Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar, left, celebrates the wicket of Delhi Capitals’ Tristan Stubbs, right, during the IPL match between DC and RCB in Delhi, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP)

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel had few answers after his team suffered two heavy defeats in less than 48 hours in IPL 2026.After failing to defend 264 against Punjab Kings on Saturday, Delhi were bowled out for just 75 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday.Delhi were reduced to 9 for 6 inside the Powerplay as Bhuvneshwar Kumar got movement with the new ball and Josh Hazlewood used the short-ball plan well.It became the team’s lowest score of the season and RCB completed a nine-wicket win comfortably.“Even I don’t know what happened. That’s why they say you have to be on your toes in cricket. We have to move on from this match,” Axar said at the post-match presentation.He also looked back at key moments from recent matches, including the missed single against Gujarat Titans and dropped catches by Karun Nair against Punjab Kings.“From today’s point of view, you can say it did effect, but you can look back, if the catches were taken (Nair) or had we taken the single against GT, then momentum would have been with us. The game is such that there is no room for ifs and buts. You have to be positive, you had a bad day and take the positives from the last 5-6 games,” Axar added.However, the Delhi skipper did not agree that there was too much swing on offer, even after Bhuvneshwar’s inswinger bowled debutant Sahil Parakh.“I wasn’t surprised, they are world class bowlers, they swing it every ground, but if our openers or top order had played them out then the result might have been different.”Hazlewood, who removed KL Rahul and Nitish Rana with short balls, said he was unsure what to expect from the pitch after more than 500 runs were scored in the previous match at the same venue.“Probably turning up here after 500-plus runs in the last game, was not sure what was going to happen,” Hazlewood said, adding that he followed Bhuvneshwar’s lead.“Was just following his (Bhuvneshwar) lead. There was a bit there in the first six overs – enough there to work with, and it was skidding on quickly from a short of a length. Once the ball got soft, it got more even,” Hazlewood said.He also explained how he planned the dismissal of Rana.“In general, you wanted the batter to hit it down the wicket and in the V. The short ball was nice as well, just about the accuracy. When that ball was nice and hard, it was tough to bat. Would have been nice to bowl four and get off the field,” said Hazlewood.RCB captain Rajat Patidar also admitted he was surprised by how the pitch behaved.“Even I am surprised the way wicket played,” he said.“All credit goes to the bowlers, Bhuvi and Hazlewood. They hit the right areas. The swing was normal but the good thing was we got early wickets and that kept us in the driving seat. The way Suyash Sharma bowled, stump to stump, it was really good to see,” he concluded.

Danny DeVito revitalized his acting career on the comedy series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

DeVito, who plays Frank Reynolds on the show, entered the squared circle as the “Trash Man.” He explained in the episode that his gimmick was that he enters the ring with a trashcan, throws trash in the ring and eats garbage before bashing his opponent in the head with the can.

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There’s a slim possibility that the “Trash Man” could come to life.

Comedian Kevin Nealon challenged DeVito to a match in either WWE or All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

“I challenge Danny DeVito to a match in the WWE or AEW,” Nealon wrote on X.

He followed up after a few hours, “I’m here. You’re quiet.”

In the midst of the social media posts, AEW CEO Tony Khan appeared to have an interest in booking the match.

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Tony Khan, CEO, general manager and head of creative of AEW, speaks on the PandaConf stage during day one of Collision 2023 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada. (Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile)

“Do you guys own these outfits,” Khan wrote on X with a photo of Nealon and DeVito in the “Hans and Franz” skit on “Saturday Night Live.”

Nealon responded that he did have the outfits.

“Then you guys are in,” Khan responded.

For what it’s worth, a Reddit user pointed out recently that AEW star Chris Jericho appeared to be using Nealon’s “Mr. Subliminal” character from the comedy sketch show in his own way. If a match is set up, everything will soon come full circle.

Jacksonville Jaguars owners Tony and Shad Khan stand on the sidelines before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Jan. 2, 2022. (Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)

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AEW has used celebrities in the past for some of their events. Comedian Wayne Brady got involved in a match at Revolution. Social media influencer “Big Boom” A.J. and his family have also been featured in matches on several occasions.

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Group performer Royal Insignia begins a new era with his return in the $200,000 Wagga Town Plate as a lead-in to what may become a Queensland winter venture.

Having triumphed in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes during his three-year-old season, the Written Tycoon gelding hit a rough patch, compelling his stable to proceed with gelding.

“It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but he just wasn’t putting it all together on race days, even though he has shown an enormous amount of ability,” trainer Grahame Begg said.

“So we bit the bullet and gelded him.”

