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Deadspin | Magic extend Hornets’ playoff drought, face Pistons next Apr 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first quarter during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Paolo Banchero scored 25 points to lead five players in double figures for the host Orlando Magic, who advanced to the Eastern Conference playoffs by routing the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in game on Friday night. The Magic, who finished eighth during the regular season, earned the eighth seed and will face the top-seeded Pistons in a best-of-seven first-round series beginning Sunday night in Detroit. This is the third straight trip to the playoffs for the Magic — the longest streak for the franchise since a team-record six straight appearances from 2007-12. LaMelo Ball scored 23 points for the Hornets, who finished ninth in the East. Charlotte earned a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat in the first play-in game Tuesday but missed the postseason for the 10th straight year — the NBA’s longest active drought. Franz Wagner had 18 points while Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 16 for the Magic, who also received 13 from Desmond Bane and 12 from Jalen Suggs. Orlando shot 50% (42 of 84) from the field and 29.6% (8 for 27) from 3-point range. Miles Bridges scored 15 points, Brandon Miller had 14 and Kon Knueppel added 11 in Charlotte’s most lopsided loss of the season. The visitors shot just 33% (28 of 83) from the field and 26.7% (12 of 45) from beyond the arc. Miller’s 3-pointer gave the Hornets their only lead at 5-4 with 9:58 left in the first quarter. The Magic scored the next 10 points, after which Bridges and Miller combined for five consecutive points. The Magic responded by taking control with a 13-0 run as Carter and Banchero combined for 11 points to take a 27-10 lead. Goga Bitadze’s layup gave Orlando its first 20-point lead at 36-16 with 54 seconds left. The Magic led by as many as 35 in the second before entering the half with a 68-37 advantage. Orlando led 102-71 at the end of the third and by as many as 33 in the fourth. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Magic #extend #Hornets #playoff #drought #face #Pistons

Deadspin | Magic extend Hornets’ playoff drought, face Pistons next
Deadspin | Magic extend Hornets’ playoff drought, face Pistons next Apr 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first quarter during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Paolo Banchero scored 25 points to lead five players in double figures for the host Orlando Magic, who advanced to the Eastern Conference playoffs by routing the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in game on Friday night. The Magic, who finished eighth during the regular season, earned the eighth seed and will face the top-seeded Pistons in a best-of-seven first-round series beginning Sunday night in Detroit. This is the third straight trip to the playoffs for the Magic — the longest streak for the franchise since a team-record six straight appearances from 2007-12. LaMelo Ball scored 23 points for the Hornets, who finished ninth in the East. Charlotte earned a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat in the first play-in game Tuesday but missed the postseason for the 10th straight year — the NBA’s longest active drought. Franz Wagner had 18 points while Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 16 for the Magic, who also received 13 from Desmond Bane and 12 from Jalen Suggs. Orlando shot 50% (42 of 84) from the field and 29.6% (8 for 27) from 3-point range. Miles Bridges scored 15 points, Brandon Miller had 14 and Kon Knueppel added 11 in Charlotte’s most lopsided loss of the season. The visitors shot just 33% (28 of 83) from the field and 26.7% (12 of 45) from beyond the arc. Miller’s 3-pointer gave the Hornets their only lead at 5-4 with 9:58 left in the first quarter. The Magic scored the next 10 points, after which Bridges and Miller combined for five consecutive points. The Magic responded by taking control with a 13-0 run as Carter and Banchero combined for 11 points to take a 27-10 lead. Goga Bitadze’s layup gave Orlando its first 20-point lead at 36-16 with 54 seconds left. The Magic led by as many as 35 in the second before entering the half with a 68-37 advantage. Orlando led 102-71 at the end of the third and by as many as 33 in the fourth. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Magic #extend #Hornets #playoff #drought #face #PistonsApr 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first quarter during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points to lead five players in double figures for the host Orlando Magic, who advanced to the Eastern Conference playoffs by routing the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in game on Friday night.

The Magic, who finished eighth during the regular season, earned the eighth seed and will face the top-seeded Pistons in a best-of-seven first-round series beginning Sunday night in Detroit.

