Federico Valverde could face an exit from Real Madrid this summer and Manchester United are understood to be considering a move for the Uruguay international
The incident left Valverde requiring hospital treatment for concussion, ruling him out for the rest of the season. The Real vice-captain was compelled to release a public statement and issued a grovelling apology.
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However, it is understood that club officials remain furious with the midfielder and will look to offload him this summer. To compound matters, senior figures in the Real dressing room have rallied behind Tchouameni and are pushing for Valverde to be moved on ahead of next season.
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United are monitoring the situation at the Bernabeu closely.
The Old Trafford club are eager to strengthen their midfield options this summer and have also registered an interest in Tchouameni.
However, the French World Cup winner is reportedly reluctant to depart Real, buoyed by the backing his club has shown him following his clash with Valverde.
Whether Valverde himself would be open to a move to United remains to be seen.
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The Uruguay international is contracted until 2029 and would command a substantial transfer fee – although the Reds’ finances will be boosted by their qualification for the Champions League. The potential sales of Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund and Manuel Ugarte will also help matters for the Reds.
United have made the signing of two top-quality midfielders a priority this summer.
Casemiro is set to depart Old Trafford at the end of the season, while United are also expected to sell Ugarte to the highest bidder. United’s potential midfield targets include Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Tchouameni and now Valverde.
The 27-year-old has earned 73 caps for his country and is set to feature in Uruguay’s squad for this summer’s World Cup across North America.
Quordle Answers (May 13, 2026): Struggling to solve today’s Quordle? No worries. We have today’s Quordle hints and answers for you to solve it on your own!
If you’re a fan of word puzzles, you probably already know that Quordle is a more challenging version of Wordle. Instead of guessing just one word, Quordle requires you to guess four five-letter words simultaneously within nine attempts.
We’ll offer a few hints to nudge you in the right direction for solving today’s Quordle (May 13, 2026) on your own. If you’re still struggling, we’ll reveal the Quordle answers as well.
Oh, and yes, we also have today’s answers for Quordle Chill and Quordle Extreme modes. And if you still want more, we have the answers for Quordle Sequence and the Quordle Weekly Challenge.
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Ready to tackle today’s Quordle? Let’s dive in!
WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today’s Quordle answers.
Let’s start with the Daily Quordle. Here are a few hints to help you solve the puzzles:
Daily Quordle Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
The third word (bottom-left) has 2 vowels.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 2 vowels.
Daily Quordle Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 letter repeated twice
Daily Quordle Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “S”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “C”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “I”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “S”.
If you still need help with today’s Quordle Answer, you can try our Wordle Solver. Although it was built for Wordle, it can still help you narrow down the possible answers for Quordle as well.
Today’s Daily Quordle Answers
Spoiler alert: The Daily Quordle answers for today are provided below.
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Are you ready?
Today’s Quordle answers for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, are:
If you managed to crack all four, great job! If not, don’t sweat it—there’s always another chance with tomorrow’s puzzles. If you can’t wait till tomorrow, the Quordle game has many modes that you can try today. And yes, we have the answers and hints to help you out here as well.
Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Hints
The Daily: Chill mode gives you 12 tries to get the 4 words. Here are some Quordle hints to help you get started.
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Quordle Chill Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 2 vowels.
The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
The third word (bottom-left) has 1 vowel.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 vowel.
Quordle Chill Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
The second word (top-right) has 1 letter repeated twice
The third word (bottom-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters
Quordle Chill Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “G”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “S”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “H”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “B”.
Those are today’s Quordle hints for the Daily: Chill mode.
Today’s Daily Chill Quordle Answers
If you haven’t solved it yet, we have the Quordle answers for the Chill mode right here.
Today’s Quordle answers for the Daily Chill mode for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, are:
Let’s look at the Quordle hints and answers for the Daily Extreme mode next.
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Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Hints
Let’s look at the Quordle hints for the Extreme mode. Please note that you only have 8 tries!
Quordle Extreme Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 3 vowels.
The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
The third word (bottom-left) has 1 vowel.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 vowel.
Quordle Extreme Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 letter repeated twice
Quordle Extreme Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “A”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “L”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “B”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “S”.
If you’re still working on it, the Quordle answers for the Extreme mode are the next thing you’ll see.
Today’s Daily Extreme Quordle Answers
If you didn’t get a single answer, I hope you have four turns remaining. You will need them to enter the Quordle Extreme answers that are shared below.
