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Which brings me to a painting, a new and playful one, that our daughter, Alina, recently stumbled upon while hiking a green corner of the worldwide web, looking to ease the pain of Tax Day for her golf-nut father. It’s a watercolor called Chipping Season by a young artist named Liesel Anne Callahan. It depicts golfing chipmunks somewhere in Amen Corner. One of the things that makes the Masters tournament work is that it has a lot of rules, for players and fans and everyone else, and people are willing to follow them, in the name of decorum and orderliness. One of the things that makes this painting such a delight is that the artist doesn’t need any rules at all. The golfing chipmunks have their carry bags right on the green. Another group of golfing chipmunks are in a cart, with yellow-and-white surrey top, parked dangerously close to the green. The painting itself is a study in green in all its many shades.
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Liesel Anne Callahan
I called Ms. Callahan. “I don’t golf, but I am surrounded by people who do,” starting with her husband, she said. She joins him in watching the Masters each year in their home in Lawrence, Kans. Liesel is a fourth-generation Jayhawk.
In real life, do golfing chipmunks wear green knickers or a pink-and-white striped skirt? No, but in Chipping Season they do. Do you see golf carts going the wrong way over the Hogan Bridge on 12? You do not, at least not during the CBS telecast of the Masters. It is a background moment in Chipping Season.
“I know Augusta has a lot of rules but as an artist I like to take what I see and make my own rules,” Callahan said.
During the telecast, she saw Amen Corner — the 11th green, the par-3 12th, the tee shot on 13 — and made it her own.
The artist’s father is a physician. Her mother is a musician, on organist. Her husband is a runner. They are newish parents. They live in a house with a view of a city park. When the Masters is on, Lawrence, some years, is still coming out of winter. Her brother-in-law came up with the name, Chipping Season.
“When I think of an animal that golfs, I think of chipmunks,” the artist said. “I don’t know why.”
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Punjab Kings rewrote the T20 record books with a breathtaking batting blitz, pulling off the highest-ever successful chase in the format’s history by overhauling a daunting 265-run target to outgun Delhi Capitals by six wickets in an IPL run-fest in Delhi on Saturday. KL Rahul blended grace with power to script a stroke-filled 152, the third-highest individual IPL score, while Nitish Rana (91) batted with authority as the duo powered hosts Delhi Capitals to a mammoth 264 for 2 after opting to bat first.
Hope Lungi is fine!
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 25, 2026
Chasing the target, Punjab’s dynamic opening pair of Prabhsimran Singh (76) and Priyansh Arya (73) came out all guns blazing, adding 126 runs in just 42 balls to lay a formidable foundation for the chase and set the tone for their sixth win of the season.
The LSG family wishes you a very speedy recovery, Lungi.
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 25, 2026
Skipper Shreyas Iyer, who was dropped by Karun Nair twice in the span of three balls, then scored an unbeaten 71 off 36 deliveries to take PBKS over the line with as many as seven balls to spare. .
That fall looked nasty. Lungi, we hope you’re ok mate. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 25, 2026
Incidentally, the previous highest successful run chase in T20 as well as IPL history also belongs to PBKS when they chased down 262 against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.
Praying for Lungi Ngidi’s recovery and sending him all the strength and patience through this period. Come back stronger
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 25, 2026
They remain unbeaten this season and on top of the points table with 11 points from six games In a match where 49 boundaries and 33 sixes were hit, with only six wickets falling, the bowlers were arguably the biggest losers.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Lungi
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 25, 2026
The visitors showed remarkable composure and intent, building on their previous outing where they had scored the previous highest total of the season.
Our thoughts are with you, Lungi. Hope you recover quickly
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 25, 2026
Local lad Priyansh and Prabhsimran consistently sent the ball to and over the fence. The latter hit six fours against Mukesh Kumar in the sixth over.
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 25, 2026
There were anxious moments during the chase when Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi was hit the back of the head on the ground while attempting a catch off Arya’s bat.
The South African had to be stretchered off the field after a delay of over 15 minutes, momentarily halting proceedings.
Sending all our strength to Lungi Ngidi and wishing him a smooth recovery
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 25, 2026
Both sides were also guilty of sloppy fielding, with dropped catches and misfields adding to their woes.
Earlier, setting a target for the first time this season, the Capitals came out with clear intent, attacking anything in their arc from the outset.
