The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 21st match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will host the game on Monday, April 13.
The Riyan Parag-led side have made a terrific start to the IPL 2026 season, winning all their first four matches. They successfully chased 202 against Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in their last game, winning the match six wickets with 12 balls to spare. The top three – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel have looked solid this season.
On the other hand, SRH will look to avoid a hat-trick of losses after defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Having said that, they posted 219 against Punjab in their last game. Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 74 off 28 balls.
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Here are three batters who are likely to score big in SRH vs RR IPL 2026 match:
Travis Head
Travis Head – Source: Getty
Travis Head enjoys a terrific record against RR in IPL. The Aussie opener has amassed 159 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 154.37, including two half-centuries. Last year, he smashed 67 runs off 31 balls against the Royals. With 102 runs in four innings, Head has made a firm start to IPL 2026. After scoring 46 (21) and 38 (23) against KKR and PBKS, he’ll now look to convert his starts into a big score. In the IPL, the 32-year-old has scored 1248 runs in 42 matches at a strike rate of 169.79, including a century and eight fifties. Overall, he has 4654 runs in 178 T20s, hitting two tons and 27 half-centuries.
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan – Source: Getty
Like Travis Head, SRH captain Ishan Kishan enjoys a promising record against the Royals in IPL. The southpaw has 392 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 147.37, including three half-centuries and one hundred. In his last innings, he smashed an unbeaten 106 off 47 deliveries at a strike rate of 225.53, including six maximums and 11 boundaries at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. In the IPL, the wicketkeeper-batter has 3120 runs in 116 innings with the help of the aforementioned ton and 18 fifties. In his first four outings, he’s managed 122 runs in four innings at a stunning strike rate of 179.41, including 80 off 38 deliveries against RCB. Overall, in T20s, he has 6441 runs in 233 games, comprising seven centuries and 36 fifties. On his day, he can disrupt any team in the world.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Source: Getty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has dominated bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old has already scored 200 runs in four innings at a stunning strike rate of 266.67, including two half-centuries. Notably, he slammed a quickfire 78 off 26 balls against RCB in the last game. The youngster will now look to continue his carnage against SRH, who failed to defend 219 in their previous game against PBKS.
In the IPL, Sooryavanshi has scored 452 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 229.44, including one century and three fifties. Overall, in T20s, he has 901 runs in 22 games, hitting three centuries and as many fifties. Despite scoring 52 (17) and 78 (26) against CSK and RCB, he looked disappointed after failing to convert his starts into a century.
Pep Guardiola has managed his last match as Manchester City manager but has reportedly set his eyes on his next job
Pep Guardiola has reportedly ‘told friends’ that he wants to be England boss, just days after his departure from Manchester City was confirmed. The iconic manager has called time on a decade-long stint in Manchester, winning 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
The Daily Mail as per The Sun claim the outgoing City boss won’t return to club management any time soon, suggesting a recent Instagram post from Guardiola’s daughter was a retirement post, rather than a farewell to Manchester.
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The report claims Guardiola has told close friends that he wants to take charge of the Three Lions one day, and although the former Barcelona and Man City boss is ‘prone to changing his mind hastily,’ he won’t be lining up a new job in domestic football.
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It’s previously been claimed that Guardiola wants to lead a nation to World Cup glory, having won all there is to win at club level.
However, the outgoing Man City boss may have to wait if he wants to take charge of England at a major tournament, given current boss Thomas Tuchel signed a contract extension ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
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The German head coach is set to take charge of England at his first major tournament this summer in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Tuchel’s contract was set to expire after the tournament, but the FA agreed fresh terms with the former Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea boss to extend his stay until the summer of 2028.
The Three Lions are preparing to jet off to the USA where they’ll face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stages of the tournament.
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As for City, they’re yet to name Guardiola’s successor, though his former assistant Enzo Maresca is the favourite to take over at the Etihad Stadium.
“When the club tell me who it is, of course I will call him,” said Guardiola when asked about his successor. “I will tell him, ‘Be yourself and the club will support you unconditionally’.
“That is the biggest compliment, or the biggest luck that all the managers who have been here have had. You will be protected in the bad moments more than any other club.
“Be yourself, be free, go with your ideas. Work a lot and everything will be fine.”
Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley appears during a team-produced feature on Seattle’s draft process and scouting operation. The episode highlighted the front office’s post-Combine evaluation work, showing how personnel staff review prospects, build assessments, and prepare for draft decisions. Before The Noise Episode 2. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
The Minnesota Vikings haven’t employed an official general manager since before the Super Bowl, firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on January 30th. Four months later — to the day — the franchise changed that, hiring Nolan Teasley from the Seattle Seahawks.
The man in charge in an interim capacity this offseason, Rob Brzezinski, will stay within the organization and retain a powerful role, largely responsible for the finances.
Vikings Add a Personnel-Driven Leader from Seattle’s Front Office
Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley speaks during a behind-the-scenes feature examining Seattle’s preparation for the NFL Draft. The video offered a look inside the club’s scouting and personnel departments, detailing how evaluators study prospects, compare grades, and build the team’s draft board following the NFL Combine. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
Vikings Hire Teasley
It’s official. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert wrote Saturday, “The Minnesota Vikings have hired Nolan Teasley as their general manager, sources told NFL Network‘s Tom Pelissero on Saturday, concluding an unusual chapter for the franchise. Teasley has spent the past 13 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, where he began as an intern and advanced to assistant general manager in 2023.”
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“He replaces Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, whom the Vikings fired Jan. 30, and interim general manager Rob Brzezinski, who was also a candidate for the permanent job. Because they fired Adofo-Mensah so late in the process, the Wilfs — the Vikings owners — decided to tap Brzezinski, their longtime salary cap analyst and contract negotiator, to lead a temporary front office during the most important team-building time of the year.”
All told, Minnesota interviewed nine candidates for the vacant position, with Teasley as the last man standing.
Who’s Tealsey?
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Teasley isn’t just some random name from the league’s executive directory. He’s been with the Seahawks since 2013, starting as a scouting intern and steadily climbing the ranks ever since.
He was slated for his 14th season with Seattle and fourth as assistant general manager, and Teasley has been busy. He previously spent five seasons as the Director of Pro Personnel, one year as the Assistant Director of Pro Personnel, and three seasons as a Pro Personnel Scout. The progression reflects a mighty journey up the front office ladder.
In Seattle, Teasley’s responsibilities were extensive. He collaborated closely with head boss John Schneider, the President of Football Operations and general manager, on player acquisition activities, including the draft, free agency, and trade discussions. Additionally, he oversaw football operations, worked with Seattle’s performance staff on roster development, and contributed to the team’s use of data in scouting.
This last aspect is particularly important. Modern front offices rely not only on traditional scouting reports but also on effective communication across scouting, research, and analytics. Teasley excels in this area, which is precisely the kind of crossover experience Minnesota evidently sought.
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Moreover, Teasley’s background in pro personnel is sweet. In his previous roles, he played a key part in fine-tuning Seattle’s strategies for unrestricted free agency, the draft, the undrafted free-agent process, and year-round trade analysis.
Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf looks over pregame activity from the field before kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium. Wilf has overseen one of the franchise’s most successful and stable ownership eras, helping guide major organizational investments while maintaining a consistent commitment to roster building and facilities development. Dec. 8, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
Overall, the Vikings essentially hired the guy with the best player scouting resume — perhaps blowback from Adofo-Mensah’s four underwhelming draft classes.
SKOR North‘s Thor Nystrome tweeted, “A+ hire — the one ‘outsider’ candidate, and one of the most respected evaluators in the NFL who wasn’t already a GM. An NFL source told me recently that Teasley would have already been a GM if he played politics. ‘Grinder’ and ‘innovator’ are two words commonly used to describe him.”
It’s also worth noting that the Vikings’ fan base universally approved of the hire on social media, which is tough to do in 2026 for any sports team.
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While Teasley will yield ample power, don’t expect head coach Kevin O’Connell and the aforementioned Brzezinski to fade from the decision-making spotlight. Seifert also tweeted, “The Wilfs view Nolan Teasley, Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski as a leadership team that features experts in their particular fields. 🔺”
Since Zygi and Mark Wilf bought the Vikings 20 years ago — yes, it’s been that long — the ownership group has craved a system of checks and balances more than most organizations. In fact, during their first six years, the Wilfs didn’t even employ an official general manager.
