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Mumbai Indians produced a commanding batting display to defeat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Match 58 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Chasing a challenging target of 201, Mumbai rode on a sensational innings from Tilak Varma and valuable contributions from Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks to complete the chase in 19.5 overs.After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Mumbai Indians were tested by Punjab’s explosive batting lineup, but the visitors eventually held their nerve in a contest dominated by aggressive strokeplay.Prabhsimran Singh and Azmatullah Omarzai Lift Punjab Kings to…

Five likely GM candidates for the Nashville Predators Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean: After four months of their GM search, there is still no front-runner for the Nashville Predators search. Both internal and external are in the running, and they hope to have someone named by the NHL draft at the end of June. Five likely GM candidates for the Predators: Darren Yorke: assistant general manager, Carolina HurricanesBrett Peterson: assistant general manager, Florida PanthersBill Scott: assistant general manager, Edmonton OilersEvan Gold: assistant general manager, Boston BruinsRyan Martin: assistant general manager, New York Rangers Where Does the Bruce Cassidy Saga Stand?…

President Xi said previous trade negotiations between the two countries in South Korea had delivered “progress”, according to China’s foreign ministry, but he paired that with a stark warning on Taiwan, saying: “If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict.”

Bitcoin price extended its rebound on Thursday as a landmark U.S. crypto bill cleared a key Senate hurdle and Bitcoin‑linked credit products logged fresh milestones. Bitcoin price traded near $81,400 with intraday highs around $82,000, up more than 3% over the past 24 hours on more than $1 billion in spot trading volume. The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on a 15–9 vote, with Sens. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland joining all 13 Republicans. The bill, known as H.R. 3633, seeks a federal framework for digital asset trading, stablecoins and intermediaries,…

Actor-writer Shadaab Khan recently opened up about the emotional phase following the death of his father, legendary actor Amjad Khan, and revealed how screenwriter Salim Khan silently supported the family during the difficult time.Amjad Khan, best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Gabbar Singh in Sholay, died on July 27, 1992, at the age of 51 in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack. The actor had battled several health complications over the years following a severe road accident in 1976, which led to major injuries, weight gain and long-term medical issues.Speaking to Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab recalled the chaos at home…

By Sally Rufus, updated May 14, 2026 Cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, fan tokens and digital currencies have become a mainstay in professional sports in recent years. Read on as we look at four specific ways they have transformed the sports industry. Crypto Sponsorships Have Transformed Sports Marketing When crypto boomed in 2021, exchanges and blockchain firms invested heavily in sports partnerships to gain mainstream legitimacy. There were 92 crypto-sports sponsorship deals signed between 2021 and 2024, tapping primarily into the global audiences of football and Formula One. Crypto.com signed a $100 million partnership with Formula One, while Bybit secured a $150…

Punjab Kings suffered their fifth straight defeat in IPL 2026 as Mumbai Indians chased down 201 with six wickets in hand on Thursday, leaving Punjab’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread. The loss also added another unwanted record to Punjab’s tally, as they now hold the record for the most defeats while defending 200-plus totals in T20 cricket.Punjab now have 10 defeats while defending 200-plus scores in T20s. West Indies are next on the list with eight losses, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru with seven and Chennai Super Kings with six.Most defeats in 200+ chases in T20s10 Punjab Kings8 West…

SSC CGL 2025 final result released for 15,118 posts across ministries and departments SSC CGL 2025 final result: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025. The result notification was issued by SSC Headquarters on May 14, 2026. A total of 15,118 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for appointment to various posts in ministries and departments under the Government of India.Candidates included in the First Round of Tentative Allocation were required to appear in the Sliding and Identity Verification process conducted in April 2026. The Commission stated that candidates who…

The US spot Bitcoin ETF products recorded a single-day outflow of $630M on Wednesday, the largest since January 29, bringing total redemptions over five trading days to $1.26Bn, according to data from SoSoValue. The Bitcoin price slipped by more than 1.5% in the same window, touching $79,300, as renewed US inflation concerns weighed on sentiment, though it has since rebounded to $79,600 in an attempt to reclaim $80,000. Here is the central tension this article unpacks: institutions poured $3.29Bn into these same ETFs through March and April, Bitcoin crossed the psychologically significant Bitcoin 100k threshold, and now that same money…

UK real GDP grew 0.6% in Q1 2026 (January to March), matching economist forecasts and marking the fastest quarterly expansion in a year. The data, released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), shows a clear acceleration from the revised 0.2% growth in Q4 2025 — but economists are already warning that the momentum is unlikely to carry into Q2. UK GDP Q1 2026: Key Takeaways GDP grew 0.6% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026 — in line with market expectations The services sector was the biggest driver, growing 0.8% with 11 out of 14 subsectors contributing positively Production rose 0.2%…