The home team hit a total of 29 fours and 13 sixes to put on board the highest total of the 2026 IPL season.
Striking at over 200 throughout the 20 overs, Rahul (152 off 67 balls) unfurled a range of classical strokes all around the ground, seamlessly combining timing with aggression to put up the highest-score ever by an Indian in the IPL.
With the knock, he also became only the third player to go beyond 150-run mark after Chris Gayle (175) and Brendon McCullum (158).
Dropped twice, Rahul made full use of the reprieve, forging a 220-run stand with local boy Rana for the second wicket. It was second biggest stand in IPL history behind 229 set by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
Rana looked completely at ease on his home ground. His 44-ball knock, laced with 11 fours and 4 sixes, provided the perfect foil as the duo kept the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace.
Rahul set the tone early, striking back-to-back boundaries in the second over before Pathum Nissanka chipped in with a crisp four.
Although Punjab struck an early blow with Nissanka top-edging to the keeper, their bowlers found little respite thereafter. They were also guilty of a few misfields, which only added to their woes.
Rahul and Rana seized control, punishing anything loose and propelling Delhi to 68 for one, DC’s best powerplay score of the season before plundering 145 runs in the middle overs.
Rana then shifted gears in spectacular fashion, taking apart Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett in the 12th over for 28 runs.
The left-hander dealt exclusively in boundaries, smashing two sixes and four fours in a sequence of 6,4,4,4,4,6.
At the other end, Rahul was equally ruthless, taking a liking to Vijaykumar Vyshak in the 16th over, from which he plundered three sixes and a four, as Delhi tightened their grip on the contest.
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IPL 2026 News | Shami’s Sensation Leads Lucknow to First Win of Season
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to pile up records at a staggering pace in IPL 2026, with the teenage sensation rewriting milestones almost every game and now climbing to the very top of the Orange Cap race.Sooryavanshi’s stunning rise reached another landmark as he surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings, overtaking Virat Kohli after yet another explosive hundred for Rajasthan Royals.
Sooryavanshi now has 357 runs from eight matches at an average of 44.63 and a staggering strike rate of 234.87. Interestingly, KL Rahul also moved to 357 runs following his unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings. However, it is Sooryavanshi who sits at the top due to his superior strike rate. Kohli, who had led the charts earlier, has 328 runs at an average of 54.67 and a strike rate of 163.18.The latest surge came through a breathtaking innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Sooryavanshi hammered a 37-ball 103, his second IPL hundred. The 15-year-old dominated from the outset and set the tone early, even taking on Praful Hinge with four consecutive sixes in the opening over as a statement of intent.He found strong support in Dhruv Jurel, who compiled a fluent half-century, and together they stitched a 112-run stand for the second wicket that laid the foundation for a massive total. Jurel’s composed 51 off 35 balls ensured the pressure never dipped, while Sooryavanshi continued to dismantle the bowling attack with fearless strokeplay.The youngster brought up his half-century in just 15 balls during the powerplay, continuing a remarkable trend this season. He later converted it into a century in just 36 balls, peppering the boundary with five fours and 12 sixes before being dismissed for 103 off 37 deliveries.Late fireworks from Donovan Ferreira added further momentum as Rajasthan Royals finished with a commanding 228 for 6 in their 20 overs.
| Position | Player | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
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| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 357 | 44.63 | 234.87 |
| 2 | KL Rahul | 357 | 59.50 | 187.89 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 328 | 54.67 | 163.18 |
| 4 | Abhishek Sharma | 323 | 53.83 | 215.33 |
| 5 | Heinrich Klassen | 320 | 53.33 | 153.11 |
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Caitlin Clark is used to celebrating milestones on the court, but her most recent one came off the floor.
Clark, 24, posted a heartfelt message to Instagram to celebrate her three-year anniversary with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery.
“Three years with my fav,” Clark captioned her post alongside two white heart emojis. “You’re the best.”
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In the post, Clark was wearing a blue dress and looking at McCaffery, who was in a suit. The 27-year-old McCaffery took to his own Instagram account to celebrate the milestone.
“3 years with the most beautiful best friend,” McCaffery posted, with a red heart and infinity emoji.
McCaffery’s post showed the couple together in a golf cart.
Clark and McCaffery began dating in April 2023 when the couple met at the University of Iowa. Both played college basketball, as Clark rewrote the history books during her legendary career, while McCaffery played six seasons.