Expect a “triangle of authority” between Teasley, O’Connell, and Brzezinski.
The Athletic‘s Alec Lewis opined. “Why Nolan Teasley? The Vikings have a ton of respect for John Schneider, the way he operates, per sources. Teasley comes with college/pro evaluation experience and is respected in industry. Pairs with Rob Brzezinski & Kevin O’Connell as three experts in their areas.”
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Brzezinski Not Going Anywhere
Before Adofo-Mensah’s termination, Brzezinski was known among fans as “the money guy” and “cap wizard.” All signs point to those nicknames remaining intact. SI.com‘s Albert Breer noted, “New Vikings GM Nolan Teasley will report directly to ownership, I’m told. And EVP of football operations Rob Brzezinski, who interviewed for the GM job, plans to stay and work with Teasley and HC Kevin O’Connell. New setup should give the team strong leadership in all 3 areas.”
Vikings executive Rob Brzezinski participates in an interview discussing Minnesota’s front-office structure, leadership philosophy, and long-term organizational planning. Widely respected for his salary-cap expertise, Brzezinski has spent decades helping shape the Vikings’ roster strategy while working alongside multiple general managers and coaching staffs. Feb. 17, 2022. Mandatory Credit: YouTube.
Brzezinski has worked for the Vikings since 1999 — one year after Minnesota drafted Randy Moss. If you were hoping for Brzezinski to stay on as the top boss, Saturday’s news shouldn’t be much of a letdown. He’s the Executive Vice President of Football Operations.
Teasley’s first tasks might look something like this:
Teasley is 42 — about the same age as O’Connell.
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Ocean Protect Stadium will play host to Friday’s
Round 13 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and
Manly Sea Eagles. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs.
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game and give you our free tips and bets.
Manly head to Shark Park riding a wave of momentum and defensive confidence, with Kieran Foran helping steer a dramatic turnaround in recent weeks. The Sea Eagles are conceding barely two tries per game during their current stretch, a remarkable return in the modern NRL era, and their left-edge attack shapes as a major weapon against Cronulla’s vulnerable right side. The Sharks remain capable of explosive attacking football when Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall combine fluently, but consistency has been harder to find. Cronulla’s home record keeps this matchup intriguing, although Manly’s ability to control field position and limit errors gives the visitors a slight edge in what shapes as one of the tighter contests of the round.
Cardiff lost head coach Matt Sherratt to Steve Tandy’s backroom staff just a few days before the season started, with forwards boss Corniel van Zyl making the step up to replace him.
“We’re proud of the boys from where we started the season into how we finished,” said van Zyl.
“To end up sixth, with 16 quality teams, I say would make us proud. Unfortunately we couldn’t push on to the next step and that’s the disappointing part.”
Van Zyl guided Cardiff to 11 league victories, with eight of those coming at their Arms Park home.
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With only one URC win achieved outside of Wales this season, securing an unlikely play-off victory in South Africa against a former tournament winner was always going to be a tough ask.
The squad landing just a few days before the fixture after a 6,000-mile flight to Cape Town added to their task.
Cardiff flanker Dan Thomas has been one of the shining lights this season and again impressed against Stormers.
The open-side did not want to accept defeat but acknowledged the steps made in the 2025-26 campaign.
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“Everyone was happy with how the season went, we made the play-offs which was important for the club, but no-one remembers who loses in quarter-finals,” Thomas told S4C.
“Making the play-offs is important for the club.
“It’s an odd one, we’re happy with how the season has gone, but you want silverware. It is back to the drawing board now and we need to start again.”
Cardiff have signed Australian veteran prop Scott Sio next season, which they will hope shores up a scrum taken apart by Stormers.
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“It is obvious, our set-piece needs to improve,” said Thomas.
“The Stormers were dominant and we didn’t cope. We knew it was coming and still couldn’t stop it.
Adam Azim headlines at Wembley Arena this evening as one of British boxing’s brightest young talents looks to move a step closer to world title contention against battle-hardened Canadian Steve Claggett.
The unbeaten 24-year-old has long been tipped for the top, with his speed, timing and finishing ability helping him build a perfect professional record. Last time out, Azim produced arguably the best performance of his career, stopping former world title challenger Sergey Lipinets to underline his credentials at 140lbs.
