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Thomas And Uber Cup Finals: Indian Men Beat Canada 4-1; Women Go Down 2-3 To Hosts Denmark
Lakshya Sen endured a tough loss but Ayush Shetty and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered wins as 2022 champions India notched up a commanding 4-1 win over Canada in their opening Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals on Friday. However there was disappointment in store in the women’s section as India lost 2-3 to hosts Denmark in their opening Group A tie of the Uber Cup Finals. After Lakshya’s spirited effort ended in a 18-21, 21-19, 21-10 loss to world No. 13 Victor Lai, world No. 4 Satwik and Chirag levelled the tie with a dominant 21-10 21-11 win over Jonathan Bing Tsan Lai and Kevin Lee.
The 20-year-old Ayush, runner-up at the recent Asia Championships, then outwitted world No. 33 Brian Yang 21-13, 21-17 in 39 minutes to hand India a 2-1 lead.
The second doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun sealed the tie for India with a convincing 21-7 21-15 victory over Ty Alexander Lindeman and Nyl Yakura.
Kidambi Srikanth then outsmarted world No. 77 Joshua Nguyen 21-17 21-12 in the inconsequential fifth match as India wrapped up the match 4-1 to be placed second in the table behind China.
China, 11-time winners and defending champions, beat Australia 5-0.
The top two teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the quarter-finals.
“Really happy with the way we played today… although we were down 0-1, we’re happy that we could get a point for the team and make it 1-0.
“We don’t want to keep so many expectations, we just want to enjoy as much as possible. It’s a long tournament, we have three days break now. There are new people who have come in, they are young and everyone is in good spirit,” Satwik told reporters.
“We just want to have some good memories in 10 days because you don’t get time. It’s a team event, let’s have some fun. We taking one day at a time.” In Uber Cup, India lost 2-3 with hosts Denmark in their opening tie of Group A.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu put India ahead with a tough 21-13 18-21 21-17 win over Denmark’s world No 21 Line Christophersen.
World No. 3 Unnati Hooda then produced a late fightback and saved multiple match points before going down 12-21 23-25 against world No. 26 Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt, who won a silver medal at the 2026 European Badminton Championships early this month.
Tanvi Sharma went down to Amalie Schulz 21-19, 16-21, 16-21 in a 54-minute contest after taking the opening game as India trailed 1-2.
In their must win rubber, the women’s doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam missed two match points before losing the decider to Amalie Cecilie Kudsk and Mette Werge 17-21, 21-11, 21-23 in a one hour and 15-minute battle.
In the final, inconsequential rubber, Tanisha Crasto and PV registered a win after Alexandra Boje and Christine Busch conceded the match in the second game.
The Indian pair had taken the first game 21-19 and were trailing 14-17 when the Danish duo retired after 36 minutes of play.
Lakshya vs Lai
It turned into another energy-sapping contest, reminiscent of the All England semifinal, with Lakshya and Lai locked in long, draining rallies.
Lakshya dictated early with sharp net play and smashes, doing enough to take the opening game despite Lai closing in from 14-18.
Lai hit back after the change of ends, racing to 7-2 and unsettling the Indian with clever deception and changes of pace to lead 11-7.
A 45-shot rally sparked a brief comeback as Lakshya drew level at 12-12, but Lai held firm in the closing stages, edging a tight finish after 19-19 with a net winner and a composed duel.
The decider was one-sided as Lai surged to 4-1 and 10-3, carrying the momentum to 11-5 at the break. Lakshya struggled to keep up as the Canadian mixed precision with power to move to 16-8 before sealing the match when the Indian went long, avenging his Birmingham loss.
India next face Australia and China on Monday and Wednesday.
Sindhu vs Christophersen
Sindhu started slowly before cruising through the opening game but was pushed into a decider by Christophersen.
The Dane raised her intensity in the second, matching Sindhu stroke for stroke from 6-6 to 11-11 and edging ahead 16-15 before forcing the decider as errors crept into the Indian’s game.
Backed by chants from the Indian camp, Sindhu relied on her deception and angles to stay in the contest.
Christophersen mixed pace well early in the third to lead 4-3, but Sindhu responded with three quick points to go 9-8 up and held a narrow edge at the interval.
The Dane again moved ahead 15-12 but faltered with errors as Sindhu drew level at 15-15.
In a nervy finish, Sindhu held her composure, winning six of the last seven points to move 18-16 ahead before finishing with a body smash and a down-the-line winner to seal the match.
