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Amid Anfield boos, directed at Liverpool boss Arne Slot, of course, Chelsea stopped the rot after six successive league defeats. But the 1-1 draw on matchday 36 of the English Premier League 2025-26 severely dented their hopes of playing UEFA Champions League football next season. The Blues conceded an early goal, with Ryan Gravenberch producing a sixth-minute stunner. The visitors from London, thanks to a fortuitous Enzo Fernandez goal, found the equaliser 10 minutes before half-time, and they even enjoyed a good spell in the ceremonial Merseyside. Yet, all they had was one point. In the same breath, the defending champions will rue the missed chances, including hitting the woodwork, twice. The Saturday display evidently left the fans disappointed. For now, Liverpool sit fourth with 59 points, ahead of Aston Villa and Brentford, both with one game in hand, while Chelsea are ninth.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 52 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday (May 9). RR make two changes as Yash Raj Punia comes in for injured Riyan Parag and Shimron Heymyer also gets a place. GT also make a change as Prasidh Krishna returns in the playing XI, replacing Manav Suthar. The Royals are currently at the fourth spot in the points table with 12 points. On the other hand, the Titans are at the fifth spot with 12 points and would want to beat RR to claim the top or the second spot in the points table.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 May 2026

India qualified for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a commanding 4-0 victory against Lebanon in their final Group B fixture at the Suzhou Taihu Football Sports Centre Pitch 8 in China on Friday (May 8, 2026). Pritika Barman starred for the Young Tigresses with a brace, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya also found the net as India registered their first win and first goals in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup since 2005. It marked India’s first-ever qualification to the knockout stage at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup. In the quarter-final, India will face hosts China, who topped Group A with nine points. A win in the quarter-final would secure qualification for the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2026, which would be India's first FIFA World Cup qualification on merit at any level, men's or women's.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 May 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs survived a fierce fightback from the Minnesota Timberwolves to secure a 115-108 victory on Friday and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Victor Wembanyama delivered a sensational playoff performance with 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, dominating both ends of the floor as the Spurs held firm in a bruising contest. Anthony Edwards responded with 32 points, 14 rebounds and six assists for Minnesota after returning from injury, while Stephon Castle added a double-double for San Antonio in a heated game filled with physical battles and tense exchanges.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 May 2026

The New York Knicks stormed to a 108-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. Jalen Brunson led the way with 33 points and nine assists, while Mikal Bridges added 23 as New York dominated despite missing OG Anunoby. Joel Embiid returned for Philadelphia, but the Sixers faded after a bright start, with Paul George scoreless in the second half.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 May 2026

Grass installation work has started at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a FIFA World Cup 2026 venue that will host eight matches, including the final on July 19. Global governing body FIFA is using two types of surfaces for the tournament, which begins on June 12 and will be played at 11 stadiums in the USA, three in Mexico and two in Canada. Bermuda grass will be used for the sites in warm season venues: East Rutherford, New Jersey; Guadalajara, Mexico; Kansas City, Missouri; Miami Gardens, Florida; Monterrey, Mexico; and Santa Clara, California. Perennial rye mixed with Kentucky bluegrass will be used at what FIFA said were cool season and indoor venues: Arlington, Texas; Atlanta; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Houston; Inglewood, California; Mexico City; Philadelphia; Seattle; Toronto; and Vancouver, British Columbia.

BY Photo Webdesk 9 May 2026

Finn Allen struck a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets to secure their fourth win on the trot in match 51 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday (May 8). Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled the Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8. Pathum Nissanka smashed a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes. Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.  In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, hit 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 May 2026

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In the third-tier Conference League, Crystal Palace advanced to its first European final by beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the semifinal second leg and 5-2 on aggregate. That means English clubs will compete in all three European title matches. Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Palace will play Rayo Vallecano in the May 27 final in Leipzig, Germany. The mid-table La Liga team beat Strasbourg 1-0 on Thursday and 2-0 overall.

BY Photo Webdesk 8 May 2026