Deadspin | Phillies ‘got to keep fighting’ as Braves on verge of sweep Apr 18, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions. The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night. The Phillies have lost eight of 10, including 9-0 and 3-1 defeats in the first two games of this weekend set. Philadelphia had no answers for Chris Sale on Saturday, as the veteran left-hander allowed just one run over seven innings. “My main focus was really just following his lead and just trying to execute good pitches,” Sale said of his rapport with catcher Jonah Heim, adding he wanted to “make good, quality pitches, because that’s a hell of a lineup.” The Phillies managed only five hits — including four singles — and struck out 10 times against Sale and a pair of relievers. Philadelphia has a total of seven runs during a current four-game slide. “It’s frustrating, but we’ve got to keep fighting,” said manager Rob Thomson, whose squad allowed three unearned runs on Saturday. “We’ve got to keep fighting. … But we’ve got to play better.” The lone offensive highlight for Philadelphia was a home run by Felix Reyes off of Sale. The homer came in the first major-league at-bat for the 25-year-old outfielder. Another promising Phillies rookie will take center stage Sunday as Andrew Painter (1-0, 3.77 ERA) will start following an unconventional appearance last weekend. The 23-year-old right-hander was supposed to start last Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but a migraine led to a late scratch. However, Painter felt well enough to come on in relief, where he allowed one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking one in his team’s 4-3 loss. “I didn’t know the extent of how long I was going to be able to go out, how good I was feeling,” Painter said. “But I wanted to go out there and at least get a couple innings to take that (workload) off the bullpen.” Painter has yet to face the Braves in his young career. Atlanta will counter with Grant Holmes (1-1, 3.32 ERA), who was pulled after allowing three runs in four innings Monday in his team’s 10-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. Braves manager Walt Weiss later noted that Holmes had thrown 99 pitches in his previous outing and that he was looking out for the right-hander’s long-term health. Still, Holmes wasn’t pleased with his abbreviated performance. “I started rushing too much and being too quick down the mound,” he said. Holmes has made four career appearances (one start) against Philadelphia, posting a 1-1 record with a 1.17 ERA. He certainly doesn’t want to let Bryce Harper get going. The Phillies’ slugger had three hits in the series opener but went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Saturday. Philadelphia likely will be without J.T. Realmuto in the series finale after the veteran catcher felt some back tightness on Saturday. “We’re checking on him now,” Thomson said after Saturday’s game. “I doubt he’ll play (Sunday).” For Atlanta, Austin Riley has been a pest over the first two games of the series. He has multiple hits in each contest — a pair of opposite-field home runs and four RBIs on Friday and two singles on Saturday. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Phillies #fighting #Braves #verge #sweep

Deadspin | Phillies ‘got to keep fighting’ as Braves on verge of sweep
Apr 18, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions.

The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

The Phillies have lost eight of 10, including 9-0 and 3-1 defeats in the first two games of this weekend set. Philadelphia had no answers for Chris Sale on Saturday, as the veteran left-hander allowed just one run over seven innings.

“My main focus was really just following his lead and just trying to execute good pitches,” Sale said of his rapport with catcher Jonah Heim, adding he wanted to “make good, quality pitches, because that’s a hell of a lineup.”

The Phillies managed only five hits — including four singles — and struck out 10 times against Sale and a pair of relievers. Philadelphia has a total of seven runs during a current four-game slide.

“It’s frustrating, but we’ve got to keep fighting,” said manager Rob Thomson, whose squad allowed three unearned runs on Saturday. “We’ve got to keep fighting. … But we’ve got to play better.”

The lone offensive highlight for Philadelphia was a home run by Felix Reyes off of Sale. The homer came in the first major-league at-bat for the 25-year-old outfielder.

Another promising Phillies rookie will take center stage Sunday as Andrew Painter (1-0, 3.77 ERA) will start following an unconventional appearance last weekend.

The 23-year-old right-hander was supposed to start last Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but a migraine led to a late scratch. However, Painter felt well enough to come on in relief, where he allowed one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking one in his team’s 4-3 loss.

“I didn’t know the extent of how long I was going to be able to go out, how good I was feeling,” Painter said. “But I wanted to go out there and at least get a couple innings to take that (workload) off the bullpen.”

Painter has yet to face the Braves in his young career.

Atlanta will counter with Grant Holmes (1-1, 3.32 ERA), who was pulled after allowing three runs in four innings Monday in his team’s 10-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. Braves manager Walt Weiss later noted that Holmes had thrown 99 pitches in his previous outing and that he was looking out for the right-hander’s long-term health.

