Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner Suyash Sharma dismissed Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill during an IPL 2026 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Friday. The leg-spinner’s celebration after taking the wicket hogged the limelight. On the fourth ball of the 13th over of GT’s innings, Suyash bowled a short googly and Gill hit it into the hands of Devdutt Padikkal at long-on. He fell after scoring 32 off 24 balls. While celebrating the wicket, Suyash came up with a ‘bow down’ gesture – a trademark style of Gill when he scores a century.

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SUYASH SHARMA STRIKES FOR RCB!

– Much-needed breakthrough

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Virat Kohli punished Gujarat Titans for dropping him on nought with a blistering half-century as RCB breezed to a five-wicket victory in the game against GT.

Left-handed opener Sai Sudharsan’s third IPL hundred was the cornerstone of Gujarat’s 205 for 3 after they were put in to bat by Rajat Patidar at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

However, Kohli (81) and Devdutt Padikkal (55) tore into the bowling during a rollicking 115-run second-wicket stand to delight a full house in Bengaluru’s final league match of the season at the venue.

Kohli was put down by Washington Sundar at mid-wicket off the first ball he faced from Mohammed Siraj, in the opening over of the chase, and made Gujarat pay for their largesse with a thrilling exhibition of stroke-making.

Bengaluru lost Englishman Jacob Bethell, playing his first game of the season in place of injured compatriot Phil Salt, in the third over.

That was the cue for Kohli and Padikkal to put on a delightful exhibition of stroke-making, marked by timing and silken grace rather than raw power.

Rangy left-hander Padikkal did the early running with a stunning array of sixes as he used his long levers to great effect, with Kohli only marginally behind.

Padikkal was the first to reach his half-century, off 20 deliveries, while Kohli took 30 balls to reach the landmark before the former was bowled by Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan.

Kohli continued to make merry, going past Abhishek Sharma to become the tournament’s leading run-scorer (328) and claim the Orange Cap.

His dismissal – bowled off the inside edge by West Indian Jason Holder – sparked a mini-collapse before Australian Tim David and Krunal Pandya got the job done with little fuss.

Gujarat’s innings was dominated by the punchy Sudharsan, who hogged the strike in the early stages, with skipper Shubman Gill facing just three balls in the first five overs.

Clearly the dominant partner in an opening alliance of 128, Sudharsan shrugged off a modest start to the tournament with boundaries galore.

The base was set for a total in the region of 220, but Bengaluru surged back towards the end through their experienced seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Australian Josh Hazlewood, along with the impressive Rasikh Salam.

Gujarat needed two sixes from Holder in the final over, bowled by Pandya, to sneak past 200 – a total that was competitive but far from adequate.

(With AFP inputs)

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Heading into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft, who are the best available prospects who could be of interest to the Indianapolis Colts?

After making two picks on Day 2, the Colts hold six selections on Saturday, including two in the fourth round after trading back in Round 2 with Pittsburgh.

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Taking into account position groups that could still be on GM Chris Ballard’s radar, here are the top prospects still on the draft board, with help from CBS Sports.

Best available defensive ends on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft

Adding more competition in an effort to give the pass rush an added boost should still be in play for the Colts, even with their free agency additions.

Best available linebackers on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft

The Colts landed CJ Allen, but linebacker is a position where Ballard should be looking to double-dip.

• Keyshaun Elliot, Arizona State

• Jackson Kuwatch, Miami (OH)

Best available wide receivers on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft

The Colts should still be adding competition for the WR3 role.

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• Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State

• Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech

Best available offensive linemen on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft

Improving the depth at both tackle and guard should be a priority on Saturday.

• IOL Sam Hecht, Kansas State

• OT Gavin Ortega, Weber State

• OT Jude Bowry, Boston College

Best available running backs on Day 3 of 2026 NFL draft

Only DJ Giddens and Ulysses Bentley are on the roster behind Jonathan Taylor. More competition for the RB2 role could be beneficial.

• Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Top prospects available for Colts in Rounds 4-7

The trio of Ben, Will and J D Hayes at Lindsay Park believes a pair of tweaks could elicit top effort from Tycoon Star in the Morphettville feature race.

