Annabel and Rob Archibald’s charge Hellsing is in superb nick, claiming his best-ever success in Friday’s Listed $200,000 Arrowfield Scone Cup (1600m) at Scone.

Reaching his 10th start over a six-month-plus prep, Hellsing has elevated his game, replicating a Royal Randwick triumph to seize the Scone prize in an edge-of-the-seat end where six leaders spanned two lengths.

Jockey Tom Sherry’s astute early positioning saw Hellsing track the leader externally and trouble-free, enabling the former Irish import to dig deep and cling to his position resolutely through the final stages.

A delightful regional win for the Archibald team, who oversee 80 in work locally at Scone, equaling their Warwick Farm operation.

“This is a massive thrill,” Annabel Archibald said.

“It was a long time ‘watching’ in the straight, I was willing the post (to come).”But Hellsing is a such a tough, honest horse and he has a great racing pattern where he gets up on the speed.

“He has been in work a long time but he is so very consistent.”

Irish-bred Hellsing ($5.50) withstood the closing Churchill’s Choice ($10) for the spoils, as stablemate Formal Display ($4.60 fav) trailed by half a length in third.

Hellsing’s fierce resolve at Scone echoed his Randwick defence last out, earning Sherry’s respect.

“It was a bit of a step up in grade for him today but to his credit he showed a great will to win, he was so determined to hold off the challenger, Churchill’s Choice,” Sherry said.

The result qualifies him for November’s first Tuesday $3 million Big Dance (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Melbourne Cup Day.

“He deserves a little break now and then we will work back from the Big Dance – that will be his target,” Archibald said.

Churchill’s Choice, off a Hawkesbury Gold Cup victory, charged powerfully late post-ruck but couldn’t snag the double.

Barrier 15 hindered Formal Display, who raced exposed wide repeatedly, yet secured a meritorious third.

“I thought Formal Display he was huge,” Archibald said.

“He was four-wide with no cover the trip but he has still run home for third so he has definitely ticked the mile box.

“Depth Of Character (12th) never came off the bridle, he never got a crack at them in the straight.”

With 59kg as topweight, prior Scone Cup winner Tavi Time under Chad Schofield suffered interference from the straight top, finishing sixth without a real shot.

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The Manchester City PUMA KING Retro Shirt is part of the 2025/26 King Collection, drawing inspiration from the iconic Puma King line and football fashion from previous decades

Manchester City fans could save over £60 on their next match-day outfit thanks to a double-stack deal. While officially licensed Man City gear can fetch a premium price, one particular kit is currently on sale via Kitbag, with an opportunity to save even more.

The Manchester City PUMA KING Retro shirt is currently available at Kitbag at a discount, dropping from £65 to £19.50 if you use the code WHISTLE on checkout. However, some shoppers could spend even less due to a cashback deal.

TopCashback is offering new customers who sign up, regardless of whether they’re new or existing customers at Kitbag, the t-shirt for £4.34. Meanwhile, customers who are existing customers at TopCashback can still save money, only needing to spend £19.34 after cashback.

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The Manchester City PUMA KING Retro Shirt blends the club’s heritage with a classic sportswear aesthetic. It is part of the 2025/26 King Collection, drawing inspiration from the iconic Puma King line and football fashion from previous decades.

The shirt is designed with a relaxed, boxy fit that offers more room and comfort than a standard modern performance jersey. It features a retro-style ribbed collar with a front insert and short raglan sleeves, both cut to reduce friction.

It is finished in a ‘deep blue’ and ‘tropical blue’ colourway while displaying the club’s crest prominently on the left chest. It also features the Puma King logo on the opposite side. The shirt itself is made of 100% recycled polyester and contains Puma’s RE:FIBRE technology to keep you dry and comfortable.

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Two English giants will battle for silverware on Saturday as Chelsea take on Manchester City in the 2025-26 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

Manchester City arrive in the final chasing yet another domestic trophy under Pep Guardiola after already lifting the Carabao Cup this season. The Cityzens created history by reaching a fourth consecutive FA Cup final following a tense semifinal win over Southampton, although memories of defeats in the previous two finals will ensure there is no room for complacency.