This is the third straight trip to the playoffs for the Magic — the longest streak for the franchise since a team-record six straight appearances from 2007-12.

LaMelo Ball scored 23 points for the Hornets, who finished ninth in the East. Charlotte earned a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat in the first play-in game Tuesday but missed the postseason for the 10th straight year — the NBA’s longest active drought.


Franz Wagner had 18 points while Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 16 for the Magic, who also received 13 from Desmond Bane and 12 from Jalen Suggs. Orlando shot 50% (42 of 84) from the field and 29.6% (8 for 27) from 3-point range.

Miles Bridges scored 15 points, Brandon Miller had 14 and Kon Knueppel added 11 in Charlotte’s most lopsided loss of the season. The visitors shot just 33% (28 of 83) from the field and 26.7% (12 of 45) from beyond the arc.

Miller’s 3-pointer gave the Hornets their only lead at 5-4 with 9:58 left in the first quarter. The Magic scored the next 10 points, after which Bridges and Miller combined for five consecutive points.

The Magic responded by taking control with a 13-0 run as Carter and Banchero combined for 11 points to take a 27-10 lead. Goga Bitadze’s layup gave Orlando its first 20-point lead at 36-16 with 54 seconds left.

The Magic led by as many as 35 in the second before entering the half with a 68-37 advantage. Orlando led 102-71 at the end of the third and by as many as 33 in the fourth.


–Field Level Media

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Apr 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first quarter during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points to lead five players in double figures for the host Orlando Magic, who advanced to the Eastern Conference playoffs by routing the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a play-in game on Friday night.

The Magic, who finished eighth during the regular season, earned the eighth seed and will face the top-seeded Pistons in a best-of-seven first-round series beginning Sunday night in Detroit.

This is the third straight trip to the playoffs for the Magic — the longest streak for the franchise since a team-record six straight appearances from 2007-12.

LaMelo Ball scored 23 points for the Hornets, who finished ninth in the East. Charlotte earned a dramatic 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat in the first play-in game Tuesday but missed the postseason for the 10th straight year — the NBA’s longest active drought.

Franz Wagner had 18 points while Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 16 for the Magic, who also received 13 from Desmond Bane and 12 from Jalen Suggs. Orlando shot 50% (42 of 84) from the field and 29.6% (8 for 27) from 3-point range.

Miles Bridges scored 15 points, Brandon Miller had 14 and Kon Knueppel added 11 in Charlotte’s most lopsided loss of the season. The visitors shot just 33% (28 of 83) from the field and 26.7% (12 of 45) from beyond the arc.

Miller’s 3-pointer gave the Hornets their only lead at 5-4 with 9:58 left in the first quarter. The Magic scored the next 10 points, after which Bridges and Miller combined for five consecutive points.

The Magic responded by taking control with a 13-0 run as Carter and Banchero combined for 11 points to take a 27-10 lead. Goga Bitadze’s layup gave Orlando its first 20-point lead at 36-16 with 54 seconds left.

The Magic led by as many as 35 in the second before entering the half with a 68-37 advantage. Orlando led 102-71 at the end of the third and by as many as 33 in the fourth.

