Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to pile up records at a staggering pace in IPL 2026, with the teenage sensation rewriting milestones almost every game and now climbing to the very top of the Orange Cap race.Sooryavanshi’s stunning rise reached another landmark as he surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings, overtaking Virat Kohli after yet another explosive hundred for Rajasthan Royals.
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Sooryavanshi now has 357 runs from eight matches at an average of 44.63 and a staggering strike rate of 234.87. Interestingly, KL Rahul also moved to 357 runs following his unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings. However, it is Sooryavanshi who sits at the top due to his superior strike rate. Kohli, who had led the charts earlier, has 328 runs at an average of 54.67 and a strike rate of 163.18.The latest surge came through a breathtaking innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Sooryavanshi hammered a 37-ball 103, his second IPL hundred. The 15-year-old dominated from the outset and set the tone early, even taking on Praful Hinge with four consecutive sixes in the opening over as a statement of intent.He found strong support in Dhruv Jurel, who compiled a fluent half-century, and together they stitched a 112-run stand for the second wicket that laid the foundation for a massive total. Jurel’s composed 51 off 35 balls ensured the pressure never dipped, while Sooryavanshi continued to dismantle the bowling attack with fearless strokeplay.The youngster brought up his half-century in just 15 balls during the powerplay, continuing a remarkable trend this season. He later converted it into a century in just 36 balls, peppering the boundary with five fours and 12 sixes before being dismissed for 103 off 37 deliveries.Late fireworks from Donovan Ferreira added further momentum as Rajasthan Royals finished with a commanding 228 for 6 in their 20 overs.
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Devin Booker has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for publicly criticising officiating following the Phoenix Suns Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After the game, Booker spoke openly about the refereeing and did not hold back.
“In my 11 years, I haven’t called a ref out by name, but James was terrible tonight,” he said. “It’s bad for the sport, bad for the integrity of the sport. People are going to start viewing this as a WWE if they’re not held responsible.”
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Following an investigation that included interviews and video review, the league said there was no evidence of bias or misconduct by officials.
At the same time, the NBA confirmed that a technical foul called on Booker in the third quarter of that game was issued incorrectly and has now been rescinded.
Prior to their encounter, many suspected that Spence was the top dog at 147lbs, even after his life-threatening car crash in 2019.
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He had, after all, bounced back from the traumatic incident with back-to-back victories over Danny Garcia and Yordenis Ugas, only to fall glaringly short in his undisputed showdown with Crawford.
As a result, Spence is set to make a long-overdue move up to 154lbs for his next outing, with Boxing Scene reporting that it will come against former super-welterweight champion Tim Tszyu on July 25 in Australia.
It has also been recently reported that Tszyu has appointed head coach Jeff Fenech after sacking his training team for the second time in three fights.
This follows the Australian’s unanimous decision victory over Denis Nurja in Wollongong, Australia earlier this month, which follows an equally dominant triumph over Anthony Velazquez at the TikTok Entertainment Centre in Sydney in December.
Tszyu had previously lost a split decision in their first encounter, before finding himself on the receiving end of a three-round demolition job against Bakhram Murtazaliev in 2024.
Jan 6, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Max Bredeson (44) looks on during a practice session before the College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Often, fullbacks can be found in undrafted free agency, but the Minnesota Vikings brushed that philosophy to the side on Saturday, drafting Michigan’s Max Bredeson, a tight end-fullback hybrid.
Minnesota chose the Round 5 route for a gritty offensive chess piece.
Many expected Minnesota to pick a halfback like Emmett Johnson of Nebraska, but it’s a C.J. Ham replacement instead.
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J.J. McCarthy calls Bredeson a “fox hole guy.”
Max Bredeson (44) joins Michigan teammates Joey Klunder (93) and Trente Jones (53) celebrating a dominant 30-3 season-opening win at Michigan Stadium, with fans roaring as the Wolverines set the tone early in Ann Arbor on September 2, 2023. The group reflects Michigan’s physical identity and depth across multiple position groups. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han-USA TODAY NETWORK
Bredeson to MIN
The sixth pick of the Vikings’ draft is in the books. Vikings.com’s Rob Kleifield announced Saturday, “A Michigan Man is headed to Minnesota. The Vikings selected former Wolverines fullback Max Bredeson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, providing the team a replacement for two-time Pro Bowl FB C.J. Ham, who retired in March.”
