India has revised the list of athletes under its flagship high-performance programme, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), adding several athletes who delivered strong performances in 2025. The updated list is expected to strengthen India’s preparations for major international competitions, including the Asian Games and the 2028 Summer Olympics qualification cycle.
The revision comes after delays caused by administrative reviews last year, when authorities detected certain anomalies in the earlier list. The updated selections aim to ensure that athletes in strong form receive timely support, training opportunities, and financial assistance.
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What is the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)?
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a government initiative launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (India) to help elite Indian athletes prepare for the Olympic Games and other major international tournaments.
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The programme focuses on athletes with strong medal prospects and provides comprehensive assistance, including:
Financial stipends
Personal coaching support
International training exposure
Sports science and medical support
Equipment and infrastructure access
Athletes placed in the TOPS Core Group receive a monthly stipend of ₹50,000, while those in the development group receive ₹25,000 per month, along with access to training and competition opportunities.
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Key shooting stars added to the TOPS core group
Shooting was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the revised list. Several athletes who delivered notable performances on the international circuit in 2025 were included in the core group.
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Among them is Samrat Rana, the 10m air pistol world champion, whose consistent results at top-level competitions earned him a place in the scheme.
Young shooter Suruchi Phogat was also added after impressing across multiple stages of the ISSF World Cup circuit. Another shooter, Niraj Kumar, who finished fifth at the ISSF World Shooting Championships, has also been inducted into the core group.
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These inclusions highlight the government’s effort to strengthen India’s shooting contingent ahead of future global events.
Athletics and boxing performers promoted
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In athletics, long-distance runner Gulveer Singh has been promoted to the core group after breaking national records in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres events.
In boxing, world champion Jasmine Lamboria, who competes in the 57kg category, has been upgraded from the development group to the TOPS core list following her recent international success.
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Badminton and para-sports additions
In badminton, the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila have also been included in the core group. The duo has consistently maintained a position within the world’s top 20 rankings.
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The revised list also recognises achievements in para-sports. Pramod Bhagat, a gold medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, has been included in the para-badminton category alongside Naveen Sivakumar.
Athletes added to the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG)
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Apart from the TOPS programme, the government also maintains the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG), which focuses specifically on athletes with medal potential at the Asian Games.
The TAGG list provides similar forms of support, including coaching assistance, training camps, and international exposure.
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Athletes included in the updated TAGG list include:
Despite the additions, some prominent athletes were surprised to find their names missing from the updated programme.
Those excluded from the revised list include:
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Deepak Punia (wrestling)
H. S. Prannoy (badminton)
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Shiva Narwal (shooting)
Divyansh Singh Panwar (shooting)
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Their absence has generated some discussion within sporting circles, especially given their previous international performances.
Strengthening India’s Olympic and Asian Games preparation
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Following the revision, the updated programme now includes:
56 athletes in the TOPS core group
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61 athletes in the para TOPS core group
130 athletes in the development group
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54 athletes in the TAGG list
Officials believe the refreshed roster will improve India’s preparations for major upcoming competitions, particularly the Asian Games and the Olympic qualification events leading up to Los Angeles 2028.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) races toward the end zone after a catch during third-quarter action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sep. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Addison broke free down the sideline to finish the scoring play in Minnesota’s primetime road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison isn’t afraid of some controversy from time to time, and he used social media this week to ignite a little beef with New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
The Vikings wideout brought old draft-class tension back into the spotlight with a quick online jab.
The two evidently remember each other from last year’s summer joint practices, though they have differing opinions of how events went down.
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It’s some Instagram back-and-forth.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (6) goes through pregame warmups ahead of a matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, Sep. 10, 2023, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Gonzalez prepared with the Patriots’ secondary as the team opened its season against Philadelphia in a highly anticipated early-season AFC–NFC showdown. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports.
Addison, Gonzalez Spar on the Internet
Follow along for a moment.
A Patriots fan said on Instagram to Addison: “Keep that energy when gonzo locking you and yo sorry ahh team.”
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For clarity: Gonzo = Christian Gonzalez.
Addison replied, “Training camp he was on the sideline ask em.”