–Field Level Media

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IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals <div id="content-body-70877601" itemprop="articleBody"><p>If performance were currency in the Indian Premier League, third-placed Rajasthan Royals (RR) would have its wallet full while bottom-feeding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would be left searching under the couch cushions.</p><p>Notwithstanding the minor blip in its last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, RR seems to have cracked the Twenty20 code, but Ajinkya Rahane and Co. have made losing look alarmingly routine.</p><p>As the schedule throws them together in the sultry afternoon conditions of the Eden Gardens here on Sunday, it is time to find out whether creative faculty does indeed trump desperation.</p><p><b>ALSO READ | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026-gt-vs-kkr-captain-ajinkya-rahane-on-kolkata-knight-riders-loss-cameron-green-form-no-bowling/article70876460.ece" target="_blank">Rahane focusses on positives after KKR’s loss</a></b></p><p>Kumar Sangakkara, RR’s head coach and director of cricket, hasn’t dropped guard despite the opponent’s winless form guide reading like a cry for help after six games. He said, “They’re a very tough and good side. But it’s about concentrating on what we do well. And then trying to do that over the course of 240 balls. We don’t take any side easy. Records don’t matter for anything when you play head-to-head.”</p><p>Statistics would say Sangakkara is being too generous. The PowerPlay, in fact, may end up dictating proceedings. For RR, thanks to electric starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has the highest boundary percentage in the first six overs at 34.44. KKR batters have done only marginally better than Lucknow Super Giants (19.44) and Delhi Capitals (22.60) with 23.76.</p><div class=" article-picture center"><img src="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8f2ge9/article70877607.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2150_7_4_2026_22_23_25_1_IPL_07032026_07.JPG" data-original="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8f2ge9/article70877607.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2150_7_4_2026_22_23_25_1_IPL_07032026_07.JPG" alt="Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will once again be the player to watch out for, as Rajasthan Royals take on KKR." title="Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will once again be the player to watch out for, as Rajasthan Royals take on KKR." class=" lazy" width="100%" height="100%"/><div class="pic-caption"><figcaption class="figure-caption align-text-bottom"><p> Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will once again be the player to watch out for, as Rajasthan Royals take on KKR. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR </p><img class="caption-image" src="https://assetsss.thehindu.com/theme/images/SSRX/lightbox-info.svg" alt="lightbox-info"/></figcaption></div><p class="caption"> Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will once again be the player to watch out for, as Rajasthan Royals take on KKR. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR </p></div><p>Adding salt to its wounds are KKR’s bowlers. They have conceded 60.5 runs on average per wicket in the first 36 balls—the worst for any team. Meanwhile, no team has fared better than RR’s 20.69 in this regard.</p><p>With how the season has turned out, the host would be thanking its stars it didn’t have to face the media on Saturday. The team touched down at 5:10pm after another humiliating defeat in Ahmedabad the previous night.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 18, 2026</p></div> #IPL #Struggling #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #foothold #highflying #Rajasthan #Royals

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IPL 2026, KKR vs RR: Sangakkara backs captain Riyan Parag despite slow start with bat <div id="content-body-70877654" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Rajasthan Royals (RR), third in the Indian Premier League 2026 standings, looks like it has its house in order. For the most part.</p><p>It did go down heavily against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in its previous fixture, but skipper Riyan Parag did well to label the defeat as a mere ‘blip’ and move on. There was nothing to worry about, he said.</p><p>Ironically, it could be Parag’s lowly returns, after all, that may have the Royals a tad stressed. In five outings, Parag hasn’t been able to cross 50 runs. His batting average reads 12.25, and he has been taking all of nine balls on average to lose his wicket.</p><p><b>KKR vs RR PREVIEW | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/kolkata-knight-riders-vs-rajasthan-royals-ipl-2026-kkr-v-rr-match-preview-team-news/article70877601.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals</a></b></p><p>However, Kumar Sangakkara, RR’s head coach and director of cricket, didn’t seem too worried. “When I am watching Riyan, he’s hitting the ball off the middle. I’ve been through this myself as a cricketer. There are some days when you’re batting well, you’re just not getting the runs. Especially in the middle order in T20s, you’re not looking at long innings. You’re looking at impact,” he said on Saturday ahead of a game against Kolkata Knight Riders here.</p><p>It’s difficult to get through an RR presser these days without at least one mention of the sensational Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Naturally, Sangakkara was asked to react to Sooryavanshi’s golden duck against SRH after scoring 200 runs in the other four games at a strike rate of 266.66.</p><p>“You’re allowed to score runs; you’re allowed to fail. It’s part and parcel of cricket. Vaibhav is such an exciting young player. He reads the game really well. He anticipates situations. But the nature of opening batting in T20 cricket, especially now the way the game’s moving, is very much all-out attack. So, sometimes, for a batter like that, less said, the better.”</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 18, 2026</p></div> #IPL #KKR #Sangakkara #backs #captain #Riyan #Parag #slow #start #bat

