Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar created history during the clash against Lucknow Super Giants by becoming the first fast bowler to complete 200 matches in IPL history. The landmark added another major achievement to Bhuvneshwar’s remarkable T20 career. Earlier this season, he had also become the first pacer and only the second player after Yuzvendra Chahal to complete 200 IPL wickets. The veteran seamer has continued his excellent form in IPL 2026 and currently leads the Purple Cap standings with 17 wickets in nine matches. Speaking about the milestone, Bhuvneshwar said reaching 200 IPL appearances was a proud moment in his career. “It is indeed special. Any milestone is, really, and playing 200 matches is, in itself, a massive achievement. So, naturally, I am feeling very happy,” Bhuvneshwar said. He also admitted that achieving the feat with a successful franchise made it even more satisfying. “I think the best part is that I am achieving this with a team that won the trophy last year and is playing exceptionally well this season; that makes it even better,” he added. Reflecting on his long IPL journey, the swing bowler picked his first-ever IPL wicket as the most memorable moment of his career. “It is very difficult to pick just one, but if I absolutely had to name something special, I would choose my debut wicket. My journey began so many years ago, and that very first wicket is always something special,” he said. Bhuvneshwar also opened up on the challenges of surviving as a fast bowler in modern-day T20 cricket, especially with the increasingly aggressive approach of batters during the Powerplay. “It has certainly been demanding, especially considering the way the format itself has evolved. Given the way batsmen are changing and the aggressive approach they are adopting during the Powerplay, it is always a demanding challenge to constantly improve one’s game,” he explained. However, the veteran credited his success to sticking to the basics throughout his career. “I believe what has worked for me personally is the consistent focus on strengthening my basics,” he added. With the achievement, Bhuvneshwar also entered an elite list of players to have featured in 200 or more IPL matches, becoming only the 12th cricketer overall to reach the landmark.

Sean Walsh is one of two Good Good Golf members who make up the Good Good Pros team. Along with Brad Dalke, he takes on actual touring pros when creating content, and there’s one club in the bag Sean feels more confident with than others: his 7-wood. I had a chance to film with Sean at The Yards in Jacksonville, Fla., and he discussed why he uses the 7-wood off the tee (and why he loves it so much).

Callaway Elyte vs. Callaway Quantum

I caught Sean during the transition period between the Elyte and Quantum series of clubs. He’s in love with the Elyte option, as it was his first 7-wood and he feels emotionally attached, but I had a feeling there was going to be some benefits to the Quantum. The only caveat was that the new Quantum 7-wood had a Velocore+ version of the Ventus Blue, and the Elyte had the older Velocore model. On paper, not a huge deal, but in practice they feel very different and that was going to come into play.

“I’ve hit some of the best shots of my life with that thing,” he said. “I’ve been able to hit this thing 260 to 265 yards when I really, absolutely smack it. The thing I love about a 7-wood though is I can also hit it to a very practical 230 yards.”

He also loves that he can flight it down fairly easily, but if he’s on a course where height doesn’t matter, he’s happy to swap in a Callaway UT 2-iron.

For what it’s worth, after posting an Instagram story about my disdain for high-lofted fairway woods, Sean replied, “You can take my 7-wood out of my cold dead hands.” So he’s fully committed.

The Elyte performed great and felt like home for Sean, but there was promise in the Quantum. It was just a little bit faster and with a bit more consistency in spin. Having just a bit more distance from the Quantum let Sean feel like he could really work the top end of his bag into a different area. We also tested a mini-driver with Sean for the first time, and the new combination of the mini and the 7-wood seemed to peak his interest.

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Simplicity

The other thing Sean mentioned was his appreciation for simplifying his game as he continues to strive to play higher level golf. The 7-wood was a perfect addition to his bag for this exact purpose. It’s a true tool — not just something he added for the sake of having the option. He’s able to use the 7-wood comfortably for lots of different shots, including a bomb that travels north of 250 yards and a floater that gets him a nice comfortable 230-yard shot.

By making his driver a consistent shot off the tee, and utilizing his 3-wood (or possibly the mini driver) as the opposite shot shape off the tee, he uses the 7-wood as his chance to create shots if needed.

