Craig Kessler, in his still newish role as LPGA commissioner, already has steered some big and impactful decisions for his tour: brokering a new broadcast deal; forging partnerships that will put more money in his players’ pockets; affixing the LPGA adjacent to Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s indoor golf league, TGL.
But last Sunday presented Kessler, who is 40, with a different kind of business challenge: how best to determine the outcome of the LPGA season’s opener, in real time and with the eyes of the golf world (and fingers of golf Twitter) squarely on him. Complicating matters further: Kessler wasn’t on site at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona in Orlando — he was 1,000 miles away, at home in Dallas, frantically trying to keep up with reports from the ground. “On the phone, reading materials from sunup until sundown,” Kessler told GOLF.com in an interview Tuesday. “Constantly trying to source as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision.”
That information — about the evolving course conditions, unseasonably cold weather and logistical concerns around pushing the event to a Monday finish — was coming from a variety of sources: Kessler’s deputies, tournament and rules officials, players and caddies, the grounds crew, even marketing partners. But ultimately the decision about whether to shorten the event to 54 holes and declare world No. 2 Nelly Korda the winner without her striking a single shot Sunday sat in Kessler’s lap.
“One of the tougher calls I’ve had to make in my six months with the LPGA,” he said. “No matter what we decided, there would be some who understood it and respected it, and others who didn’t. The questioning was there from the beginning.”
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That second-guessing centered around whether the Tom Fazio-designed course, which awoke to below-freezing temperatures Sunday morning was playable for such a high-level tournament — or, more to the point, whether it would become playable as the day progressed and the mercury crept out of the 20s and into the 40s. When Amy Yang, one of eight players who didn’t complete their third rounds Saturday, arrived on property Sunday to prepare for the 10 a.m. resumption of Round 3 she said the greens were “frozen” and “unplayable.”
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Ricki Lasky, who is the LPGA’s chief tour business and operations office, added: “What we found was when we got on site and talked to several of the players when they were warming up was that the grounds was really hard and it was changing the trajectory of their shots as they were practicing. The balls were releasing when they weren’t supposed to be so, so we pushed back [starting times].”
Reasonable minds might counter that contending with the elements — assuming water isn’t pooling or wind isn’t blowing balls off greens — is central to the game, but Laski and her team didn’t like what they were seeing and hearing.
The start was pushed from 10 a.m. local time to 11 a.m. . . . then noon . . . then 1 p.m. . . . before the LPGA finally settled on 2:15 p.m., by which point there was not enough daylight remaining to complete both Rounds 3 and 4.
Many observers noted the decision to postpone play so deep into the afternoon was a curious one given the temperatures (and golf course) were at least playable enough for the contingent of celebrities also competing in the event; they’d been dispatched to the course hours earlier, at 10 a.m. Among the participants in the celeb division was LPGA legend and Lake Nona resident Annika Sorenstam, who after bundling up and playing nine holes Sunday told Beth Ann Nichols of Golfweek: “I don’t know why they’re not playing. There’s pitch marks. I mean, I hit some crispy shots today and the ball even stopped. I am surprised. It’s difficult, it’s cold but it’s as fair as anything.”
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Yang, after signing for a third-round 69 that secured her runner-up honors, also described the course as “playable.” “It got much better,” she said. “It is still very cold but compared to this morning 9 a.m. when I was warming up, much better condition.”
Still, Kessler said he had other concerns beyond just the competitive integrity of the setup — namely the risk the frigid turf posed to his players. This worry was not communicated to either players or the public Sunday, but in a memo — a mea culpa, really — that Kessler emailed to players Tuesday, he revealed that he was “worried that our athletes might be injured given the way record overnight low temperatures hardened the course.” Kessler acknowledged in that note that “while the decision was a tough one and ran counter to prior statements we shared, I made a judgement call.”