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Deadspin | Cubs fill out bullpen after RHP Daniel Palencia moved to IL Oct 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning during game five of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on the injured list Friday. To make room on the 60-man roster, the Cubs transferred right-hander Cade Horton to the 60-day IL. Horton underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday. Palencia, 26, was placed on the IL with a left oblique strain. He had one save and did not allow a run over his first five outings of the season. He also helped Venezuela to the WBC title, not allowing a run in five appearances in the tournament with three saves. Martin, 30, signed as a free agent with the Cubs in January after posting a 6.00 ERA over 17 relief appearances for the Baltimore Orioles last season. In 34 major league appearances (10 starts) with the Houston Astros (2019), Arizona Diamondbacks (2021-22) and Orioles, he is 2-5 with a 6.54 ERA. Horton underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career this week and is expected to be out until the midway point of the 2027 season. The former first-round draft pick in 2022 was 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts this season. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Cubs #fill #bullpen #RHP #Daniel #Palencia #movedOct 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning during game five of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on the injured list Friday.

To make room on the 60-man roster, the Cubs transferred right-hander Cade Horton to the 60-day IL. Horton underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday.


Palencia, 26, was placed on the IL with a left oblique strain. He had one save and did not allow a run over his first five outings of the season. He also helped Venezuela to the WBC title, not allowing a run in five appearances in the tournament with three saves.

Martin, 30, signed as a free agent with the Cubs in January after posting a 6.00 ERA over 17 relief appearances for the Baltimore Orioles last season. In 34 major league appearances (10 starts) with the Houston Astros (2019), Arizona Diamondbacks (2021-22) and Orioles, he is 2-5 with a 6.54 ERA.

Horton underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career this week and is expected to be out until the midway point of the 2027 season. The former first-round draft pick in 2022 was 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts this season.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Cubs #fill #bullpen #RHP #Daniel #Palencia #moved">Deadspin | Cubs fill out bullpen after RHP Daniel Palencia moved to IL Oct 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning during game five of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin on Saturday to fill out the bullpen after right-hander Daniel Palencia went on the injured list Friday. To make room on the 60-man roster, the Cubs transferred right-hander Cade Horton to the 60-day IL. Horton underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday. Palencia, 26, was placed on the IL with a left oblique strain. He had one save and did not allow a run over his first five outings of the season. He also helped Venezuela to the WBC title, not allowing a run in five appearances in the tournament with three saves. Martin, 30, signed as a free agent with the Cubs in January after posting a 6.00 ERA over 17 relief appearances for the Baltimore Orioles last season. In 34 major league appearances (10 starts) with the Houston Astros (2019), Arizona Diamondbacks (2021-22) and Orioles, he is 2-5 with a 6.54 ERA. Horton underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career this week and is expected to be out until the midway point of the 2027 season. The former first-round draft pick in 2022 was 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA in two starts this season. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Cubs #fill #bullpen #RHP #Daniel #Palencia #moved

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect after Paralympic gold-medallist Sumit Antil accused the Dronacharya awardee of mental harassment and verbal abuse in a complaint to the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

In a letter dated on Friday but not addressed to any particular individual, PCI president Devendra Jhajharia said Naval has been removed from all Paralympic Committee activities.

“On receiving complaints from Paralympic medallist Mr. Sumit Antil and several others regarding alleged misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, and harassment by coach Mr. Naval Singh, the matter was carefully reviewed. The complaints were duly examined, and the athletes were given a fair opportunity to present their concerns,” the letter said.

READ | Sumit Antil, Neeraj Chopra accuse senior coach of harassment and using abusive language

“Because the allegations were serious and there was initial evidence of misconduct, the Paralympic Committee of India held an emergency meeting… After reviewing the oral hearings and written complaints, and considering the seriousness of the concerns and the need to protect athletes’ interests and maintain proper standards, the Committee found that the alleged conduct did not meet expected standards.

“Therefore, the Committee unanimously decided to terminate the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect and remove him from all Paralympic Committee activities,” Jhajharia wrote in the letter.