Today’s Quordle answers for the Daily Extreme mode for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, are:
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Let’s try to solve the next Quordle challenge that updates daily – the Quordle Sequence.
Today’s Quordle Sequence Hints
You’ve got 10 chances to solve Sequence, but be strategic and don’t waste them all on your first guess. Check out these hints to help you:
Quordle Sequence Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 1 vowel.
The second word (top-right) has 1 vowel.
The third word (bottom-left) has 1 vowel.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 2 vowels.
Quordle Sequence Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
The second word (top-right) has 1 letter repeated twice
The third word (bottom-left) has no repeated letters
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 1 letter repeated twice
Quordle Sequence Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “D”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “S”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “M”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “C”.
One tip to solving Quordle Sequence is to use 3 words with completely different letters. This will create a base when you try to solve the next word.
Today’s Quordle Sequence Answers
We have today’s Quordle Sequence answers for you right below.
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Today’s Quordle answers for Sequence for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, are:
That wraps up all the daily Quordle answers. Let’s try solving the Weekly Challenge next (if you haven’t already).
Today’s Quordle Hints for the Weekly Challenge
The Quordle Weekly Challenge resets every Monday. So if you’ve already played and solved it, then you can skip this for now.
If you haven’t, well then we’ll help you out!
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Note: The Weekly challenge gets activated only if you have solved today’s answer for the Daily Quordle Classic mode. If you missed it, you can always try again tomorrow.
Let’s check out the Quordle Hints for the Weekly Challenge.
Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 1: How many vowels are in each word?
The first word (top-left) has 2 vowels.
The second word (top-right) has 2 vowels.
The third word (bottom-left) has 3 vowels.
The fourth word (bottom-right) has 2 vowels.
Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 2: How many double letters are there in today’s words?
The first word (top-left) has no repeated letters
The second word (top-right) has no repeated letters
The third word (bottom-left) has 1 letter repeated twice
The fourth word (bottom-right) has no repeated letters
Quordle Weekly Challenge Hint 3: What is the starting letter for each word?
The first word (top-left) starts with “Q”.
The second word (top-right) starts with “P”.
The third word (bottom-left) starts with “U”.
The fourth word (bottom-right) starts with “U”.
That’s the Quordle hints for the Weekly Challenge. If you are still stuck, let’s check out the Quordle answers.
Today’s Answers for the Quordle Weekly Challenge
Today’s Quordle Weekly Challenge Answers for the week of May 11th to May 17th, are:
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And that’s a wrap! That’s all the Quordle answers for the day.
Previous Quordle Answers
Looking for the answers to the previous Quordle puzzles? Here is a list of answers for Quordle’s Daily: Classic mode for the last 7 days:
If your thirst for word games hasn’t been quenched yet, may I suggest Blossom? It’s available on Merriam-Webster — the same place you’re playing Quordle. If you need help in this game, you can use our Spelling Bee Solver tool. Yes, we made it for a different game but it works for Blossom.
Zach Benson scored the winner and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 28 shots as the Sabres held off the Canadiens 3-2 in an intense Game 4 of long reviews, weird bounces and numerous penalties, tying the second-round playoff matchup at two games apiece.
Mattias Samuelsson and Tage Thompson — on a fortuitous deflection — also scored for Buffalo, as the Sabres responded after dropping Games 2 and 3 by a combined score of 11-3. Josh Doan added two assists, while Thompson had one helper for a two-point night.
Luukkonen stood tall in his first appearance since a Game 2 loss in the opening round against Boston. He replaced Alex Lyon after the back-to-back lopsided defeats.
Alex Newhook and Cole Caufield replied for Montreal, which went 1-for-7 on the power play. Jakub Dobes made 19 saves.
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The series shifts back to Buffalo for Game 5 on Thursday night before returning to the Bell Centre for Game 6 on Saturday.
Benson put the Sabres ahead 3-2 with a power-play goal 4:41 into the third when he shovelled a backhand past Dobes’s glove from the edge of the blue paint while Jake Evans sat in the penalty box for holding.
The Canadiens had failed to capitalize on a four-minute man advantage late in the second into the third period, with Luukkonen denying Ivan Demidov and Nick Suzuki missing the net on a Grade A chance.
Later in the third, Dobes slid across his crease to rob Konsta Helenius on a 2-on-1, dropping his stick to make the save and breathe life into the Bell Centre.
