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‘I don’t put any pressure on myself’: Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants her team to keep things simple and trust their strengths when they face Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup final on Sunday. India and Sri Lanka have been the two best teams in the tournament and will now meet for the title. Harmanpreet believes there is very little between the two sides.“Whenever you are playing a match which is so important to win the tournament, that day it is all about just playing on your strength and backing your strength,” Harmanpreet said at the pre-final press conference.“Rather than trying too many things and thinking of doing something extraordinary, it is all about sticking to your strength, backing yourself and trusting your gut feeling.”Sri Lanka defeated India in the final of the previous edition two years ago. However, Harmanpreet does not see Sunday’s game as a contest between a stronger and weaker team.
‘It is all about playing good cricket’
Sri Lanka produced a strong performance in the 2024 final. India scored 165, but Sri Lanka chased down the target with eight wickets in hand.“Last time when we played against Sri Lanka, they came up with some really solid plans and solid performances. T20 is all about on a given day who is going to play the best cricket, they are going to win,” she said.“There is no doubt about any team being stronger or any team being lesser than anyone. It is all about playing good cricket on an important day.”
India happy with team effort
Harmanpreet has been pleased with the way different players have stepped up at different stages of the tournament.“Everyone in the team is very important and their contribution means a lot to us. It is good to see that whoever is getting the opportunity, they are coming up with some really solid performances,” she said.“Our batting unit came up in difficult situations and still managed to get runs on the board, while whenever we are bowling, our bowlers have come up with some really solid performances.”
Batters need to spend time at the crease
Harmanpreet admitted that batting on the Dubai surface has not been easy. She said India’s batters will need to spend some time at the crease before going for big shots.“This pitch is a little tough to bat on, but at the same time we just need to back ourselves, back our strength. We know we have such a good batting lineup,” she said.“Whoever is doing well on that day should take the responsibility and finish the game for the team.”
Settled batter must take responsibility
Harmanpreet also praised Sri Lanka’s bowling attack and said their ability to execute their plans has made them effective on the Dubai surface.“You have to really spend some time and then you can go for your shot. Whoever is settled, that person needs to take the responsibility and play till the end,” she said.India will also have to deal with Sri Lankan opener Chamari Athapaththu, who can change a game quickly. Harmanpreet said India will look to dismiss her early but will not focus only on her.“We definitely want to take her wicket as soon as possible because we know how dangerous she is when she is batting. We want to come up with some solid plans against her, not only against her, but all the batters,” she said.
Harmanpreet not worried about toss
Harmanpreet said she does not want to put pressure on herself over the toss, as it is something a captain cannot control.“I don’t put any pressure on myself because toss is something which I feel is not in my control. We have been playing here for almost two weeks. We know the conditions, the pitch, and I think it is all about trusting your plans, trusting your gut feeling and backing them,” she said.The India captain also wants her players to stay calm and avoid unnecessary mistakes in the final.“We have seen whenever we are trying to do something special or something extraordinary, we have always made so many mistakes,” she said.“Tomorrow’s match is all about trusting yourself and trying to make fewer mistakes on the field. The team which makes fewer mistakes in an important game has more chances to win.”
India hope for strong fan support
Harmanpreet is also hoping Indian fans turn up in large numbers and give the team an extra boost during the final.“They have been our biggest strength whenever we are playing. They come and cheer for us. They play a big part in our lives,” she said.“When the stadium is packed, you feel more positive and you want to do more for your team. They mean a lot to us and hopefully they will come and cheer for the teams tomorrow.”
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Highlights – Premier League – Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal maintain their 100% start to their Premier League season with a win at Sunderland, who mount an admirable push for a point before Bukayo Saka’s penalty puts the result beyond doubt.
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2026 Week Two CFB Game Summaries for Teams in West
Teams from the West compete in 22 games in Week Two.
You probably won’t have time to watch them all, but fortunately, you don’t have to—you can read about them.
Here are brief game summaries for each matchup.
[[2026 SuperWest Combined College Football Standings]]
Saturday, September 12, 2026
No. 10 Texas A&M 48, Arizona State 20
Kyle Field
The Aggies destroyed the Sun Devils 48-20 Saturday at home in College Station, with a decisive fourth quarter. ASU’s Cutter Boley threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns. TAMU’s Marcel Reed tossed three touchdown passes. Reed Harris caught two touchdown passes to go with his 189 receiving yards for Arizona State. Marcus Ratcliffe led TAMU with seven stops, Marco Jones pulled down an interception and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown, and Dalton Brooks recovered a fumble. Martell Hughes paced ASU with eight tackles. TAMU won despite being outgained by ASU in total yards 369-255.
