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Pistons vs. Magic NBA playoff preview: Get ready for a feisty, physical series

After nearly a week of being glued to the TV for Play-In Tournament games like many NBA fans, the Detroit Pistons finally know their first-round playoff matchup. The Orlando Magic have played their way into the eighth seed and will begin their playoffs Sunday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.The Pistons split the season series with the Magic. It’ll be a physical matchup, even in a postseason with heightened physicality and a looser whistle. Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero will be the h...

GT vs KKR: 8 चौके, 4 छक्के, 86 रन... अहमदाबाद में फ‍िर फायर बने कैप्टन शुभमन ग‍िल, कोलकाता नाइट राइडर्स को कतर डाला

GT vs KKR

ग्वालियर: खुले सीवर चैंबर में गिर गया मजदूर, जब तक लोगों ने बाहर निकाला, हो चुकी थी मौत

Steve Kerr on Oscar Schmidt in wake of Brazilian great's death: 'A beautiful player'

PHOENIX — Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt passed away Friday at the age of 68, and the news hit one particular NBA coach very hard: Steve Kerr.The Golden State Warriors head coach has repeatedly praised Schmidt through the years for his talent and compassion, and that was the case again before Friday’s Play-In game between the Warriors and Phoenix Suns. Kerr ended his pregame news conference by acknowledging Schmidt’s passing, after being reminded of it while answering a question about...

Scuffling Blue Jays see Daulton Varsho (left knee) exit after 3 innings

PHOENIX — In the latest hit to the Blue Jays’ scuffling and injury-depleted lineup, outfielder Daulton Varsho was removed in the third inning of Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks due to left knee discomfort. With four key bats already on the injured list, losing Varsho for any extended time would be a massive loss for the Jays.Advertisement

IPL 2026 Play Of The Day: KKR's shocking brainfade leaves Green high and dry vs GT

IPL Play Of The Day KKRs shocking brainfade leaves Green high and dry vs GT

Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial

U.S. Judge Trevor Nunley ruled that consumers could suffer irreparable harm if Nexstar integrated Tegna's stations into its own operations ahead of an antitrust trial.(Image credit: Joe Sohm/Visions of America)

Samastipur ka Lara, Najafgarh ka Nawab, God’s Bandra home: Cricketers change a place’s identity

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar have redrawn their surroundings. A small town has found fame, badlands outside Delhi have got a new hero and an up-market Mumbai suburb has turned into a pilgrimage for the faithful.

Angel Reese opens up on Chicago Sky departure: 'I wanted more'

WNBA star Angel Reese spoke out about her recent departure from the Chicago Sky during her first news conference with the Atlanta Dream on Friday after she was traded from Chicago to Atlanta earlier this month."I’m always gonna be grateful for that because I did experience a lot of great things," Reese said Friday of her time in Chicago. "I enjoyed being able to grow within my first two years, but I wanted more. I love to win, I love to compete and I wanted to be surrounded by people that can ma...

Jasprit Bumrah loses cool, hurls ball in frustration amid horror run - WATCH

Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing an uncharacteristic lean patch in IPL 2026, failing to pick up a wicket in five matches. Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan suggests Bumrah's excessive use of slower deliveries, accounting for 44% of his bowling, is impacting his effectiveness. Pathan advises increasing pace and reducing slower ball percentage for better results.

After Vaishali’s Candidates win, her guru RB Ramesh warns: ‘She can do even better’

Coach RB Ramesh believes prodigy’s ceiling remains distant, citing resilience, relentless work ethic, remarkable comebacks against stronger, higher-rated rivals recently

Takhellambam Inunganbi wins bronze at Asian Judo C’ships; ends 13 year drought

27-year-old Judoka defeated Mongolia’s Lkhagvadulam Sarantsetseg by ippon in the bronze medal match to secure her spot on the podium.

Why Patrik Allvin is no longer Canucks GM, and what comes next for Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks formally concluded the worst season in the mostly sordid history of the franchise on Friday morning.For the players, it was garbage bag day, an opportunity to put an optimistic spin on the learning experiences of a miserable campaign, and the improved vibe around the team — including, as forward Max Sasson put it, a suddenly buzzing group chat — in the closing weeks of the regular season.For management, however, Friday felt more unsettled than we might have expected.Adverti...

'हर छोटी गलती भारी पड़ रही...', लगातार हार से टूटे KKR के कप्तान अजिंक्य रहाणे

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KKR's next coach decided? Kevin Pietersen makes bold prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders are in a deep slump, losing their fifth match and sitting at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table. Despite a coaching change, results remain elusive. Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has predicted a return for ex-coach Brendon McCullum next season. Captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged the tough losses but highlighted positive individual performances.

Premier League preview Gameweek 33: City vs Arsenal could decide the title

Dubai: This could be a decisive week in the Premier League title race. Here’s the preview and predictions from the Gulf News team.Highlight fixture: Man City vs ArsenalSunday 19 April – 19:30 (UAE Time)Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday in a match that could define the Premier League title race.Arsenal currently sit six points clear at the top of the table, but City have a crucial game in hand and the advantage of playing at home. A win for Pep Guardiola’s side would...

Sarfaraz named head coach for Bangladesh Test

Pakistan have included four uncapped players in a 16-man squad for next month’s two-Test series in Bangladesh, while former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed takes over as head coach. Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori earned maiden call-ups, with only Ghori having prior international exposure after featuring in a One-Day International against Bangladesh last month in Mirpur. Test captain Shan Masood will continue to lead the side, supported by a revamped coaching staff that incl...

Qalandars slump to sixth PSL defeat

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars saw their playoff hopes fade further after slumping to a six-wicket defeat against Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League on Friday. Chasing a modest 135 on a slow, two-paced surface at National Bank Stadium, Quetta rode on a composed unbeaten 60 from Rilee Rossouw and a fluent 49 by Hasan Nawaz to reach their target comfortably. The pair shared a decisive 104-run stand for the third wicket after Quetta stumbled early in the chase. Lahore captain Shah...

Break for Hardik Pandya? Mumbai Indians skipper keeps gasping amid dreadful run

Break for Hardik Pandya Mumbai Indians skipper keeps gasping amid dreadful run

Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston strike $6.3 million extension; highest total value in WNBA history

The Indiana Fever and star center Aliyah Boston agreed to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Friday. Boston inked a four-year, $6.3 million deal, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. She will make $1 million this season, replacing her previous 2026 salary of $574,612, thanks to a provision in the new collective bargaining agreement that the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to last month. Boston will then make 20 percent of Indiana’s salary cap from 2027 to 2029.Advertisement