There is precedent, of course, for calling tournaments after 54 (or even 36) holes, but nearly always it happens only in instances when it’s clear that severe weather (the wet and/or windy variety) will prevent play from being completed not only on Sunday but also Monday. There is little, if any, precedent for a professional golf tournament being called on account of concerns of players jamming a wrist or a catching a stinger.
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But Kessler said the circumstances in Orlando, from what he deduced, were highly unusual. “Hand on heart, based on the information I had available when the call needed to be made, I had real concern about the potential for player injury,” he told GOLF. “Particularly in week one of the season, I think that’s something that has to be taken very seriously, and we took it very seriously.”
So seriously that Kessler made the decision to declare a champion after the third round. When the dust (frost?) had settled, Nelly Korda, who’d shot a stunning eight-under 63 in windy and chilly conditions Saturday, was named the winner by three.
After picking up her first win since November 2024 and her 16th LPGA title overall, Korda sounded largely supportive of the LPGA’s decision to shorten the event, saying, “At the end of the day, what we have on the line versus what the celebrities have on the line is a little bit different. I think the LPGA made the decision to look after their players, and at the end of the day we can’t do anything about that.”
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Another question still loomed, though: Why not finish the tournament on Monday, as is customary on the PGA Tour when an event cannot be completed on Sunday?
“We weren’t fully prepared,” Kessler said.
Pressed on what that meant exactly — i.e., not prepared in terms of onsite logistics? Necessary support teams? Broadcasting needs? — the commissioner said: “It’s the whole nine yards. Think about the complexity of running a golf tournament. You’ve got sponsored considerations, player considerations, fan considerations, volunteer considerations, folks who actually show up to bring the tournament to life.”
The last Monday finish on the LPGA Tour coincidentally came at the Tournament of Champions, in 2020, but that round included only two players — Gaby Lopez and Nasa Hataoka — who after five playoff holes Sunday were still deadlocked, forcing the players to return to the course Monday morning. Logistically, there is, of course, a big difference catering to two players playing a couple of extra holes vs. 39 players returning to the host site to play a full round. Whatever the reason for the LPGA’s inability to extend to Monday, the tour was not equipped for a fifth day of competition.
“In hindsight, I wish we had spent a little bit more time thinking about solutions that would have allowed us to get all 72 holes in,” Kessler continued. “I’m not sure it makes sense to go back and sort of relitigate all of the details, but what I do know is that going forward, we’re gonna work like hell to make sure, if we’re ever in a position like this again, we’re ready to go with those creative solutions.”
Kessler declined to say what those solutions might be, but beyond being better prepared to push to Monday, presumably that could mean, in the case of an ominous Sunday forecast, squeezing in more golf on Saturday. Kessler said he has no regrets about shortening the tournament, but in his memo to players he did acknowledge that “this decision, and others we made in real time, were confusing and disappointing to our fans. And our communication around the decision wasn’t clear or timely enough. Your frustration is valid — I own that, and I’m sorry.”
Asked what, in retrospect, he would have done differently, Kessler said, “I think there are two major themes. The first is around preparation — making sure we’re ready for plan A, B and C, and we’ve thought through all the logistics from start to finish, so that if we’re met with exceptional circumstances, we’re ready to go. The second is communications and making sure that when we communicate with the people who matter most, our fans, our players, the media, our partners, we’re communicating in plain English so that people read our statements and understand exactly what we decided and why we made the decision.”
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Kessler will have a minute to process his learnings. The next LPGA event, in Thailand, doesn’t begin until Feb. 18. That tournament kicks off a three-week swing in Asia before the tour returns to the U.S. in mid-March.
“I know I made a tough call from a very good place,” Kessler said. “I realized that there’s been fallout, and there are some people who are upset with the decision that I made. At the same time, I’m just deeply proud of what we’ve done, and the momentum we’ve created, and the culture we’re starting to create with our team here. I really hope as quickly as possible we can get back to that.”
Sunny Mehta, formerly an assistant with the Florida Panthers, has been hired by the Devils as general manager, the team announced on Thursday.
Mehta was also reportedly a candidate in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ executive search.