His most recent outing was a distant finish in Caulfield’s Testa Rossa Stakes (1400m) back on November 29, followed by two jump outs and a trial to sharpen him for the Wagga Town Plate (1200m) on Thursday.

The four-year-old shines when fresh, recording a win plus two seconds from four attempts, excluding a brave fourth in Group 2 company in the spring.

Success here might propel him toward Queensland targets including the Group 2 Morton Cup (1200m) on June 6 at Eagle Farm, with the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) a week on also in play if he boosts his handicap mark.

“He needs to get his rating up. But there are other races outside that, plenty of lovely races up there. The Moreton Cup over 1200, and there are races on Tatt’s Day,” he said.

With 40 entries lodged for the Town Plate on the first day of Wagga’s two-day carnival.

Among them are last year’s first and second, Compelling Truth alongside Gravina, while 29 have nominated for Friday’s Listed Wagga Cup (2000m), featuring previous winners Flying Bandit and Bianco Vilano.

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It was a fairly solid weekend of NBA Playoff picks for the readers. We were able to get an easy win on the Magic team total over in Game 3 of their series against Detroit (Game 4 takes place tonight). We were also able to cash a ticket on the Thunder covering a fairly large number on the road against the Suns. Yesterday, the Cavs were in control until they did the typical Cleveland thing and blew the game late. It is almost as if every Cleveland sports team has decided to make the playoffs as unreliable as possible. Today, we go for a victory with the Timberwolves and the Nuggets taking each other on in Game 5.

This has been a bit of a chippy series, but it almost feels like that is precisely what the Timberwolves wanted. Minnesota has been the team calling out Denver about its defense, and they are happily accepting any sort of confrontation. Any team with Anthony Edwards on it will have some swagger, but this almost feels like the T-Wolves are being disrespectful to this challenger. I suppose it is working, considering the team is up 3-1 in the series.

Denver Nuggets PG Jamal Murray drives to the paint on Minnesota Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards in Game 3 in the first round of the 2026 Western Conference Playoffs. (Abbie Parr/AP)

However, there is a major cause for concern. The Timberwolves took a big hit last game, and I’m not talking about the shoving between Jaden McDaniels and Nikola Jokic. Their sharpshooter, Dante DiVincenzo, who was cited as a major reason they won Game 2, was lost for the season (and probably next season) after he tore his Achilles. Significantly worse, the Timberwolves also lost Edwards for a few weeks after he hyperextended his knee. If Minnesota is going to get one more game in this series to close it out, they need to do it without Edwards.

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards shoots over Denver Nuggets PG Jamal Murray in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Target Center in Minneapolis. (Abbie Parr/AP)

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The Nuggets do not look like the one-time champion that you’d expect. They are proving the Timberwolves correct in the assessment that their defense is trash. In three consecutive games, they’ve allowed over 112 points to their opponent, which is about the season average. They also only scored 96 points in both of the games in Minnesota. Rudy Gobert, the much-maligned center for the Timberwolves, is doing a great job of limiting Jokic’s success. We will have to see if Jokic can figure out Rudy’s defensive efforts.

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Aaron Gordon has returned for Denver, but it does seem like he is still struggling. He only played 23 minutes and put in just nine points on 11 field goal attempts. Overall, the team shot just 21% from deep in this game. I have to imagine that improves. The team shot almost 40% from deep in the regular season, but they are shooting 28% overall in the series. That’s still better than what they showed in Game 4.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts in overtime against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., on Dec. 25, 2025. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)

A lot of the story in Game 4 was about the ending. It is a stupid narrative, but it pops up every now and then. The game was essentially over — the Timberwolves had the ball with seconds remaining, tossed it down court, and rather than dribble it out, McDaniels went in for a layup. Jokic took exception to it, and there was some minor shoving. No one ended up getting suspended, but there were some fines.

Missed in that was the impressive game from Ayo Dosunmu of the Timberwolves. He was acquired at the trade deadline from the Bulls and gave Minnesota a career performance. Dosunmo scored 43 points in that game, but I wouldn’t expect that success to continue. He is listed at 19.5 points tonight, and I like the under. He is still a bit of a role player, and even though he will have an increased role, there won’t be home court or an element of surprise. Julius Randle will need to take over the bulk of the scoring duties, and I think he is more likely to go over 21.5 points. I’ll play both of these options tonight as Denver looks to extend the series.

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As Deakin journeys to Adelaide for a pending Stakes race, trainer Phillip Stokes intends to apply a technique that proved fruitful for Lindsay Park.

On May 9, the gelding begins his two-race winter series in the Group 3 The Cummings Stakes (1600m), a move Stokes expects to build a strong foundation for the spring.