Still, Holmes wasn’t pleased with his abbreviated performance.

“I started rushing too much and being too quick down the mound,” he said.

Holmes has made four career appearances (one start) against Philadelphia, posting a 1-1 record with a 1.17 ERA. He certainly doesn’t want to let Bryce Harper get going. The Phillies’ slugger had three hits in the series opener but went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Saturday.

Philadelphia likely will be without J.T. Realmuto in the series finale after the veteran catcher felt some back tightness on Saturday.

“We’re checking on him now,” Thomson said after Saturday’s game. “I doubt he’ll play (Sunday).”

For Atlanta, Austin Riley has been a pest over the first two games of the series. He has multiple hits in each contest — a pair of opposite-field home runs and four RBIs on Friday and two singles on Saturday.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 18, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions.

The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

The Phillies have lost eight of 10, including 9-0 and 3-1 defeats in the first two games of this weekend set. Philadelphia had no answers for Chris Sale on Saturday, as the veteran left-hander allowed just one run over seven innings.

“My main focus was really just following his lead and just trying to execute good pitches,” Sale said of his rapport with catcher Jonah Heim, adding he wanted to “make good, quality pitches, because that’s a hell of a lineup.”

The Phillies managed only five hits — including four singles — and struck out 10 times against Sale and a pair of relievers. Philadelphia has a total of seven runs during a current four-game slide.

“It’s frustrating, but we’ve got to keep fighting,” said manager Rob Thomson, whose squad allowed three unearned runs on Saturday. “We’ve got to keep fighting. … But we’ve got to play better.”

The lone offensive highlight for Philadelphia was a home run by Felix Reyes off of Sale. The homer came in the first major-league at-bat for the 25-year-old outfielder.

Another promising Phillies rookie will take center stage Sunday as Andrew Painter (1-0, 3.77 ERA) will start following an unconventional appearance last weekend.

The 23-year-old right-hander was supposed to start last Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but a migraine led to a late scratch. However, Painter felt well enough to come on in relief, where he allowed one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking one in his team’s 4-3 loss.

“I didn’t know the extent of how long I was going to be able to go out, how good I was feeling,” Painter said. “But I wanted to go out there and at least get a couple innings to take that (workload) off the bullpen.”

Painter has yet to face the Braves in his young career.

Atlanta will counter with Grant Holmes (1-1, 3.32 ERA), who was pulled after allowing three runs in four innings Monday in his team’s 10-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. Braves manager Walt Weiss later noted that Holmes had thrown 99 pitches in his previous outing and that he was looking out for the right-hander’s long-term health.

Still, Holmes wasn’t pleased with his abbreviated performance.

“I started rushing too much and being too quick down the mound,” he said.

Holmes has made four career appearances (one start) against Philadelphia, posting a 1-1 record with a 1.17 ERA. He certainly doesn’t want to let Bryce Harper get going. The Phillies’ slugger had three hits in the series opener but went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Saturday.

Philadelphia likely will be without J.T. Realmuto in the series finale after the veteran catcher felt some back tightness on Saturday.

“We’re checking on him now,” Thomson said after Saturday’s game. “I doubt he’ll play (Sunday).”

For Atlanta, Austin Riley has been a pest over the first two games of the series. He has multiple hits in each contest — a pair of opposite-field home runs and four RBIs on Friday and two singles on Saturday.

–Field Level Media

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Gibbs-White hat-trick inspires Nottingham Forest comeback win over Burnley, moves side clear of relegation zone <div id="content-body-70881811" itemprop="articleBody">Morgan Gibbs-White scored a 15-minute hat-trick as Nottingham Forest came from a goal down to beat Burnley 4-1 and move five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone on Sunday.Forest, which began the day two points above 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur, trailed to Zian Flemming’s goal in stoppage time at the end of a poor first half.The host appeared flat after the exertions of reaching the Europa League semi-finals in midweek, but Gibbs-White seized the moment to inspire the side to a vital win.He equalised just past the hour mark with a neat finish and put Forest ahead seven minutes later with a powerful volley past Martin Dubravka.Gibbs-White then met a Ryan Yates cross with a header in the 77th minute to complete his first senior hat-trick.ALSO READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/epl/van-dijk-goal-liverpool-vs-everton-salah-beto-news-arne-slot/article70881773.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Van Dijk scores late goal for Liverpool in 2-1 derby win over Everton</a>“Every game from now until the end of the season is going to be so important for us,” Gibbs-White said. “Every game is a final. We will give everything from now until the end of the season. This is a massive step towards survival.”Igor Jesus completed the comeback in the eighth minute of stoppage time with a composed finish after running on to a through ball from Nicolas Dominguez.Victory took 16th-placed Forest to 36 points from 33 matches, while West Ham United, one place above the drop zone, has 32 points ahead of its clash with Crystal Palace on Monday. Tottenham has 31 points from 33 matches.Burnley remains on 20 points from 33 matches, with relegation to the Championship all but sealed.Published on Apr 19, 2026</div> #GibbsWhite #hattrick #inspires #Nottingham #Forest #comeback #win #Burnley #moves #side #clear #relegation #zone

