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'It doesn't matter whether Dhoni plays': Manjrekar gets brutally honest
Despite missing IPL 2026 due to multiple injuries, MS Dhoni remained the centre of attention for CSK. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised the franchise for becoming too emotional over Dhoni instead of focusing on results and team balance. While praising Dhoni’s legacy, Manjrekar said CSK must prioritise performances and reality over sentiment moving forward.
PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest
PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v ForestImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United's second goal against Nottingham Forest came in the 55th minute and led to complaints from Morgan Gibbs-WhiteByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished4 minutes agoCommentsManchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) has admitted.The referees' body contact...
Curacao name World Cup squad: Tahith Chong, Bacuna brothers included
Former Manchester United academy player Tahith Chong has been included in Dick Advocaat’s squad for Curacao’s World Cup debut this summer.Chong, 26, officially changed his international allegiance from the Netherlands to Curacao in August 2025, and recorded two goals and an assist in his first two World Cup qualifiers for his nation, before a knee injury kept him out of the final four matches of the qualifying campaign.Advertisement
Austin FC fires head coach, sporting director as MLS struggles continue
Austin FC has fired head coach Nico Estevez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell, the club announced Monday.Estevez was initially named head coach ahead of the 2025 season, while Borrell had been sporting director since the summer of 2023.Austin made the playoffs and the U.S. Open Cup final last year, but had just 14 points after 14 matches this year. The club lost to last-place Sporting Kansas City this weekend, which served as the final blow.Advertisement
How to watch Astros vs. Twins: TV channel and streaming options for May 18
The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros clash in the first of a three-game series on Monday at Target Field, at 7:40 p.m. ET. Kendry Rojas (1-0, 2.45 ERA) gets the start for the Twins, who are 21-26 this season and third in the AL Central. Tatsuya Imai (1-1, 9.24 ERA) is starting for the Astros, who are 19-29 and fourth in the AL West.Advertisement
How to watch Red Sox vs. Royals: TV channel and streaming options for May 18
The Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals square off in the first of a three-game series on Monday at Kauffman Stadium, at 7:40 p.m. ET. Sonny Gray (4-1, 3.18 ERA) gets the start for the Red Sox, who are 19-27 this season and fifth in the AL East. Seth Lugo (1-3, 3.76 ERA) is expected to start for the Royals, who are 20-27 and fifth in the AL Central.Advertisement
How to watch Brewers vs. Cubs: TV channel and streaming options for May 18
The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers square off on Monday at 7:40 p.m. ET, beginning a three-game series at Wrigley Field. Shota Imanaga (4-3, 2.32 ERA) will start for the Cubs, who are 29-18 this season and first in the NL Central. Brandon Sproat (1-2, 5.75 ERA) is the expected starter for the Brewers, who are 26-18 and second in the NL Central.Advertisement
Thunder vs. Spurs Game 1 odds: Oklahoma City favored to win series opener
When the NBA playoffs began, this was the series everyone circled, if it were to materialize. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, with the league’s best regular-season record (64-18), will face the up-and-coming San Antonio Spurs, with the league’s second-best regular-season record (62-20).Advertisement
Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squad
Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squadImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aaron Wan-Bissaka represented England at the 2019 European Under-21 ChampionshipByTimothy AbrahamBBC Sport JournalistPublished1 minute agoWest Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa have been named in DR Congo's squad for the World Cup.Croydon-born Wan-Bissaka, 28, was capped by England at Under-21 level, and was called into the senior squad in 2019 but did not make an appea...
Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG
Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSGImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ousmane Dembele was substituted after 28 minutes of PSG's final league game of the season on SundayByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished1 minute agoForward Ousmane Dembele will receive treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf, Paris St-Germain have said. The Ballon d'Or winner, 29, was taken off and replaced with striker Goncalo Ramos in the first half of the French c...
Canucks mock draft: Who will Vancouver take with 4 top-50 picks in 2026?