The 48-year-old, who was raised in Wyckoff, N.J., spent the past six seasons with the Panthers, winning two Stanley Cups. Over the past three years, he served as head of analytics as well as assistant GM.
“This is a dream come true for a New Jersey kid, who grew up watching Devils practices just 20 minutes away in Totowa,” Mehta said in a press release. “New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success. I was fortunate enough to watch the New Jersey Devils raise three Stanley Cups and am excited to get to work to return to that level.”
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Mehta, who will be introduced with a media availability on Tuesday, becomes the sixth general manager in Devils history. New Jersey is coming off its second straight year missing the post-season, placing seventh in the Metropolitan Division with 87 points in 82 games.
He will take time to evaluate the status of head coach Sheldon Keefe, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported.
Devils star forward Jack Hughes missed chunks of the season due to injury, but scored the golden goal for the U.S. in the Olympic men’s hockey tournament.
“We quickly realized this job was in high demand and were incredibly fortunate to meet with many qualified candidates,” managing partner David Blitzer said in a statement. “Sunny’s familiarity with our organization and experience with a two-time Stanley Cup-winning team are characteristics that will serve as a foundation for future success. Our expectations are to be a perennial playoff team and compete for the Stanley Cup, and I look forward to Sunny leading us there.”
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Mehta previously spent four seasons with the Devils from 2014-15 to 2017-18 under Lou Lamoriello and Ray Shero.
Prior to joining the NHL, Mehta was a professional musician and poker player. He studied Jazz Guitar and Studio at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and later wrote two books on poker strategy called Professional No-Limit Hold ‘Em, Volume 1 (2009) and Small Stakes No-Limit Hold ‘Em (2007).
With the Devils having filled their GM vacancy, it leaves the Maple Leafs, Seattle Kraken and Nashville Predators as the remaining openings.
The Devils fired previous GM Tom Fitzgerald earlier in April.
Cal’s athletic department is reportedly going to cut dozens of jobs from within its administrative ranks, a potential result of increased travel costs in the ACC.
Should they have stayed in the Pac-12 with Stanford?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and ‘Locked On Buffs’ host Kevin Borba discuss takeaways from Colorado’s Spring Game.
Did QB JuJu Lewis do enough to prove he’s the starter for Deion Sanders?
Ohio State enters 2026 with very few questions and one of the best rosters in the country.
What will the Buckeyes be keeping an eye on at their Spring Game this weekend?
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00:00 Cal athletics cutting staff 04:10 Cal and Stanford join ACC 06:31 Cal’s ACC travel challenges 15:19 Evaluating Colorado’s offensive and defensive lines 16:57 Deion Sanders’ secrecy and draft discussion 24:21 Questions about Arthur Smith’s offense 29:37 Freshman wide receiver’s early progress
Former Arsenal player and Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger died tragically on Thursday after the vehicle he was driving was struck by a train at a railroad crossing in Salzburg, police said. He was 48.
Manninger was not immediately identified by law enforcement, but a number of his former teams released statements on social media confirming the news of his tragic passing.
Goalkeeper Alexander Manninger reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and 1899 Hoffenheim at SGL Arena in Augsburg, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2015.(Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
“Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger,” the team’s statement read. “All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time. Rest in peace, Alex.”
Police told The Associated Press of a fatal “traffic accident involving a local train and a car” at a railroad crossing early Thursday morning.
“Upon arrival, emergency responders found that the car’s driver, a 48-year-old man from Salzburg, had already been freed from the vehicle by first responders and was undergoing CPR. Police assisted with resuscitation efforts, including the use of a defibrillator. Despite further efforts by paramedics and an emergency physician, resuscitation was unsuccessful. The man from Salzburg succumbed to his injuries.”
Alexander Manninger, goalkeeper of Augsburg, celebrates with fans after the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and Hamburger SV at SGL Arena in Augsburg, Germany, on May 14, 2016.(Micha Will/Bongarts/Getty Images)
The details of what led to the fatal wreck were not immediately known, but police said the car was struck and dragged by a train. There were no additional injuries reported.