Another commenter chimed in: “Nobody shadows number 2 WRs,” implying that Addison doesn’t have the oomph of an WR1 in the NFL.
Finally, Gonzalez — Gonzo — replied, “Ask em hum?”
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Here’s the full exchange for visual learners:
Gonzalez’s Rapid Rise to Stardom
Gonzalez is the real deal, so if Addison plans to step to him, he must be ready to back it up somewhere down the line. The Patriots youngster isn’t an up-and-comer; he’s already arrived.
Gonzalez earned Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2024, along with a Pro Bowl the following season. Addison is going at one of the league’s best on social media.
Addison Hoping for Huge Season with New QB
Addison, on the other hand, will hope for a rebound season in 2026. His 2025 campaign was marred by two items: a) a three-game suspension out of the gate because of a wet reckless charge in California from the summer of 2024, which he pleaded to a misdemeanor, and b) the Vikings’ fifth-worst quarterback performance per EPA+CPOE.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) secures a touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns, Oct. 5, 2025, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. The score came during an NFL International Series game as Minnesota’s passing attack found success on the global stage against Cleveland. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
The 24-year-old never hit a groove on offense, with J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer distributing the rock. Now, heading into 2026, Kyler Murray has arrived in town for the Vikings, and he figures to win the QB1 job outright this summer.
The working theory is that all of Minnesota’s weapons will cook with Murray, including Addison.
Facing Each Other at Foxboro in 2026
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This beef will get a quick test as soon as the 2026 regular season. The Vikings will travel to New England for a road game, the first time they’ve done so since the 2018 season. While fans will long forget the fracas between Gonzalez and Addison on Instagram, each man is likely to remember it when the ball kicks off.
Athletes always find strange things for motivation, petty ones even, and this junior feud feels no different.
Gonzalez made quite a name for himself on the grandest stage of them all during the Super Bowl, firing up a couple of wickedly impressive pass break-ups during his team’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
It’s also worth noting that both men are from the same 2023 draft class and due for extensions before too long.
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Other Addison Instagram Waves
Addison was all over the place on Instagram last week. He even posted a photo of himself in a vintage Matt Forte Chicago Bears jersey.
NFL writer Garrett Klaus noted on the photo, “On the surface, it doesn’t really mean much. But given the recent circumstances around Addison and Minnesota this offseason, the timing is what made it interesting. Cause on the field, Addison has averaged roughly 885 receiving yards per season and has scored 22 touchdowns in his first 46 career games. However, his time in Minnesota hasn’t been without controversy.”
“The 24 year old is entering the final year of his contract and was recently suspended for three games in 2025 following a DUI related incident and has had several other off field situations that have occasionally frustrated the organization. Earlier this year, he was briefly arrested for trespassing at a Florida casino before the charge was later dropped. Those issues have complicated Minnesota’s long term decision making about the former first round pick.”
Most Vikings fans interpreted the Forte jersey as a nothingburger; NFLers frequently wear legends’ jerseys. Randy Moss is a common pick.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates with teammate Justin Jefferson (18) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons, Dec. 8, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The moment highlighted Minnesota’s explosive passing duo as Addison and Jefferson combined for another scoring play during the NFC matchup. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
Addison turned 24 in January. The Vikings have until May 1st to lock in his fifth-year rookie contract option, a maneuver most expect Minnesota to green-light.
Team India opener Sanju Samson joked that his batting partner Abhishek Sharma should get married soon so that the other players in the side can also enjoy their share of limelight. The keeper-batter also quipped that the left-handed batter’s popularity made other players in the team jealous of him.
Samson was the Player of the Tournament as India won the T20 World Cup 2026 at home last week. He scored 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.38. Samson ended the ICC tournament with three consecutive fifties, registering scores of 97*, 89 and 89. While Abhishek struggled for the most part, he hammered 52 off 21 in the final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, Samson shared his views on Abhishek‘s massive popularity. In a lighthearted tone, he commented:
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“Earlier the boys used to get jealous because of the cheers for Abhishek. It was Abhishek, Abhishek everywhere. We were like, do people only see him or what?”