“Bredeson began his college career in 2021 as a walk-on tight end. He appeared in 14 games with one start in 2022, catching five passes for 78 yards, before taking on an expanded role for the Michigan squad that won the 2023 National Championship and was led by Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Bredeson was named the Team’s Most Improved Player on Offense for that season and split duties as a TE/H-back.”
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Bredeson will turn 24 in October, so Minnesota picked a game-ready commodity.
The Scouting Report
At 6’2″ and 250 pounds, the easiest way to think of Bredeson is a “dirty work” guy. He’s not much of a receiver but was a two-time captain at Michigan.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein on his scouting report: “Like his brother Ben before him, Max is a two-time team captain at Michigan. While Max is smaller than Ben — an offensive lineman for the Buccaneers — Max is equally committed as a run blocker. He fits blocks with good centering and strikes with initial pop.”
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“He has a hard time sustaining and clearing lanes on a consistent basis, though. He can handle basic zone-beater and play-action catches. He’s also above average in pass protection from the backfield. In a league with limited fullback opportunities, Bredeson will have his work cut out for him as he pursues a roster spot.”
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) stands alongside tight end Max Bredeson (44) during the first half of the Rose Bowl playoff semifinal, Jan 1, 2024 in Pasadena, as the Wolverines battle Alabama with a national championship berth at stake in a high-intensity College Football Playoff showdown. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
FootballGuys.com‘sDave Kluge added, “Bredeson doesn’t care about stats or flashy plays. He’s a foundational contributor, doing the dirty work in a ground-and-pound offense. He lines up as a split back, fullback, and tight end, and is frequently used in presnap motion to create angles and leverage.”
“He has a strong base, good pad level, and reliable hand placement to seal the edge, and he plays with enough grit to crack linebackers on inside runs. There’s not much polish in Bredeson’s receiving game. He lacks the length and mismatch ability to be a factor in the passing game. Still, he’s a tough, assignment-sound blocker who profiles as a late-round or priority free agent fullback/H-back.”
His pro comp is James Develin from the New England Patriots days of the 2010s.
McCarthy Pumped
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Of course, Bredeson played alongside Vikings QB2 J.J. McCarthy at Michigan; the two won a National Championship together, the springboard event that propelled McCarthy to Minnesota in 2024.
In true McCarthy form, he tweeted this immediately after the Bredeson selection in all caps:
Minnesota basically drafted Bredeson for his pass protection, hoping to fill the void for Ham, Minnesota’s longtime fullback, who called it quits after the 2025 regular season.
If you wanted Minnesota to replace Ham with another fullback, your dream came true and then some on Saturday. The Bredeson pick is an emphatic tip of the cap to the Vikings’ refusal to stop using fullbacks in their offense. Many teams have inxayed FBs altogether. Not the Vikings.
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Still No Young RB
Minnesota did extensive homework on tailbacks — not fullbacks — leading up to the draft, and through the end of Round 5, they drafted none.
Michigan tight end Max Bredeson (44) goes through pregame warmups ahead of a Big Ten matchup against Purdue at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, November 1, 2025, preparing for another physical outing as the Wolverines continue their push through a demanding conference schedule. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han-USA TODAY NETWORK
Instead of picking a possible young halfback of the future, the Vikings swerved with Bredeson, leaving these men on the draftboard:
Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest)
Nicholas Singleton (Penn State)
Kaytron Allen (Penn State)
Seth McGowan (Kentucky)
Le’Veon Moss (Texas A&M)
Johnson, who is from the Twin Cities, was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs right after the pick. Singleton went to the Tennessee Titans.
All things considered, you can write Bredeson’s name in ink for a 53-man roster spot in September.
Before the Round 5 pick, Minnesota onboarded these players:
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R1: Caleb Banks (DT, Florida)
R2: Jake Golday (ILB, Cincinnati)
R3: Domonique Orange (DT, Iowa State)
R3: Caleb Tiernan (OT, Northwestern)
R3: Jakobe Thomas (S, Miami)
The Vikings will add about 20 undrafted free agents on Saturday night and into Sunday.
A longtime NFL veteran has reportedly been deemed a person of interest in the potential homicide of a woman in the Dominican Republic.
The body of Carli Franchesca Guzman Roche was found at a property that was owned by Mike Pennel, who has won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, after she disappeared in 2021.
Guzman was declared missing on Sept. 13, 2021, after not being heard from since eight days prior. Her body was found on the property, which Pennel sold last year, in January while a worker was digging a trench, ESPN reported. The report by ESPN cited anonymous sources close to the investigation.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel Jr. runs on the field before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, on Feb. 11, 2024.(Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)
The home is in a gated community in Sosúa, on the northern coast of the country.