Formerly the R A Lee Stakes, the Bart Cummings was the go-to race for Colin Hayes and David Hayes to debut imported stayers before a rest period targeting spring targets.

Hong Kong trainer David Hall followed suit, as did Lloyd Williams for his Melbourne Cup preparations.

Deakin has been inactive since his eighth in last season’s Caulfield Cup, barred from the Melbourne Cup by Racing Victoria veterinary measures.

He trialled 1500m at Caulfield Heath last Thursday, readying for next Saturday week’s race before the Listed Lord Mayor’s Cup (2000m) at Rosehill on May 30.

“He’s been away six months and an operation to put screws in his fetlocks,” Stokes said.

“That was his second jump-out and he’ll go to Adelaide on the ninth of May and go around in the Bart Cummings over a mile which will be a good starting point for him.

“It will only be a two-run prep and then he’ll head up to Sydney to run in the Lord Mayor’s Cup and then he’ll have a little break and get him ready for the spring.

“All things being equal and if we’re happy with him, we’ll put him on a Caulfield Cup path once again, not Melbourne Cup.”

Stokes refuses to risk Deakin for the Melbourne Cup under Racing Victoria’s vet rules after last year’s disagreement.

“They said he had some changes in his fetlocks,” Stokes said.

“We couldn’t get a reaction out of him, but that’s what they said, so we had to follow protocol, and we’ve done everything they told us to do, but it set us back a long way.

“They told us to put screws in him and when international horses want to come here with screws in them, they’re not allowed to run.

“My vet and I didn’t agree with them, and we thought he was going better than ever.

“I had a horse, Daqiansweet Junior, and he wasn’t sound, but he was OK to run.

“He ran well in the Caulfield Cup last year and didn’t have a great run in it, but I’m not convinced he’s a two-miler anyway.”

Following Sydney, light work and paddock rest await Deakin, Stokes noted.

“I didn’t want him having almost a year off, it takes them too long to come back,” Stokes said.

“I remember Jeune ran in this race, Beldale Ball, Water Boatman and when I first started training, Lloyd Williams used to bring his horses over, give them one run, and then start again.

“It’s a nice track to give him his start for his spring campaign.”

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The 2027 NFL Draft is officially on the clock, and it has the potential to be a big one. High-profile names like Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith and Dante Moore will be household names from the start for NFL Draftniks, but if this year is any indication, many more are coming in the pipeline. 

One year ago, Fernando Mendoza was a relative no-name after transferring from California. He later became the No. 1 pick in the draft. The same is true of Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey and Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, who were solid players but ascended to the top of the draft after fantastic seasons. 

With that in mind, we looked at a few players with major breakout ability that could find themselves in high draft conversations next year. Some were transfers who landed in perfect spots to thrive. Others step into featured roles where their talents should shine. 

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Here are 10 under-the-radar players with the potential to play themselves towards the top of the 2027 NFL Draft. 

WR Charlie Becker, Indiana

2025 stats: 34 catches for 679 yards, 4 TDs

Becker rose to prominence during Indiana’s run to the national title, but there’s reason to believe that he could be one of the nation’s best in 2026. Despite receiving only 11.9% of the Hoosiers’ targets, Becker posted 679 yards and four touchdowns thanks to an absurd 20.0 yards per reception, the best mark in the Big Ten. If he can come close to replicating those numbers with a higher target share, the 6-foot-4 Becker could emerge as a legitimate alpha receiver and can’t-miss prospect in the ’27 draft. 

TE Terrance Carter, Texas Tech

2025 stats: 55 catches for 624 yards, 5 TDs

Texas Tech has potential NFL Draft picks all over the field, but don’t discount the rising star Carter. The Killeen, Texas, native has posted more than 600 yards receiving each of the past two seasons while also playing a key role as an in-line blocker. His 6-foot-2 frame is a little undersized, but Carter’s versatility and blocking ability will make him one of the nation’s best on a likely College Football Playoff team. 

QB Jaden Craig, TCU

2025 stats: 61.5% completion, 2869 yards, 25 TDs, 7 INTs (at Harvard)

Several quarterbacks could break onto the scene in Mendoza fashion, including Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby, Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker and Indiana’s Josh Hoover. However, Hoover’s replacement is one of the most intriguing signal-callers in the country. Craig starred at Harvard, throwing for more than 5,000 yards and 58 touchdowns over the past two seasons to land on NFL Draft boards. At TCU, Craig will team up with first-year offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis, who helped UConn post a historic season in 2025. It doesn’t take much squinting to see Craig as one of the fastest risers in the country. 

