Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was in full flow for Rajasthan Royals in a 230-run chase against Gujarat Titans. The teenager slammed a six off Mohammed Siraj on the first ball he faced, and then went on to hit two sixes off Kagiso Rabada. Then, in the third over, Sooryavanshi unleashed three fours off Siraj. It looked like Sooryavanshi was having a cakewalk against the experienced Siraj, but the veteran India pacer struck back. It was a bouncer at 146.6 kph as Sooryavanshi rushed onto his shot. The ball took the top edge and flew to the right of short fine leg, where it was caught by Arshad Khan. Before the delivery, GT coach Ashish Nehra could be seen gesturing to Siraj about playing smart and implementing the plan. After the wicket, Siraj roared with fury.
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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 achieved this feat in his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur on Saturday night.
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Facing Mohammed Siraj, Sooryavanshi began aggressively, launching the very first delivery he faced for a massive six over long-on.
He maintained his attacking intent throughout the powerplay, racing to 36 off just 16 balls with three fours and three sixes in a blistering cameo at the top of the order. However, Siraj eventually struck back to have the final word in an entertaining duel.
Sooryavanshi has been the leading run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in the 2026 IPL season, amassing 440 runs in 11 innings at an impressive average of 40.00 and a blistering strike rate of 236.55. His tally includes one century and two half-centuries.
Coming to the match, fluent fifties from captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, along with a late flourish from Washington Sundar, guided GT to a massive 229/4 in 20 overs against RR at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.
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Put in to bat by RR’s stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal, stepping in for the injured Riyan Parag, the Titans were propelled to a 200+ total by fifties from captain Gill (84 off 44 balls), Sudharsan (55 off 36 balls) and a late cameo of 37* off 20 balls from Sundar.
With ANI inputs
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Indian Premier League side Gujarat Titans produced a complete performance against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, and skipper Shubman Gill made sure the celebrations continued online after the emphatic victory. Soon after Gujarat’s crushing 77-run triumph in Jaipur, Gill shared a picture with star spinner Rashid Khan, with both players recreating the fingers-in-ear celebration.
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“Pink city, blue result. Khamma Ghani,” Gill posted on social media, taking a playful dig at the Royals in their own backyard. The Titans had dominated the contest from the outset after posting a massive 229/4 in 20 overs. Gill led by example with a stylish 84, while opener Sai Sudharsan continued his superb form with a composed 55. The pair stitched together a commanding 118-run opening stand that laid the foundation for Gujarat’s highest total of the season. Gill brought up his fourth half-century of the campaign in just 30 balls as Gujarat tore into Rajasthan’s bowling attack during the powerplay. Sudharsan, who has already registered a century this season, once again looked fluent before falling to youngster Yash Raj Punja. Late fireworks from Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia ensured Gujarat crossed the 200-run mark comfortably. Sundar remained unbeaten on 37 off 20 balls, smashing three sixes, while Tewatia finished strongly with two maximums in the final over. Rajasthan’s chase began aggressively thanks to 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hammered 36 off just 16 deliveries. But once the teenager departed, Gujarat’s bowlers tightened their grip. Rashid Khan turned the game decisively with a brilliant spell of 4/33, slicing through Rajasthan’s middle order with his variations and control. Kagiso Rabada struck twice, while Jason Holder wrapped up the innings with three late wickets as Rajasthan were bowled out for 152. The convincing win lifted Gujarat to second place on the table and marked their biggest victory by runs in IPL history.
Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden celebrate after the Englishman scored City’s 5th goal in the 6-1 spanking of Bournemouth
Manchester City F.C. moved within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal F.C. after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford F.C. at the Etihad Stadium.
The match was difficult for City in the first half as Brentford defended strongly and limited clear chances. Striker Erling Haaland missed a few opportunities, while home supporters also showed frustration with some decisions from the referee.
City finally broke the deadlock in the second half through Jérémy Doku, who scored with a fine curling effort.
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Haaland later doubled the lead after finishing from close range to give Pep Guardiola’s side full control of the game.
Substitute Omar Marmoush added the third goal late in the match after receiving a neat pass from Haaland and calmly finishing into the far corner.