Pennel denied any involvement in a text to ESPN.
“This isn’t a story. I’m not legally involved. This is fake news being reported. I’d advise you to speak with my agent/lawyer … before writing a false story. Damaging my reputation,” he wrote to the outlet.
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Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel Jr. plays against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb. 9, 2025.(Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Pennel played for both the Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals this past season. It marked his third stint with Kansas City.
The defensive lineman has been suspended by the NFL three times for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, two of which occurred in 2016. He was also sued in 2024 by Dwayne Haskins’ widow, who accused him of defrauding her of $275,000 in a dog-breeding business out of the Dominican Republic.
The 34-year-old played college ball at Scottsdale Community College, Arizona State and CSU Pueblo, going undrafted in 2014.
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However, the Green Bay Packers took a chance, and he has turned it into a 12-year career with five teams, including the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons. He also was on the practice squad for the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears.
Mar 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts after missing a shot against Magda Linette (POL) (not pictured) on day three of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open after suffering from an illness in her round-of-32 match against Ann Li on Saturday.
The No. 4 seed Swiatek lost the first set to the No. 31 seed Li but jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second set, winning 16 of 21 points on the way to winning that set in 39 minutes.
However, the six-time Grand Slam Champion looked unwell throughout and called for a medical timeout while down 2-0 in the deciding third set. She returned to the court after being checked on by doctors but retired after Li held serve.
The exit is the earliest for Swiatek in five appearances in Madrid, where she won the title in 2024.
She beat Daria Snigur in straight sets Thursday but said Saturday she’d been feeling ill for the previous two days.
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“I heard there is something going on between players, that the virus is somewhere on site. I’m sure I’ll be fine in a couple of days, but I had zero energy and zero stability and just felt really bad physically, and yesterday even worse,” Swiatek said after Saturday’s match. “I knew that it’s going to be hard, but I still wanted to try.”
Previously untouchable on clay, Swiatek has struggled on the surface more recently.
In 2025, the Polish star failed to defend her Madrid and Italian Open titles and also lost in the French Open semifinals. So far this spring, she has not won more than one match in two clay court tournaments.
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“On the court before the tournament I felt like I’m playing great, so actually it’s sad for me that I can’t play, because I was feeling really good with my game, and I was moving forward in the process, so, this was positive,” Swiatek said. “But for me the tournament has just started and I couldn’t even compete today, so it’s disappointing.”
The 7-6 (4), 2-6, 3-0 ret. win over Swiatek is Li’s s second Top 10 win in 12 chances and the highest-ranked win of her career. She will face the No. 24 seed, Canadian Leylah Fernandez, in the Round of 16 on Monday.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer continued his incredible chasing record during his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday. In a high-pressure match-up, with KL Rahul having already made a record-breaking 152*, Iyer exhibited calm in one of the scariest situations, making full use of the platform laid down earlier by openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. He made 71* off 36 balls, with three fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of over 197.
Since 2024-a season where his stocks as a captain went several notches higher after a title win with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)-Iyer has been sensational in successful run chases, having scored 692 runs in 15 matches and innings at an average of 138.40 and a strike rate of 175.68, including eight fifties.
Only RCB icon Virat Kohli’s 699 runs in 12 innings at an average of 99.85 and a strike rate of 151.95, with nine fifties, are better than Iyer’s record during this period.
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Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan hailed Iyer’s chasing after the match, posting on X that after Kohli, it is Iyer who deserves the chasemaster tag.
“After Virat Kohli, if anyone deserves the “chase master” tag, it’s Shreyas Iyer. Calm, composed, and clutch under pressure every single time,” he posted.
After Virat Kohli, if anyone deserves the “chase master” tag, it’s Shreyas Iyer. Calm, composed, and clutch under pressure every single time.
An awed Mohammed Kaid also posted, “Shreyas Iyer, the Sarpanch Leads from the front, keeps compiling match-winning knocks – match after match, year after year.”
Shreyas Iyer, the Sarpanch Leads from the front, keeps compiling match-winning knocks – match after match, year after year.
With this win, PBKS remain unbeaten with six wins and a no result, giving them 13 points. DC are placed sixth, with three wins and four losses, giving them six points. PBKS broke their own record of chasing down 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2024 season.