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McCaffery’s six seasons playing basketball all came with his dad as the team’s head coach.
As Clark has ascended into superstardom with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, McCaffery is following in his father’s footsteps. Following his playing days at Iowa, McCaffery spent one season with the Indiana Pacers as a team assistant in an entry-level position before joining Butler as an assistant coach.
Clark is entering her third season with the Fever and is looking to get back on track after an injury-plagued second season. As a rookie, she burst onto the scene, winning Rookie of the Year and coming fourth in MVP voting.
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However, last season, she played just 13 games while battling a litany of injuries.
The Fever’s first preseason game is against the New York Liberty at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys‘ 2026 offseason brought change at key spots.
After a 7-9-1 campaign in 2025, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after Dallas allowed an NFL-worst 30.1 points per game. They replaced him with Eagles defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Christian Parker. Dallas also traded for Packers Pro Bowl edge rusher Rashan Gary and re-signed running back Javonte Williams and kicker Brandon Aubrey in free agency. The Cowboys’ splash move came when they signed Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million deal with $22 million guaranteed.
Other moves included one-year deals for cornerback Cobie Durant and safety P.J. Locke, and a trade that sent defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers for a third-round pick. It felt more like depth-chart backfilling than upgrades, but that may have been necessary before giving young players more legitimate snaps again after another draft-heavy roster build in 2025.
Cowboys COO/EVP Stephen Jones said Wednesday Dallas ended long-term contract negotiations with Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens and will have him play out 2026 on the franchise tag. That comes despite Pickens totaling 1,429 receiving yards — third-most in the NFL in 2025 — in his first season alongside quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.
“We’ve made a decision that we’re going to have George play under the franchise tag, which won’t be a first for us. So there won’t be negotiations on a long-term deal,” Jones said Wednesday. “But that’s certainly not a first for this organization and certainly won’t be a first in the league in terms of this decision as we move forward. Whether it’s Dak Prescott, who played under one and got tagged a second time, whether it’s D-Law, whether it’s Tony Pollard — we’ve certainly had those situations.”
So how will the Cowboys continue to bolster their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft with hopes of returning to the playoffs? Let’s take a look at the picks Dallas has to work with. After each selection, we’ll provide updated grades and analysis. With the Cowboys selecting Ohio State safety Caleb Downs 11th overall and UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence 23rd overall, they have picked two defensive players in the first round for the first time since 2005. That’s when they selected Pro Football Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware and edge rusher Marcus Spears.
| Round | Pick | Player | Grade |
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| 1 | No. 11 (from Dolphins) | Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State | A |
| 1 | No. 23 (from Eagles) | Malachi Lawrence, DE, UCF | C |
| 3 | No. 92 (from 49ers) | Jaishawn Barham, DE, Michigan | A |
| 4 | No. 112 | Drew Shelton, OT, Penn State | A- |
| 4 | No. 114 (from Eagles) | Devin Moore, CB, Florida | B+ |
| 4 | No. 137 (from Eagles) | ||
| 7 | No. 218 (from Titans) |
The NFL’s worst defense now has the 2026 NFL Draft’s No. 1 safety prospect and eighth overall prospect, according to CBS Sports prospect rankings. Dallas had to trade up one spot with Miami to land him, sending their 12th overall pick and two fifth-round compensatory picks, No. 177 and No. 180 to the Dolphins. Now, the Cowboys have the defensive difference maker they were desperate to select. At his top-30 visit with Dallas, Downs beat coach Brian Schottenheimer in both a putting contest and a basketball shooting contest.
“Yeah, I had a great sense about that. We kind of knew there was a good opportunity there, and a good relationship that was formed through the 30 visit and everything like that,” Downs said. “They had real interest, so I was excited about it.
The Ohio State All-America safety can line up anywhere: strong safety, nickel or even in sub-packages as a linebacker. Cowboys defenders often cited miscommunication in coverage as the primary reason for their porous pass coverage, and now it should not be nearly as big of an issue. On tape, Downs is routinely seen lining up his Buckeyes teammates in the right spots just before the snap. When asked about his football IQ on a draft-day conference call, Downs claimed he’s had that ability since birth, and he described his game as “very instinctual” with a “quick trigger whenever he sees the ball.”
