Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United LIVE Updates, Durand Cup 2026: The second half of the Durand Cup 2026 semi-final between Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United is underway, in Shillong. Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United are drawing 0-0 after 70 minutes in the second half. It is a clash between the record winners and the reigning champions, with a spot in the final at stake. 17-time champions Mohun Bagan are looking to set up a final showdown against arch-rivals East Bengal, after a thrilling 9-8 penalty shootout win over Jamshedpur FC in the quarters. On the other hand, after winning the Durand Cup in the last two years, NorthEast United are aiming to accomplish an unprecedented three-peat.

Here are the LIVE Score and Updates from Mohun Bagan vs NorthEast United, Durand Cup 2026 Semi-Final, straight from Shillong:

Shubman Gill with Kirandeep Singh at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali. (Special Arrangement)

NEW DELHI: For Kirandeep Singh, the moment Shubman Gill noticed him was more than just another net session. It was the moment a youngster from Cholta Kalan, a village in Punjab’s Mohali district, began to believe that his cricketing dream could become a reality.Kirandeep was playing tennis-ball cricket when he first came to Gill’s attention in 2025. He had gone for practice in Mohali when he was told that Gill was around. Later, the two crossed paths at the Mullanpur International Cricket Stadium, where Kirandeep got the opportunity to bowl to the India star for the first time.Gill did not take long to spot something in the youngster.“He said, ‘You are bowling really well.’ I told him that I was playing tennis-ball cricket,” Kirandeep recalled.Gill’s response changed the direction of Kirandeep’s cricketing journey.“He then said, ‘You shouldn’t play tennis-ball cricket anymore. From now on, you have to play with a leather ball.’ He told me to stop playing tennis-ball cricket and said, ‘If you ever need anything, just let us know.’”That encouragement stayed with Kirandeep as he worked towards making the switch to leather-ball cricket and chasing a professional career.Now, the 20-year-old has another chance to turn that advice into a breakthrough. Fazilka Falcons bought him for Rs 20,000 in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 auction, giving the youngster an opportunity to play in the same team as Gill, who will captain the side.For Kirandeep, the journey from the government school ground in Cholta Kalan to the Sher-e-Punjab T20 is already a story of opportunity. The next chapter will be about proving that Gill’s eye for talent was right.The tournament is set to begin on August 30.

Vikings Territory Breakdown

Stop the presses: The Vikings beat the New York Giants in the preseason opener last Saturday. On second thought, keep those presses rolling. The game’s outcome is not the headline we need to focus upon. In the preseason, it’s not whether you won or lost (sorry Denny Green and Vince Lombardi), it’s how you played the game, and this one was a typical first preseason game that include little scoring (13-10), some exciting plays (e.g., Myles Price’s one-handed grab for a score) and plenty of performances to dissect. So, dissect them we will.

The starters only played one series, so there wasn’t a whole lot to write home about. But since Kyler Murray competed a couple passes, had command of the offense and led the team to a field goal (and did not performa as though head coach Kevin O’Connell made a bad decision when he named him this year’s starting QB), we don’t have to spend too much time or handwringing on his performance. The other three quarterbacks, J.J McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer require a bit more scrutiny.

There were also some decent play from Vikings rookies in their first game in purple, including by running back Demond Claiborne, safety Jacob Thomas and linebacker Jake Golday. Plus there were some rookie performances that were less than stellar, specifically defensive tackle Caleb Banks and offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan. 

Good, bad or ugly (hey, it was the first preseason game) the fellas at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast—Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com, and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.com—are here to talk about it. Tune in and check it out. Skol!

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Ryan Garcia has named the fighter that he believes can put an end to Shakur Stevenson’s 25-fight undefeated record.

Stevenson stepped up in weight to dominate Teofimo Lopez and claim the WBO super-lightweight title back in January, fully intending on returning to his natural lightweight division during the aftermath, until those plans were derailed when he was stripped of his 135lb title.

As a result, Stevenson has kept hold of his 140lb marble but has not fought since, despite links to a showdown with Garcia in spring, which collapsed when the Newark southpaw declared that he would not be willing to move up in weight once again.