Chelsea, meanwhile, head into the contest as clear underdogs. The Blues endured a disappointing finish under former manager Liam Rosenior, and performances have remained inconsistent since Calum McFarlane took charge. Despite possessing exciting attacking talent, Chelsea have struggled badly for rhythm and consistency in recent months, with only a handful of victories during their last run of matches.

City’s recent form has been dominant, including back-to-back 3-0 victories and another comfortable win over Chelsea earlier this year. With attacking stars like Erling Haaland and Jérémy Doku in top form, Guardiola’s side enters Wembley as strong favourites. However, Chelsea will hope moments of brilliance from Cole Palmer or João Pedro can inspire an upset on English football’s biggest domestic stage.

Chelsea team news

Chelsea have received a timely boost ahead of the final, with Reece James returning to action for the first time since the March international break during last weekend’s clash against Liverpool. Manager Calum McFarlane has since confirmed that the defender is fit and available for selection.

Levi Colwill is also expected to play after making his first start of the season at Anfield. Meanwhile, Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are both likely to return from minor muscle concerns after training throughout the week. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez could also make his comeback following recovery from a serious head injury.

Manchester City team news

Manchester City head into the weekend with only one major injury concern, as Rodri remained unavailable during the midweek win over Crystal Palace. The Ballon d’Or winner is still racing against time for the final and has not yet been completely ruled out for Wembley.

Defensively, City have been boosted by the recent returns of Abdukodir Khusanov and Joško Gvardiol, with the latter recovering from the fractured leg injury he suffered back in January.

James Trafford is expected to retain his place as the club’s designated goalkeeper for cup competitions. After heavily rotating the squad against Crystal Palace, manager Pep Guardiola is also set to restore several key attacking names to the starting lineup, including Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku, Rayan Cherki and Nico O’Reilly.

Chelsea vs Manchester City FA Cup final probable starting XI

Chelsea XI: Sánchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernández, Neto; Pedro.

Manchester City XI: Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly; Silva, González; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland.

FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City live telecast and streaming details

When will the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City be played?

The FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be played on May 16.

What time will the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City begin on May 16?

The FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City will start at 7:30 pm IST.

What will be the venue for the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City?

Wembley Stadium will host the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City.

Where will the live telecast of the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City be available in India?

The live telecast of the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be available in India on the Sony Sports network.

Where will the live streaming of the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City be available in India?

The live streaming of the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be available on the Sony LIV app and website.

The second round of the 2026 PGA Championship is complete, the cut has been made, and Moving Day awaits at the year’s second major. What does Round 3 have in store?

Let’s break it all down. Here are five things to know for Saturday at Aronimink.

The leaders

The crowded first-round leaderboard got a little more streamlined after Round 2, with two players emerging from the heap: Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy, who, at four under par overall, are one shot ahead of the rest of the field. Just behind them, though, are six players at three under and seven more at two under — a group that includes major winners Hideki Matsuyama (three under), Justin Thomas (two under) and Scottie Scheffler (two under).

Golf is a fickle game, and over the course of four rounds, pretty much anything can happen. Case in point: Scottie Scheffler, the four-time major winner and defending champion who entered the week as the prohibitive betting favorite. Scheffler looked rock-solid on Thursday, surging to a share of the lead at three under par. But on Friday, Scheffler’s bogeys outnumbered his birdies, 4-3. At two under overall through 36 holes, he’s far from out of it, but the off day is proof that Aronimink has some teeth, and lifting the Wanamaker trophy on Sunday isn’t going to come easy — even for the World No. 1.

Rory’s resurgence

Rory McIlroy’s PGA Championship prospects looked pretty grim after the first round, when four straight bogeys resulted in a score of four-over 74 — and a placement of T105 on the leaderboard. But the six-time major winner dug deep on Friday, firing a three-under 67 to launch himself 75 spots up the leaderboard to one over par — not only deep into the safe side of the cut line but also well within striking distance for the next 36 holes. Just like that, the reigning Masters champion is only five shots back.