The new defensive regime in Dallas will love Downs’ versatility as he toggles between the nickel and safety spots. Downs was the only defensive back in college football with 250-plus tackles (257), 15-plus tackles for loss (16) and five-plus interceptions (six) in the last three seasons, the span of his collegiate career.
“I think it’s just being able to make plays in all facets of the game,” Downs said. “So whether that’s near the line of scrimmage or in the deep part of the field, I feel like I can do it all. It’ll be a great relationship to be able to do that with the Cowboys.”
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* Only FBS defensive back with 250-plus tackles, 15-plusTFL, 5-plus INT in past three seasons
Dallas traded down from 20th overall to 23rd overall with the Philadelphia Eagles to select UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence. The Cowboys acquired the 23rd overall pick, the 114th overall pick and the 137th overall pick in exchange for the 20th overall pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. Dallas’ front office had plenty of information on Lawrence since new Cowboys assistant defensive line coach Demeitre Brim worked as a defensive analyst at UCF in 2025 before being hired to join new defensive coordinator Christian Parker’s defensive staff in 2026.
“I had a few good contracts [with Dallas in the pre draft process]. I had a formal visit with them at the combine, and I talked to them also at the East-West Shrine Bowl game,” Lawrence said on a conference call with local media. “Also, my former coach at UCF Demeitre Brim, he’s the assistant defensive line coach on the Cowboys, so we talked some too as well.”
Lawrence was a 2025 first team All-Big 12 selection with 7.0 sacks (tied for the fifth most in the Big 12) and 11.0 tackles for loss (tied for the eighth most in the Big 12) for the Golden Knights. He shined at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.52-second 40-yard dash, the third fastest among edge rushers, and a 40-inch vertical jump, the second-highest among edge rushers. Lawrence also produced on the field throughout his last three collegiate seasons with 19.5 sacks, tied for the 13th most in college football in that span. He said he tries to model his game off of the way Pro Bowl edge rusher Chandler Jones used his length, Pro Bowl edge rusher Danielle Hunter for his unorthodox moves and All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.’s relentlessness.
The Cowboys definitely bet on Lawrence’s explosiveness and pass rush ability, but he’ll need to evolve as a run defender at the NFL level. He’s an older prospect as well as he is set to turn 23-years-old on July 21. However, there’s upside here with Lawrence having the chance to expand his pass-rush move toolbox and improve upon his ability to set the edge in the run game.
Jaishawn Barham is a developmental pick for Dallas as 2025 was his first year as an edge rusher after spending his first three seasons of college football as an inside linebacker. Barham is what some in the scouting community would refer to as a tweener. At 6-3, 240 pounds, he’s a little light to play edge rusher, and his processing speed wasn’t quick enough at inside linebacker. However, he did raise his level at edge rusher in 2025, producing a career-high 10.0 tackles for loss and a career-high 4.0 sacks. Both figures ranked as the second-most for the Wolverines last season. Barham is currently at his best setting the edge in the run game, something Dallas will appreciate.
Despite the developmental aspect to Barham’s game, he was Dallas’ No. 1 player on the board in the third round with the Cowboys comparing him to Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese, who was selected fifth overall in this draft by the New York Giants.
“He’s been on our radar kind of all season, especially when we started talking about what we were trying to do defensively at the combine, and Christian [Parker] came in and talked about the linebackers, outside and inside and potentially doing some different things,” Vice president of player personnel Will McClay said Friday night. “Then, you start looking at Arvell Reese, there’s a lot of similarities in what they do and how they did it. Just excited to get him on the roster because number one, he’s extremely physical. You want to increase the speed of your defense and the toughness. I think he does that.”
He’ll slot into Dallas’ edge rusher room behind Pro Bowler Rashan Gary, 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku, 2022 second-round pick Sam Williams and 2026 first-round pick Malachi Lawrence. However, the Cowboys will actually start Barham out at inside linebacker with opportunities to pass rush on third downs and other clear passing situations. Essentially, their early expectations for his usage is how Micah Parsons was deployed as a rookie: at inside linebacker primarily with edge rusher pass rush snaps.
“We’re going to try him at inside linebacker first,” Schottenheimer said Friday night. “We love the physicality that he plays with, but again one of the things that if you watch a Christian Parker-led defense, Vic Fangio, it’s those guys that can play off the ball, but then they stem on the ball. Think of Zack Baun, guys that have the ability to do that. … We want to start him inside, but we also know that we can move him as a rusher on third down, passing situations. That’s what we love about the guy.”