On Saturday, Tycoon Star contests the Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes (1200m), and a good result there might open doors to the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville scheduled for May 9.

Lindsay Park has reinstated the visor in Tycoon Star’s gear, with the significant addition being James McDonald in the saddle.

Ben Hayes noted the yard was set to try blinkers again on Tycoon Star before selecting the visor.

“The visor and the best jockey in the world on Saturday and hopefully that makes a difference and then he stays on for the Goodwood,” Hayes said.

“Unfortunately, the line keeps coming up too quick for him, but he does have the ability.

He’s performed well against the best and we’re hoping The Goodwood will be a nice race for him to really have a go at.”

Tycoon Star has frequently earned prizemoney in elite races for his age group across Australia, highlighted by his recent second placing in the Redelva Stakes (1100m) at Morphettville on April 11.

Last season’s Goodwood winner Reserve Bank had wins in the Redelva and Tobin Bronze leading up, similar to Royal Merchant who captured the 2023 Goodwood after the Tobin Bronze success.

Hayes is counting on the improved track firmness at Morphettville Saturday to boost Stung’s performance in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m).

Stung had success in the Listed Clare Lindop Stakes (1600m) on March 28, yet faded badly in the Group 3 Auraria Stakes (1800m) on April 11.

“She drew wide and went back to the rail and it was a soft track that day and it was the first time she had seen it,” Hayes said.

“She didn’t like it one bit and she had won well at her previous start, so we’ve decided to press on.

She deserves the opportunity.”

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The Minnesota Vikings used their 1st-Round pick on Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks on Thursday night, and set sail on Friday with what would turn out to be four more selections before the start of Round 4.

Minnesota’s draft class expanded quickly with defense, depth, and one offensive tackle.

All told, Minnesota added three more defenders and an offensive tackle.

Day 2 Gave the Vikings Several New Youthful Paths

The Vikings made a 2nd-Round Pick for the first time in four years.

Round 2 — Jake Golday | LB, Cincinnati

Suddenly, the Vikings’ off-ball linebacking corps is deeper than the Atlantic.

In addition to rostering Blake Cashman, Eric Wilson, and Ivan Pace Jr., Minnesota has Golday in a slow cooker, biding his time to take over, probably for Wilson in 2027. Golday is a natural fit for Brian Flores’s defense, and it’s easy to see. At 6’5″ with 4.62 speed, he possesses the tools to be a significant problem for offenses at the next level.

His lean frame is the only notable concern, but the rest of his game appears solid. Golday played extensively at Central Arkansas and Cincinnati, maintained his health throughout his college career, and even earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors in 2025.

For Vikings fans, there’s a notable connection: Golday and Ivan Pace Jr. both came up through the Cincinnati program. Wilson also attended Cincinnati a decade ago.

Some claim Golday is “raw,” so with the aforementioned depth, he may not see the field a ton in 2026. Always remember, though: Cashman usually misses at least four games per season.

Best NFL Comp: Leighton Vander Esch or Germaine Pratt

Then, the Trade

Record for the DJ’s record scratch? It happened. After weeks of rumors, the Vikings traded outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for two 3rd-Rounders, while giving Howie Roseman’s club a 7th-Rounder as sweetener.

The Vikings flipped the first 3rd-Rounder into Jakobe Thomas — more on him momentarily — and stashed the second for 2027’s already deep rookie class. Greenard is no longer a Viking. Dallas Turner’s promotion has arrived.

Round 3 — Domonique Orange | DT, Iowa State

The man called Big Citrus is in the house. Minnesota drafted not one, but two, big defensive tackles in 24 hours, landing Orange from Iowa State. Immediate context: Orange is a nose tackle; Banks is not.

Orange projects as an early-down interior lineman capable of contributing immediately. At 6’2″ and 325 pounds, he possesses a strong first step, a solid anchor, and noticeably long arms — traits all evident on tape.

His inclusion on Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks” list last year is fitting, given the physical traits. Pass rushing, however, is not a major component of his game, and he rarely employs a bull rush compared to his DT draft peers. Having just turned 22 last month, he has ample time for further development.