The death of the former English Premier League pro sent shockwaves throughout the soccer community.
“We mourn the loss of our former player Alexander Manninger, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident,” FC Red Bull Salzburg wrote on X. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace, Alexander.”
“Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger at the age of 48,” Liverpool added in a separate post on X. “The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Alex’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
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Juventus goalkeeper Alex Manninger watches the action during their Europa League Group A match against Manchester City in Manchester, England, on Sept. 30, 2010.(Scott Heppell/AP)
“Today is a terribly sad day. He has left us not only as a great athlete, but as a man of rare values: humility, dedication, and an extraordinary professional seriousness,” Juventus said in a translated statement. “Juventus expresses its condolences for the passing of Alex Manninger and stands with the family in this moment of grief.”
Manninger won the 1998 Premier League and FA Cup with Arsenal and was also a Serie A winner with Juventus. He made 33 appearances for Austria.
Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter walks the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors award ceremony, Jan. 31, 2015, at Symphony Hall in Phoenix, appearing at the annual event celebrating the league’s top players and achievements during Super Bowl week festivities. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports.
Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings wideout Cris Carter was rather obviously not a huge fan of J.J. McCarthy, using his platform to criticize the passer a few times during the 2025 regular season. But in the 2026 offseason, Carter thinks McCarthy will eventually get a chance to prove himself.
Minnesota has a new QB1 for now, but Carter clearly believes McCarthy still has meaningful time to reclaim the job.
The Vikings now have Kyler Murray on the roster for QB1 duty, yet Carter says not to count out McCarthy just yet.
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The Vikings’ Quarterback Timeline Still Leaves Room
A fresh take from the Vikings legend.
Cris Carter reacts during the Enshrinees Gold Jacket dinner, with Aug 2, 2019 marking the event at the Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center in Canton, Ohio. The Hall of Fame wide receiver took part in the annual ceremony honoring the newest class ahead of enshrinement weekend festivities. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
Carter on McCarthy
Carter spoke to Heavy this week, and to the surprise of some, he unloaded an optimistic McCarthy take.
“J.J. McCarthy, he’s still going to get an opportunity because most quarterbacks aren’t going to stay healthy for 17 games, so there will be an opportunity for him not only to learn and get better, but also to watch and learn from a guy like Kyler Murray … But I’d expect Kyler to be the starter this season,” Carter said.
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He added about the Vikings’ offense, “Kevin O’Connell has proven with this offense when he’s had a healthy QB, he’s been able to win 12, 13, 14 games during the regular season. If you look at the nucleus of players they do have coming back … you’d have to be looking at the Vikings to be back in the playoffs and competing for the NFC.”
“Their offensive and defensive lines are more fortified than they were 2 years ago; they just need consistent quarterback play and the ability to allow that defense to be able to turn the ball over and get after the quarterback.”
For the most part, Carter was spot-on.
McCarthy’s Whirlwind 2025 Campaign
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McCarthy showcased his potential late in 2025 in games against Detroit, Washington, Dallas, and New York, demonstrating confidence and effective offensive leadership.
However, the rest of his record is less promising. Recurring injuries hampered his performance and prevented him from achieving week-to-week consistency. By the end of 2025, he ranked last in EPA+CPOE, highlighting an underwhelming first season as a starter.
Ultimately, McCarthy’s availability is the major concern. Since entering the league in 2024, he has missed 24 of 34 possible games, resulting in a 70% absence rate over two seasons. He started the season with a memorable moment at Soldier Field, struggled the following week, got hurt, returned with a vengeance, got hurt, got hot in December, and then got hurt again.
Carter Is Correct on QB Injuries
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One thing is certain from Carter’s musings: Murray isn’t necessarily an Iron Man. He’s missed 26% of all games in his career, translating to a pattern of staying under center 12 or 13 games per season. If his history catches up with him in 2026, well, McCarthy will be ready to step in as the QB2, assuming he keeps Carson Wentz at bay, whom Minnesota signed last month for more depth.