The important victory keeps the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
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Arsenal will now face West Ham United F.C. in their next match knowing they cannot afford to drop points as Manchester City continue their chase for another league title.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 16 of her 24 points in the second half, Angel Reese had 11 points and 14 rebounds in her debut for Atlanta and the Dream beat the Minnesota Lynx 91-90 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Reese, acquired from Chicago on April 6 in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, has 50 career double-doubles in just 65 games, the fastest to reach the mark in WNBA history.
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Olivia Miles, the No. 2 selection in the 2026 draft, had 21 points, eight assists, two steals and two blocks for Minnesota in her WNBA debut.
Jordin Canada got into the lane for a basket and Te-Hina Paopao hit a pull-up jumper that gave the Dream their first lead of the game at 91-90 with 12 seconds remaining. Gray and Reese each blocked a shot from there to seal it for Atlanta.
Naz Hillmon and Rhyne Howard scored 15 points apiece for Atlanta and Canada finished with 12.
The Lynx missed nine consecutive field-goal attempts as Atlanta used an 18-4 run to trim its deficit to 58-57 with 2:51 left in the third quarter, but Cechova answered with a layup and Miles followed with a 3-pointer.
Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 in the Premier League to ensure that the title race goes into the final week of the season
Manchester City overcame a stubborn Brentford side to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. The race with Arsenal will go into the final week of the season with Pep Guardiola’s side just two points off top spot with three games to go.
City had to wait more than an hour to break the deadlock against Keith Andrews’s side and there was frustration building before Jeremy Doku took the roof off with a stunning effort curling into the top corner. With a double attacking change having already been made, City pushed on and Erling Haaland added a second.
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Phil Foden nearly added a third before Omar Marmoush did to make a good afternoon even better for the Blues as they got back to winning ways after drawing at Everton on Monday. Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday looking to go five points clear again. Here are the player ratings from the Manchester Evening News.
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Donnarumma: An uncomfortable flap from an early throw helped nobody’s confidence but he made a few decent stops 7
Nunes: Survived two almighty scares when he was the last man but got what he deserved and kept his cool. 7
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Guehi: A few nervous moments when he was on the ball after Monday but he won basically everything in the air with Thiago. 7
Ake: Stepped in for Khusanov with no worries, reading the game perfectly to keep the Brentford attack quiet. 8
O’Reilly: Didn’t always make the best decisions in attack but got in the box regularly and was game in his defending. 7
Silva: Tried to get in a scrap while lying on the floor and his finishing was wild. but otherwise sensed every bit of danger and reacted to it. 8
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Reijnders: Brought more energy and drive than Gonzalez had but maintained his habit of too many shots without thinking. 6
Cherki: A few potshots that went close to the posts but otherwise he struggled to find the right moments to shine. 6
Semenyo: He ran and ran at the Brentford defence but needed more invention once he got to the final third. Did well for the second goal. 7
Doku: Went at Brentford from the first minute with pace and intent and stepped up again with a decisive goal. 9
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Haaland: Kept quiet in a predictably physical contest but found the space to score the second and his workrate was excellent. 8
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Foden (for Cherki, 61) Nearly scored a beauty. Guardiola turned to his bench and pointed to say that is exactly what is needed. 7
Marmoush (for Reijnders, 61) Worked well up top with Haaland and won some decent free-kicks then took his goal very well. 7
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Savinho (for Doku, 90): No time
Not used: Trafford, Dias, Stones, Ait-Nouri, Kovacic, Gonzalez
If the Denver Nuggets don’t complete a franchise-elevating trade this summer, it’ll be safe to say they aren’t all-in on winning another championship.
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Things have gotten stale since their 2023 title (second-round exit in 2023-24, second-round exit in 2024-25, and first-round exit this season), and with the Nuggets having several high-value trade assets on their roster, they shouldn’t find it challenging to make a move or two that’ll get them back on track in 2026-27.
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Regarding Denver’s willingness to consider trading star center Nikola Jokic, Nuggets president and governor Josh Kroenke has already decided whether to entertain the possibility.
