a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning the first two games in Raleigh, N.C., and then posting a 4-1 win in G

Reports: Jets sign RB Breece Hall to 3-year, $45.75M extension

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:05:03 GMT

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The Jets stayed true to their commitment to keep Breece Hall in New York, signing the running back to a three-year deal, according to multiple reports Friday.

The deal is worth a total of $45.75 million with an annual payout of $15.25 million, making him the third-highest paid player at his position, per NFL Network, behind the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley a

"All about bringing professional basketball to India in sustainable way": Jeremy Loeliger on inaugural IBL

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:58:25 GMT

By By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Jeremy Loeliger, the commissioner of the Indian Basketball League (IBL), said that competition aims to give something to young Indian players 'something to aspire for' and a proper pathway towards becoming a professional basketball player for India and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) of North America, the most prestigious basketball tourname

Reds activate LHP Nick Lodolo ahead of 2026 debut

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds activated left-hander Nick Lodolo off the injured list for the first time this season and he will start in Friday's home game against the Houston Astros.

In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned right-hander Jose Franco to Triple-A Louisville.

Lodolo, 28, had the start to his season delayed by a blister on his left index finger. His re

"Spinners made quite a few mistakes," says DC skipper Axar Patel after 8-wicket loss to KKR

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:30:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel criticised the team's spinners after it suffered a heavy eight-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

After DC could only manage 142/8 in 20 overs on the board batting first on the home turf, their spinners, including Axar, Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav, g

KL Rahul becomes first player to cross 1,000 run mark for three IPL teams

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:02:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Indian opener KL Rahul made history, becoming the first-ever player to score 1,000 runs or more for three different Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises.

KL achieved this feat during his side's IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), scoring 23 in 14 balls, with four boundaries at a strike rate of over 164.

KL is the 11th batter to score 1,000 runs for DC, having m

Lionel Messi: Neymar 'deserves' another World Cup run for Brazil

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:55:10 GMT

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Count Argentina and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi among those who thinks that Neymar should compete for his native Brazil in the upcoming World Cup.

Messi, who played with Neymar for four seasons at Barcelona and another two at Paris Saint-Germain before both moved on in 2023, admitted he does not consider himself objective about the 34-year-old playe

Reports: Iowa finalizing 6-year deal with coach Ben McCollum

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:19:18 GMT

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Ben McCollum is finalizing a deal with Iowa that would keep him as the Hawkeyes basketball coach for the next six years, ESPN reported Friday.

McCollum is coming off his first season at the helm in Iowa, when he took the Hawkeyes on their deepest NCAA tournament run in almost 40 years.

Compiling a 24-13 record, the Storm Lake, Iowa, native led the No. 9

Broncos sign GM George Paton to new 5-year deal

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:19:13 GMT

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The Denver Broncos signed general manager George Paton to a new five-year contract Friday that runs through the 2030 season.

Paton, 56, joined Denver as the GM in 2021 after 14 seasons in the Minnesota Vikings' front office (2007-20).

'We are pleased to announce a new five-year contract for George Paton that reflects our confidence in his leadership, vision and t

NFL schedule to be released on Thursday night

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:05:18 GMT

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The NFL's annual schedule release will take place on Thursday, May 14, creating a road map to Super Bowl LXI at Inglewood, Calif.

The league's broadcast partners will be allowed to leak select upcoming matchups during the lead-in to the official release. All of the record nine international games will be revealed on or before Wednesday.

The 2026 season is schedul