Canada’s Claggett, meanwhile, arrives as a proven gatekeeper at world level and former title challenger. The 36-year-old shared the ring with Teofimo Lopez last year and could provide a test for Azim’s gas tank.
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Victory for Azim would strengthen calls for a shot at a world title in the next 18 months, with the Slough fighter currently in the top 10 with the WBC, WBO and IBF. Defeat, however, would represent a major setback against an opponent brought in to test, rather than derail, his rise.
Stay with Boxing News for a live scorecard, round-by-round updates and the final result from Wembley Arena.
Adam Azim vs Steve Claggett live scorecard
This is a Boxing News live scorecard and not the official score from the judges.
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Adam Azim vs Steve Claggett fight result
Azim TKO 3. Hugely impressive from Azim, who couldn’t miss with the uppercut. He burst Claggett’s nose in the first, dropped him in the second and forced referee Victor Loughlin to step in and stop it in the third. The Canadian’s come-forward pressure just could not work against such a precise and punishing puncher in Azim, who moves on to world level.
Inoue has laid out the plan for the rest of his campaign in no uncertain terms – stick around at super-bantamweight for one more fight, likely Jesse Rodriguez, before moving up to featherweight in pursuit of belts in a fifth division.
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If that is how things play out, there are currently four champions waiting for him: the WBO’s Rafael Espinoza, the WBA’s Brandon Figueroa, the IBF’s Angelo Leo and the WBC’s Bruce Carrington.
Though not the only titlist at 126lbs to call Inoue out, Carrington has been perhaps the most vocal, and has now doubled down on his claim that defeating ‘The Monster’ would not be too tough a night at the office.
Asked by Luis Para if he believes it is a hard matchup, ‘Shu Shu’ was clear in his answer.
“No. I think he actually plays [into] my style. I think he’s a good boxer, very twitchy and things like that, but there are certain things that I know I could use to make him fight my fight.”
Carrington then questioned whether or not Inoue’s knockout power would carry up in weight.
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“To be honest, I think it will be tough. Any of the champions will give him a tough fight … I don’t think Inoue’s punching power would show as much with the champions in the featherweight division.”
Carrington won the WBC belt by stopping Carlost Castro at Madison Square Garden back in January. He puts it on the line in a first defence against Rene Palacios in July.
Las Vegas Aces guard Chennedy Carter was much talked about recently after a recent social media post that shaded her role with the team and 2026 No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd.
Less than a day following the Aces’ 95-87 loss to the Dallas Wings on Thursday, Carter criticized Fudd, who arguably had her best game in the WNBA. The Wings rookie scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in her first career start. The veteran guard added that she wanted her “leash” off, which seemed to be a shade in her playing time.
“Not to mention, I made her ankle touch the ground,” Carter wrote on Threads. “But y’all can hollar at me when my leash is off, too. It’s completely unfair, even though statistically, it’s not even close.”
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On Saturday, Carter said that she will have a break from social media following the criticism she received.
“30 day ban starting now, bc you drag situations. You’ll learn this app is a free app and fans dont own it!” Carter said.
Several people reacted to Carter’s latest Threads post, with one account saying that she might have been issued a warning by Aces coach Becky Hammon.
“Becky told her to STFU or is she is playing in Mexico soon,” the post said.
“They using u as clickbait, trying to get likes! Can’t wait until u show them! Ur come up, is close! Deals!” another fan wrote.
“This wasn’t even a situation until you said something. You’re a vet but are acting like a rookie maturity wise. You should acknowledge where Azzi had you in the game and use that to help you improve. Talent should recognize talent no matter what experience, stats, age, team, etc. You can stand up for yourself without shading other people,” a fan posted.
Amid the numerous criticisms of Carter, some fans expressed their support for the 5-foot-9 guard.
“Is the ban on fans or on yourself?” one fan replied.
“Girl why Azzi though? Most of her fans were rooting for you, too. You two are both great players who both have had their careers interrupted, but who we still believed in completely. And Lord knows that girl don’t bother nobody. Why Azzi mannn?” another fan said.
“Lil sis. Protect your peace. You’re having a career year and definitely on your way to being 6POY. Leave this social media alone and go get that ring, fam,” a fan commented.
