Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona

Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona

Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona fought-back to beat Barcelona 4-2, a result that left Carlo Ancelotti’s side with an unassailable lead in the standings. Real Madrid, who have lost only once in the league this season, beat lowly Cadiz earlier on Saturday. They hold a 13-point advantage over second-placed Girona while Barcelona dropped to third with four matches remaining. Real now can turn their attention to a LaLiga-Champions League double as they get ready to host Bayern Munich in the semi-final return leg on Wednesday after snatching a 2-2 draw in Germany last week. It was an afternoon of celebration for Girona too as the win secured them a spot in Europe for the first time after they qualified for next season’s Champions League. A brace from substitute Portu helped surprise package Girona to humble their Catalan rivals for the second time this season. Girona had also beaten Barca away in December by the same score. On Saturday Andreas Christiansen gave Barca the lead in the third minute before Girona hit back a minute later with LaLiga top-scorer Artem Dovbyk heading in the equaliser. Robert Lewandowski put the visitors back in front from the penalty spot after Lamine Yamal was fouled inside the box just before the break and a wasteful Barca missed several chances to extend their lead early in the second half. However, in the 65th minute, in his first action after coming off the bench, Portu netted the equaliser and Miguel Gutierrez scored from a rebound two minutes later to give Girona the lead. A stunning volley from Portu in the 74th minute secured the win. “It’s incredible to look at your shirt and experience this. There is nothing more beautiful than living this,” an emotional Portu told DAZN with tears rolling down his face. “I had a thorn in my side with this club. A few years ago, I experienced the other side, which was relegation and I felt very responsible because I played a lot. Today I made amends with the fans and I can smile again.” If Barcelona end up finishing outside the top two, it will be a further blow to the club which is facing mounting financial problems related to their massive wage bill, a 1.2 billion euro debt and a 1.6 billion euro Camp Nou stadium renovation project. The champions and runners-up of the Copa del Rey and LaLiga contest the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, with the winner bagging a potential 6.6 million euros. With four matches remaining, Barca now rely on Girona slipping up if they are to have any chance of contesting the Super Cup. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: May 5, 2024

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IPL-17 | We believed we could turn the match around, says SRH’s Nitish

IPL-17 | We believed we could turn the match around, says SRH’s Nitish

Sunrisers Hyderabad players celebrate after their win over Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Nitish Kumar Reddy opened about his side’s thrilling one-run win over Rajasthan Royals. Changing momentum “T-20 is all about changing the momentum. So, we actually believed that somehow we will take one or two wickets which we got of the well-set Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag,” Nitish said on Thursday. Nitish said Sunrisers had the confidence that seasoned campaigner Bhuvneshwar Kumar would win it for them. The Andhra all-rounder who scored his second IPL fifty this season, said his role was to just build the innings after wickets fell early. “I just wanted it to build the innings and had planned to attack one over and change the momentum which happened when I saw [Yuzvendra] Chahal coming in to bowl. I was backing myself to go after him and that went pretty well,” he said.

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Rohit Sharma gets eye-catching mention from Preity Zinta days after quashing fake news about wanting him as PBKS captain

Rohit Sharma gets eye-catching mention from Preity Zinta days after quashing fake news about wanting him as PBKS captain