There’s a world where Murray gets hurt — again, he’s not known for extreme durability — and McCarthy enters the lineup. Then, you know, he could just stay there if his mechanics have improved and his maturation mirrored that of an NFL starter.
McCarthy’s story doesn’t have to be over in Minnesota. It might just require some serendipity if the form of a Murray injury, as morbid as that sounds.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) exchanges words with Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) following the game, with Dec 7, 2025 marking the matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. McCarthy showed visible emotion during the postgame interaction after a hard-fought contest. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.
Zone Coverage‘s Wyatt Wade wrote last month, “While Murray’s signing helps the Vikings in 2026, it could create an issue in the future. McCarthy and Brosmer have only one more year on their contracts beyond this season. As a first-round pick, McCarthy has a club option after 2027, and Brosmer would be a restricted free agent.”
“The Vikings also haven’t signed Wentz yet and seem hesitant to bring in another quarterback to challenge McCarthy for the backup spot. If Murray stays healthy and chooses to leave after this season, the team is right back where they started before this offseason, if not in a bit worse situation.”
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Vikings’ Life Easier if McCarthy Is Good
Minnesota picked McCarthy with a purpose in 2024 — to be the franchise quarterback after Kirk Cousins. That plan has not worked. Injuries have spoiled the forecast.
But that doesn’t mean anyone has to be low on his future. His stock took a major hit when Murray signed the dotted line, rest assured. Yet, the Vikings’ long-term outlook would be so much easier if McCarthy arrived to 2026 as an improved and healthy man. It wouldn’t matter if Murray worked out, and the Vikings wouldn’t need to eye young quarterbacks in 2027 or 2028.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates after a road win over the Chicago Bears, with Sep 8, 2025 marking the game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. McCarthy reacted with energy after helping Minnesota secure an early-season divisional victory in a hostile NFC North environment. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images.
In that vein, Minnesota might have two favorable outcomes churning: a chance for Murray to get back on track as a Pro Bowl quarterback, and if he does not, a hope that McCarthy develops and matures, as was the plan in the spring of 2024.
Carter is right that McCarthy will probably get a chance to strut his stuff in 2026. Given Murray’s history, it might be weird if he stays 100% healthy in all 17 games.
STUTTGART, GERMANY – APRIL 16: Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in action against Diana Shnaider of Russia during the Women’s Singles second round match on day four of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2026 at Porsche Arena on April 16, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)
Elena Rybakina has moved into the quarter-finals in Stuttgart with a straight-sets win over Diana Shnaider, 6-3, 6-4.
Rybakina dropped just three points on serve in the opening set and lost only one point behind her first serve in the second.
She has now won five matches in a row, having lifted the title in 2024.
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After the match, she was asked about finally being able to enjoy the Porsche she won in Stuttgart in 2024.
“Well winning the tournament gave me a good push to finally take my exams and get the drivers license,” she said. “I have the drivers license. I’m enjoying the car… It’s been amazing. Super happy to be back.”
Rybakina also spoke about her calm approach on court.
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“Well I’m trying to control myself that’s for sure… I’m trying to focus on the next point. Forget the mistake as soon as possible. Overall a pretty calm person. It helps on the court.”
On how she spends time away from tennis, she added:
“Definitely not fishing… If it’s been a really difficult week, then I try to stay and relax… If I have a longer vacation I prefer to do something fun. A rollercoaster or something fun with the friends, family.”
Despite being debutants, Palace were installed as favourites to win the Conference League at the start of the season.
It took a while for them to live up to that tag, with many of their performances in Europe looking somewhat turgid.
But their 3-0 win against Fiorentina – two-time finalists in the Conference League – showed what they are capable of.
Next up for Palace is a two-legged semi-final with Shakhtar, with Strasbourg facing Rayo Vallecano in the other tie.
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“They made light work of them [Fiorentina] really, but from here on in they will expect some really tough games, there is some good quality in the competition,” added Tomkins.