A club pro’s triumph

At this PGA Championship, the club-pro storylines centered once again on Michael Block, who enjoyed a star turn when he finished T15 at Oak Hill in 2023. Of the 20 club pros who qualified for this week’s field, Block appeared to be the best bet for the top finish, especially after he posted an opening round of even par on Thursday. But a second-round 75 put him on the wrong side of the cut line by one shot. In his place, however, another club pro shined. Ohio’s Ben Kern posted rounds of 74-67 to sit at one over par (T30). Kern is the lone club pro to make the cut this year.

This is Kern’s third appearance at the PGA Championship, and he’s actually made the cut once before, in 2018 at Bellerive, when he finished T42. So far, he’s well-positioned to top that mark this year.

Moving Day awaits

Ravichandran Ashwin might see the Chennai Super Kings as the franchise closest to his heart, but he is also agonised by the troubled times the Punjab Kings have had to face recently. After going unbeaten in seven matches on the trot, PBKS went on to lose five matches in a row. Two of these matches took place in Dharamsala, their second home venue. While the likes of Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and even Sunrisers Hyderabad — the most successful franchises in the league — continue to play all of their home matches at a single venue, Ashwin didn’t mince his words as he blasted the Punjab Kings owners to pick two different venues for the team.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Ashwin questioned why Punjab picked two different home venues while traditional top teams like CSK, KKR, MI, and SRH continue to play their home games at a single stadium.

“Let me ask you a question. KKR, CSK, and MI, the three teams that have won the highest number of trophies-3, 5, and 5-out of the 19 seasons, they have won 13 trophies in total. SRH has won two (Deccan Chargers and SRH). Take it as 15. Have these teams ever changed their home venue?” Ashwin said in the video.

“Look, we can say from the outside that Punjab aren’t doing well, but because I have personally been there, I know it is wrong. We won five matches in Mohali, then we changed venues and got knocked out of the tournament,” he added.

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Punjab find themselves in a situation where they need to win both of their remaining games to secure a top-four spot. However, one of these matches will be played in Dharamsala. Ashwin feels the venue change is to blame for the below-par performance from the Shreyas Iyer-led side, as they haven’t been able to adapt to the conditions quickly enough.

“So, I am saying that, sure, Punjab have suffered consecutive defeats, but they are not playing in Mullanpur; they are playing in Dharamsala, where the wicket is not that good to bat first on. The ball stays a little low in the first half, so it will take time for them to adapt.

“Their batting order is scoring 30-40 runs fewer, or 20 runs fewer, because they have to adapt. We can all say that Punjab are struggling and have suffered five consecutive defeats, or that ‘this is what happens in Punjab’. No, they have played two of those games at a changed home venue,” he said.

While there is little that can be done as far as the schedule for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season is concerned, Ashwin has a direct question for the organisers: why are Punjab Kings being made to shuffle across different home venues while others play at the same stadium?

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Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ Scottie Thompson during a game vs Phoenix Fuel Masters in the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra Scottie Thompson had one thing in mind during the Gin Kings’ PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals affair with Phoenix.

There can’t be a second game.

Following Ginebra’s 112-81 domination of the Fuel Masters at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo on Friday, Thompson said his eagerness to end the series in just one game served as fuel for his stellar performance.

“We didn’t want to think that we should play one more game,” he said. “We didn’t want to think that way. We just wanted to focus on this game and this game alone.”

“Every possession counted. We didn’t want another game because it would’ve been a 50-50 game, if ever. Phoenix is a tough team for us.”

Thompson turned in an all-around effort of 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.

The Ginebra floor general backstopped import Justin Brownlee, who had 24 points, five rebounds and five assists to send Phoenix packing.

Ginebra advanced to the semifinals for a best-of-seven series against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, which earlier defeated San Miguel in its own quarterfinal bracket.