Now, Garcia is scheduled to face Conor Benn next month, whilst Stevenson has recently signed with Zuffa Boxing and is searching for an opponent for his second outing of 2026.

Speaking to FightHype, Garcia revealed that he would favour IBF lightweight world champion Raymond Muratalla to come out on top if he and Stevenson collide.

“That would be a good a** fight. He [Muratalla] is smart, he is not going to just go in there and just [be reckless].

“I just think that Raymond has a lot of things that would give Shakur problems. It won’t be an easy fight for Shakur, that is for sure. 

“[If it was] a three-round fight, I would give it to Shakur, even a six-round fight. A 12-round fight? I am siding with Muratalla.”

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Muratalla is set to vacate his IBF crown and move into the super-lightweight division imminently, with the WBO having recently stated that he could be named as Stevenson’s mandatory challenger when he does. 

John Thompson, despite not having a runner in the Rosebud, has found the result of the three-year-old feature race to be a significant confidence booster ahead of Screen Icon’s return in the Silver Shadow Stakes at Randwick.

Chilly Girl, the winner of the Rosebud, finished half a length ahead of Screen Icon in a barrier trial on August 7, a trial that was also won by the Group 1 performer Apocalyptic.

With a field of 11 runners in the Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m), where eight are making their first start since their juvenile season, Thompson is hopeful that the trial form will serve as a strong indication for Screen Icon.

“Her first trial was good, and her second trial in a strong heat was franked by Chilly Girl coming out and winning well on Saturday,” Thompson revealed. “They finished alongside each other and that was my filly’s first time away from Randwick. She got a little bit lost, but she still trialled well.”

Screen Icon, who was placed in the Gimcrack and Sweet Embrace Stakes at two, was an emergency for the Golden Slipper but did not secure a start.

Thompson opted to keep her in work for the Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m) a fortnight later, but she had reached the end of her preparation before the race, crossing the line in sixth.

“I tried to get something after missing a run in the Slipper, but that extra couple of weeks was about five days too long,” Thompson explained.

Chad Schofield, who has partnered the Nicconi filly – sire of champion sprinter Nature Strip – in all four of her previous starts, will again be in the saddle from barrier nine at Randwick. Thompson is content to leave the race tactics to Schofield.

“He knows her well. She has been beginning well and putting herself there in her trials, so I’ll leave it up to him,” Thompson stated. “It’s a pretty even lot (of fillies). It’s just a matter of which one has taken a step up from last ‘prep’ to this. Her trials have indicated she’s going great, and in her work at home she’s been going well.”

Stablemate Melanite is anticipated to be scratched from the Midway Handicap (1200m) due to drawing the outside gate. However, Clear Proof is slated to take his place as he seeks to continue his recent form improvement.

Having secured a placing in the 2024 Listed Rosebud (1100m), the son of Justify had lost his way but has since demonstrated consistent performances as a gelding and is a last-start winner at Canterbury.

“He’s always had ability. He was just left a colt too long,” Thompson commented. “But he’s come good, and he’s a lot more genuine.”

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SCG will play host to Sunday’s
Round 24 AFL game between Sydney Swans and
North Melbourne Kangaroos. The game kicks off at 3:20 pm with North Melbourne Kangaroos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Swans vs.
North Melbourne Kangaroos
game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 23, 2026 at 3:20 pm

Where: SCG

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Sydney secured second place with a 112-76 win over Essendon, but its finals preparation has been disrupted by season-long club suspensions for Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon. Justin McInerney has also suffered another hamstring setback. North Melbourne lost 125-110 to Geelong after testing the Cats early, with captain Nick Larkey returning to form through five goals. Harry Sheezel will miss this match because of a cheekbone injury, while Luke McDonald is available for selection. Sydney won the Round 9 meeting 105-97 and has beaten North in 11 consecutive encounters, yet the scale of its absences makes this rematch far less predictable. North’s more settled available group has a genuine opportunity to end the season with a notable SCG victory.