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Dobes denied Helenius again with under three minutes left, this time stopping him with the blocker to keep it a one-goal game.
The Canadiens goalie then left his net for an extra attacker with two minutes remaining but Montreal couldn’t muster a quality chance before time ran out.
The renowned Bell Centre atmosphere, earning praise on social media across Canada and south of the border this week, was jacked up following Sunday’s win and hit another deafening peak before puck drop after the energy rattled the Sabres in Game 3.
This time, Guy Carbonneau — the captain the last time the Canadiens won the Cup in 1993 — carried the ceremonial torch into the lower bowl. Cheers then hit ear-splitting decibels when Dobes was announced in the starting lineup before the crackling crowd sang “O Canada” in full voice.
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But the visitors opened the scoring 6:32 into the first period when Samuelsson finished a pretty passing play with Josh Norris and Doan on the rush, with the Sabres dominating the shots 8-1 early.
A strange sequence followed less than two minutes later as Jack Quinn’s scoring chance, which Dobes initially appeared to stop, was ruled a goal and then taken away on a pair of reviews.
Quinn sent a shot into Dobes’s glove off a rebound, leading to a whistle. The officials reviewed the play late in the ensuing TV break, ruling Dobes’s glove crossed the line with the puck.
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis, however, successfully challenged for goalie interference because Helenius made contact with Dobes before Quinn’s attempt, sending the crowd into a frenzy after the 10-minute delay.
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The turn of events completely swung the momentum as red-hot Newhook tied the game at 10:08, converting a pass from Jake Evans for his fifth goal in three games.
Caufield then gave the Canadiens a 2-1 lead with 13 seconds left in the opening period, slipping a cheeky shot between Luukkonen’s legs on the power play after Thompson took a needless cross-checking penalty.
Luukkonen responded early in the second with two stellar saves on Caufield during another Canadiens power play, denying him from the slot before stretching out the pad on a one-timer.
Thompson then scored on a fluky dump-in from centre ice to tie the game on the power play seven minutes into the middle frame. Instead of rolling along the boards behind the net, the puck bounced off an edge in the corner and redirected off Dobes’s pad and in.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 12: Andrey Rublev celebrates after winning match point against Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia during the Men’s Singles Round of 16 match at Foro Italico on May 12, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Andrey Rublev battled back from a set and a break down to defeat Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 and reach the quarterfinals of the Italian Open.
It is Rublev’s first Rome quarterfinal since 2021 and his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearance since Cincinnati last year.
When asked about facing Sinner, Rublev could not help but laugh.
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“How many Masters in a row has he won already?” he asked.
After being told five, Rublev joked: “How many, 20 something matches in a row? He’s getting closer to losing. The more he wins the more he gets closer.”
Asked if he was excited for the challenge, Rublev gave another honest response.
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“Uhhh I’m fine,” he said laughing. “If you ask me if I prefer to play someone else, of course I prefer to play someone else. But if I would like to challenge myself against Jannik, yes as well.”
Rublev’s comeback win showed plenty of fight after a difficult start, and now he faces one of the toughest tests in tennis against a Sinner who continues to dominate the ATP Tour.
When it comes to buying new clubs, drivers always seem to elicit the most interest, and it’s easy to see why. The promise of gaining more yards and better accuracy from the latest technology remains an ultra-enticing prospect. And, as we’ve seen year after year, the addition of new materials and techniques in driver construction really does lead to some mega gains.
So if you’re in the market for a new off-the-tee weapon but aren’t sure where to start, take a cue from some of the world’s best players who are teeing it up this week at the year’s second major, the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
For some players, the drivers in their bags are relatively new. For others — like World No. 9 Russell Henley, who still plays a driver that was first released in 2020 — they’re comforting, longtime friends (relatively speaking). Scottie Scheffler also plays an “older” driver model (TaylorMade’s Qi10) that is no longer available to purchase new, but you might be lucky to find one second-hand.
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Of course, as with any club, the right fit is everything, and when you buy from Fairway Jockey, you have the option of selecting a number of different customizations, including length, loft, lie, shaft flex, grip and more. Don’t know your ideal specs? Click here to find a True Spec Golf club-fitting location near you. And for more driver inspiration, check out the sticks played by the world’s top-10 ranked players below.