Strangely, some PCI officials said that Naval Singh has not been a para athletics coach since 2025 and he has been associated only with able-bodied javelin thrower Sachin Yadav who had finished fourth at the World Championships in Tokyo last year.

“Since 2025, Naval Singh is not designated as the coach of Para Athletics by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). This, we have clarified to the ministry,” a PCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#PCI #terminates #services #coach #Naval #Singh #effect #harassment #allegations">PCI terminates services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect after harassment allegations Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect after Paralympic gold-medallist Sumit Antil accused the Dronacharya awardee of mental harassment and verbal abuse in a complaint to the Sports Authority of India (SAI).In a letter dated on Friday but not addressed to any particular individual, PCI president Devendra Jhajharia said Naval has been removed from all Paralympic Committee activities.“On receiving complaints from Paralympic medallist Mr. Sumit Antil and several others regarding alleged misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, and harassment by coach Mr. Naval Singh, the matter was carefully reviewed. The complaints were duly examined, and the athletes were given a fair opportunity to present their concerns,” the letter said.READ | Sumit Antil, Neeraj Chopra accuse senior coach of harassment and using abusive language“Because the allegations were serious and there was initial evidence of misconduct, the Paralympic Committee of India held an emergency meeting… After reviewing the oral hearings and written complaints, and considering the seriousness of the concerns and the need to protect athletes’ interests and maintain proper standards, the Committee found that the alleged conduct did not meet expected standards.“Therefore, the Committee unanimously decided to terminate the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect and remove him from all Paralympic Committee activities,” Jhajharia wrote in the letter.Strangely, some PCI officials said that Naval Singh has not been a para athletics coach since 2025 and he has been associated only with able-bodied javelin thrower Sachin Yadav who had finished fourth at the World Championships in Tokyo last year.“Since 2025, Naval Singh is not designated as the coach of Para Athletics by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). This, we have clarified to the ministry,” a PCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #PCI #terminates #services #coach #Naval #Singh #effect #harassment #allegations

Sumit Antil, Neeraj Chopra accuse senior coach of harassment and using abusive language

“Because the allegations were serious and there was initial evidence of misconduct, the Paralympic Committee of India held an emergency meeting… After reviewing the oral hearings and written complaints, and considering the seriousness of the concerns and the need to protect athletes’ interests and maintain proper standards, the Committee found that the alleged conduct did not meet expected standards.

“Therefore, the Committee unanimously decided to terminate the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect and remove him from all Paralympic Committee activities,” Jhajharia wrote in the letter.

Strangely, some PCI officials said that Naval Singh has not been a para athletics coach since 2025 and he has been associated only with able-bodied javelin thrower Sachin Yadav who had finished fourth at the World Championships in Tokyo last year.

“Since 2025, Naval Singh is not designated as the coach of Para Athletics by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). This, we have clarified to the ministry,” a PCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#PCI #terminates #services #coach #Naval #Singh #effect #harassment #allegations">PCI terminates services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect after harassment allegations

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect after Paralympic gold-medallist Sumit Antil accused the Dronacharya awardee of mental harassment and verbal abuse in a complaint to the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

In a letter dated on Friday but not addressed to any particular individual, PCI president Devendra Jhajharia said Naval has been removed from all Paralympic Committee activities.

“On receiving complaints from Paralympic medallist Mr. Sumit Antil and several others regarding alleged misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, and harassment by coach Mr. Naval Singh, the matter was carefully reviewed. The complaints were duly examined, and the athletes were given a fair opportunity to present their concerns,” the letter said.

READ | Sumit Antil, Neeraj Chopra accuse senior coach of harassment and using abusive language

“Because the allegations were serious and there was initial evidence of misconduct, the Paralympic Committee of India held an emergency meeting… After reviewing the oral hearings and written complaints, and considering the seriousness of the concerns and the need to protect athletes’ interests and maintain proper standards, the Committee found that the alleged conduct did not meet expected standards.

