Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar slammed Rajasthan Royals’ management for poor decision-making after the team’s seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 on Friday. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again impressed against GT’s fiery bowling attack, smashing 96 off 47 balls. Riding on his knock, RR posted 214/6 in 20 overs. However, the total proved insufficient as Gujarat Titans chased it down in 18.4 overs to book a place in the final. The chief architect of GT’s victory was skipper Shubman Gill, who produced a brilliant knock of 104 off 53 balls.

During RR’s innings, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was forced to retire hurt but later returned to bat, remaining unbeaten on 45 off 35 balls. Manjrekar criticised the Royals for sending Jadeja back in and also questioned their decision to promote pacer Jofra Archer ahead of Donovan Ferreira.

Notably, Ferreira, who came in at No. 8, played a stunning cameo, remaining unbeaten on 38 off just 11 balls. His innings included four sixes and two boundaries.

“Still can’t get over the poor call by RR to put Jadeja back in after he had retired hurt & then have Jofra Archer come before Donovan Ferreira,” wrote Manjrekar on X (formerly Twitter).

Still can’t get over the poor call by RR to put Jadeja back in after he had retired hurt & then have Joffra Archer come before Donovan Ferreira.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 30, 2026

After the match, RR skipper Riyan Parag felt his team posted a competitive total against GT, describing the score as defendable.

“It was a par score; it was defendable. I felt that after the heavy roller, it got better in the second innings. In the first innings, the bowlers got some grip, and the slower ones did well. I thought 230 would have been a par score. A score around 240 would have been challenging, but we needed the openers early. It didn’t happen, which became tough for us,” Parag said after the match.

“To sum it up in one sentence, there were many positives. We weren’t supposed to qualify, given that many players were young and inexperienced, but many youngsters performed well and can only improve from here,” he added.

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IPL 2026 News | Shami’s Sensation Leads Lucknow to First Win of Season

Stormers: Willemse; Senatla, Nel (capt), du Plessis, Zas; Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Khan; Mchunu, Venter, Fouche, Smith, van Heerden, de Villiers, Dixon, Roos.

Replacements: Kotze, Matongo, Porthen, Moerat, Ackerman, Theunissen, Ungerer, Matthee.

Cardiff: Winnett; Beetham, B Thomas, Jennings, Adams; I Lloyd, Mulder; Barratt, Belcher (capt), Assiratti, McNally, Thornton, Botham, D Thomas, Basham.

Replacements: D Hughes, Southworth, Sebastian, Nott, Lawrence, E Lloyd, Bevan, Bowen.

Yellow card: Assiratti 32, Sebastian 64

Referee: Eoghan Cross (Ireland)

Assistant referees: Andrew brace & Andrew Cole (Ireland)

TMO: Leo Colgan (Ireland)

FILE–Gilas Pilipinas women’s Kacey Dela Rosa, left, celebrates during a win over Japan in the Fiba 3×3 Women’s Asia Cup in Singapore.-Gilas clinched a spot in the 3×3 Women’s World Cup on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after defeating host Singapore in the battle for third place. –Photo from SBP

MANILA, Philippines—The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas officially named the four women flying to Warsaw, Poland in July to represent Gilas Pilipinas Women in the Fiba 3×3 Women’s World Cup.

Gilas kept its core of Kacey Dela Rosa, Mikka Cacho and Afril Bernardino intact, plus the returning Camille Clarin.

Clarin just returned after tearing her right ACL back in March of last year during the Fiba 3×3 Asia action against Australia.

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Clarin rejoined the national team earlier this month in the 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 in Chengdu.

Unfortunately for Gilas, they weren’t able to qualify for the main draw of the games.

The Philippines clinched a ticket to Warsaw last month when it finished third in the World Cup Qualifiers in Singapore.

Rain or Shine import Jaylen Johnson scores on a gimme during Game 5 of the PBA semifinals against Barangay Ginebra.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Jaylen Johnson doesn’t seem worried after Rain or Shine was sent to the brink of elimination following a Game 5 loss to Barangay Ginebra on Friday.

The Elasto Painters suffered a 111-104 loss and now trail 2-3 in their semifinals series.

“[My] confidence is still super high. I trust the team and staff,” said the burly reinforcement. “My back has been against the wall all my life. I love this situation. The best things come out of it.”

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Johnson left it all on the floor for the Elasto Painters with 22 points and 14 rebounds.

Unfortunately for Rain or Shine, Ginebra just had too much firepower with Justin Brownlee and RJ Abarrientos combining for 63 points.

“We wanted to fight as hard as we could. We didn’t end up how we wanted to but we’re going to fight every time and in the next game, we’ll go get them,” said Johnson.

The Elasto Painters force a do-or-die game on Sunday.

Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.  

Sleeping for 11 minutes more, doing an additional 4.5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and eating an additional quarter of a cup of vegetables were associated with a 10 per cent reduction in major cardiovascular events. 

The optimal combination of behaviours were also established: sleeping for eight to nine hours per night, completing more than 42 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, and a modest diet quality score. This combination was associated with 57 per cent lower risk of major cardiovascular events compared to people with the least optimal health profile. 

Dr Nicholas Koemel, lead author and research fellow at the University of Sydney, said: “This is very encouraging news because making a few small, combined changes is likely more achievable and sustainable for most people when compared with attempting major changes in a single behaviour. I would encourage people not to overlook the importance of making a small change or two to your daily routine, no matter how small they may seem.”  

The research team plan to build on these findings to develop new digital tools that support people in making positive lifestyle changes and establish sustained healthy habits. 

Behaviour change expert, Dr Heather McKee, applauds the approach of small, consistent changes: “We’ve spent years designing health advice for ideal conditions, not real life. This research reinforces what behavioural science has shown for decades: people don’t fail because they don’t care, they fail because the changes aren’t sustainable.

“Eleven more minutes of sleep, a few minutes of movement, an extra portion of vegetables. These sound trivial, but repeated daily, they can shift the trajectory of someone’s health. Small changes are not insignificant. Small changes stick.”

The study called Combined Variations in Sleep, Physical Activity, and Nutrition and the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Data was analysed from a sub-study of UK Biobank, a cohort study of 502,629 adults aged 40-69, who were recruited from 2006 to 2010. It is the first study to assess the impact of sleep, physical activity and diet combined.

For the first time since 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a head coaching hire this offseason, bringing in Mike McCarthy, and team legend Jerome Bettis is excited about the move.

Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 years as the head coach, winning a Super Bowl and never having a losing season in his tenure, leaving big shoes to fill. Bettis said that he is excited for what McCarthy brings to the table.

“I think he’s definitely a fundamentals-type coach. He’s won a championship, so he’s a championship-caliber head coach. He knows what success looks like,” Bettis told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers listens to head coach Mike McCarthy during NFL practice in Pittsburgh on May 20, 2026. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

McCarthy was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers in 2011, when they beat the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. Now, over a decade and a half later, he is beginning a new chapter as the Steelers head coach, with Rodgers once again his quarterback.

“We’re excited that he’s starting the next chapter of the Steelers organization in terms of a leadership perspective. I think there’s a lot of excitement for what he brings to the table,” Bettis said.

Bettis said that Tomlin had a “hell of a run” as the Steelers head coach. He said he knew the possibility existed of Tomlin stepping away simply because of how long his tenure was.

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stands on the sidelines before an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Jan. 12, 2026. (Barry Reeger/Imagn Images)

“I was surprised, but in the same breath, I was not. He had been there 19 years. I mean that’s a hell of a run in terms of the timetable. So, you knew that he had put a lot of time in with the organization. It’s never a great time to walk away. So, it was surprising in that no one expected it,” Bettis said.

“I didn’t definitely didn’t expect it to happen, but I knew that the possibility always exists when it’s been 19-20 years of being with an organization.”

Bettis said he is thankful for what Tomlin did for the organization.

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Jerome Bettis speaks on SiriusXM during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, La., on Feb. 5, 2025. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Bettis is one of the best running backs in Steelers history. Nicknamed “The Bus,” Bettis is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In 13 seasons in the NFL, with the last 10 with the Steelers, Bettis ran for 13,662 yards and 91 touchdowns while catching 200 passes for 1,449 yards and three touchdowns. He was an integral part of the Steelers’ Super Bowl XL win over the Seattle Seahawks, as he ran for three touchdowns during their playoff run.

Bettis will be playing in the American Century Tournament from July 10-12 at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe. It will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

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Liverpool have officially ended their association with Arne Slot after two seasons in charge at Anfield, bringing an unexpected chapter to a close. The Dutchman guided the Reds to a Premier League title in his debut campaign following the departure of legendary manager Jurgen Klopp, but a disappointing second season saw Liverpool finish outside the top four amid reports of dressing-room tensions.

With Liverpool now searching for a new leader, several names have already emerged as potential candidates to take over one of football’s most demanding jobs.

Andoni Iraola

Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is among the strongest contenders for the role.

The Spaniard earned widespread praise for transforming Bournemouth into one of the Premier League’s most exciting teams. During his three-year spell, he guided the club to successive improvements in league position and eventually secured European qualification for the first time in their history.

Oliver Glasner

Another experienced candidate is Oliver Glasner, who recently departed Crystal Palace after leading the club to UEFA Europa League success.

Glasner has previously impressed with both Crystal Palace and Eintracht Frankfurt, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level while working with limited resources.