“The question is whether they can bring the positivity from the first leg. That was the best I’ve seen them for a while, the three-week break did them the world of good and they looked like the team we saw early this season and last season.”
The season will end with Glasner’s departure, but it could also end with a European prize.
“Of course, that is what we all want,” said the Austrian.
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“We want to enjoy our life together, not just the football. The more successful you are, the more you enjoy your life.
“When you play the semi-final, you want to get it all at the end and that’s what we will go for.”
Shreyas Iyer was at his acrobatic best as he played the lead role in a fantabulous catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya in a Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 match in Mumbai on Thursday. The catch came on the third ball of the 18th over bowled by Marco Jansen. Pandya had just hit a six and were starting to look dangerous. The third delivery of the over would have also gone past the boundary but for Iyer. Iyer ran in from long-on and leapt to reverse-cup the ball while airborne before throwing it to Xavier Bartlett, who completed the catch. Replays showed that Iyer had released the ball on time. After the catch was completed, Iyer gestured to the Mumbai crowd, urging them to applaud. Though the scorecard might say that Pandya was caught by Bartlett, it was ‘practically’ Iyer’s catch.
SHREYAS IYER, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!!
One of the best catches you would see in the #TATAIPL history
A belligerent century from Quinton de Kock (112 not out) and a gritty 50 from Naman Dhir pulled Mumbai Indians out of doldrums and lifted them to an under-par 195/6 against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Thursday.
Confined to warming the bench so far, de Kock replaced Rohit Sharma and smacked his third IPL hundred to lead an inspirational fightback for the troubled Mumbai Indians, who had slipped to 15/2 in three overs and had their backs firmly pressed against the wall.
The veteran Protea batter was in his elements during his unbeaten ton — a 60-ball 112 not out (8x4s, 7x6s) and his first in IPL since 2022 — clobbering the ball powerfully on the leg-side and picking boundaries with precision and terrific timing on the off.
India and Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/22) swung the ball precariously with immaculate lengths to snaffle two key wickets early on, while a third came late in the innings. PBKS completes the chase in less than 17 overs.
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NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their dominant run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, dismantling Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to climb to the top of the points table on Thursday. The victory ensured Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the tournament so far, extending their strong start to nine points from five matches.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The win pushed PBKS ahead of defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, who are now second and third on the table with eight points each. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, hold a slight edge on net run rate (+1.503), the best in the season so far, while RR trail closely behind. The top three remain tightly packed, separated by only a point, setting up an intense race for the top spots in the coming fixtures.At the other end of the table, Mumbai Indians’ struggles deepened with their fourth defeat in five matches. The five-time champions are languishing in ninth place in the ten-team standings with just two points, sitting just above Kolkata Knight Riders, who remain winless with one point from a rain-affected fixture against PBKS earlier in the season.The mid-table battle remains equally congested, with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings all locked on four points each. Sunrisers Hyderabad currently occupy fourth spot on net run rate, with Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings following in close succession, underlining how little separates the middle order of the table at this stage of the competition.With Punjab in imperious form and several teams tightly bunched behind them, the IPL 2026 standings remain finely poised as the tournament heads into a crucial phase.
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While their initial battle in 2015 may have been an underwhelming affair inside the ring, it became the highest grossing event in the history of boxing, making it clear why there is demand for it to happen again despite both men now being well into their 40s.
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Over the past few weeks though, doubts have started to be raised about their clash, after Mayweather claimed that there were still details that had to be finalised, and if it was to take place it would be an exhibition rather than a professional contest.
With frustration clearly growing, Pacquiao has now sent a fresh message to Mayweather in a video captured by ESNews, first making it clear that his rival must proceed with the contest.
“He has no way to get out of the fight. He’s fighting. Sanctioned fight.”
Pacquiao then finished by sending a stern and clear warning to Mayweather.
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“Be a man.”
With the conflicting reports continuing to come out of both camps, a definitive decision over the fight will have to be made soon.
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