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James makes tying three as Lakers win in OT, take a 3-0 series lead over Rockets
HOUSTON — LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
The Lakers rallied from a six-point deficit with under 30 seconds remaining and can sweep the series Sunday night in Houston.
Los Angeles opened overtime with a 6-2 run, highlighted by a three-pointer from Smart to take a 107-103 lead. Alperen Sengun made a basket for Houston before Smart made two free throws to push the lead to 109-105 with 52 seconds left.
Smart made two free throws with 35.5 seconds to go to make it 111-105. Reed Sheppard made a 3-pointer to get Houston within three with less than 30 seconds left in overtime but Smart made 1 of 2 free throws to push the lead to 112-108.
Smart added 21 points and 10 assists, and Rui Hachimura added 22 points for the Lakers.
Even with Durant out for a second game in this series — this time with a sprained ankle after missing Game 1 with a knee injury — the Rockets were in position to close out the game after James had consecutive turnovers that Houston turned into a 101-95 lead.
Sengun led the Rockets with 33 points and 16 rebounds. Amen Thompson added 26 points and 11 rebounds.
The Lakers led by as many as 15 early, but were down six in the fourth before Smart was fouled on a 3-point attempt with 25.4 seconds to go after a Houston turnover and made all three free throws to get the Lakers within three.
James, who had 13 rebounds, then stole the ball from Sheppard and his three-pointer tied it at 101-all with 13.1 seconds to go in the fourth.
The Rockets had a chance to take the lead after that, but Sengun’s seven-footer was off. James grabbed the rebound and called a timeout. He grabbed the inbounds pass and had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but his 3-point attempt bounced off the rim to send it to OT.
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Mitchell Starc joins Delhi Capitals camp: Will he play against Punjab Kings today? | Cricket News
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.
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RCB vs GT, IPL 2026: Shubman Gill’s Big Remark On Virat Kohli Getting Dropped On 0
Shubman Gill did not shy away from pinpointing where the game slipped for the Gujarat Titans after their five-wicket defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (2026) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. “Definitely. From the 16th to the 19th, those three overs, we couldn’t get any boundaries. Those overs were crucial for us. At the end of the Powerplay, we were in a good situation. We needed to take wickets,” he said. “I mean, when a batsman gets dropped on nought, it’s always tough on the fielder. But it’s about how you come back in the game. We had our moments. But we weren’t able to hit the right lengths consistently, which was important. But they batted very well in the middle overs.”
The dropped chance he referred to allowed Virat Kohli to flourish, and the veteran made GT pay with a commanding 81 off 44 balls.
Alongside him, Devdutt Padikkal produced a stunning 55 off 27, dismantling the attack through the middle overs. Their partnership ensured RCB stayed ahead of the asking rate, even as GT’s bowlers searched for control. Gill admitted there was some assistance in the pitch, particularly from Krunal Pandya’s bowling: “When we were batting, the balls that Krunal bowled, it was gripping a bit. I thought if we could get a few wickets, we would come back in the game.”
Earlier, the Gujarat Titans had posted a formidable 205/3, powered by a superb century from Sai Sudharsan, who struck 100 off 58 balls and became the fastest to 2000 IPL runs. Contributions from Gill and Jos Buttler added heft, but the total ultimately proved insufficient.
Despite a brief wobble when Rashid Khan and Manav Suthar removed Jitesh Sharma and Rajat Patidar in quick succession, Krunal’s late flourish sealed the outcome. His unbeaten 23 off 12 balls, including a decisive 18th over assault, shut the door on GT.
Gill also hinted at expectations from his top order moving forward: “He was quite upset with the way he got out in the previous game. But in the upcoming games, hopefully, he gives me some more strike in the Power-play.” It was a telling note from a captain whose side had their chances, but were ultimately outplayed in the moments that mattered most.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Premier League relegation battle: Is it between West Ham and Spurs after Forest win?
While Nottingham Forest struck the first blow of the weekend on Friday, Tottenham and West Ham – unusually – both play at the same time on Saturday.
The Hammers host Everton and former manager David Moyes, with Spurs visiting already relegated Wolves.
Tottenham boss De Zerbi, whose side conceded a last-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with Brighton in their previous fixture, said “a win can change this part of the season”.
“We are suffering, they are suffering because it is not easy to play in Tottenham in this condition of the table, but I said they have to be stronger,” he added.
“We have to live every part of the day waiting for a win and preparing for a win.”
Tottenham and West Ham have to contend with similar run-ins, with Spurs arguably facing the slightly easier of the two. The average position of the teams they still have to play is 11th, while for the Hammers it is 10th.