Up Next: Arizona State takes on Kansas at a neutral site
Kansas State 34, Washington State 7
Bill Snyder Family Stadium
The Wildcats crushed the Cougars 34-7 Saturday at home in Manhattan, leading wire-to-wire. KSU’s Avery Johnson tossed three touchdown passes, and Rodney Fields Jr. rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown. Joshua Manning caught a touchdown pass to go with his 97 receiving yards for Kansas State. The Wildcats’ Luis Rodriguez kicked two field goals. Wendell Gregory led KSU with five stops, and Darien Whitaker Jr. recovered a fumble. Isaiah Hung paced WSU with eight tackles. The Wildcats defense sacked WSU’s quarterback four times. KSU outgained WSU in total yards 487-166.
Up Next: Washington State plays Duquesne at home
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LSU vs. Louisiana Tech: How to watch tonight’s NCAA college football game, where to stream and more
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"It’s Very Hard": Charley Hull’s Candid Admission Explains Her Solheim Cup Struggle

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Blue Bolt & Colin Keane claim G1 Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes
Blue Bolt (4/5 favourite) won the Group 1 Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday afternoon.
The Juddmonte Farms-owned Andrew Balding-trained filly was completing a Group 1 treble, having previously won at the highest level in England and in France.
There is NO STOPPING her 🩷💚🤍
𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭 makes it five in a row with a demolition job in the G1 Matron Stakes.@AndrewBalding2 | @ctkjockey | @JuddmonteFarms pic.twitter.com/qJbOZ62Xpp
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 12, 2026
The winning handler, Andrew Balding, said of his now three-time Group 1 winning filly:
“She was always travelling well, always in the right place. I loved the way she picked up and hit the line. I am very proud of her. I don’t know where we will go with her next. She has a ‘Win and You’re In’ for the Breeders’ Cup and that will be one of the options. We will just enjoy today and think about that tomorrow!”
Ridden by Colin Keane, the four-year-old daughter of Blue Point was the second part of an Irish Champions Festival double for both the owners and the rider, who had earlier taken the opening Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes with the Ger Lyons-prepared Máire Rua.
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Vikings Rookie Report: Week 1 Against the Green Bay Packers
Recent years have seen the Vikings rookies making too small of a contribution. As a result, Minnesota has become a good team but far from great.
GM Nolan Tesley opted to keep eight of the Vikings’ nine selections from the 2026 NFL Draft. Doing so allowed for a nice helping of young fellas to be grafted onto the 53-man roster. So, too, are there a pair of UDFAs in safety Jacob Thomas and punter Brett Thorson. Consider some general thoughts moving into the 2026 season.
Vikings Rookie Report | Week 1
Offense
| Player | Games/Starts | Catches | Carries | Yards | TDs |
| OT Caleb Tiernen (3rd) | |||||
| FB Max Bredeson (5th) | |||||
| RB Demond Claiborne (6th) | |||||
Context and Commentary: Of the players listed above, fullback Max Bredeson appears to be the lonely option to demand a hearty helping of snaps. What remains to be seen is how many; some momentum exists for a major role early on. Already, Gavin Gerhardt has been shown the door, leading to getting stolen away by the Texans.
UDFA Help: Nothing of note moving into the game. In theory, somebody like Dillon Bell could get elevated for the game before demanding some snaps, but that looks unlikely rolling into the season’s debut game.

| Player | Games/Starts | Tackles | TFLs | Sacks | INTs |
| DT Caleb Banks (1st) | |||||
| LB Jake Golday (2nd) | |||||
| DT Domonique Orange (3rd) | |||||
| S Jakobe Thomas (3rd) | |||||
| CB Chuck Demmings (5th) |
Context and Commentary: 3rd-Round safety Jakobe Thomas isn’t going to receive a huge workload. Neither is Chuck Demmings, though he at least slots into a CB4 job that could lead to playing time. Look for Orange and Golday to get shuffled into the regular rotation. Banks is a wild card.
UDFA Help: Safety Jacob Thomas is the name to know. He had a terrific offseason. What’s working against him is the Harrison Smith deal. Re-adding the elder statesman means bumping down some of the youthful newcomers.
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina, US Open Women’s Singles Final LIVE: Rybakina Breaks To Lead 5-4 In 1st Set, Sabalenka Livid
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina, US Open 2026 Women’s Singles Final LIVE Updates: Elena Rybakina has broken Aryna Sabalenka to lead 3-2 in the first set of the blockbuster US Open 2026 women’s singles final. World No. 1 and defending two-time champion Sabalenka is aiming to win a third US Open title in a row. If she does so, she will become the first player, male or female, to win the US Open singles title thrice in the ongoing decade. On the other hand, World No. 2 Rybakina is playing in the US Open final for the first time, and is eyeing her third Grand Slam title overall. Rybakina will take over the No. 1 ranking irrespective of the result, but will be hoping to add the US Open crown with it.