“I don’t want to be masked in my frustration for how the season ended,” Kroenke said Friday. “I think that anybody who was a fan of the Denver Nuggets should be frustrated. And anything that a fan feels, I probably feel a thousand X. So I think everything is gonna be on the table, outside of trading Nikola.”
Jokic, on the other hand, is 99.9% staying put in Denver, but the three-time MVP must make a pivotal contract decision this summer. Jokic is eligible for a monumental four-year, $293 million extension. Failing to sign it would create heavy speculation about the 31-year-old’s future with the organization.
After all, Jokic has previously expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of the Nuggets, citing that Denver is ‘far’ from title contention after its season-ending loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Apr. 30.
In all likelihood, though, Jokic will sign a long-term deal with the Nuggets and remain the face of the franchise.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored two goals as Galatasaray S.K. came from behind to beat Antalyaspor 4-2 and win the Turkish League title.
Galatasaray went into the match needing only one point to become champions after missing the chance to seal the title last weekend following a heavy defeat to Samsunspor.
Coach Okan Buruk started Osimhen in attack, but the home side found it difficult to take their chances in the first half.
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Antalyaspor punished them just before the break when Soner Dikmen scored to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Galatasaray responded strongly after half-time as Mario Lemina scored the equaliser to make it 1-1. However, Antalyaspor restored their lead after Dikmen scored again from a free-kick.
The champions continued to push forward and were rewarded when the referee awarded a penalty. Osimhen stepped up calmly and converted from the spot to level the score once more.
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The Nigerian striker later completed the comeback by scoring the third goal for Galatasaray in the closing minutes of the match.
Kaan Ayhan added another goal late on to seal a 4-2 victory for the home side.
The win secured the Turkish League title for Galatasaray for the fourth straight season with one match still left to play.
New Delhi: Supreme Court-based lawyer Saurabh Mishra, who specialises in sports law and represents Indian athletes in dope-related matters in NADA and CAS, offered a point-by-point explanation of charges brought up against Vinesh Phoghat by the federation. “Several layered legal issues arise from this notice that merit careful examination,” Mishra told TOI.On the whereabouts charge: “The ITA has itself recorded that Ms. Phogat’s conduct did not go beyond negligence. Under Article 2.4 of the WADA Code, a whereabouts failure requires establishment of fault, and the degree of fault directly determines the sanction. A finding of mere negligence, as opposed to significant fault or intentional conduct, substantially limits the sanctioning range available to the adjudicating body. This finding by the ITA is not merely mitigating — it is definitionally significant.”
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On Article 5.7 charge concerning retirement and return to competition: “This is a strict, non-delegable personal obligation. However, the critical legal question is whether Ms. Phogat ever formally retired within the meaning of Article 5.7 in the first place. If no formal retirement notification was given to UWW and WADA, the six-month return notice requirement may not have been triggered at all — though the corresponding whereabouts obligations under the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) would have continued uninterrupted regardless.”On the dual weight category charge arising from the March 2024 selection trials: “This charge raises a significant due process question — namely, whether an athlete can be held solely responsible for a procedural irregularity that was permitted and facilitated by the officiating officials and the Ad-hoc Committee itself on the day. The doctrine of contributory institutional fault is a recognised principle in sports disciplinary jurisprudence.”On the Paris 2024 disqualification charge: The CAS Ad hoc Division has already rendered a final reasoned Award in CAS OG 24/17. The extent to which a national federation can impose additional disciplinary consequences for conduct already adjudicated with finality by the highest sports tribunal is a legally contested question engaging principles analogous to double jeopardy in sports law.”“Above all, Ms. Phogat’s right to a fair hearing before the WFI disciplinary committee, with full disclosure of all materials relied upon and representation of her choice, is non-negotiable under both natural justice principles and the WFI constitution itself.”
With the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund withdrawing financial backing from LIV Golf after the 2026 season, everyone is wondering what’s next. What’s next for the breakaway league? And what’s next for its marquee players, namely Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.