The 31-year-old then engaged in some fun leg-pulling of the southpaw and urged the youngster to get married soon. Samson added:
“But yes, he is the superstar of the team now. Get married soon, bhai.”
Abhishek began the T20 World Cup 2026 with three consecutive ducks. He scored a crucial 55 off 30 in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe in Chennai before registering a whirlwind half-century in the final.
“We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire” – Sanju Samson on partnership with Abhishek
Speaking at the conclave, Samson also shared his thoughts on his opening partnership with Abhishek. Describing their combination as fire and fire, the Kerala cricketer stated that they try to keep things pretty simple out in the middle. The 31-year-old elaborated:
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“We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire. Sometimes he fires, sometimes I do. We have that kind of combination going. We have done this since 2024, we have a Kerala-Punjabi friendship in the middle. Everything comes pretty naturally to us, so we do not complicate it. He asks me, ‘How is the ball coming?’ I tell him that the ball is coming normally, hit it for a six. It is really simple with him.
“Abhishek is very brave and collected, I love his character. I really love the partnership with him on and off the field,” the keeper-batter concluded.
Abhishek and Samson got India off to a terrific start in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, adding 98 in 7.1 overs. The partnership was broken when Abhishek was caught behind off Rachin Ravindra. The stunning opening stand paved the way for Team India’s historic triumph.
Jazza Dickens makes the first defence of his WBA super-featherweight world title tonight against Anthony Cacace at the 3Arena in Dublin, topping a Queensberry Promotions card broadcast live on DAZN.
Liverpool’s Dickens is enjoying the best run of his career, having upset Zelfa Barrett and stopped Olympic gold medallist Albert Batyrgaziev to become interim champion before being elevated to full WBA titleholder. His first test as top dog is a tough one – Belfast’s Cacace, a former IBF champion, steps through the ropes off the back of impressive wins over Joe Cordina, Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood.
The main card also features Pierce O’Leary against former world title challenger Maxi Hughes for the vacant IBO super-lightweight title, while Jono Carroll meets unbeaten Colm Murphy for the vacant IBO super-featherweight belt. Rising British prospect Ryan Garner is also in action against Cristian Bielma, and highly-touted heavyweight Adam Olaniyan takes on Jan Bezouska in his pro debut.
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Stay with Boxing News for live results and updates as the action unfolds.
Undercard results
Jono Carroll vs Colm Murphy – Vacant IBO super-featherweight title
Result: –
Ryan Garner vs Cristian Bielma – Super-featherweight
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Adam Olaniyan vs Jan Bezouska – Heavyweight
Result: –
Pierce O’Leary vs Maxi Hughes – Vacant IBO super-lightweight title
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Jazza Dickens vs Anthony Cacace live scorecard and result
This is a Boxing News live scorecard and not the official score from the judges.
The top two teams in the Big 12 clash when the second-seeded Houston Cougars meet the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats in Saturday’s 2026 Big 12 Tournament championship game. Houston advanced to the title game with a 69-47 win over third-seeded Kansas in Friday’s semifinals, while Arizona advanced with an 82-80 win over fifth-seeded Iowa State. The Cougars (28-5), who have won five in a row, are looking to win their second consecutive Big 12 Conference Tournament title. The Wildcats (31-2), who have won eight straight, finished runner-up last season after losing 72-64 to Houston in the 2025 title game.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every college basketball game 10,000 times. It entered conference tournament week on a sizzling 14-2 run on its top-rated over/under college basketball picks dating back to last season, and is on a 28-21 run on top-rated CBB side picks. Anyone following its college basketball betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen strong returns.
SportsLine’s model is going Over on the total (138.5 points). The Over has hit in two of the last three Arizona games. Houston is 2-8 against the spread in its last 10 games. Arizona, meanwhile, is 4-6 ATS in its last 10.
The model projects the Cougars to have three players score 12.4 points or more, including Emanuel Sharp, who is projected to score 17 points. The Wildcats are projected to have four players score 10.5 points or more, led by Brayden Burries, who is projected to score 13.2 points. The model is projecting 148 combined points.
Terence Crawford has named one fighter he would have never wished to lock horns with, purely because of their robust friendship outside the ropes.