Penn State offensive tackle Drew Shelton, a two-time All-Big Ten Honorable Mention selection, has manned the Nittany Lions‘ left tackle spot for each of the last two seasons. Shelton improved each season, and he allowed just one sack in 2025, which came against Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese — the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He shines when he’s able to get out in space in the run game. Shelton could stand to improve with his power at the point of attack. He profiles as a nice depth piece/swing tackle in Dallas behind Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele. Dallas is an ideal spot for Shelton to further develop his game given their history of development in the trenches.
Dallas adds more depth and wingspan at the cornerback spot with Devin Moore, a player who measured out at 6-3, 198 pounds with 31 7/8-inch arms and a wingspan of 76 7/8-inches. He profiles as a boundary or outside corner who has both the speed, 4.5 40-yard dash, and length to be a fit in any scheme. If Moore can remain healthy, this could be a strong value pick for Dallas. He played a combined 19 games across his first three years with the Gators before playing in 11 of the team’s 12 games in 2025.
By SuperWest Sports Staff
With the 2026 NFL Draft complete, it’s time to track undrafted NFL free-agent signings for players from the West.
Undrafted free agents are players eligible but not selected. They can negotiate and sign with any team that shows an interest.
We’ll update this page in the searchable, sortable list below with deals as they become known.
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Jannik Sinner came through a tough match to beat Benjamin Bonzi 6-7, 6-1, 6-4 in Madrid.
Bonzi took the first set and played at a high level early on, but Sinner responded quickly. He took control of the second set and stayed steady in the third to close out the win.
Sinner has now won 18 matches in a row and has 23 consecutive wins in Masters events. He has also won 40 of his last 42 matches and 46 of the last 48 sets he has played at this level.
After the match, Sinner spoke about staying focused despite the attention around his form.
“I think at the moment I’m trying to figure out how to play here on this surface. We go day by day and we’ll see how it goes… I know what’s on the line. But at the same time I don’t focus on this.”
He also admitted the match was not straightforward.
“Tough. Struggled quite a lot here. I knew this before the match. Very unique court and conditions… I tried to stay calm mentally. That’s why I won today.”
Sinner also addressed Carlos Alcaraz missing Roland Garros.
“It’s sad for tennis. You always want to play the best in the world. He’s definitely the best in the world on this surface… I wish him to recover as fast as possible.”
When asked if that changes expectations, he kept the focus on the present.
“I think this is not what we should talk about. What’s most important is, first of all tennis, it needs Carlos.”
For now, Sinner’s focus remains on Madrid as his winning run continues.
Allianz Stadium will play host to Saturday’s
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The Roosters head into this clash as clear favourites, boasting one of the most potent attacking line-ups in the competition. Their ability to score in bursts was on show again last week, and with multiple playmakers across the park, they pose a constant threat. The Dragons have battled for consistency and face a significant defensive challenge here. Even with a lift in effort, Sydney’s class should prevail.
Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Setu Tu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Mathew Feagai 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Kade Reed 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Ryan Couchman 13. Hamish Stewart 14. Josh Kerr 15. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Jacob Halangahu 18. Kyle Flanagan 19. Christian Tuipulotu 20. Hayden Buchanan 21. Hame Sele 22. Ryan Hutchinson
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Hugo Savala 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Salesi Foketi 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Billy Smith 20. Benaiah Ioelu 21. Egan Butcher 22. Tommy Talau
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer continued his incredible chasing record during his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday. In a high-pressure match-up, with KL Rahul having already made a record-breaking 152*, Iyer exhibited calm in one of the scariest situations, making full use of the platform laid down earlier by openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. He made 71* off 36 balls, with three fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of over 197.
Since 2024-a season where his stocks as a captain went several notches higher after a title win with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)-Iyer has been sensational in successful run chases, having scored 692 runs in 15 matches and innings at an average of 138.40 and a strike rate of 175.68, including eight fifties.
Only RCB icon Virat Kohli’s 699 runs in 12 innings at an average of 99.85 and a strike rate of 151.95, with nine fifties, are better than Iyer’s record during this period.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan hailed Iyer’s chasing after the match, posting on X that after Kohli, it is Iyer who deserves the chasemaster tag.