US Open 2026 Women’s Singles Final LIVE Score | Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina LIVE Updates, straight from Arthur Ashe Stadium:
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Tottenham 0-0 Everton: Spurs blanked again as new era turns into a false dawn
The banner held aloft by a Tottenham Hotspur supporter before kick-off was not so much a plea for action as a cry for help.
“Please Score A Goal” was the message brandished in the direction of the Spurs players as they came out against Everton in search of their first in the Premier League this season.
After another goalless 45 minutes, there was a compelling case for a hasty rewrite asking “Please Have A Shot” as, for all their possession, Roberto de Zerbi’s expensively assembled side struggled to get anywhere near Jordan Pickford’s goal.
And so it went on in an increasingly angry and frustrated atmosphere inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs’ goalless league streak extended to 407 minutes as a stuttering start to what was meant to be brave new era continued.
It was the first time they have failed to score in their opening four league games across all four tiers – and also in four successive Premier League matches since September 2006.
The grim statistic would be bad enough in any circumstances, but it is even worse after Spurs spent in excess of £300m in the summer, much of it designed to give De Zerbi’s side an added edge.
Instead, they are a blunt instrument.
This was the first Premier League goalless draw, in the 140th game, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
On this evidence, there will be more.
It may seem early days for an apology to the supporters, but De Zerbi felt the need as he said: “I’m sorry to the fans. We are sorry to the fans.
“They were fantastic, especially in the first part of the game because when they see the team is playing well, pushing to find the solution they were inside the pitch with my players. Then the reaction of the fans is normal. We have to say thanks all the time to them.”
Everton could have actually made matters worse, but they are also short of attacking threat themselves – luckily for Spurs.
As the second half wore on, the resilient visitors actually missed the game’s two best chances through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Brennan Johnson, while the mood became increasingly sour as nerves and anxiety grew.
When £85m summer signing Mateus Fernandes had Spurs’ first shot on target after 46 minutes, the stadium rattled to the sound of ironic applause.
There was no irony when they played the ball around at the back with only seven minutes left, and when the final whistle sounded it was just like old times – or at least like last season – as jeers sent De Zerbi’s players on their way.
He went through the card in an attempt to change this embarrassing barren sequence in front of goal, playing new signings from Manchester City, Omar Marmoush and Savio, in the attacking positions, with Dominic Solanke handed his first league start of the campaign.
As time went on and the tension mounted, Mohammed Kudus and James Maddison were sent on, but it was another substitute, Lucas Bergvall, who almost snatched victory with a late long-range effort, saved by Everton goalkeeper Pickford after he had gifted the Swede possession and an opportunity.
Watching it all from close quarters was a grim-faced Richarlison, the 29-year-old Brazil striker in dispute with the club over the remaining nine months of his contract.
He was left out of De Zerbi’s Premier League squad after a proposed deadline-day return to former club Everton collapsed. A switch back to Brazil with Vasco da Gama has also failed to materialise.
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Hotazhell is 50/1 winner of Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes
Hotazhell sprung a 50/1 surprise in the Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, the highlight of the Leopardstown card on Saturday afternoon.
Trained in Moone by Jessica Harrington, the four-year-old son of Too Darn Hot, was a recent winner at the highest level in Germany when winning over 1m 2f at Munich on 26 July.
For jockey Shane Foley, this afternoon’s win was the biggest of his career to date, as the Silverton Hill Partnership-owned bay colt held off the late challenge of the supplemented Deauville Group 3 winner Wimbledon Hawkeye (33/1) by a nose.
😲
𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 (50/1) causes a HUGE shock by edging out Wimbledon Hawkeye in the Irish Champion Stakes!
The big guns have been spiked!@Jessica_Racing | @BahrainTurfClub | @WorldPool pic.twitter.com/cTaLqmBitW
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) September 12, 2026
The Christophe Soumillon-ridden George Scott-handled runner-up was three-quarters-of-a-length ahead of the race favourite Constitution River (11/8 favourite) in the hands of Ryan Moore.
Almaqam (9/2), who finished ahead of the Aidan O’Brien-trained Constitution River in the Group 1 Juddmonte International at York last month, was fourth to cross the winning line, one-and-a-quarter lengths further back.
The win was a 16th Group 1 success for veteran trainer Jessica Harrington, who stated post-race:
“We have always believed in this horse. It is so fantastic to win this. He is in the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October and we will probably go there next.”
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