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Coming to the match, after DC opted to bat first, an entertaining 220-run second-wicket stand between KL Rahul (152* off 67 balls, with 16 fours and nine sixes) and Nitish Rana (91 off 44 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes) took DC to 264/2.
PBKS responded in style as Priyansh Arya (43 off 17 balls, with two fours and five sixes) and Prabhsimran Singh (76 off 26 balls, with nine fours and five sixes) shaved off 116 runs in the powerplay. Later, Shreyas Iyer (71* off 36 balls, with three fours and seven sixes) stitched partnerships with Nehal Wadhera (25) and Shashank Singh (19*), completing the chase in 18.5 overs with six wickets in hand.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Brisbane return to Suncorp Stadium facing a Bulldogs side desperate to respond after an upset loss. The Broncos have been competitive despite injuries, but depth remains a concern, particularly through the middle. Canterbury’s roster is better placed to take advantage, though their inconsistency lingers. With both sides searching for rhythm, this looms as a crucial test of resilience, with the Bulldogs slightly better positioned to steady their season.
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Broncos team: 1. Jesse Arthars 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Ben Talty 9. Cory Paix 10. Jack Gosiewski 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Xavier Willison 14. Josh Rogers 15. Jaiyden Hunt 16. Preston Riki 17. Va’a Semu 18. Hayze Perham 19. Antonio Verhoeven 20. Thomas Duffy 21. Cameron Bukowski Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jonathan Sua 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Samuel Hughes 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Harry Hayes 17. Jake Turpin 19. Josh Curran 20. Lipoi Hopoi 21. Jethro Rinakama 22. Alekolasimi Jones 23. Alex Conti
Apr 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) makes a save as Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha (39) looks for a rebound during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series thanks to Dan Vladar, who has been confirmed to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching a pair of wins in Pittsburgh followed by a 5-2 home victory Wednesday. Vladar made 27 saves in Game 3, but injured his right arm during a chaotic sequence in front of the net in the third period.
While Vladar, 28, finished Game 3 without further incident, he did not practice on Thursday and the team had Friday off before he participated in Saturday’s morning skate. Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed on Saturday morning that Vladar will start Game 4.
After a strong regular season, Vladar has a .946 save percentage in this series that includes a 27-save shutout in Game 2. If Vladar had been unable to play on Saturday, then fourth-year veteran Samuel Ersson was set to make his postseason debut.
“I feel like I’m in a good spot with my game,” said Ersson, who has not played since April 14.
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Of course, it will help if the Flyers continue to receive scoring production from up and down their lineup. The team had five goal-scorers in Game 3, including four who registered their first career playoff tally.
Trevor Zegras and Noah Cates each had a goal and an assist for Philadelphia, which has won six straight games dating back to the regular season. The Flyers will try to ride the momentum of their home crowd to their first series victory since 2020.
“That was the craziest building I’ve ever played in,” defenseman Nick Seeler said of the Game 3 atmosphere. “The fans were fantastic.”
Part of the chaotic atmosphere was a product of a penalty-filled second period in which the teams combined for 17 penalties. Penguins coach Dan Muse was not happy about how the officials handled the physicality in that period, but his squad doesn’t have time to dwell on their recent losses.
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“We have to win a hockey game,” Muse said. “So, we’ll have a practice (Friday) and get ready for that game and then go into that game and we need to win a game. That’s entirely where the focus is right now.”
Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Erik Karlsson scored in Game 3 for Pittsburgh, which has dropped six straight contests going back to the regular season. Malkin has two goals in this series, which equals the rest of his teammates combined.
“Now we’re going to see what we’re really made of,” Karlsson said. “Now it’s do-or-die. The toughest game to win is that fourth one, so hopefully we can start by winning one.”
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Only four teams in NHL history have come back from a 3-0 series deficit to win the final four games. It hasn’t happened in more than a decade — the Los Angeles Kings turned the trick against the San Jose Sharks in 2014 — and the Penguins have never accomplished it.
“There’s not much room for error when you’re in this position. That’s reality,” Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby said. “But the fact is, we’ve got to win a game. That’s got to be our focus. You can’t grab three on Saturday. You’ve got to win one.”
The Penguins are making a goaltending change, with Arturs Silovs getting the nod over Stuart Skinner.
“Both guys have played very well for us all year,” Muse said of Silovs and Skinner. “You go through the entire regular season, both guys have won big games. We have a lot of confidence in both guys. Decision isn’t based on Stu’s play; I thought Stu’s played really well this series.
