Wishing our readers a very good morning. A week to remember, chaos to experience and drama to entertain, but it’s not over yet. Here is the list of more exciting games to watch this weekend.
SPORTS FLASH
Red-and-Gold Redemption: East Bengal End 22-Year Wait for ISL Glory
After 22 long years of heartbreak, East Bengal FC finally has its moment. The Red-and-Gold brigade dramatically lifted their maiden ISL title, bringing joy, relief and wild celebrations across Kolkata.
East Bengal came from behind to beat Inter Kashi 2-1 in a tense finale at Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
Youssef Ezzejjari equalized before Mohammed Rashid scored the winner in the 72nd minute.
The title ended a 22-year wait for a national league crown and sparked emotional scenes among fans.
Supporters called it one of the greatest nights in the club’s history.
QUICK LOOK
History Made in Football, Villa Gets their Maiden Europa Title
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Aston Villa finally ended decades of waiting, beating Freiburg 3-0 to lift the Europa League trophy and spark unforgettable celebrations across Birmingham. Read More
India’s Malaysia Masters run ended in heartbreak as Ashmita Chaliha fought hard before losing a gruelling quarter-final battle in Kuala Lumpur. Read More
India plans stricter anti-doping laws, with doctors and suppliers facing up to five years in jail for banned substances. Read More
Anukul Roy replaced Harsh Dubey in the squad for the Tri-Series between India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A. Harsh got his maiden call-up to the senior side. Read More
Game Line Breakdown
What Went Wrong With Chennai Super Kings This Season
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Chennai Super Kings have failed to qualify for the Playoffs for the third consecutive year. A side which has never been eliminated in 13 years is now going through a severe downfall, so let’s take a look at what went wrong for CSK in this edition.
Absence of Dhoni: CSK’s most successful skipper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, hasn’t featured in any of the games this year and undoubtedly his absence has been felt throughout the season.
Injuries: One of the biggest reasons for CSK’s unstable performance this year was the injuries that led to the absence of prominent players like Nathan Ellis, Ayush Mhatre, MS Dhoni, Jamie Overton and Khaleel Ahmed.
Sanju Factor: Throughout the season, Chennai Super Kings has been overdependent on the opener Sanju Samson, who is the leading run scorer for CSK this season.
Skipper’s Form: Last but not least, CSK’s skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is the main pillar of Chennai’s batting and his concerning form cost the season.
IPL CORNER
Top Stories From IPL This Week
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Gujarat Titans cemented their spot in the top 2 as GT down Chennai Super Kings in their last game of the season by 89 runs. Get the Scorecard
Started the season with a hat-trick of defeats, CSK wrapped up their journey in the same way and got eliminated from the IPL 2026. Check out the points table
This weekend is going to be tense as three PBKS, RR, DC and KKR will be in action for the final spot in the playoffs. Get the fixtures
Lucknow Super Giants will take on Punjab Kings at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. This will be a do-or-die game for PBKS while LSG will try to ruin Punjab’s party.
GAMES TO WATCH
Matchups set to define the sporting week ahead
Game | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
Badminton: Malaysia Masters | Every day with different timings | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
IPL 2026: LSG vs PBKS | 23rd May 2026, 7:30 PM IST | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Football: Mexico vs Ghana | 23rd May 2026, 12:30 AM IST | Emirates Stadium, London |
IPL 2026: MI vs RR | 24th May 2026, 3:30 PM IST | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
OFF THE FIELD
“(talking about Dhoni)We’ve shared some incredible moments, and I know he would’ve loved being out there on the field. You don’t always need conversations to learn from him, just watching the way he carries himself and approaches life teaches so much. Being around him, even listening to him speak with others, becomes a learning experience in itself.”