The former five-division world champion fought a selection of elite competitors, including Canelo Alvarez and Errol Spence Jr, but would rarely consider any such opponents as ‘friends’.
Shawn Porter, it seemed, was the only friend he ended up facing in the ring, with their 2021 welterweight encounter resulting in a 10th-round stoppage victory for ‘Bud’.
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But while Crawford and Porter shared a perfectly amicable relationship, it was hardly the same dynamic that is becoming increasingly apparent between Shakur Stevenson and Keyshawn Davis.
Instead, they would much rather take out the competition in equal measure, with Davis looking to become a two-weight world champion at 140lbs or 147lbs and Stevenson potentially eying a move back down to 135lbs.
In a similar sense, Crawford has insisted that he would have never fought Timothy Bradley, telling Ring Champs with Ak & Barak that their relationship is comparable to that of Stevenson and Davis.
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“Keyshawn beats everybody – him and Shakur. They don’t need to fight each other; they can beat up everybody else.
“I think Tim Bradley [and I] would’ve been like that. I wouldn’t have fought Tim.”
Former sparring partners Crawford and Bradley could have potentially squared off in 2015, back when they held the WBO world title at super-lightweight and welterweight, respectively.
Bradley, however, ended up losing to Manny Pacquiao in his final outing in 2016, while Crawford became an undisputed champion before replicating the feat at welterweight and super-middleweight.
After a narrow loss in Rome to open their campaign, Gregor Townsend’s side bounced back with victories against England, Wales and France.
Tuipulotu says Scotland have unquestionably improved over the course of the competition, despite falling short against Ireland.
“I’ve seen what’s gone in behind the scenes and I’m proud of the boys, how they rallied this championship,” he said. “We’ve definitely made progress, there’s no doubt about that.”
Townsend came under heavy pressure after the defeat against Italy in their opener, but he too agreed with Tuipulotu’s assessment that it has been a positive tournament for his side.
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“The performances we’ve delivered, especially the three victories, is some of the best rugby I’ve seen us play,” he said.
“Today it’s a reminder and a lesson. The lesson is that we have to be better when we do have opportunities. Another game for us to know what works and what we have to lean into more, double down on more.
“There were tactical and technical things we needed to improve on, which we did in the second half and we were going up against an excellent opponent, who were very good today.”
After last weekend’s exhilarating 50-40 victory over France, the question was whether Scotland could recreate such a performance at a venue with so many demons.
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Townsend says it simply isn’t possible to play perfect rugby in every game.
“Ireland are a very good team,” he said. “They have an excellent record here against pretty much every team.
“If you want a perfect performance every week, you’re living in fantasy land. We played some excellent rugby but it wasn’t enough to win.”
Wales ended a three-year Six Nations losing streak with a 31-17 victory over Italy in Cardiff.
Two tries from Aaron Wainwright and another from skipper Dewi Lake gave Wales a 21-0 interval lead which was quickly built on.
Dan Edwards darted over and the Ospreys outside-half added a superb long-range drop goal to four conversions for a personal haul of 16 points.
Wales outside-half Dan Edwards scores his side’s fourth try in their Six Nations victory against Italy (PA Wire)
Italy appeared dead and buried at 31-0 down, but they refused to go out with a whimper and Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, Tommaso Allan and Paolo Garbisi scored tries. Garbisi added a conversion.
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Wales had not tasted Six Nations victory since 11 March 2023 – 15 games and 1,099 days ago – when they beat Italy in Rome.
But there were clear signs of green shoots in defeats to Scotland and Ireland, and Wales produced the performance nearly 70,000 fans inside Principality Stadium had craved to register a first Six Nations home win since February 2022.
Italy could not back up a first-ever victory over England seven days earlier, as hopes of winning three games in a Six Nations campaign for the first time were snuffed out.
The visitors almost undid a positive start from Wales after Tommaso Menoncello turned over possession and led an Azzurri charge.
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Wales survived that breakaway and a skewed Garbisi penalty attempt and hit the front after 15 minutes.
Lineout ball was secured to let Eddie James loose and Wainwright took it on with a huge carry that saw the number eight bounce off defenders to score.
Wales were further rewarded when Italy were penalised at the breakdown and chose to go to the corner rather than take the option of three points.