Scottie Scheffler: TaylorMade Qi10
Model shown below: TaylorMade Qi4D
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TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Driver
SHAPED FOR SPEED
The re-engineered head profile increases ball speed thanks to improved aerodynamics developed through advanced simulations.
FACE FOR DISTANCE
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60x Carbon Twist Face™ is a technological cornerstone that provides weight savings, incredible ball speed and more consistency vs. a titanium face.
ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE
4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight.
TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES
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New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes.
Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance.
Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
The re-engineered head profile increases ball speed thanks to improved aerodynamics developed through advanced simulations.
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FACE FOR DISTANCE
60x Carbon Twist Face™ is a technological cornerstone that provides weight savings, incredible ball speed and more consistency vs. a titanium face.
ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE
4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight.
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TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES
New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes.
Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance.
Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
GT3 – Speed-Tuned Distance & Control
GT3 offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization. With a speed-tuned design that allows you to precisely match performance to your most frequent contact location, you can make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.
For players with a relatively consistent impact location, GT3 offers a precisely adjustable CG Track to max out distance and directional control.
Seamless Thermoform Crown
A reimagined ultra-lightweight design, born from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realize new material gains while maintaining our signature sound and feel. All wrapped in a clean look that inspires total confidence.
Split Mass Construction
A breakthrough in internal weighting unlocks longer drives and enhanced directional control in GT3. The Adjustable CG Track now sits closer to the face for more dynamic CG control, while additional discretionary mass is pushed to the back of the club to maintain optimal stability through impact.
Advanced Aerodynamics
GT3 features a new raised tail contour that represents a dramatic shift in driver aerodynamics. Previously impossible to execute due to design constraints, this advanced shaping results in a driver that swings faster while still providing optimal CG control.
GT3 – Speed-Tuned Distance & Control
GT3 offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization. With a speed-tuned design that allows you to precisely match performance to your most frequent contact location, you can make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.
For players with a relatively consistent impact location, GT3 offers a precisely adjustable CG Track to max out distance and directional control.
Seamless Thermoform Crown
A reimagined ultra-lightweight design, born from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realize new material gains while maintaining our signature sound and feel. All wrapped in a clean look that inspires total confidence.
Split Mass Construction
A breakthrough in internal weighting unlocks longer drives and enhanced directional control in GT3. The Adjustable CG Track now sits closer to the face for more dynamic CG control, while additional discretionary mass is pushed to the back of the club to maintain optimal stability through impact.
Advanced Aerodynamics
GT3 features a new raised tail contour that represents a dramatic shift in driver aerodynamics. Previously impossible to execute due to design constraints, this advanced shaping results in a driver that swings faster while still providing optimal CG control.
Traditional address shape based on feedback from world-class players helps create confidence on every shot.
Qi4D LS is the lowest spinning option in the Qi4D lineup.
FACE FOR DISTANCE
Qi4D LS drivers feature a new and improved roll radius, yielding more consistent spin across vertical impact locations.
ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE
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4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight.
TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES
New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes.
Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance.
Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
Traditional address shape based on feedback from world-class players helps create confidence on every shot.
Qi4D LS is the lowest spinning option in the Qi4D lineup.
FACE FOR DISTANCE
Qi4D LS drivers feature a new and improved roll radius, yielding more consistent spin across vertical impact locations.
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ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE
4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight.
TOUR PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES
New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes.
Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance.
Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed, and stability.
GT3 – Speed-Tuned Distance & Control
GT3 offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization. With a speed-tuned design that allows you to precisely match performance to your most frequent contact location, you can make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.
For players with a relatively consistent impact location, GT3 offers a precisely adjustable CG Track to max out distance and directional control.
Seamless Thermoform Crown
A reimagined ultra-lightweight design, born from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realize new material gains while maintaining our signature sound and feel. All wrapped in a clean look that inspires total confidence.
Split Mass Construction
A breakthrough in internal weighting unlocks longer drives and enhanced directional control in GT3. The Adjustable CG Track now sits closer to the face for more dynamic CG control, while additional discretionary mass is pushed to the back of the club to maintain optimal stability through impact.
Advanced Aerodynamics
GT3 features a new raised tail contour that represents a dramatic shift in driver aerodynamics. Previously impossible to execute due to design constraints, this advanced shaping results in a driver that swings faster while still providing optimal CG control.
For players who create more consistent contact and require more precise control over CG placement.