What West Ham do have which Tottenham do not, however, is some semblance of form.
Nuno’s team have won two and lost just one of their past five matches. Spurs have not won since last year.
“The players are improving their levels and the standards,” said Nuno. “We have been solid in defence, good in attack… sometimes not so good. Finding that balance in the remaining matches is going to be crucial for us.”
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Lucknow’s Tanmay Srivastava to make IPL debut as on-field umpire | Cricket News
LUCKNOW: Former Ranji player from Lucknow, Tanmay Srivastava, is set to make his debut as an on-field umpire in the IPL during the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match at Mullanpur on April 28.Srivastava, who made his IPL debut as a player for Punjab Kings in 2008, will return in a new role after 18 years in a match of the same team.He became the first umpire from Uttar Pradesh to officiate an IPL match as an on-field umpire. Last year, he made his IPL debut as a fourth umpire.
He has been assigned four matches as an on-field umpire this season: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (April 28), Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings (May 5), Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians (May 10), and Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 18). He will also serve in several matches as a fourth umpire and TV umpire.A member of India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning team, Srivastava began his cricket journey in the lanes of Lucknow. He initially played at Chowk and KD Singh Babu Stadium before moving to Green Park Hostel, where he progressed from Under-14 cricket to first-class cricket while representing Kanpur.Srivastava also worked as a scout with RCB and later moved into coaching and cleared the Level 2 coaching examination. He also served as fielding coach of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji team and was part of the National Cricket Academy set up as batting coach of the Under-16 side.He then turned to umpiring and has been involved in officiating over the past three years. Srivastava, a former India Under-19 captain, played 90 first-class matches and scored 4,918 runs.
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Vikings Trade Jonathan Greenard for Surprise Return
The Jonathan Greenard era in Minneapolis lasted two seasons, and the rumors since early March were accurate. The Minnesota Vikings did business with the Philadelphia Eagles, extracting a pair of 3rd-Rounders for the Pro Bowl outside linebacker.
Minnesota wanted more, but the final deal still gives interim general manager Rob Brzezinski some ammunition.
The Vikings allegedly wanted nothing less than a 2nd-Rounder for Greenard, but that stance did not work out.
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The Vikings will probably need another depth OLB.
Eagles Nab Greenard from Vikings in Trade
It’s a done deal. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and Tim McManus wrote Friday night, “The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker. The Eagles sent two third-round draft picks — the No. 98 pick in this year’s draft and a third-rounder next year — to the Vikings for Greenard, who then agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Philadelphia, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.”
“The new deal also includes $50 million in guaranteed money, according to his agents. Philadelphia also received a 2026 seventh-rounder in the trade, which was announced Friday. Greenard had been one of the Vikings’ top defensive players over the past two seasons. He spent the first four years of his career with the Texans before signing a four-year, $72 million contract with the Vikings in 2024.”
Greenard was scheduled to earn $19 million in Minnesota next season. Instead, he gets a ticket to Philadelphia and $50 million in guaranteed cheddar.
The Eagles’ & Vikings’ New-Look Defensive Lines
While the Vikings’ draft is still unfolding, and they could land mid- or late-round EDGE as a Greenard replacement, here’s a look at the current defensive line:
OLB: Andrew Van Ginkel
DT: Jalen Redmond
DT: Caleb Banks
NT: Levi Drake Rodriguez
OLB: Dallas Turner
OLB: Bo Richter
It’s unclear if Richter is ready to handle an OLB3 workload in Greenard’s absence. Perhaps, perhaps not.
In Philadelphia, the defensive line has these names:
OLB: Jonathan Greenard
DT: Jalen Clark
DT: Moro Ojomo
NT: Jordan Davis
OLB: Jalyx Hunt
OLB: Nolan Smith
Adding Greenard solves the Eagles’ problem — they need one more dependable EDGE. That’s Greenard.
USA Today‘s Tyler Nettuno opined on the swap, “Greenard may be coming off a down season, but if he can stay healthy, he could be due for a major bounce-back campaign as he becomes the latest addition to a talented Eagles defense.”
“Now, he could give that unit, which had just one player with more than five sacks last season, a true pass-rushing threat. Two third-rounders isn’t an awful price to pay, but there is some added risk involved with the extension. Still, Greenard will be just 29 by the start of the season, and if he can get back to playing at a high level, this move will pay immediate dividends.”
Value = Mid-3rd-Rounder
While Minnesota maintained a posture that suggested a 2nd-Rounder in return, it settled on a puny package, at least compared to trades involving Maxx Crosby (nullified) and Dexter Lawrence in the last couple of months.
