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Stud Poker, Prokofiev, Siege Courageous and Redefined excel

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Stud Poker, Prokofiev, Siege Courageous and Redefined excel

Stud Poker, Prokofiev, Siege Courageous and Redefined excelled when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (May 20) Inner sand: 600m: D Fronx (Asirvatham), Mnemosyne (B. Paswan) 39.5. They finished level. 1000m: Defence Counsel (rb) 1-8, 600/40. Strode out well. Agrador (R. Pradeep) 1-6.5, 600/40. Stretched. Outer sand: 600m: Supernal (Rushal), Queen Maxima (rb)…

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Bengaluru football fanbase thrives under giant shadow of cricket

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Bengaluru football fanbase thrives under giant shadow of cricket

On February 15, as India and Pakistan faced off in a marquee T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, more than 11,000 football fans assembled at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium to watch Bengaluru FC begin its Indian Super League (ISL) campaign against Sporting Club Delhi. Is football carving out a niche under the giant shadow of…

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IPL 2026 | From reluctant bowler to rising all-rounder: Madhav steps up at Capitals

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IPL 2026 | From reluctant bowler to rising all-rounder: Madhav steps up at Capitals

Delhi Capitals’ Madhav Tiwari bowls during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, May 17, 2026.. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Moments after Delhi Capitals suffered a harrowing loss to Kolkata Knight Riders at home on May 8, skipper…

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India drops to 6th in WTC table after Bangladesh sweeps Pakistan 2-0

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India drops to 6th in WTC table after Bangladesh sweeps Pakistan 2-0

India, who featured in the finals of the first two editions of the WTC, are now ranked only above Pakistan in the rankings among Asian countries. File | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar The Indian cricket team dropped to sixth in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) rankings after Bangladesh improved a rung to fifth…

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In Focus Podcast | Is the IPL losing its appeal?

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In Focus Podcast | Is the IPL losing its appeal?

As the 2026 IPL heads toward its playoffs, questions are growing around whether the tournament still holds the same cultural grip it once did. While the league remains hugely valuable and widely watched, concerns around viewer fatigue, repetitive contests, lack of international superstars and the changing audience habits have sparked debate about the IPL’s evolving…

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IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag urges commentators to talk about cricket

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IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag urges commentators to talk about cricket

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag has slammed TV commentators and experts for making personal attacks on him during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), urging them to respect the players and stick to talking about cricket. Following RR’s victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), Parag, who did…

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UEFA hands lifetime ban to Czech coach who secretly filmed female players

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UEFA hands lifetime ban to Czech coach who secretly filmed female players

Czech media reported ⁠women’s football coach Petr Vlachovsky was convicted in May 2025 and initially received a suspended one-year prison sentence and ‌a five-year domestic coaching ban for filming FC Slovacko’s players in ‌changing rooms. File photo: CTK via AP Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has issued a lifetime ban to Petr Vlachovsky, a…

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Arsenal wins Premier League title for first time in 22 years

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Arsenal wins Premier League title for first time in 22 years

Arsenal players celebrate with a cutout of the Premier League trophy after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth to hand the London side the title, on May 19, 2026. X/@Arsenal Arsenal ​ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) when they were confirmed ‌as champions following second-placed Manchester City’s…

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Islam takes four wickets as Bangladesh closes in on series sweep against Pakistan after Day 4four

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Islam takes four wickets as Bangladesh closes in on series sweep against Pakistan after Day 4four

Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam celebrates after the dismissal of Pakistan’s Babar Azam during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on May 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed four wickets as Bangladesh moved within three wickets of…

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