Last month, Las Vegas signed Carter to a training camp contract. According to Spotrac, the deal was worth $277,500 for one year.
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Carter has played in all of the Aces’ seven games this season. She is averaging a career-high 19.1 points per game on 64.6% shooting, including 56.3% from 3-point range, 21.9 minutes off the bench. She is the team’s second-leading scorer behind four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and the league’s leader in bench points.
WNBA analyst addresses Chennedy Carter’s recent social media posts
WNBA analyst Grant Young of Sports Illustrated chimed in on what he described as a social media outburst by Chennedy Carter. Young doubled down on several of the fan comments that they felt like Carter had turned the corner in her first season with Las Vegas.
“The problem is that these questions had followed Chennedy throughout her career,” Young said. “And it makes it seem like she could not never get out of her own way. That’s why I find this disappointing, especially because for a while, it seems like Chennedy was finally making it that her basketball was the only thing people were talking about.”
Young added that throwing shots at Azzi Fudd was unnecessary, as the rookie had nothing to do with Carter’s role with the Aces. He also said that being frustrated with coaches is a normal occurrence in sports, but there was no need to air it publicly.
Las Vegas has brought back its championship core from last season, and Carter has filled the role of backup guard Dana Evans, who is recovering from a leg injury.
As Paris Saint-Germain tightened the screws on Arsenal over two absorbing hours, the drums in the crowd behind the goal matched their relentless intensity. It was enough to push PSG past Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after the Champions League final in Budapest ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.
Players, crowd and coach — PSG are a club united.
“Today, we can say we are the best in Europe. We take pleasure in playing with this group. We’re all humble, and that makes you want to give more. But we just want to celebrate with the people of Paris,” said Vitinha, PSG’s Portuguese midfielder who was named man of the match.
Arsenal’s own brand of collective will dragged the Qatari-owned Parisians to penalties, but the English side will carry over their quest for a first Champions League into next season. PSG, however, have become just the second club, after Real Madrid, to retain the Champions League since it was rebranded in 1992.
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For all that Luis Enrique’s side possesses, sublime attacking talent, smart, physical defenders and nimble, creative midfielders, it is perhaps the Spanish coach’s greatest feat that this is a team in the truest sense.
“If the stars are at the service of the team, there is preparation and we can play football. That is our essence,” is how Enrique summed it up earlier in the campaign. And while world player of the year, Ousmane Dembele, scored the 65th minute equalizer from the penalty spot after Kai Havertz’ opener, he and the other stars play for PSG and not themselves.
“We follow him; we trust him,” Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi said of Enrique. “From day one, he has shown us that the team is more important than any individual player. We’re not just a team—we’re a family.”
Enrique reaps rewards of emphasizing the collective
That wasn’t always the case at the French champions, who are owned by the Qatari state. Their famous former forward line of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe dazzled in moments but often skipped their defensive duties.
“They are really difficult to play against,” Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said. “That’s why they are champions two times in a row. And the individual quality they have, the manner of their coach. They are a top, top team.”
But Arsenal found delight in denying them the room to make that possession count and sought opportunities on the break or from set pieces.
Havertz finding form but frustrated
It was from the former that they went ahead in the sixth minute. The final’s only German player, Havertz, raced on to a block from teammate Leandro Trossard. He had half a field to run in and a goalkeeper to beat. But the angle was tight. The ball stuck briefly under his feet. He’s not the quickest. But Havertz chose not to take the safe option and hold on for support. Instead, he lashed a fierce drive past a static Matvei Safonov.
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead but they could not hold onImage: Ina Fassbender/AFP
Once he escaped, doubled over, from the mob of players who clambered on him, he cupped a hand to the ear to hear those who traveled from London at the other end of Budapest’s Puskas Arena. In truth, he needed no help, such was the din.
Havertz has needed that support of late though. At the start of 2026, the 26-year-old had yet to play a game this season, after the latest in a series of serious injuries that have hampered his progress. He’s also endured criticism for not always being clinical, but with his one chance on Saturday, he was. Though Arsenal could not hold on to that early lead, the forward will head off on World Cup duty with his personal confidence high once again.
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“Everyone told me from January how there is so much to play. That is where my momentum also shifted and I am just happy that I am here again now,” he told the Guardian ahead of Saturday’s match. “I try to help the team every day. I tried that also when I was injured, just to help them off the pitch. That is always important.”