DL John Henry Daley, Michigan

2026 stats: 48 tackles, 17.5 TFL, 11 sacks

If not for a torn Achilles, Daley very well could have been a first-team All-American and high draft pick in 2026. However, the Utah transfer has an opportunity to cement his draft stock after following coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan. In only 11 games, Daley exploded for 17.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks for the Utes, including sacks against conference finalists BYU and Texas Tech. If he can return to form, Daley could be one of the best edge rushers in the Big Ten. His quickness off the edge is a tough matchup. 

OT Trevor Goosby, Texas

Goosby, frankly, might be too highly rated to land on this list, but retaining him is one of the most important moves Texas made this offseason. The Melissa, Texas, native earned playing time as a freshman before emerging as one of the most talented tackles in the SEC last season. If Goosby can take another step, he could force his way into top-five consideration and power the Longhorns to a national championship. 

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OT Lance Heard, Kentucky

No one invested more along the offensive line than Kentucky under first-year coach Will Stein, and Heard is the diamond of the bunch. The former five-star recruit is a two-year starter at Tennessee but stagnated at times in a veer-and-shoot blocking scheme. Stein demands a lot of his linemen with his diversified offensive system, which should allow Heard’s natural skills to develop quickly. 

DE Kenyatta Jackson, Ohio State

2025 stats: 28 tackles, 11 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 2 passes defended

Betting on Ohio State defensive linemen has become an easy moneymaking opportunity, and Jackson appears next in line. The rising senior posted 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks during his first major opportunity, including sacks against Indiana, Michigan and Penn State. With Caden Curry out of the way, Jackson’s stats will rise to match his impressive frame. 

DL Keon Keeley, Notre Dame

2025 stats: 16 tackles, 3 sacks (at Alabama)

Keeley struggled to find a consistent role at Alabama after entering as one of the top recruits in the nation. But after bulking up to 275 pounds and recording sacks in two of his three final games with the Tide, Keeley steps into an intriguing spot at Notre Dame. The junior projects behind Bryce Young and Boubacar Traore at defensive end, but the Fighting Irish should rotate him into the lineup plenty. During the recruiting process, he wowed scouts with his first step. If the Fighting Irish can harness it, he’s a potential breakout player. 

DB Faletau Satuala, BYU

2025 stats: 84 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 3 interceptions, 4 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles

Satuala was a solid get as a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024, but he flashed pro potential much faster than expected for the surging Cougars. The Utah native boasts a big, powerful frame at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds with the speed and range to make plays all over the field. 

DL David Stone, Oklahoma

Oklahoma lost a few deeply talented players on the defensive line after R Mason Thomas and Gracen Halton went to the league. But while both will be missed, opening opportunities for the former five-star David Stone could be a blessing in disguise. The Sooners rotated defenders, holding him to only 454 total snaps, but Stone wreaked havoc when given the opportunity. As a sophomore, Stone posted eight tackles for loss, including a sack against Auburn and two TFLs against Ole Miss. Stone recorded two interior pressures against Alabama and helped pace a top-three national rushing defense. If he can continue to improve his pass rushing, Stone could get into the top 10 conversation. 

Emilio Gay pressed his case for England honours as the Durham batter made a superb fourth-innings hundred to lead his side to County Championship victory over Lancashire cricket.

The stylish left-hander, batting at No 3 but also comfortable opening, has been touted for a possible Test call-up after featuring for the England Lions in the winter, and held of James Anderson and co. on his way to an unbeaten hundred.

Gay shared a mammoth stand with South Africa international David Bedingham as the hosts chased down a target of 336 for the loss of just two wickets in a meeting of two of the strongest sides in Division Two.

It was a day of draws elsewhere, largely, as flat, slow pitches in a dry April made taking 20 wickets difficult across the country.

There were faintly farcical scenes at the Oval with Surrey at one point throwing wicketkeeper Ben Foakes the new ball as Essex held firm for a draw on the final day.

Tom Westley (136) and Dean Elgar (107*) made hundreds for the visitors with Rory Burns and Dom Sibley also getting rare chances to rumble in, and Jordan Clark taking the ‘keeping gloves, with Surrey stymied before handshakes were offered at 4.50pm BST.

In better news for the Londoners, the attendance of 15,500 across the four days was a 21st century record in the County Championship.

Sussex also survived a bad light curtailed day at Headingley to draw with Yorkshire despite 3-67 for Joe Root. The games between Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire, and Glamorgan and Leicestershire, similarly drifted to draws in Division One.

In Division Two, though, there was a first sucess of the season for Gloucestershire, knocking off the 36 needed to beat Derbyshire in short order after a strong all-round performance. Worcestershire had thrashed Kent by an innings and two runs on Sunday.