In fairness, “nobody” is a strong word choice, the sort of criteria that can be supremely difficult to prove. Still, though, there’s a point that’s worth making: did you foresee Justin Jefferson at the Met Gala after spending the day watching Sex and the City with Joe Burrow?

Lately, social media has been set ablaze by the Bengals QB alongside the Vikings WR showing off their look at the event. In one such instance, Joe Burrow can be found explaining how he’s there alongside his pal and LSU teammate. Burrow clarifies that he’s been catching up with Jefferson: “It’s always a fun day to just sit around. We watched some Sex and the City. And just hung out a little bit.”

Justin Jefferson: NFL Star & Fashion Icon

If, per chance, you’re someone who enjoys nice clothing as much as football, then I’ve got a tweet for you:

At the risk of straying too far down a literary path, the above tweet is an exercise in juxtaposition. Mr. Burrow and Mr. Jefferson have become famous due to what they accomplish on the football field. But then there’s evidently a desire to explore other interests, made evident in their dalliance with the fashion world.

Every so often, people who follow the NFL forget that the players who play the game are real human beings with diverse interests and passions. Being invested in nice clothing and being an elite ball player aren’t mutually exclusive even if they’re seldom seen walking hand-in-hand.

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Now, that’s not to say that all Vikings fans need to pull up Sex and the City and/or take out a second mortgage to overhaul their wardrobe (I will be doing neither even as I’ll readily admit a fondness for ’90s TV). Instead, the Met Gala update is a humble reminder to live in reality. The guys who play football are real people with real interests. If anything, that makes them more fun to follow and learn about.

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Bringing things around to Vikings football means seeing that Justin Jefferson remains uniquely important.

The soon-to-be 27-year-old receiver is journeying into his seventh NFL season. So far, he has made the playoffs a pair of times. In neither instance did his team win. More concerning is that he was largely nullified, the byproduct of losing the line of scrimmage battle so decisively that the passing attack struggled to get off the ground.

In 2025, Jefferson had to work through a game of musical chairs at quarterback. All of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer tried to feed him the ball (with varying degrees of success). His final stats show 84 catches, 1,048 yards, and 2 touchdowns. Most receivers would see these numbers are a major accomplishment, but those are painfully modest for the Hall of Fame talent.

Right now, the top story in the Twin Cities is the battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Boiling things down to the most basic football criteria would mean not caring who wins. All that’s needed is a competent passer, somebody capable of feeding Justin Jefferson with regularity.

Imagine employing Shaq on your basketball team and not having a point guard who can feed him in the post. That’s what has taken place in Minnesota. The Kyler v. J.J. battle is meant to solve the problem by finding a strong point guard to distribute the ball.

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Prior to the current arrangement, there were Joe Burrow rumors circulating within the broader Minnesota Vikings discussion. After all, the passer has a strong relationship with the receiver and was having a bad time in Cincinnati. Each team has since made several moves to calm the speculation, but another rocky season on each side would likely to reignite the chatter.

The Vikings are going to roll through rookie minicamp this week. May and June more broadly feature OTAs and mandatory minicamp taking place. There will then be training camp starting in late July before things get cooking with the preseason in August. In other words, a smattering of football over the upcoming weeks and months.

No time like the present to catch up on Sex and the City while familiarizing yourself with the fashion industry.

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Leading conditioner Chris Waller plans to divert his $2.7 million colt St Gotthard away from Gosford to contest a stakes race at the Gold Coast, yet he holds a formidable group in the two-year-old contest amid the standalone fixture.

A winner at first ask in midweek racing at Warwick Farm during the previous month, St Gotthard prepares for Saturday’s Group 3 Ken Russell Memorial Classic (1200m) in Queensland as the $3.80 top pick.

The colt led the betting for the Win $100K @ The Coast Raceday 2YO Handicap (1200m) at the Central Coast track, but Waller aims to secure black-type for the full brother of Group 1 winner Switzerland.

“At this stage, St Gotthard is going to go to the Gold Coast,” Waller said.

“He’s a nice horse and he’s gone the right way since winning.”