IND-W vs SA-W: Wolvaardt, Luus fifties help South Africa script 8-wicket win over India <div id="content-body-70881852" itemprop="articleBody">Laura Wolvaardt made a free-flowing 54 and Sune Luus complemented her skipper with a well-composed 57 as South Africa crushed India by eight wickets in the second women’s T20I here on Sunday.The match’s script was written in clear letters once SA bowlers bundled out India for a below-par 147, and it was taken into its logical culmination by Wolvaardt and Luus who added 106 runs for the opening alliance in just 12 overs.The hosts made 148 for two in 17.1 overs. SA now leads the five-match series 2-0.Wolvaardt was quite impressive, making runs more through finding gaps rather than going for big hits.However, the SA skipper freed her hands whenever the opportunity presented, like an inside out six over covers off left-arm spinner Sree Charani.Wolvaardt soon reached her fifty, 15th in a stellar T20I career so far, off just 30 balls.At the other end, Luus was more patient, working spinners around for singles and twos with occasional boundaries, such as a maximum off off-spinner Shreyanka Patil.The Bengaluru cricketer, however, had the last laugh, getting rid of both Wolvaardt and Luus, but the two wickets came too late to alter the course of the match.Earlier, opener Shafali Verma struck a typically aggressive 57 but rest of the Indian batters struggled against largely accurate South Africa bowlers, settling for a below par 147 all out.Also read | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/mumbai-indians-vs-gujarat-titans-hardik-pandya-shubman-gill-ipl-2026-gt-mi-preview/article70881341.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">In hope of stars to turn up, Mumbai Indians visits in-form Gujarat Titans</a>Shafali was involved in a fine stand of 53 with debutant Anushka Sharma (28) but it was not a smooth stay by any stretch of imagination.After losing Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues in successive overs of left-arm spinner Chloe Tryon (3/22), India did mount a comeback through Shafali and Anushka.But taking a cue from their spinners, SA pacers Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune (3/31) and Nadine de Klerk too mixed cutters and slow balls to keep Indian batters guessing.The third wicket alliance between Shafali and Anushka, who were given lives respectively on 24 and 11, was a prime example of that.Shafali, who hammered Sekhukhune for two fours and a six in an over in the PowerPlay, slowed down, whereas Anushka, who began her international career with a four, too found the going tough.Shafali reached her 15th T20I fifty in 31 balls but fell soon, skying Noku Mlaba to De Klerk in the deep.A little bit earlier, Tryon had ousted Anushka as India slipped to 109 for 4 in the 14th over from a healthier 99 for two in the 12th over.Thereafter, India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma all fell attempting acceleration. Had SA held on to their catches, India would have been bowled out for a much lower total.In fact, India lost eight wickets for a mere 48 runs in that period of disarray.Published on Apr 19, 2026</div> #INDW #Wolvaardt #Luus #fifties #South #Africa #script #8wicket #win #India