A little over two weeks after Preity Zinta dismissed reports of wanting Rohit Sharma as captain of the Punjab Kings, the PBKS owner took to social media platform X to describe the former Mumbai Indians skipper. Taking questions from her fans, Zinta called Rohit ‘a powerhouse of talent’, indicating that if she ever were to seek him as leader of PBKS, it wouldn’t be a bad call after all. Preity Zinta had nothing but praise for Rohit Sharma (Agencies) Rohit, captain of the Indian team, is a bonafide legend of Indian cricket. The only batter in history to score three ODI double-centuries and a winner of six Indian Premier League titles, Rohit has taken Indian cricket to great heights and then some since taking over as captain. In the IPL, despite being tied with MS Dhoni for the most trophies – five – Rohit is the most successful captain for winning them in a span of 10 years. A proven behemoth of modern-day cricket, one can’t help but wonder if there can even be a more perfect term to sum up Rohit than how Zinta described him. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Speculations are rife about Rohit’s future at MI. In December, the franchise removed him as captain and replaced him with the returning Hardik Pandya. And as it turned out, the move has backfired immensely. MI are languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table and on the verge of being the first team officially get eliminated from the race to the Playoffs. Rohit’s own form has been a bit of a letdown as well. With 326 runs from 11 matches, including a century, Rohit has an average of 32.6 and a strike rate of 154.5. While he may be set to better his previous season, Rohit is still not on par with the standard he has set for himself and cricket fans all over the world. When asked if she would entertain having MS Dhoni aboard Punjab Kings, Zinta also spoke about her love and admiration towards the CSK captain. Reflecting on Sunday’s game, the actor revealed she underwent a bittersweet emotion as PBKS emerged second best in the return match-up. “Everyone wants him, and everyone is his fan, including me. Yesterday was bittersweet. I wanted us to win and him to hit some big sixes, but we lost, and he got out. The only bright spot was that our bowlers did so well in restricting them, but eventually, it was not enough,” she added. Zinta’s PBKS is one of the original eight franchises to have never won an IPL title – Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru being the other two. In 16 years, PBKS have qualified for the Playoffs just twice, with their best show coming in 2015, where they finished runner-up to Kolkata Knight Riders. The wait to land an elusive IPL title can be painstakingly long, but Zinta manages to keep her spirits high. “Trust me, no one wants to know that more than I do, but I believe we will win it one day… Hopefully sooner than later,” she wrote.

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Canada vs Scotland Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Canada vs Scotland Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Get to Know Who will win CAN vs SCO, Cricket World Cup League Two match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, CBTFJSK Tips, Pitch Report Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Canada vs ScotlandDATE: Mar 01, 2024TIME:11:30 IST / 6:00 GMTVENUE: Dubai Cricket Stadium – Dubai, United Arab Emirates TOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup League Two 2024 Canada vs Scotland Betting Tips Richie Berrington is Scotland’s leading run scorer in ODIs with nearly 3000 runs. He is one of their best players of spin as well. Back him as Scotland top batter.Nicholas Kirton played a match winnings innings of 68 vs UAE. He can be backed as Canada top batter.The conditions have not been easy as the wicket is low and slow. There is a great chance that total runs in the match will be less than 500. Canada vs Scotland TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Canada vs Scotland Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup League Two 2024Canada will take on Scotland in the second game of the tri-series. The series is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2024-2027. The match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai and will start at 11:30 AM IST on March 1 CAN vs SCO, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch ReportThe surface has assisted the spinners as there is some turn on offer as well. A few balls kept low in the last game too. Batting won’t be the easiest task here. A score of 230 can be tough to chase. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Canada vs Scotland Match 2024

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Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :​ Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings ​𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : March 25, Tuesday​​ 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30​ PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 5th IPLT20 2025 Gujarat Titans’ quest for a perfect start at home Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. TEAMS PREVIEW Gujarat Titans Preview Shubman Gill and his men would look to overcome their poor show last season. They struggled with their consistency and failed to reach the playoffs. The bowling attack had a poor season, and they have more teeth in the bowling attack this year. It is their home ground, and Gill would like to use the familiarity with the conditions and start the campaign with a win.  Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler are aggressive players, and the team expects them to deliver a flying start in this game. Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Mahipal Lomror, and Washington Sundar must steer the innings in the middle order and build partnerships. Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, and Rahul Tewatia are explosive batters, and they will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.  The bowling attack is strong this year, and the team expects early strikes from Kagiso Rabada and Mohammad Siraj. Rashid Khan is the key bowler for the team, and he will look to use the conditions to the advantage and do well in the middle overs with Washington Sundar. Mohammad Arshad Khan and Tewatia must do well in the supporting role.  Punjab Kings Preview The Punjab Kings have been the bottom hunters of the points table. They haven’t made the playoffs in the last 10 seasons. Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to a title last year, comes in as skipper and will look to lift the team’s fortunes. It will be a tough challenge for them against the Gujarat Titans, and the team expects his team to play positively and earn their first points this season.  Prabhsimran Singh has done well for the team in the last couple of seasons, and he must deliver a good start with Vishnu Vinod. Shreyas Iyer must lead from the front in the middle order and build partnerships with Marcus Stoinis and Suryansh Shegde. Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, and Shashank Singh must do the heavy lifting in the lower middle order and take the team to a big total.  There are big expectations from Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh, and the new-ball pair must deliver early breakthroughs as the Titans’ batters will come hard at them in the early overs. Yuzvendra Chahal must use his experience in the middle overs and do well with Kuldeep Sen. Stoinis, Maxwell, and Harpreet Brar add variety to the attack and must do well in the supporting role. Weather Conditions There will be clear skies over Ahmedabad, and we expect a warm and humid evening. The wicket is two-paced, and batsmen would have to be watchful. Spinners will likely enjoy the conditions in this game, as the dry surface would make the ball turn. The average first innings score is 170 runs, and the team batting first will target 200. GT vs PBKS Pitch Report Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has a flat surface and quick outfield. Batsmen have done well, though the wicket can surprise them with its dual-paced nature. Batsmen who build their innings have been more successful here. Fast bowlers rely on their variations to earn rewards on this surface. It has been a happy hunting ground for the spinners as the ball can turn sharply and stop on the batsmen. Toss: To Bowl Setting a total on the wicket is challenging as teams have chased big scores comfortably. The side chasing the score has won the last four out of five games. Teams like chasing the score at this venue. The side winning the toss in this game would invite the opponent to bat first.