If you need a simple way to process it: Banks is a Viking to sack quarterbacks, Orange is the run-stuffing guy.

Best NFL Comp: Dalvin Tomlinson

Round 3 — Caleb Tiernan | OT, Northwestern

With Christian Darrisaw’s ACL recovery not necessarily progressing swimmingly in 2025, plus Brian O’Neill’s 2027 free agency, Minnesota evidently wanted an OT insurance policy, finding that in Tiernan.

The Northwestern alumnus is known for pass protection. Above all else, that is his baby. He’s also huge at 6’8″ and 320 pounds. He can play left tackle and right tackle and has five years of starting experience. The dude is game-ready. He’ll turn 24 during next year’s playoffs.

Tiernan also has a basketball background if you need a flavor of his athleticism.

The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler on Tiernan, a newcomer to the Vikings’ mock-draft cycle: “Tiernan is a large-framed blocker with the controlled, efficient movements as a pass blocker to stay square against various pass-rush angles. His use of hands is advanced for his age, and it allows him to quickly reset and toy with defenders.”

“His recovery skills and body control aren’t as consistent in the run game, which leads him to lose control of reps. Tiernan relies on refinement to compensate for his average length and redirect skills, using disciplined hands and poise to execute assignments. He’ll have swing tackle ability, although his best position long-term might be guard.”

Best NFL Comp: Mike McGlinchey

Round 3 — Jakobe Thomas | S, Miami

No, the Vikings did not leave the draft with Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman — he went to the Chicago Bears, of all places — or Toledo’s Emmanuel McNeil-Warren. But they did snag a decent consolation prize in Thomas, as starting safeties can be plucked from the draft’s middle and late rounds more than any position, at least per finding quality starters.

Thomas is 6’1′ and 211 pounds with 4.57 speed. The size and speed are there, as are real-time processing, a turnover-forcing gene, and versatility. He can play any safety role that Flores requests.

Weaknesses? Thomas fell to the bottom of Round 3 because of tackling and, hence, run defense. Someone must teach him to tackle at a more consistent clip.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierein on Thomas: “A productive, fifth-year safety prospect, Thomas is wired to play forward and race into the action wherever it is present. He overflows pursuit and has too many missed or broken tackles on his stat sheet, but his impact against the run is a net positive.”

He’ll turn 23 this summer.

Best NFL Comp: Justin Reid

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza claimed his new team has the “most Hispanic fan base” after going No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft. Mendoza made the statement during his introductory press conference for the team on Friday.

“The history of the Raiders, especially the Hispanic history, is like no other. I believe it’s probably the most Hispanic fan base and legends like Mr. [Jim] Plunkett, like Mr. [Tom] Flores. I mean, all those legendary Hispanic idols and cornerstones of the franchise. It means a lot as a Cuban American to come to this franchise and help try to carry the torch. But again, I’ve got to prove it, and I’m really looking forward to connecting with the Hispanic community here,” Mendoza said.

Mendoza himself is Cuban, as the descendant of Cuban refugees.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza passes against Miami during the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Jan. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

After Fidel Castro seized control of Cuba and installed a communist regime, all four of Mendoza’s grandparents fled the country and came to America.

“We all thought it was temporary,” Mendoza’s maternal grandfather, Alberto Espino, previously told The Washington Post. “There was no way the United States would allow a communist regime 90 miles away.”

But Castro’s reign endured, so Espino and the Mendozas remained in the U.S. and built their lives as Americans.

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza looks on during warmups before the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 19, 2026. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)

Mendoza is coming into the NFL after one of the best seasons by a quarterback in college football history for Indiana.

Now, as the quarterback of the Raiders, he will be under pressure to carry one of the league’s historic franchises back to prominence after decades of underachieving.

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Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, speaks during a news conference at the Raiders Headquarters in Henderson, Nev., on April 24, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

“It’s a huge responsibility, but it’s also a huge honor to honor the legacy. The Raiders are a core historic franchise and one of the faces of the NFL, and I feel like, again, I need to prove it and earn it every single day,” Mendoza said.