This week at LIV Virginia, Rahm said he didn’t “see a way out” of his current contract with LIV, which goes for several more years. As for DeChambeau, whose contract ends after the 2026 season, he told several outlets, including ESPN and Sports Illustrated, that he’s prepared to focus on growing his YouTube channel while playing in the tournaments that “want him” should LIV go away. DeChambeau admitted that his team has spoken with the PGA Tour but would not divulge the nature of the talks. The two-time U.S. Open champion told Skratch it would ultimately be up to the PGA Tour members to decide if they want him to come back.
Golf Channel’s Gary Williams joined the latest episode of the Subpar podcast to discuss where LIV goes from here and whether or not he thinks DeChambeau is serious about focusing on YouTube and playing the four majors.
“No, not in full,” Williams told co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz. “He’s being him. He’s also the guy who, when he was ascending, got maniacal about long drives and started participating in long drive contests. Which people were going, that is going to be debilitating to you actually putting scores in a box. No, he will not do that.”
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Williams noted it would be “disappointing” if DeChambeau chose to prioritize YouTube over competitive professional golf since he is currently in the middle of his major championship window.
“It’s funny that he’s suggesting [focusing on YouTube],” Williams said. “If he does do that, it’s disappointing in this respect — I give him immense respect for this: he has figured out Augusta National to a degree, where he had almost no idea how to solve that Rubik’s Cube. He contends in almost every major. … He is always going to be a factor at a U.S. Open. He’s likely always going to be a factor at a PGA. He is as much of a sure thing to be on the first couple of pages of a leaderboard at a major championship. I give him credit for that. But he’s not going to do that, and if he does do that, he won’t continue to contend in major championships. That’ll be too bad because major championship prime windows are not as long as people think they are.”
When Brooks Koepka left LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour last December, DeChambeau had all the leverage in contract negotiations with LIV and the PIF. Now that the PIF is out of the equation, Williams sees the PGA Tour as the only option for DeChambeau. The leverage he once had is gone.
“But what’s happened to him, my analogy in terms of what he thought he had to play with was, the Yankees and the Dodgers are both bidding for him and now the Dodgers are no longer interested,” Williams said. “That’s the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. So are the Yankees, the PGA Tour, going to bid against themselves? No, they are not.”
The 2026 Truist Championship concludes on Sunday, May 10, with the final round at Quail Hollow in North Carolina. You can find full Truist Championship tee times for Sunday’s final round at the bottom of this post.
Featured tee time for Round 4
Alex Fitzpatrick is on one heck of a heater.
Just two weeks after dramatically earning his PGA Tour membership by getting up-and-down on the final hole of the Zurich Classic with his brother Matt to earn his membership, and a week after earning a top-10 in his PGA Tour debut as a member, Fitzpatrick holds the 54-hole lead at a PGA Tour Signature Event.
The younger Fitzpatrick brother is on the brink of earning his second PGA Tour win and first as an individual, all without taking a break to celebrate his first. Fitzpatrick was scheduled to play in last week’s DP World Tour event, but his T9 earned him more money than even winning in Turkey and should he hold the lead this week he would earn $4 million.
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But there’s plenty of star power looking to foil his dramatic three-week run. Last week’s winner and reigning Players Champion, Cameron Young, is just two shots back, while two-time major winner, including at Quail Hollow in 2017, is five back.
Fitzpatrick will go off in Sunday’s final group at 1:45 p.m. with fellow rookie Kristopher Reitan.
You can watch Sunday’s final round of the 2026 Truist Championship from 1-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, followed by network coverage on CBS from 3 p.m. until the conclusion. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive early streaming coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. ET on Friday, in addition to featured group and featured hole coverage. You can stream CBS’s coverage on Paramount+.
Check out the complete Round 4 tee times and groupings for the Truist Championship below.
A fifth-place finish was enough for Alex Palou to extend his championship lead, now 27 points clear of Kyle Kirkwood.
A Lap 1 crash from the outside of the front row proved costly for Pato O’Ward, who fell from fourth to seventh in the standings.
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Christian Lundgaard’s victory bumped him from fifth up to fourth in the standings, carving 20 points out of his deficit to Palou.
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Another notable mover was Marcus Armstrong, who climbed back into the top ten after entering the race 13th in the championship, jumping three positions.
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