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Singapore Open: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Stun Korean Duo To Enter Semifinals

Singapore Open: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Stun Korean Duo To Enter Semifinals

Indian women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand© Badminton Photo Rising Indian women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand registered yet another upset win as they beat the sixth-seeded South Korean duo of Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong in a tight contest to enter the semifinals of Singapore Open on Friday. The unseeded Indian duo came back from behind to notch 18-21 21-19 24-22 win in the quarterfinal that lasted one hour and 19 minutes. The world number 30 Indian duo thus made amends of their defeat to the same opponents at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year. On Thursday, the Commonwealth Games bronze medallist duo of Treesa and Gayatri had stunned world number two Korean pair of Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee in the round of 16. Treesa and Gayatri will be up against fourth-seeded Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the semifinals on Saturday. Treesa and Gayatri are the only Indians in the fray for a podium finish in the BWF World Tour Super 750 event. PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy had lost their respective women’s and men’s singles matches on Thursday. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article

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Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Women T20 Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - WBBL 2023

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Women T20 Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – WBBL 2023

Get to Know Who will win ST-W vs BH-W T20 WBBL 2023 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11,CBTFJSK Tips , Live score & winning percentage. MATCH: Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Women DATE: Nov 06, 2023TIME: 12:40 IST / 7:10 GMTVENUE: North Sydney Oval – Sydney, Australia TOURNAMENT: WBBL (Women’s Big Bash League) 2023 SYTW vs BRHW Betting Tips Chamari Athapaththu was very impressive in the last game and she is our tip for Sydney Thunder Women’s highest run scorer against Brisbane Heat Women.Hannah Darlington has taken 6 wickets from the last two matches and she is a strong choice for Sydney Thunder Women’s top wicket taker in this game.Courtney Grace Sippel will be hard to bat against in this match and she is our pick for Brisbane Heat Women’s top wicket taker against Sydney Thunder Women. Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on FAFA 191 Sport Exchange Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Women T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips – WBBL 2023Sydney Thunder Women will take on Brisbane Heat Women Women at the North Sydney Oval in Match 27 of the WBBL. This match gets underway at 18:10 local time on Monday 6th November, 2023. ST-W vs BH-W, North Sydney Oval, Sydney Pitch ReportThis surface is never too easy for batting on as the pitch is often a little two paced. We can expect movement across and up and down for the bowlers. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Women T20, WBBL 2023

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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Today Match Prediction & Live Odds - Eliminator IPL 2024