While his tactical approach is generally more structured and pragmatic than Iraola’s, his track record in knockout competitions and European football could appeal to Liverpool’s decision-makers.

Steven Gerrard

A more sentimental option would be club icon Steven Gerrard.

One of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players, Gerrard remains closely connected to the club and brings managerial experience gained with Rangers and Aston Villa.

Although he has been out of management since leaving Al-Ettifaq, his deep understanding of Liverpool’s culture and expectations could make him an intriguing candidate if the club prioritises familiarity and leadership.

Liverpool’s Next Big Decision

Replacing Klopp was always going to be a difficult task, and Liverpool now face another major appointment. Whether they choose the progressive approach of Iraola, the proven European pedigree of Glasner, or the emotional connection offered by Gerrard, the decision could shape the club’s future for years to come.

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Arne Slot lasted two years at Liverpool FC after replacing Jurgen Klopp and has shown Enzo Maresca what he can and cannot do at Manchester City

How do you follow in the footsteps of one of the greatest managers the club has ever seen? With great difficulty, if you are Arne Slot. After a dream first year at Liverpool that saw the Dutchman coast to the Premier League title ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City, he will not even get a third season after being relieved of his duties.

Slot had managed the bare minimum of achieving Champions League football for next term after a wretched campaign that was not dissimilar to the one Pep Guardiola endured last year. But not only was Slot missing the CV that Guardiola has, he also fell short of what Jurgen Klopp embodied at Anfield.

Having feasted with a manager who made the stadium rock and gave them so many great nights, whatever credit Slot earned from winning the league in his first season was quickly used up and Liverpool fans have been fed up for a while now.

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When the results stopped coming, scrutiny of the performances grew. In games such as their 3-0 defeat to City at the Etihad in November, Liverpool resembled not just a shadow of the team they were but a shadow of the team they should have been after spending £450million to improve a title-winning squad.

And if the football gave little to keep Liverpool fans believing, Slot lost more of them in his press conferences. Whether it was tactics, expectations – where there were a few unnecessary swipes at the Klopp era – or even ticket prices, Slot time and again underwhelmed when given the opportunity to win supporters over to his banners.

The Anfield crowd backs their manager with patience, as happens at the Etihad and Old Trafford, so to hear boos for substitutions that Slot was making in the final weeks felt like the point of no return. That has now been confirmed, with Andoni Iraola installed as the early favourite.

If it means another change of manager at a top club, and as Enzo Maresca takes over from Guardiola, it is a useful lesson for the Italian in what he can and cannot afford to do at the Etihad. As Guardiola said, he will get more protection than other clubs and should never lose sight of being himself.

At the same time though, he always has to be offering something to the club and its fans – either in terms of results or belief in his methods. Maresca will not get everything right, so he has to ensure that there remains a reason for somebody important to be fighting his corner when things don’t work out.

Guardiola is an even more difficult act to follow than Klopp was, but Maresca has now seen some of what not to do as he looks to succeed at the Etihad.

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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.

Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.

Having fought and sparred Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic respectively, Dillian Whyte has explained why their potential fight could be “dangerous” for the Brit.

‘The Body Snatcher’ found himself on the receiving end of a ruthless first-round stoppage in August, back when he desperately attempted to halt Itauma’s momentum.

Unfortunately for Whyte, though, the rising heavyweight star was just far too powerful and quick, not to mention his ability to read an opponent and identify what shots to throw.

These qualities were firmly on display against Jermaine Franklin, who Itauma dispatched in five rounds when they squared off in March.

Shortly after claiming his best professional victory thus far, the 21-year-old admitted he had hoped to be facing world-ranked contender Hrgovic in Manchester.

But while his desire failed to materialise on that particular night, it now seems as though Hrgovic is the frontrunner to face Itauma in London later this year.

The 33-year-old comes off an uncomplicated third-round finish over Dave Allen earlier this month, insisting in his post-fight interview that he would gladly fight the man who many have pegged as a future world champion.

Speaking with IFL TV, Whyte said that Itauma should ultimately overcome this test, but not without any difficulty.

“Good fight. Dangerous fight for Moses, but good fight for Moses. I think the fight’s more beneficial for Moses than it is for Hrgovic.

“Hrgovic is a good fighter – he’s tough. [But] he’s not the most powerful guy, he gets cut a lot and, if you’re mobile, he seems to struggle.

“Moses is quite mobile, but I think it’s a good fight. Perfect fight for Moses at this [stage] in his career, and I think it’s a winnable fight for Hrgovic.”

With a win over Hrgovic, Itauma would be classed as a top 10 heavyweight who is surely ready for a shot at world honours, given his talent and commitment to the sport.