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Chris Gotterup: Ping G440 LST
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PING G440 LST Custom Driver
The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight.
HIGHLY FORGIVING
Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight.
FASTER FACE
Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch.
SOUND DESIGN
New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience.
FREE-HOSEL DESIGN
Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.
As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead. She can out-hustle them in the office, too, where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Issue, which debuted in February 2018. Her original interview series, “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com.
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings have reportedly signed Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha as a replacement for the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026. Ramakrishna Ghosh will miss the rest of the season due to a fracture in his right foot. This injury occurred during their home match against the Mumbai Indians on May 2, which was also his IPL debut. According to a Cricbuzz report, “CSK have written to the BCCI and await approval to finalise the signing, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed.”
“The 24-year-old Noronha enjoyed a fine season for the Mangaluru Dragons in their title-winning 2025 campaign in the Maharaja Trophy. A powerful striker, he hit 253 runs from 13 games at a strike rate of 148.82. This also included a season tally of 19 sixes. Noronha also bowled off-spin in the competition, taking 10 wickets at an economy of 7.44. This included a best of 2 for 25, which he achieved in the final against Hubli Tigers. He was called up to the Karnataka squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and featured in three games.”
In the only match he played, Ghosh made a strong impression with a sharp diving catch to dismiss Will Jacks. However, he seemed to struggle physically after tumbling in his follow-through while bowling to Naman Dhir, which might have led to his injury.
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“Ramakrishna Ghosh sustained a fracture to his right foot during the CSK v MI match at Chepauk. He will take no further part in IPL 2026. Get well soon, Rambo,” CSK said in a statement.
Head coach Stephen Fleming mentioned the setback during the post-match press conference. He expressed both disappointment and admiration for the young player’s quick development.
“His improvement in recent weeks has been noticeable. He has been training really well at our academy sessions. We use two grounds, and he’s been very impressive. It’s disappointing that he got injured toward the end. The other point is that he can bat, and bat well, which is an area of big improvement. So he can genuinely be called an all-rounder,” Fleming said.
Ghosh’s absence adds to a highly disrupted season for the five-time champions. The franchise has already dealt with multiple injuries, including the loss of key Indian bowler Khaleel Ahmed and promising batter Ayush Mhatre in recent weeks.
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Their pace options were already limited before the season began, with Nathan Ellis out injured, and his replacement Spencer Johnson was unavailable until recently due to injury. To make matters worse, CSK has been without star player MS Dhoni, who has been dealing with a calf strain since the start of the season.
As injuries continue to mount, CSK’s squad depth will be further challenged as they try to navigate a tough IPL 2026 season without yet another key player.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to introduce stricter disciplinary and access-control measures in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following a series of incidents that have raised concerns within the board over security and anti-corruption protocol violations. “We are forced to issue guidelines in this season of IPL. We saw many incidents which makes the board uncomfortable. We are in talks with IPL franchises to ensure no untoward incidents happen again. There has been lots of indiscipline in this IPL,” a BCCI source told ANI on Tuesday.
The fresh development comes days after BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the board was framing new regulations to control player access and restrict unauthorised interactions in hotels, team buses and other designated secure areas during the tournament.
Speaking in Lucknow last week, Shukla said the measures were aimed at ensuring transparency and strengthening the integrity framework around the league.
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“The access that the players have will be controlled; unauthorised people will not be allowed to meet the players, neither in hotels nor on buses, to ensure the transparency of the IPL,” he had said.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had also expressed concern over what he termed “anomalies and irregularities” involving players, franchise officials and outsiders during the tournament.
According to Saikia, the board observed several instances of unauthorised individuals accompanying team members, entering team hotels and even accessing players’ and officials’ rooms, actions deemed to be in direct violation of the IPL’s anti-corruption protocols.
He further noted that certain franchise owners and officials were seen interacting with players in restricted zones where such meetings are prohibited under tournament regulations.
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The ongoing season has already witnessed disciplinary action in multiple cases. Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after he was caught vaping inside the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings.
In another incident, Rajasthan Royals manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder was fined Rs 1 lakh for using a mobile phone near the dugout during a game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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The 24-team Playoff continues to be discussed as a potential option for the sport as early as 2027.
Would the G6 have realistic options to get two, or even three, teams into the Playoff?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses schedule changes across the sport, including Florida State and Georgia.
Is Mike Norvell making the right move by getting the Bulldogs for one less game?