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – Eliminator IPL 2024

Get to Know Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Eliminator IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 22, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Betting Tips Skipper Sanju Samson has scored over 500 runs for Rajasthan Royals in this year’s IPL and the right-hander is our pick for their highest run scorer against RCB. Yuzvendra Chahal has 17 wickets across this campaign and we are backing the spinner to be Rajasthan Royals’ top wicket taker in this Eliminator.Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten century the last time these two sides went head to head and he is our tip for RCB’s highest run scorer against Rajasthan Royals. Yash Dayal is RCB’s leading wicket taker in the tournament and the left-arm pacer is well worth backing as their top wicket taker on Wednesday.After striking another seven boundaries in his last innings, we recommend selecting Virat Kohli to hit the most boundaries in this fixture. Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Eliminator IPL 2024 The 2024 Indian Premier League Eliminator takes place on Wednesday evening with Rajasthan Royals taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Rajasthan finished in third place in the group stage with RCB three points behind in fourth. Read on as we preview this match which gets underway at 19:30 local time on May 22nd. After winning eight of their first nine in the competition this year, Rajasthan Royals went on a losing run which only ended with the washout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. Confidence across the side will not be particularly high and they are up against a team with plenty of winning momentum. RCB’s run from bottom of the table to taking the final play-off place in their final game of the group stage is well known by all watchers of the IPL and Faf du Plessis’ side are now playing with immense confidence and will fancy their chances of getting another win today. Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Toss PredictionJust under 55% of the 33 IPL matches to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium have been won by the team fielding first so we predict that both sides will approach this game hoping to win the toss and choosing to bowl first. Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Pitch ReportThis pitch has helped to produce some big scores across this high-scoring IPL campaign and we could be in for two more high totals in this game. There is usually more assistance for the quick bowlers than for the spinners but overall the pace and bounce are extremely reliable at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Whoever bats first will be looking to pass 210. Ahmedabad Weather ReportAccording to the forecast, the temperature could well be over 40 degrees at the start of this game on Wednesday. And it will not cool down all that much across the match with the temperature expected to still be over 37 degrees by midnight. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Eliminator Indian Premier League 2024

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'The one who completes me': Jasprit Bumrah's heartfelt birthday note to wife Sanjana Ganesan | Cricket News

‘The one who completes me’: Jasprit Bumrah’s heartfelt birthday note to wife Sanjana Ganesan | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took a break from the rigors of the IPL to celebrate a special occasion, penning a heartfelt note for his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, on her birthday.In a touching gesture shared on social media, Bumrah expressed his love and appreciation for his wife, emphasizing her role in completing him and making the world a wonderful place. “Happy Birthday to my person, the one who completes me and with her by my side the world is a wonderful place. Angad and I wish you have the best birthday, with lots of love and cuddles from us,” Bumrah wrote, accompanied by a beautiful photo. Amidst Bumrah’s personal celebration, the Mumbai Indians find themselves in a precarious position in the ongoing IPL 2024, battling to salvage their pride after a disappointing season. With eight defeats in eleven matches, including four consecutive losses, Mumbai Indians languish at the bottom of the tournament table, struggling to replicate their past successes.Despite the team’s struggles, Bumrah has been a standout performer, leading the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack with distinction, claiming 17 wickets in 11 matches at an impressive average of 16.11. However, Mumbai Indians’ reliance on Bumrah underscores the collective underperformance of their star players, contributing to their dismal season.In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad, currently positioned at No. 4 with 12 points in 10 matches, are poised for a playoff berth, rejuvenating their campaign with promising performances. As they face off against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad aim to further solidify their playoff aspirations, presenting a formidable challenge to their opponents.

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Ralf Rangnick, Bayern Munich talks fall down, coach to remain with Austria after Euro 2024

Ralf Rangnick, Bayern Munich talks fall down, coach to remain with Austria after Euro 2024

Austria national team boss Ralf Rangnick will not take over Bayern Munich next season but will remain in his current role after this summer’s Euro 2024, the coach and the Austrian Football Association said on Thursday. Rangnick confirmed last week that Bayern had been in touch in their search for a successor to departing Thomas Tuchel, and German media had reported a deal was imminent. “I am national team coach of Austria with all my heart. This task brings me a lot of joy and I am determined to continue down the road we have started,” Rangnick said in an Austrian FA statement. “I want to clearly stress that this is not a rejection of Bayern Munich but rather a decision for my team and our common goals.” “We are fully focused on the Euro. We will do everything we can to go far.” The 65-year-old Rangnick, who has coached Manchester United and RB Leipzig among others, looked to be top of the list for the Bavarians, after Julian Nagelsmann had also decided to stay with the German national team. Bayern, who had won the previous 11 league titles, missed out on this season’s Bundesliga trophy with Bayer Leverkusen securing their first ever league crown five matches before the end of the season last month. They drew 2-2 at home against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday but Tuchel will leave at the end of the campaign irrespective of their run in Europe. Austria face France in their opening Euro 2024 Group D match on June 17 and also play Poland and the Netherlands with the tournament being held in Germany. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: May 2, 2024

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