St Gotthard’s defection leaves Waller with four juvenile hopefuls at Gosford: Zynaro, Quarterback, Whitehall, and Air Of Solace.

Zynaro makes his NSW bow after securing third over 1000m at Mornington by maintaining his spot, whereas Quarterback follows a minor finish at Kensington.

Whitehall and Air Of Solace were winless on debut outings, with Waller forecasting enhancement from the pair.

“Zynardo is coming up from Melbourne. He’s been here for a week or so and has settled in really well. He ran a good placing in his only Melbourne run,” Waller said.

“Whitehall has drawn a bit wide. He’s a good horse but he just needs a bit of experience, while Quarterback ran well on debut and will appreciate the extra distance.

“Air Of Solace, he blew the start at Hawkesbury on debut, but he has been back to the trials since and he trialled well.

“They are all nice, progressive horses.”

In St Gotthard’s place, Priory Park trained by Annabel and Rob Archibald is positioned to assume favouritism at Gosford after capturing his maiden in the Star Kingdom Stakes (1000m) at Muswellbrook recently.

Bjorn Baker’s I Am Dirty stays in the mix having battled from a wide post to midfield behind rising star Bangkok Hottie at Randwick for his only previous race.

Discover the best racing betting markets ahead of the Gosford two-year-old showdown.

If you’re starting a new playthrough and have sided with the righteous Templars, you might be wondering which are the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era to use. Unlike other Factions, Temple is all about empowering their units and protecting their own in combat. Fielding good ranged units from the get-go, once you set up a defensive line, the enemy will break upon your shields.

The High Inquisition will bring justice to Jadame, either by their holy word or by the sword. Whichever the enemy chooses shall be delivered unto them. Given the type of units that you’ll have access to, there are several ways you’ll be able to play. However, given the composition as is, the best offense will be a solid defensive line that slowly pushes up.

That being said, here are the five best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era to use during your playthrough.

Note: The list of best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era mentioned in the article will range from Tier-1 to Tier-7 in ascending order.

5 Best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, ranked

1) Sun’s Aegis

There is something about Sun’s Aegis that makes them immaculate on their battlefield. Aside from being knights in shining armour, they carry with them the belief in the power of the Chalice, and owing to their faith, they are imbued with the Sun’s strength.

These units can hold the line, steadfast and ready to block the enemy from getting past them. This makes them one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. They have two Passive Traits; they are:

• “Aegis: This unit and adjacent friendly units take -30% less ranged damage.
• Anointed for Defense: Whenever this unit gains a positive effect, its defense increases by 2 until the end of combat.”

Aegis not only makes them better at holding the line but also increases the defense capabilities of adjacent units. When up against Faun Archers of the Grove Faction, they will incur less damage, allowing them to stand firm in the face of arrows. Anointed for Defense is another Passive Trait that works well in tandem with Lightweavers, making them one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.

2) Marksman

The Marksman is without doubt one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. When placed behind the front line, they can wreak havoc on enemy units, slowly chipping away at their health. They also serve as scouts, enabling your Hero to see further. It would seem that the Order of the Anvil has more tricks up its sleeve than just metallurgy. They have two Passive Traits; they are:

• “View from Heavens: Increases the Hero’s sight radius by 1 while this unit is in their army. Does not stack.
• Sharpshooter: Deals full ranged damage at any range”.

View from Heavens is going to give your Hero the edge when it comes to spotting threats (or opportunities) to engage with. Whereas Sharpshooter will enable the unit to fire from any distance without incurring damage falloff. When going up against the Hive Faction, you can form a defensive line and shoot the insectoids before they get close.

The Marksman can also be considered one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, owing to its Active Abilities. They aren’t the strongest in the grand scheme of things, but they do more than enough to supplement their battle capabilities on the field. Here is what they offer:

• “Fine Bolt II: Deals +40% damage. Lasts 2 rounds. Does not end turn. Ability tier 3. Costs 2 Focus Charge.
• Piercing Shot: Deals 50% damage. The target takes +20% damage until the end of the round. Ability tier 3. Costs 1 focus charge.”

