NBA says LaMelo Balls takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection

[ad_1] MIAMI (AP) — Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for an uncalled flagrant foul when he reached out and tugged on the ankle of Miami’s Bam Adebayo, causing a back injury that forced Adebayo out of a play-in tournament game, the NBA said Wednesday. The league said Ball made “unnecessary and reckless contact” […]

Edwards is eager to bring Garnett-like energy to the playoffs after a so-so T-wolves regular season

[ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards heard the ovation Kevin Garnett was getting from the Minnesota crowd and hustled across the court for a pregame bear hug, as the Hall of Fame forward and Timberwolves icon was soaking in his warm welcome from the fans last week. Edwards found plenty of inspiration from Garnett’s first […]

IPL 2026: Not as versatile as Bumrah, but as effective: Behind Josh Hazlewood’s IPL success

[ad_1] RCB’s spearhead Josh Hazlewood offered a candid insight into how he has carved out a reputation as one of the most effective fast bowlers in the Indian Premier League, even without the wide range of variations that define Jasprit Bumrah’s craft. Hazlewood may have picked up just one wicket on the night, but his […]

IPL 2026, RCB vs LSG: Rishabh Pant’s brave return from injury ends in disappointment

[ad_1] Rishabh Pant made a brave return to batting but couldn’t make an impact in the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 15, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Pant had retired hurt on a duck and later returned to bat, but managed only one run […]

‘He always tries to do better’: Mitchell McClenaghan on Noor Ahmad

[ad_1] Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 15 (ANI): Mitchell McClenaghan has lavished praise on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Noor Ahmad for his match-winning spell in their 32-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026 on Tuesday. Speaking on Star Sports, McClenaghan highlighted Noor’s aggressive mindset and ability to break partnerships once he […]

From rugged grounds in Bihar’s Gopalganj to IPL glitz: The making of Sunrisers Hyderabad sensation Sakib Hussain

[ad_1] “I am not joking. I need a good player for the franchise. Why take a risk with a boy whom no one knows about when you have 10-15 state players available at your disposal?” a Gaya Gladiators coach told Robin Singh when he introduced Sakib Hussain in the Bihar Cricket League (BCL) in 2021. […]

‘Felt strong, enjoyed it’: Brevis reflects on comeback after injury

[ad_1] Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 15 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Dewald Brevis expressed delight at returning to competitive cricket after recovering from injury, saying he felt strong and enjoyed being back on the field during his side’s 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar after […]

‘A few too many runs’: Southee reflects on KKRs powerplay struggles with ball vs CSK

[ad_1] Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 15 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach Tim Southee said that the team conceded “a few too many” runs at the start against Chennai Super Kings (IPL), after their 32-run loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. Despite taking two wickets in the power play, KKR […]

‘MS Dhoni had a long chat with him’: Sriram Sridharan after CSKs Noor Ahmads POTM-winning bowling performance vs KKR

[ad_1] Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 15 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) assistant bowling coach Sriram Sridharan revealed that veteran MS Dhoni had a long chat with spinner Noor Ahmad before the latter delivered a match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Tuesday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash. Noor Ahmed bowled a match-winning […]