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“We lost three games and so (we) decided that we made some changes there in the lineup.”
Skinner, who started the first three games, has a 3.08 goals-against average and .873 save percentage in the series.
Silovs, 25, posted a 19-12-8 record with two shutouts and a 3.07 GAA and .888 save percentage in 39 games (38 starts) this season. Two seasons ago with the Vancouver Canucks, Silovs went 5-5 in 10 playoff starts with a 2.91 GAA and .898 save percentage.
“I think you’ve seen in his day to day, just his preparation, he’s a competitor, whether it’s in practice or in games,” Muse said. “You can say that obviously with both guys, but I think it’s a good thing and it’s a benefit to us, is you’ve got both guys that have been in a lot of big games, with Arty just going back to playoffs, Olympics, World Championships. He’s a young guy, but he has had a lot of big moments that he’s been in, and he’s attacked those big moments.”
Delhi Capitals (DC) Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao said pacer Lungi Ngidi’s head injury sustained during the IPL clash against Punjab Kings was “not serious”, even as the South African was taken to Max Hospital in Karol Bagh for tests after being taken off the field in an ambulance. In the third over of Punjab Kings’ chase, Ngidi fell backwards while trying to catch Priyansh Arya at mid-off, banging his head hard on the turf. He clutched his head immediately and lay on the ground as the medical staff rushed in. Play was halted for 15 minutes before Ngidi was stretchered into an ambulance, with players, coaches and medical staff wearing tense expressions.
“Still, I think it is not serious. He is still in the hospital. We will update, but nothing serious,” Rao said after the game ended. On the confusion around concussion substitution, where Dushmantha Chameera was named first and later replaced by Vipraj Nigam, Rao clarified, “Only four overseas players are allowed. There is a rule. We cannot take a fifth overseas player. Simple.”
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He stressed that player safety remained paramount, even as Ngidi’s absence meant DC couldn’t defend 264/2. “First of all, player safety is always important. Whatever happens, we play this game, but safety comes first. When we see this kind of scoreboard, we missed his 24 balls, four overs, it makes a difference. We hope Lungi Ngidi recovers fast and comes back. I cannot comment on more right now.
Punjab Kings’ leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also expressed concern and hoped for a speedy recovery for Ngidi. “That time I was sitting upstairs. Definitely, it feels bad if someone has an injury, especially, head injuries are always very dangerous.
“Hopefully, he will get well soon because even yesterday, I think, a net bowler got hit by a ball and was taken to hospital. So, whenever these things happen, obviously, everyone feels bad. We just want him to get well soon and come back to the ground,” Chahal said.
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Rao also confirmed Mitchell Starc’s availability to play for DC from May 1. “Cricket Australia has given a report. From 1st May onwards, he is available. We will wait and see the combination.”
Delhi Capitals had posted 264/2 on the back of KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152, but Punjab Kings chased it down with seven balls to spare, registering the highest successful chase in IPL history.
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Bryce Lance is on track to join his brother Trey in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints selected the North Dakota State receiver in Saturday’s fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 136 overall pick.
Lance, 23, snared 51 receptions for 1,079 yards and eight touchdowns last season, averaging 21.2 yards per catch. It was his second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign. During the 2024 season, Lance tallied 75 catches for 1,053 yards and 17 TDs.
The 6-foot-3, 209-pound Lance is the second receiver that the Saints have selected in their 2026 draft class, joining first-round pick Jordyn Tyson as head coach Kellen Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis try to provide more weapons for quarterback Tyler Shough.
The Saints have also drafted defensive tackle Christen Miller, tight end Oscar Delp and offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright with their other three 2026 picks thus far. Additionally on defense, New Orleans reportedly made a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders for edge rusher Tyree Wilson.
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Before workouts and training camp begin for New Orleans, Lance projects as a fourth or fifth receiver on the team’s depth chart behind Chris Olave, Tyson and Devaughn Vele.
After not taking a snap for Dallas during the 2023 season, Trey appeared in four games the following year and threw for 266 yards, completing 61% of his passes. He signed with the Chargers before the 2025 season and again played in four games as Justin Herbert’s backup, completing 47.4% of his throws for 226 yards and an interception. In March, he re-signed with the Chargers on a one-year deal worth up to $6.75 million.
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The Lance brothers are not scheduled to face each other during the 2026 season with the Saints not slated to be one of the Chargers’ opponents. Perhaps the two teams will lineup during the preseason.
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