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Deadspin | ATP roundup: Ben Shelton shows love of clay, wins BMW title Ben Shelton connects with the ball during his second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 6, 2026. Ben Shelton rolled to his second title of the year, winning the BMW Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli at Munich, Germany. Shelton won 85% of his first-serve points on the clay surface and saved all six break points he faced to win his fifth career title and first since Dallas earlier this year. Shelton showed his form early when he broke Cobolli’s serve twice in the first three games of the match. With the second set tied 5-5, Shelton broke Cobolli again and won on serve on his first match point. Shelton became the first American man since 2009 to win three ATP 500 titles. “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” Shelton said in his post-match interview. “It is a surface I want to get better on each year. It is slowly becoming one of my favorite surfaces to play on.” Barcelona Open Arthur Fils of France held off a late charge from Russia’s Andrey Rublev to record a 6-2, 7-6 (2) victory in the final of the tournament. Fils won his first title since returning in February after missing eight months because of a back injury. Fils was well on his way to victory after cruising in the first set and leading 5-2 in the second before Rublev dug in his heels. Rublev broke Fils’ serve to pull within 5-4 in the second set, then staved off one match point to make it 5-5. Rublev broke serve again to lead 6-5 in the second set before Fils finally regained control and finished off the match in a tiebreak. “The end of the second set was just about the mental (pressure),” Fils said. “The whole match was a bit tough because I was a bit tight. I played well for a set and a half, but when I had to close, I started to think a little. But I’m very happy with the way I played the tiebreak.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #ATP #roundup #Ben #Shelton #shows #love #clay #wins #BMW #title

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Ben Shelton connects with the ball during his second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 6, 2026.

Ben Shelton rolled to his second title of the year, winning the BMW Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli at Munich, Germany.

Shelton won 85% of his first-serve points on the clay surface and saved all six break points he faced to win his fifth career title and first since Dallas earlier this year. Shelton showed his form early when he broke Cobolli’s serve twice in the first three games of the match.

With the second set tied 5-5, Shelton broke Cobolli again and won on serve on his first match point. Shelton became the first American man since 2009 to win three ATP 500 titles.

“I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” Shelton said in his post-match interview. “It is a surface I want to get better on each year. It is slowly becoming one of my favorite surfaces to play on.”

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Arthur Fils of France held off a late charge from Russia’s Andrey Rublev to record a 6-2, 7-6 (2) victory in the final of the tournament.

Fils won his first title since returning in February after missing eight months because of a back injury.

Fils was well on his way to victory after cruising in the first set and leading 5-2 in the second before Rublev dug in his heels. Rublev broke Fils’ serve to pull within 5-4 in the second set, then staved off one match point to make it 5-5.

Rublev broke serve again to lead 6-5 in the second set before Fils finally regained control and finished off the match in a tiebreak.

“The end of the second set was just about the mental (pressure),” Fils said. “The whole match was a bit tough because I was a bit tight. I played well for a set and a half, but when I had to close, I started to think a little. But I’m very happy with the way I played the tiebreak.”

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #ATP #roundup #Ben #Shelton #shows #love #clay #wins #BMW #title">Deadspin | ATP roundup: Ben Shelton shows love of clay, wins BMW title

Ben Shelton connects with the ball during his second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 6, 2026.

Ben Shelton rolled to his second title of the year, winning the BMW Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli at Munich, Germany.

Shelton won 85% of his first-serve points on the clay surface and saved all six break points he faced to win his fifth career title and first since Dallas earlier this year. Shelton showed his form early when he broke Cobolli’s serve twice in the first three games of the match.

With the second set tied 5-5, Shelton broke Cobolli again and won on serve on his first match point. Shelton became the first American man since 2009 to win three ATP 500 titles.

“I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” Shelton said in his post-match interview. “It is a surface I want to get better on each year. It is slowly becoming one of my favorite surfaces to play on.”

Barcelona Open

Arthur Fils of France held off a late charge from Russia’s Andrey Rublev to record a 6-2, 7-6 (2) victory in the final of the tournament.

Fils won his first title since returning in February after missing eight months because of a back injury.

Fils was well on his way to victory after cruising in the first set and leading 5-2 in the second before Rublev dug in his heels. Rublev broke Fils’ serve to pull within 5-4 in the second set, then staved off one match point to make it 5-5.

Rublev broke serve again to lead 6-5 in the second set before Fils finally regained control and finished off the match in a tiebreak.

“The end of the second set was just about the mental (pressure),” Fils said. “The whole match was a bit tough because I was a bit tight. I played well for a set and a half, but when I had to close, I started to think a little. But I’m very happy with the way I played the tiebreak.”