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Edwards delivered an excellent kick and Wainwright was the beneficiary of a driving lineout that Italy could not stop.
The extras were added from the touchline and Wales were in dreamland with a third try before the 30-minutes mark.
Aaron Wainwright was outstanding for Wales (Getty Images)
Lake found his target at the lineout and guided the driving maul over, with Edwards converting again.
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It had been clinical stuff from Wales with three tries from as many entries into the Italy 22, and the roof was in danger of coming off the Principality Stadium.
Wales were just as efficient after the break as the forwards dragged in the Azzurri defence and Edwards sped through a gap for the bonus-point try.
Edwards added another conversion and slotted a drop goal from 40 metres before hooker Di Bartolomeo rumbled over to put Italy on the scoreboard.
Wales were reduced to 14 when Archie Griffin was shown a yellow card and Italy produced their most dominant period after the replacement prop returned from 10 minutes in the sin bin.
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Allan went over in the corner and Ellis Mee denied Monty Ioane with a try-saving tackle as the winger’s left foot just touched the touchline before grounding the ball.
Italy had the last word as Garbisi went over in the corner after Leonardo Marin was adjudged to be just short of the line, but Welsh joy – and relief – at the final whistle was palpable.
After a grand Admin Abuse by YouTuber Kreekcraft, the St Patricks Event has commenced in Knockout. It has replaced the Magma Event to introduce more cosmetics and elimination effects, including the Golden Leprechaun skin and the Lucky Splash effect. Players can get all the exclusive items by spending the new currency called Shamrocks in the St Patricks Event shop at the edge of the lobby.
This guide explains how to get Shamrocks in Knockout, so that you can start collecting the event items from St Patricks shop.
How to get Shamrocks in Knockout St Patricks Event
The St Patricks Event shop (Image via Roblox)
Shamrocks are green plant-like objects that can be collected by any player. They spawn on the map in every round but only when the Shamrock Event is active. This event happens every 60 minutes on a server and its countdown can be seen at the top of the St Patricks shop.
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The Shamrock Event is a part of the St Patricks Event. When it begins, two to five Shamrocks appear at random spots on the map. You can collect them by launching your penguin and hitting the Shamrocks.
Shamrocks are also obtainable from the Lucky Crate and Rainbow Lucky Crate. You can buy both these crates from the event shop.
Contents of the Lucky Crate and Rainbow Lucky Crate
The Lucky Crate and Rainbow Lucky Crate (Image via Roblox)
The Lucky Crate is for free-to-play players. A single crate costs 100 Shamrocks and contains the following things:
50 Shamrocks
Shamrock Egg
Lucky Splash
Cloud9
Irish Jig Dance
Golden Leprechaun
Rainbow Lucky Crate is the premium version of the Lucky Crate. It costs 149 Robux and has all the contents of the Lucky Crate, but with revealed drop rates:
150 Shamrocks – 40%
Shamrock Egg – 25%
Lucky Splash – 22%
Cloud9 – 10%
Irish Jig – 2.5%
Golden Leprechaun – 0.5%
The Golden Leprechaun skin has a limited stock. As of this writing, only 9900 copies of this cosmetic are available, so acquire one quickly by opening Lucky Crates or Rainbow Lucky Crates in bulk.
What are all the skins in the Shamrock Egg?
The Shamrock Egg (Image via Roblox)
The Shamrock Egg, besides being available from the event crates, can also be bought with Shamrocks. It appears briefly next to the St Patricks Event Shop during the Shamrock Event and any player can interact with it.
A Shamrock Egg costs 200 Shamrocks or 99 Robux. It consists of five penguin skins of different rarities, whose drop rates are as follows:
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Clover – 46.5%
Green Shepherd – 30%
Pot O’ Gold – 15%
Lucky Kreek Craft – 7.3%
Leprechaun – 1.2% (limited stock)
Since it belongs to Tier 6, the Shamrock Egg contains some of the rarest skins.
Opening Lucky Crates and Rainbow Lucky Crates is the best way to earn Shamrocks. You have a 40% chance of getting 150 Shamrocks after opening the Rainbow crate.