On most trade charts, the sum of the Vikings’ trade haul is the equivalent of the 73rd pick in the draft. Brzezinski basically got a solid 3rd-Rounder for Greenard.
Go Birds Go host Eliot Shorr-Parks tweeted from an Eagles perspective, “Wow. This is a major, major investment in Greenard. More than usual for Howie when it comes to an EDGE, who prioritizes the position but also doesn’t usually pay this kind of money. They clearly love him as a player.”
On the other hand, Vikings fans were led to believe Minnesota would land a 2nd-Rounder for Greenard and were hence disappointed that it didn’t pan out.
Free-Agent OLBs to Replace Him?
Looking for solace? Well, the Vikings can rather easily sign a pass rusher or two from free agency, especially after freeing up cap space from the Greenard trade.
These men are available on the open market:
- Denico Autry
- Derek Barnett
- Joey Bosa
- Jadeveon Clowney
- Michael Danna
- A.J. Epenesa
- Dante Fowler Jr.
- Leonard Floyd
- Anfernee Jennings
- Cameron Jordan
- Von Miller
- Haason Reddick
- Kyle Van Noy
Clowney especially makes sense as a reliable veteran.
Greenard tallied 3 sacks in 12 games last season. Minnesota signed him instead of Danielle Hunter, who joined the Houston Texans in 2024 free agency. In hindsight, keeping Hunter probably would’ve been the wiser move.
The Vikings’ end of the bargain all depends on the fruits of the 3rd-Round picks. If they draft duds, the trade will look silly. And vice versa.
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Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr declares for NBA Draft after title run
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Earlier this month, Michigan defeated UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game.
Shortly after the Wolverines captured the program’s first title since 1989, Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he would enter the NBA Draft.
Despite declaring for the NBA Draft, Johnson has maintained his NCAA eligibility throughout the process. However, he has until May 27 to withdraw if he plans to return for his junior season.
Johnson played for Illinois during the 2024-25 season before transferring to Michigan last offseason.
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Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. walks on the court against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated)
After joining Michigan, Johnson quickly emerged as a key contributor, averaging the second-most points on the team. He also led the Wolverines in rebounding, averaging 7.3 per game.
Michigan head coach Dusty May eventually dubbed Johnson “The Enforcer” and “Junkyard Dog,” a nod to his tenacity on the defensive end. Johnson was named to the Big Ten’s All-Defensive Team.
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But Johnson’s offensive prowess didn’t take a back seat to his defensive strengths. His shooting from beyond the 3-point line showed improvement as the season progressed.

Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines cuts down the net after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the 2026 NCAA national championship game in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Many early NBA projections gave Johnson a first-round grade. It’s unclear how much name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation he would command if he returns to Michigan or transfers elsewhere.
Johnson has been active on social media, interacting with teammates as they consider returning to Michigan for another championship push.

Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after scoring in the second half against the UConn Huskies during the 2026 NCAA national championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026. (Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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Michigan added a key piece this week, with Jalen Reed transferring from LSU, On3 reported. Reed was limited during the 2025-26 season by an Achilles injury.
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Oscar De La Hoya admits he would consider comeback under one condition
Six-division world champion and Golden Boy Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has not fought since 2008 but has revealed that he would be willing to make a return for one man.
De La Hoya is a modern pound-for-pound legend, being one of just two six-division champions in the history of the sport – joined by Filipino fan-favourite Manny Pacquiao, who reached eight, in that extremely elite club.
Whilst De La Hoya has moved into the promotional side of the sport, ‘Pac Man’ recently made his professional comeback, as he challenged Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title last July in an attempt to break his own record as boxing’s oldest 147lbs ruler.
Pacquiao could only muster a draw in that fight, but is now set for an even bigger fight – at least in terms of money – having signed for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, who famously defeated him in ‘The Fight of the Century’ back in 2015.
It remains to be seen whether that bout could impact Mayweather’s famous 50-0 record or not, with ‘TBE’ seemingly looking to change the fight contract to an exhibition bout despite signing for a sanctioned contest.
Should that fight go ahead in September and Mayweather come out on top once again, De La Hoya told FightHype that he would also be willing to rematch Mayweather.
“I am a fighter. I will always be a fighter. If Mayweather beats Pacquiao, Floyd, you owe me a rematch! Let’s go!”
Mayweather defeated De La Hoya via split-decision to claim the WBC super-lightweight world title in 2007, with De La Hoya still maintaining that he deserved the victory in that fight.
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