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Big names were left out of England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad on Friday (May 22, 2026), with Phil Foden and Cole Palmer notable omissions from Thomas Tuchel‘s roster as the German-born coach underlined the importance of “team spirit and being unselfish” in the country’s bid for a first men’s title since 1966. Also read…
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A simmering dispute between players and the Grand Slams over revenue sharing intensified at the French Open on Friday (May 22, 2026), with Novak Djokovic warning the sport risked further fragmentation as leading players pressed for a greater voice in shaping its future. Several players were expected to limit their appearances at the traditional pre-tournament…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan hit 79 off 46 balls with eight fours and three sixes to power SRH at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium,in Hyderabad on Friday, May 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH’s) Ishan Kishan on Friday (May 22, 2026) credited his shot selection to his maturity as a player, as the…
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Lens players celebrate with the trophy after winning the French Cup final between Nice and Lens in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, on May 22, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Lens capped a spectacular season by winning the French Cup for the first time, with star striker Florian Thauvin scoring and making another in a 3-1 win…
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Aaron Rai’s first love was Formula One; he dreamed of being a driver. His father, a tennis player who couldn’t fulfil his dream of turning professional, introduced young Aaron to a racquet. But the youngster’s tennis stroke looked more like a golf swing, so dad bought him plastic clubs. Formula One and tennis’ loss was…
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Human beings are not just shaped by their actions, but they are also creatures of circumstance. This is especially true in the sporting world, where athletes’ performance not only depends on their quality but also on who the rivals are, their prevailing standards of excellence and the setting in which the competition is being held….
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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s players celebrate a wicket during the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad on May 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal When the business end of a league like the IPL gets as arithmetic as it has in the ongoing edition, no game is ever just about a straightforward win….
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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Eshan Malinga being congratulated by his teammates during the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad on May 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori heaped praise on his pace triumvirate of Eshan Malinga, Pat Cummins and Sakib Hussain for orchestrating the side’s reversal of…
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Michael Carrick has been handed a two-year contract by Manchester United after passing his audition for the job of head coach with flying colors. United confirmed on Friday (May 22, 2026) that Carrick would become its seventh permanent manager since the retirement of club icon Alex Ferguson in 2013. “Throughout the past five we’ve shown…
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