Marlins use defense, pitching to stifle Giants

Outfielders Heriberto Hernandez and Dane Myers made run-saving catches against the outfield fence, Edward Cabrera outdueled previously unbeaten Robbie Ray and the Miami Marlins held off the visiting San Francisco Giants for a 1-0 victory Saturday afternoon. Javier Sanoja delivered the game’s only run with a two-out single in the second and relievers Ronny Henriquez, …

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PKL Season 12 Auction: Mohammadreza Shadloui, Devank Dalal fetch big money – Full list of sold players on opening day

The Pro Kabaddi League season 12 auction is happening in Mumbai. Day 1 of the auction has seen some high-octane moments. Iran’s Mohammadreza Shadloui, the first name in the action, was bought by Gujarat Giants for a whopping Rs. 2.23 crore. Mohammadreza Shadloui’s all-round efforts helped Haryana Stealers to win their maiden PKL title in …

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IPL Most Valuable Player: How does it work, and why are none of the RCB players featured in the top 10?

The evaluation process deployed by the Indian Premier League to determine the Most Valuable Player award is a curious one. The Orange Cap and Purple Cap are determined in a straightforward manner. The player with the most runs gets the former, and the player with the most wickets gets the latter. Other awards, like most …

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Shubman Gill clears the air on ‘ego clash’ with Hardik Pandya via Instagram – ‘Nothing but love’

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has cleared the air on rumours of an ‘ego clash’ with his Mumbai Indians counterpart Hardik Pandya. The two teams engaged in an intense battle yesterday in the Eliminator match, in which Pandya’s MI edged out Gill’s GT side in a thrilling encounter at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. …

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Can the RCB bowlers use their title-winning know-how to finally end the championship drought?

Batters win you matches; bowlers win you tournaments. If anyone wants to dispute this statement, mention one name: Jasprit Bumrah. The one common criticism about Royal Challengers Bengaluru is their inability to form a tournament-winning bowling attack. They always possessed batting quality. Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers formed the batting core for a large …

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England all-rounder Jamie Overton ruled out of West Indies series due to broken finger

New Delhi [India] May 31 (ANI): England all-rounder Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the remaining One-Day Internationals and the Vitality IT20s against the West Indies due to a broken right little finger. Overton sustained the injury during England’s first ODI against the West Indies at Edgbaston on Thursday, according to a report from …

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‘Players known for stepping up in knockouts’: AB de Villiers on MIs performance in Eliminator

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 31 (ANI): After the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI), former South Africa captain AB de Villiers reflected on the Hardik Pandya-led side’s clinical knockout performance in the Eliminator of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. A brilliant …

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India A vs England Lions: Karun Nair slams double ton, strengthens India Test case in warm-up game

Karun Nair has strengthened his case for a spot in India’s starting lineup as he notched up his double century on Day 2 of the first unofficial Test in Canterbury, on May 31, Saturday. The Karnataka batsman, who played for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League this season, scored for India A during their …

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Cricket-Life moves on Rabada looks ahead to World Test Championship final after drug ban

May 31 (Reuters) – South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said life moves on and he will never be “Mr I-Apologise-Too-Much” after serving a one-month ban for testing positive for recreational drug use at this year’s SA20 competition. The 30-year-old Rabada can resume playing for his country in June, after being named in South Africa’s …

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