“Therefore, the Committee unanimously decided to terminate the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect and remove him from all Paralympic Committee activities,” Jhajharia wrote in the letter.

Strangely, some PCI officials said that Naval Singh has not been a para athletics coach since 2025 and he has been associated only with able-bodied javelin thrower Sachin Yadav who had finished fourth at the World Championships in Tokyo last year.

“Since 2025, Naval Singh is not designated as the coach of Para Athletics by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). This, we have clarified to the ministry,” a PCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

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Deadspin | NFL not reviewing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks to reporters in the media during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images An NFL spokesperson told ESPN that the league is not reviewing Mike Vrabel following the publication of photos of the New England Patriots coach with journalist Dianna Russini. The league’s personal conduct policy requires players, coaches and executives to avoid “conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League.” The New York Post’s Page Six posted photos on April 8 of Vrabel and Russini holding hands and hugging at an adults-only hotel in Sedona, Ariz. The league held its annual meetings in Phoenix from March 29-April 1. Vrabel, 50, and Russini, 43, are both married. Vrabel said the photos were “completely innocent” in a response to the Post, while Russini said the pictures lacked context and did not show the other members of the group they were hanging out with. Neither Vrabel nor Russini provided a comment for the story published by ESPN on Friday. Russini resigned from her position as a lead NFL reporter at The Athletic on Tuesday amid an internal investigation into the nature of her relationship with Vrabel. A Patriots spokesman did not respond to a question from ESPN about whether the team is reviewing the situation. Vrabel took over as head coach of the Patriots — the team he played for — before the 2025 season and led New England to the Super Bowl LX. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NFL #reviewing #Mike #VrabelDianna #Russini #situationMar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks to reporters in the media during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

An NFL spokesperson told ESPN that the league is not reviewing Mike Vrabel following the publication of photos of the New England Patriots coach with journalist Dianna Russini.

The league’s personal conduct policy requires players, coaches and executives to avoid “conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League.”

The New York Post’s Page Six posted photos on April 8 of Vrabel and Russini holding hands and hugging at an adults-only hotel in Sedona, Ariz. The league held its annual meetings in Phoenix from March 29-April 1.

Vrabel, 50, and Russini, 43, are both married. Vrabel said the photos were “completely innocent” in a response to the Post, while Russini said the pictures lacked context and did not show the other members of the group they were hanging out with.


Neither Vrabel nor Russini provided a comment for the story published by ESPN on Friday.

Russini resigned from her position as a lead NFL reporter at The Athletic on Tuesday amid an internal investigation into the nature of her relationship with Vrabel.

A Patriots spokesman did not respond to a question from ESPN about whether the team is reviewing the situation.

Vrabel took over as head coach of the Patriots — the team he played for — before the 2025 season and led New England to the Super Bowl LX. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #NFL #reviewing #Mike #VrabelDianna #Russini #situation">Deadspin | NFL not reviewing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks to reporters in the media during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images An NFL spokesperson told ESPN that the league is not reviewing Mike Vrabel following the publication of photos of the New England Patriots coach with journalist Dianna Russini. The league’s personal conduct policy requires players, coaches and executives to avoid “conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the National Football League.” The New York Post’s Page Six posted photos on April 8 of Vrabel and Russini holding hands and hugging at an adults-only hotel in Sedona, Ariz. The league held its annual meetings in Phoenix from March 29-April 1. Vrabel, 50, and Russini, 43, are both married. Vrabel said the photos were “completely innocent” in a response to the Post, while Russini said the pictures lacked context and did not show the other members of the group they were hanging out with. Neither Vrabel nor Russini provided a comment for the story published by ESPN on Friday. Russini resigned from her position as a lead NFL reporter at The Athletic on Tuesday amid an internal investigation into the nature of her relationship with Vrabel. A Patriots spokesman did not respond to a question from ESPN about whether the team is reviewing the situation. Vrabel took over as head coach of the Patriots — the team he played for — before the 2025 season and led New England to the Super Bowl LX. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Patriots 29-13. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #NFL #reviewing #Mike #VrabelDianna #Russini #situation

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