The 2026 NHL Draft is an absolutely critical one for the Vancouver Canucks.Mired at the start of what looks like a full tear-it-down rebuild and under new management, the Canucks own the third pick at the 2026 draft. That’s a higher pick than the franchise has owned since the 1999 NHL Draft, when Vancouver selected Henrik Sedin.Advertisement
Aaron Rodgers returns to Steelers for 22nd NFL season
PITTSBURGH — Another offseason of Aaron Rodgers uncertainty is finally over for the Pittsburgh Steelers.The veteran quarterback signed a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. Rodgers also participated in organized team activities on Monday. The deal reunites the four-time MVP and Super Bowl XLV champion with Mike McCarthy, his coach for 13 seasons in Green Bay, whom Pittsburgh hired in January.Advertisement
Title party fanzones not possible due to cost, says council
Title party fanzones not possible due to cost, says council1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonathan GeddesGlasgow and west reporterPA MediaCeltic fans took over the Trongate area of Glasgow after winning the league titleDedicated fanzones in Glasgow for football supporters to celebrate their clubs winning trophies is not possible due to the cost, the city council have said.The city's Trongate area saw clashes between Celtic fans and police on Saturday, immediately after the Parkhead...
Yorkshire inflict Surrey's first defeat of the season with dominant victory
Yorkshire wrapped up an impressive win by an innings and 127 runs at Headingley as Surrey slumped to their first defeat of the season in Division One of the County Championship.The White Rose claimed their last five wickets just before lunch on day four after Surrey, who had started the day trailing by 199, quickly lost overnight duo Dom Sibley for 34 and Josh Blake for 19.
Wong 'good to go' after injury scare as captain Sciver-Brunt awaits return timeline
Issy Wong has declared herself fully fit for England's T20 World Cup campaign, allaying any concerns over her recent injury scare.Having fought off stiff competition to win a place in Charlotte Edwards' squad for next month's home tournament, Wong was set to feature in last week's ODI opener against New Zealand only to pull out with a tight hamstring.
Submit a question for Jay King’s offseason Celtics mailbag
President of basketball operations Brad Stevens acknowledged certain changes the Boston Celtics need to make. Jaylen Brown engaged in a beef with Stephen A. Smith. Following a productive 56-win regular season, a disappointing first-round exit left Boston with plenty of question marks to address this offseason and beyond. It’s a great time for a mailbag. Leave all of your questions for Jay King here.
Man Utd's 'handball' goal vs. Nottingham Forest should have been ruled out, PGMO says
English football’s chief refereeing officer Howard Webb has contacted Nottingham Forest to confirm it was an error not to rule out Manchester United’s ‘handball’ goal at Old Trafford.Webb, the head of the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), has been in touch with the City Ground hierarchy to acknowledge that referee Graham Salisbury should have ruled out Matheus Cunha’s 55th-minute strike in Forest’s 3-2 defeat, according to sources briefed on the matter.Advertisement
Austria name World Cup squad: Marko Arnautovic, 37, and Carney Chukwuemeka included
Ralf Rangnick has named a 26-man squad for Austria’s first World Cup in 28 years including a spine of senior German Bundesliga players and only three forwards.Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Kevin Danso, 27, has made the group along with David Alaba, although the 33-year-old has only made 15 appearances for Real Madrid this term.Advertisement
Russian And Belarusian Gymnasts Cleared To Return Without Restrictions
BusinessSportsMoneyRussian And Belarusian Gymnasts Cleared To Return Without RestrictionsByCaroline Price,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published AuthorFollow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 11:41am EDTMay 18, 2026, 11:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Gold medalists Russia's Liliia Akhaimova, Russia's Angelina Melnikova Russia's Viktorii...
Europe 'best way' to end Bournemouth stay - Iraola
Europe 'best way' to end Bournemouth stay - IraolaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth in the summer after three seasons in chargePublished4 minutes agoBournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has said finishing in a European place would be the "best way" to finish his time at the club.The former Spain defender joined the club in 2023, replacing Gary O'Neil, but will leave in the summer when his contract expires.With two games of the Premier League season remain...