“Especially as a rookie, nothing’s given, and my belief in that everything is earned. So, I’m going to come in humble, try to establish myself with my work ethic and lead by example, but at the end of the day, it’s all great saying these words, but I’ve got to do it.”

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Now his playing days are done, Ramsey is aiming to make it as a coach.

He has most of his qualifications and has already had a taste of senior management, having taken charge of his boyhood club Cardiff City for three games at the end of last season as they were relegated from the Championship.

Having since been a part of Wales head coach Craig Bellamy’s staff in an unofficial capacity, Ramsey is being touted for a bright future.

“[I]100% want to go into coaching. That’s something that really excites me,” he says.

“I had that experience with Cardiff and loved it, even though the circumstances were difficult. I felt like I got a really good reaction from the team.

“I’ve been in the Welsh camps now with Bellers and his incredible staff as well, and I’ve worked with Cardiff’s Under-18s.

“We’ll just have to see which opportunities may arise soon and we’ll go from there.”

First, Ramsey has a marathon to run.

Ceri Menai-Davis, who has run the London Marathon before, reckons Ramsey has raised more than £25,000 for his charity – and that is before you count donations for Sunday’s race.

They have been friends for more than a decade and Ramsey’s shows of support for the charity – as well as his fundraising – include the butterfly symbol he used as a goal celebration during his career.

On Sunday, the most powerful reminder of Hugh’s life will be his father’s huge physical effort – and his son’s shoes draped around his shoulders.

“He was the most amazing, brave, courageous young boy,” Ceri says. “The reason I do marathons is, just before Hugh died, I stupidly put myself in for a marathon in 2021.

“I never thought I’d get in but I got in, started training for it and Hugh never got to see me run that marathon because I did it two weeks after he died, and we buried him the next day with my medal.

“Last year I carried a 22-kilo rucksack, which was the weight Hugh was when he passed away. That was to display what grief weighs on you as a parent.

“This year, with Hugh’s shoes, he walked into hospital in these shoes and sadly never came out. I wanted him to cheer me on when I did it in 2021 but sadly he never did.

“I did Paris with his shoes. He never got to see Paris so I showed him the Eiffel Tower and we had a chat all the way round. In London, he’ll be there with me on my shoulders and we’ll cross the finish line together.”

Mitchell Starc (Image Credit: Cricket Australia)

Delhi Capitals have received a major boost as their star overseas pacer, Mitchell Starc, has officially joined the camp ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings.Starc’s arrival was delayed in IPL 2026 due to ongoing shoulder and elbow injuries. These issues stemmed from a high workload during the Ashes series (where he bowled over 153 overs) and were compounded by a heavy fall while diving for a catch during the Big Bash League (BBL) in late January. Starc experienced persistent soreness when he attempted to return to bowling in February, necessitating a longer rehabilitation period in Sydney.Following his recovery, Cricket Australia officially cleared him to join Delhi Capitals on 23 April 2026. In his absence, Delhi Capital’s pace attack was led by Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, and Lungi Ngidi.In IPL 2025, Starc represented Delhi Capitals after being bought for Rs 11.75 crore in the mega auction. He was one of the franchise’s standout performers, finishing with 14 wickets in 11 matches. He also claimed his maiden IPL five-wicket haul (5/35) against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam, becoming the first overseas pacer in DC’s history to achieve the feat. However, he did not complete the season, opting to return to Australia to prepare for the World Test Championship Final.

Will he play against Punjab Kings today?

Starc is unlikely to feature in the immediate home game against Punjab Kings on 25 April. Instead, he is expected to play his 1st match of IPL 2026 for Delhi Capitals on 1 May against Rajasthan Royals. Before returning to match action, he will undergo a brief training and acclimatisation phase with the DC support staff to gradually build up his bowling intensity after a three-month injury layoff.Barring any setbacks, Starc is expected to be available for the remainder of the season, including the final league matches and the playoffs. In the meantime, Delhi Capitals’ pace attack will continue to be led by Ngidi, who has taken seven wickets in the first six matches.