Gabriel the fall guy as Arsenal quest goes on
That team ethic is of as much importance to Arteta as it is to his compatriot, Enrique. It is one of the reasons Havertz was picked to start over big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres. Havertz repaid him with a performance filled with the link-up play, physical presence and pressing that Arteta, and Arsenal fans, demand.
It wasn’t enough though and his evening, like so many others in red, ended in tears. Arsenal’s exertions off the ball were beginning to show towards the end of normal time. Both Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fired wide from a similar position to where Havertz found the net.
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But the Londoners, while posing little threat, stubbornly held on to force extra time. And then penalties. But they’d go no further, after defender Gabriel sent the decisive kick high into those PSG fans.
Gabriel had been crucial to the resilience that thwarted PSG in open play. His pained collapse onto the turf may be a defining image of the 2026 final. But for Enrique, this game, and indeed any game, is won by a team of individuals. Once again, he has the best one in Europe.
Esteemed trainer Robert Garcia is intrigued to see how Canelo Alvarez performs against Christian Mbilli, especially after the “beating” he was dealt by Terence Crawford.
With Crawford having become a three-division undisputed king, his exit from the sport left behind a selection of four world titles, including the WBC strap.
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As a result, Mbilli was elevated from ‘interim’ to full WBC champion which, in turn, saw him land the opportunity to face Canelo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 12.
Unlike his next opponent, though, Mbilli appears to be in his athletic prime, capable of fighting at a high pace while perhaps lacking a degree of defensive finesse.
The 31-year-old could therefore pose problems for Canelo, who Garcia expects to complete his assignment with no shortage of difficulty.
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Speaking with YSM Sports Media, the top trainer highlighted Mbilli’s durability as a key factor, interested to see how Alvarez responds to such resistance.
“Mbilli’s tough, man. He had a really good fight with Lester [Martinez], and Lester’s also a great fighter, so it’ll be interesting to see how Canelo comes back after that beating he took [against Crawford].
“It’s a close fight; I’d still favour Canelo [over Mbilli], but it’s not going to be easy.”
At 35 years old, many suspect that Canelo is on the verge of retirement, yet a win over Mbilli would surely keep him in the mix for big fights at 168lbs, or perhaps even 175lbs.
Oct 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the logo on the jersey of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dennis Hull, a five-time All-Star forward for the Chicago Blackhawks and the younger brother of Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, died on Saturday, the team announced. He was 81.
No other details were given with the announcement from Blackhawks owner and CEO Danny Wirtz.
“The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis Hull earlier this morning,” Wirtz said. “Dennis enjoyed a distinguished career built on his scoring ability and consistency, leaving lasting contributions not only to the Blackhawks franchise but to the game itself.”
Hull played the first 13 of his 14 NHL seasons with Chicago (1964-77) before finishing his career with the Detroit Red Wings in 1977-78 after a trade.
He played in five All-Star Games, including four consecutive seasons from the 1970-71 through 1973-74 campaigns, and was selected a second-team NHL All-Star in the 1972-73 season.
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Hull totaled 654 points (303 goals, 351 assists) and a plus-22 rating in 959 regular-season games. He also recorded 67 points (33 goals, 34 assists) in 104 playoff games. He played for the Blackhawks in three Stanley Cup Finals (1965, 1971, 1973).
on behalf of the Wirtz family and Chicago Blackhawks organization, we mourn the passing of Dennis Hull??
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) May 31, 2026
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“Known around the league for his immense skill, toughness and intelligence, Dennis was as dominant on the ice as he was beloved off it,” Wirtz said. “He often drew on his sharp wit and sense of humor to keep the locker room loose, while his warmth and humility made everyone he met feel welcome.
“On behalf of the Wirtz family and the entire Blackhawks organization, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Dennis’s family, friends and teammates, and the many fans who adored him.”
A native of Point Anne, Ontario, Canada, Hull was nicknamed the “Silver Jet” as his brother Bobby was the “Golden Jet.” Bobby Hull, who died in January 2023 at age 84, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983.
Dennis Hull played for Canada against the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series and totaled two goals and two assists in four appearances as Canada triumphed.
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