At the start of the round, you can choose between Fine Bolt II and Piercing Shot. They both deal extra damage to the target, but depending on the situation, one will be better than the other. Fine Bolt II enables you to deal more damage for two rounds straight, whereas Piercing Shot grants bonus damage and makes the target susceptible to more damage. If you have other units nearby, you can use them to inflict grievous wounds.

3) Hierophant

Griffins are terrifying and one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, but the Hierophant is better in certain ways. In the field of battle, having a chaplain by your side to strengthen faith and boost resolve is nothing short of a mental victory. This is where this unit shines. It can buff and heal those wounded and in need of salvation. Hierophant has two Active Abilities; here’s what they do:

• “Inner Glow: Increases friendly unit’s attack and defense by 5. Speed and initiative are increased by 1. Lasts 2 rounds. Ability tier 4.
• Holy Ablution: Dispels all negative effects from all friendly units and fully restores their HP. Does not affect undead, embodiments, or constructs. Ability tier 4.”

Inner Glow will boost a unit’s attack, defense, speed, and initiative. When used on a friendly such as the Sun’s Aegis, its stats are not only boosted but also increased owing to it having a Passive Trait that synergizes with this one.

Thanks to Holy Ablution, the Hierophant cements its position as one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era by healing and dispelling a unit of negative buffs.

4) Sunspear Cavalry

If your Sun’s Aegis is the anvil, Sunspear Cavalry will serve as the mighty hammer strike. Clad in the finest armour a knight can have, these units charge onto the field, covering vast distances to strike their foe.

With high attack, defence, damage, and decent speed, they are a sight to behold on the battlefield. They have not one, nor two, but four Passive Traits that boost their own capabilites are those of their allies. Here’s what they have to offer:

• “Piercing Strike II: Ignores 40% of the enemy’s defense.
• Inspiring II: Increases friendly units’ morale by 2. Does not stack; only the strongest one is active.
• Jousting Bonus II: Moving before an attack increases damage by 10% per hex.
• Anointed for Attack: Whenever this unit gains a positive effect, its attack increases by 2 until the end of battle.”

Piercing Strike II and Inspiring II help boost their prowess in combat by ignoring a vast portion of the enemy’s defense and boosting the morale of friendly units, respectively. Jousting Bonus II is perhaps what makes Sunspear Cavalry one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era, as it increases damage significantly, merely by covering ground before the attack.

5) Archangel

The Church of the Sun prides itself in their ability to send forth angels to the field of battle. While their divinity can be questioned (since these angels are far from divine beings and are merely constructs with a soul), their utility on the battlefield cannot be disputed or doubted for even a second. The Archangel has two Passive Traits that it brings to the fray. They are:

• “Forging Perfection: Whenever a positive effect is applied to a friend unit, it is also applied to this unit. The effect’s duration and power are copied. If the effect targets multiple stacks, it is only to this unit only once.
• Sharpshooter: Deals full ranged damage at any range.”

Forging Perfection alone makes the Archangel one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era to field. A positive effect on one target affects it as well, boosting it’s capabiliites. If you want to keep the unit afar, Sharpshooter will ensure you can snipe enemy units before they reach your front line.

Not to be outdone by other units, the Archangel has two very powerful Active Abilities as well that it brings to bear. With them, the unit will be able to dispel and buff their own with ease. Here’s what they do:

• “Refract and Reflect: Applies a copy of all positive affects currently on this unit to a friendly unit. Does not trigger Forging Perfection. Ability tier 2. Costs 1 Focus Charge.
• Devouring Chalice: Dispels all positive effects from enemies within a 1-hex radius area from the chosen hex and applies them to this unit. Ability tier 2.”

Refract and Reflect make it so that any buff to the Archangel can be copied to any friendly unit on the field, boosting them in an instant. Lastly, we have Devouring Chalice, which is absolutely terrifying. Imagine an enemy unit with numerous positive effects on them; they become unstoppable in battle.

By using this ability, you can not only steal their buffs, but also neutralize it for them, wasting your opponents’ Focus Charge and Mana. If you’re looking for a unit that truly embodies this Faction, the Archangel is undoubtedly one of the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era.

That’s everything you need to know about the best Temple units in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. Keep in mind that your army composition may vary from the aforementioned list based on several factors.

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