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England's World Cup squad has some big surprises! Coach Tuchel left out stars like Foden and Palmer. Harry Maguire also got the boot, saying he was "shocked and gutted." But Ivan Toney made a comeback after scoring goals in Saudi Arabia. England starts their World Cup journey on June 17.
Gujarat Titans made it to the IPL playoffs again, but Rashid Khan says "we are not a very perfect team." Even with a strong finish, he feels they can still get better. Their bowlers and openers have been doing great, helping them reach the top two spots.
Gael Monfils had a fun farewell party before his last French Open! He played an exhibition match with his wife, Elina Svitolina, and other big stars like Djokovic. Monfils said, "Thanks to you all for everything you've given me." It was a night of laughs and tributes to his amazing career.
South Africa's T20 World Cup squad announcement was delayed for internal reviews. The Proteas, seeking their first ICC trophy, have faced heartbreak in past finals. Despite retirements and exclusions, veterans Shabnim Ismail and Dane van Niekerk are back. As selectors said, "We've tried so hard to get it."
East Bengal finally won the ISL title after 22 years, beating Inter Kashi 2-1 on Thursday. Coach Oscar Bruzon rebuilt the team from scratch, focusing on tactical flexibility and a "knockout mentality." He said, "When I came here, probably, the team was a bit imbalanced." This win marks a huge moment for the club.
Punjab Kings need a big win to keep playoff hopes alive against LSG. After a great start, they've lost six straight games. Captain Shreyas Iyer said, "we are eyeing growth" but their batting and bowling have struggled. They also need other teams to lose their matches.
RCB and SRH are playing a big match today in Hyderabad! Both teams are doing well, and the winner could get a top spot. Rajat Patidar is back for RCB, which is great news. The article mentions "a Qualifier 1 place is up for grabs tonight." SRH will likely use their usual fast bowlers on the high-scoring pitch.
Barcelona and Lyon, two top women's football teams, clash in the Champions League final. UEFA director Nadine Kessler called them "the two greatest teams probably of all time." Lyon aims for a ninth title, while Barcelona seeks its fourth. This is their fourth final meeting, with Lyon winning in 2019 and 2022, and Barcelona in 2024.
Pakistan picked three new players for their ODI squad against Australia, starting May 30. Rohail Nazir, Ahmed Daniyal, and Arafat Minhas are set to debut in the 50-over format. Babar Azam and Naseem Shah are back, but Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are out due to injuries.
The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA East Finals. Josh Hart led the Knicks with a career playoff high 26 points. The team had an "explosive third-quarter" to pull away. The series now heads to Cleveland.
CSK players got fined big time by BCCI after losing to GT! The whole team, including skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, was punished for not finishing their overs on time. This happened because they'd already broken the rules once this season. The fine was a "miserable exclamation point" on their tough loss.
RCB and SRH are heading to the playoffs with momentum. While RCB aims for a top finish, SRH hopes to "dent RCB's confidence." Despite SRH's explosive squad, they've struggled with consistency. Now, they meet in their final league game, with RCB looking to secure first place.