Texas Tech is likely to have the best defense in the Big 12 again in 2026, along with BYU.
Which other units are going to help their teams push for a conference title?
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Matheus Cunha broke the deadlock at Old Trafford just six minutes in, before Sesko added a second merely eight minutes later. While United went into the interval with a comfortable lead, Liverpool demonstrated resilience to restore parity early in the second-half – Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo bringing the scores level.
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A draw for Arne Slot’s outfit might have been a respectable outcome given United’s recent form, but fortune dictated otherwise. Kobbie Mainoo netted the winner with only 13 minutes of regulation time left to guarantee all three points stayed in Greater Manchester.
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Yet some Liverpool supporters will have felt aggrieved, particularly given the controversy surrounding Sesko’s strike. Luke Shaw whipped the ball into the penalty area, with Bruno Fernandes nodding it back across goal towards the Slovenian forward.
While Freddie Woodman managed to get a hand to it and disrupt its path, the ball eventually ricocheted off Sesko’s torso and over the line. Close-up footage appeared to show the ball brushing Sesko’s fingertips before crossing the goal line, with VAR analysing whether a handball had occurred.
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Following a significant delay, play continued with United leading Liverpool 2-0, much to the frustration of Reds players and supporters watching on. Webb has since explained that VAR were correct to permit the goal, given the lack of conclusive evidence that an infringement had occurred.
Speaking on Match Officials Mic’d Up, the 54-year-old said: “I think the clip kind of speaks for itself, doesn’t it, really? I’m pretty much with you. I think it probably does hit the hand. But of course, the VARs need that conclusivity. They need to be absolutely certain that it does.
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“And it doesn’t matter what we think, does it? It matters what they think. And we do ask them to be sure that something needs acting upon. Clearly, Sesko doesn’t deliberately handle this. He doesn’t make himself bigger. It’s all very natural.
“But, of course, the Laws of the Game require any goal that comes off the hand immediately, or where the player scores immediately after hitting the arm, then it has to be disallowed, and that means the VAR has no option but to start looking for that.
“Sometimes it looks like they’re being a bit too forensic, and you hear, in this situation, the VAR looking from various angles. They want to get it right.
“If it does conclusively come off the arm, but they don’t get to that level of certainty, they probably think it probably does as well, but they need to be absolutely categorical to get involved, and they weren’t able to find it, and hence the reason that the on-field decision stood.”
Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo have been key players for Manchester United this season under interim head coach Michael Carrick
Casemiro has admitted it is difficult to offer advice to teammate Kobbie Mainoo amid the growing influence of social media. The Manchester United midfield duo have been key to the club’s revival under interim head coach Michael Carrick.
United have qualified for the Champions League and are on track to finish third under their temporary boss. The Reds have lost just twice since Carrick succeeded Ruben Amorim in January, with both Casemiro and Mainoo regular starters under the former Middlesbrough manager.
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And it appears that Real Madrid legend Casemiro has been using his experience to guide Mainoo, 21, in a bid to drive standards. The 34-year-old will leave Old Trafford this summer after four seasons at M16.
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The Brazilian has now spoken to former Reds centre-back Rio Ferdinandon his podcast about how he is advising the England international.
When Ferdinand put to him that you can’t be as strong with young players [these days], he said: “I try, I try, but the phone, the social media is very difficult because everyone sees on the phone, nah, you play good.
“You think, ‘ah, you play good. Yeah, it’s top, it’s top.’
“And I try every day about this with Kobbie. He’s an unbelievable player. But he needs to train, train, train. He needs fear – I play, I don’t play.
“I need to push the training because this guy is the present and the future of the club.”
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Casemiro was then asked about Mainoo’s previous struggle for game time under ex-Reds boss Amorim. The young star did not start a single Premier League match this season before Amorim’s exit.
He added: “Yes. I talk to him about this, and because I love Kobbie. In this moment, he doesn’t play too much. Maybe it’s the first time he doesn’t play, but it’s not the last.
“You don’t need to drop your head. You need change. How? I don’t know. Work. Work. Work.
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“Talk with the manager about what you need. I go with Amorim. I do what I need to, to play. I can’t play in this team because I need this, this, this. Okay. I try, but it’s not the last time.
“He’s very easy. He’s slow. He’s a calm guy. Very calm. But for me this guy is the present in the football club. This guy is an unbelievable player.”
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