“After Virat Kohli, if anyone deserves the “chase master” tag, it’s Shreyas Iyer. Calm, composed, and clutch under pressure every single time,” he posted.
After Virat Kohli, if anyone deserves the “chase master” tag, it’s Shreyas Iyer. Calm, composed, and clutch under pressure every single time.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 25, 2026
An awed Mohammed Kaid also posted, “Shreyas Iyer, the Sarpanch Leads from the front, keeps compiling match-winning knocks – match after match, year after year.”
Shreyas Iyer, the Sarpanch Leads from the front, keeps compiling match-winning knocks – match after match, year after year.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 25, 2026
With this win, PBKS remain unbeaten with six wins and a no result, giving them 13 points. DC are placed sixth, with three wins and four losses, giving them six points. PBKS broke their own record of chasing down 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2024 season.
Coming to the match, after DC opted to bat first, an entertaining 220-run second-wicket stand between KL Rahul (152* off 67 balls, with 16 fours and nine sixes) and Nitish Rana (91 off 44 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes) took DC to 264/2.
PBKS responded in style as Priyansh Arya (43 off 17 balls, with two fours and five sixes) and Prabhsimran Singh (76 off 26 balls, with nine fours and five sixes) shaved off 116 runs in the powerplay. Later, Shreyas Iyer (71* off 36 balls, with three fours and seven sixes) stitched partnerships with Nehal Wadhera (25) and Shashank Singh (19*), completing the chase in 18.5 overs with six wickets in hand.
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The third and final day of the 2026 NFL Draft has arrived. Although it seems like the event may be drawing to a close, more than half of the picks are yet to be made. Contributors are there to be excavated in the fourth round, just as wide receiver Chimere Dike, defensive tackle Deone Walker and cornerback Quincy Riley had been a year ago.
The picks, and the grades, will be coming in fast and furiously Saturday. Follow along to learn whether or not your favorite team achieved value and if Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy finally comes off the board.
Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get all the latest grades. If you want to do all that plus track the best available prospects and get access to every pick in the draft on one page, you can in our draft tracker. And follow along with each pick and every trade in our live blog.
This year, pick-by-pick grades are being used to create real-time team report cards, so keep this page open throughout the weekend.
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McCoy is one of the 10 best prospects in this draft class, but the medicals caused him to slide. The Raiders determined that the fourth round was the point where they were comfortable taking the risk.
Bowry is a big, powerful offensive lineman who brings versatility to Buffalo’s offensive line after the team lost David Edwards in free agency. His best tape may have been in 2024.
Jackson’s final season in Tallahassee did not live up to the hype, but there could be some untapped potential for Aaron Glenn and Co. Jackson can get upfield quickly as the team rebuilds its defense.
Proctor has some serious potential as an interior rusher, but he’s a bit undersized and can get washed out of run fits. Arizona will be able to get after teams with Walter Nolen and Proctor on the field together on passing downs.
Naoya Inoue has been offered another career-defining challenge before even stepping into the ring against Junto Nakatani.
First and foremost, ‘The Monster’ must defend his undisputed super-bantamweight crown against Nakatani on May 2, headlining a blockbuster Japanese event at the Tokyo Dome.
This represents Inoue’s seventh defence of his four major titles at 122lbs, with the hard-hitting sensation having become recognised as a top two pound-for-pound star.
The 33-year-old’s most notable victories have come against the likes of Luis Nery and Ramon Cardenas, who both floored the two-division undisputed champion but were ultimately stopped in rounds six and eight, respectively.
Nakatani, meanwhile, is widely regarded as Inoue’s toughest opponent thus far, despite the three-division world champion coming off a debatable points victory against Sebastian Hernandez last December.
But this, in fairness, was his first outing at 122lbs, with many expecting the 28-year-old to raise his level against Inoue.
In a world where Inoue emerges triumphant, though, it has become increasingly likely that he will explore a potential fight with Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.
The unified super-flyweight champion will move up to 118lbs for his next outing, taking on WBA titlist Antonio Vargas on June 13.
If this next assignment proves successful, then Rodriguez has told Ring Magazine that he would jump up a further weight class to face Inoue.
“I’m ready whenever. If that fight was presented to me right now, I’d definitely go ahead and take it.”
While Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed preliminary talks for the fight, there is equally a chance that ‘Bam’ moves back down to 115lbs in pursuit of undisputed glory.
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