How long is the Shamrock Event?
The Shamrock Event lasts 10 minutes before going into a cooldown of 50 minutes.
Yankuba Minteh scored the only goal of the game as Brighton clinched a 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
An end-to-end first half saw both teams have great opportunities in the opening moments, with Jack Hinshelwood superbly denied by Melker Ellborg and Lewis Dunk making a goal-line stop from Chemsdine Talbi.
Chris Rigg had a goal ruled out for offside early in the second half and Brighton took the lead through Minteh’s effort from a narrow angle.
The Seagulls held on to return to winning ways in the Premier League following defeat to Arsenal last week and have now reached 40 points, while Sunderland slip to a third straight loss at home.
Sunderland made four changes to the team beaten by Port Vale in the FA Cup, which included the return of striker Brian Brobbey from injury, while captain Dunk lined up for Brighton as one of four changes from the Arsenal match.
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Ellborg made an excellent save in the ninth minute when Minteh’s teasing ball into the six-yard area was met by Hinshelwood, but his first-time effort was stopped by the outstretched leg of the Sunderland goalkeeper.
It was a hard-fought encounter at the Stadium of Light (Getty Images)
From the resulting corner, Pascal Gross blasted narrowly wide and the Black Cats came close moments later when Rigg’s cross into the box was flicked towards Talbi and Dunk made a goal-line clearance from the winger’s powerful strike.
Omar Alderete had an ambitious effort comfortably held by Bart Verbruggen and Sunderland were forced to clear their lines as Brighton had multiple shots pinball around the box.
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Noah Sadiki had two attempts before former Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck laid a neat pass in for Hinshelwood, but his tame effort was saved by Ellborg and Jan Paul van Hecke’s hooked shot from a corner was cleared.
The hosts had a good string of chances before half-time when Habib Diarra’s cross into Brobbey was booted away by the Seagulls defence and Rigg sliced an overhead kick wide before Lutsharel Geertruida forced Verbruggen to push a shot away.
Sunderland started the second half brightly and Rigg’s strike four minutes in was chalked off by VAR after Alderete was ruled offside in the build-up.
After putting the Seagulls under pressure from a goal-kick, Brobbey fired over the bar, but Brighton began to work back into the game.
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The visitors went ahead in the 58th minute when a corner was quickly recycled and Minteh, formerly on the books of Sunderland’s rivals Newcastle, squeezing an attempt from a tight angle in at the near post.
Yankuba Minteh squeezed home the only goal of the game (Getty Images)
Sunderland suffered a blow as defender Dan Ballard was unable to continue and they pressed for an equaliser when Trai Hume fired over the crossbar.
Brighton found themselves in a promising position but Diego Gomez blasted over and at the opposite end, Verbruggen made a great save to claw Alderete’s header away.
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Sunderland found themselves frustrated as the Seagulls cleared successive free-kicks and Dennis Cirkin hooked the ball over in stoppage time as the visitors managed the final stages to move 10th in the table.
The final round of the 2026 Players Championship begins Sunday morning, March 15, at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. You can find full Players Championship tee times for Sunday’s final round at the bottom of this article once they are released.
Round 4 Players tee times: What you need to know
On Sunday at the 2026 Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s biggest stars will be fighting for an enormous $4.5 million winner prize from the record $25 million purse.
We won’t know the exact tee times for Sunday’s final round until Round 3 is complete. Once Saturday’s play is over, competitiors will be given Sunday tee times based on their leaderboard positions.
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The players at the bottom of the leaderboard will open Sunday’s play at approximately 8 a.m. ET. The leaders will tee off in the final pairing around 2 p.m. ET.
You can watch Sunday’s final round of the 2026 Players Championship from 1-6 p.m. ET on NBC. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive early Sunday streaming coverage starting at 7:45 a.m. ET, in addition to featured group and featured hole coverage. Peacock will provide streaming coverage of NBC’s Sunday broadcast.
Check out the complete Round 4 tee times and pairings for the Players Championship below once they are determined Saturday night.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you gain access to PGA Tour Live, where you can stream the best PGA Tour events live from wherever you want.
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2026 Players Championship tee times for Sunday: Round 4 (ET)
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