–Field Level Media

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ISL 2025-26: Mohun Bagan narrowly beats NorthEast United in rain-interrupted clash in Guwahati Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged NorthEast United FC with a 1-0 victory in a rain-affected contest at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday in Indian Super League 2025-26.The defending champion took the lead inside five minutes through Robson, who arrived late into the box to finish a well-worked move, and then relied on a disciplined defensive display led by Vishal Kaith to see out the result in difficult conditions.With this victory, Mohun Bagan SG move to the top of the table with 20 points from nine matches, opening a two-point lead over Mumbai City FC. NorthEast United FC, meanwhile, remains 12th with seven points from the same number of matches.AS IT HAPPENED | NorthEast United vs Mohun Bagan HighlightsThe Mariners started brightly and showed intent from the opening exchanges, with Jamie Maclaren making a surging run down the right in the third minute before being denied by a timely interception from the Highlanders right back Robin Yadav.The breakthrough arrived soon after in the fifth minute with a fluid attacking move. Liston Colaco initiated the play from the right and found Sahal Abdul Samad, who drove into the box before cutting the ball back into the centre. Robson timed his run to perfection, meeting the pass with a composed right-footed finish into the top of the net to hand Mohun Bagan an early advantage.Mohun Bagan continued to dominate possession through the first half, with Jason Cummings, Sahal, and Robinho all testing the NorthEast defence, but Gurmeet Singh stood firm in goal to keep the margin at one. The heavy rain made conditions increasingly difficult, with the ball skidding unpredictably and both sides struggling to maintain control in the final third.NorthEast United gradually grew into the game and had its first real opportunity in the 36th minute when Parthib Gogoi was played through, but Vishal Kaith came off his line smartly to narrow the angle and force the effort wide. Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser.
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Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser.
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Despite the host enjoying more of the ball towards the end of the first half, Mohun Bagan’s defensive structure held strong, ensuring it carried its slender lead into the interval on a stormy night in Guwahati.The second half resumed after an extended break due to heavy rainfall, and the conditions continued to influence the tempo of the game. Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser.Macarton Nickson and Thoi Singh both tried their luck from distance, while Vishal Kaith remained alert to deny efforts from range. As the game wore on, the Highlanders pushed more bodies forward, sensing an opportunity to salvage a point.Their best chance came in stoppage time when substitute Ankith Padmanabhan found space inside the box, but Kaith reacted quickly to make a crucial save. The rebound fell to Jairo Samperio, whose attempt was heroically blocked by center back Mehtab Singh, preserving Mohun Bagan’s lead. Moments later, Mehtab was again called into action, producing another vital clearance to deny Andy Rodríguez.In the end, Robson’s early goal proved enough for Mohun Bagan Super Giant to secure all three points in testing conditions.Published on Apr 19, 2026 #ISL #Mohun #Bagan #narrowly #beats #NorthEast #United #raininterrupted #clash #Guwahati — Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser. | Photo Credit: ISL Media

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged NorthEast United FC with a 1-0 victory in a rain-affected contest at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday in Indian Super League 2025-26.
The defending champion took the lead inside five minutes through Robson, who arrived late into the box to finish a well-worked move, and then relied on a disciplined defensive display led by Vishal Kaith to see out the result in difficult conditions.
With this victory, Mohun Bagan SG move to the top of the table with 20 points from nine matches, opening a two-point lead over Mumbai City FC. NorthEast United FC, meanwhile, remains 12th with seven points from the same number of matches.
AS IT HAPPENED | NorthEast United vs Mohun Bagan Highlights
The Mariners started brightly and showed intent from the opening exchanges, with Jamie Maclaren making a surging run down the right in the third minute before being denied by a timely interception from the Highlanders right back Robin Yadav.
The breakthrough arrived soon after in the fifth minute with a fluid attacking move. Liston Colaco initiated the play from the right and found Sahal Abdul Samad, who drove into the box before cutting the ball back into the centre. Robson timed his run to perfection, meeting the pass with a composed right-footed finish into the top of the net to hand Mohun Bagan an early advantage.
Mohun Bagan continued to dominate possession through the first half, with Jason Cummings, Sahal, and Robinho all testing the NorthEast defence, but Gurmeet Singh stood firm in goal to keep the margin at one. The heavy rain made conditions increasingly difficult, with the ball skidding unpredictably and both sides struggling to maintain control in the final third.
NorthEast United gradually grew into the game and had its first real opportunity in the 36th minute when Parthib Gogoi was played through, but Vishal Kaith came off his line smartly to narrow the angle and force the effort wide.
Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser. | Photo Credit: ISL Media
Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser. | Photo Credit: ISL Media
Despite the host enjoying more of the ball towards the end of the first half, Mohun Bagan’s defensive structure held strong, ensuring it carried its slender lead into the interval on a stormy night in Guwahati.
The second half resumed after an extended break due to heavy rainfall, and the conditions continued to influence the tempo of the game. Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser.
Macarton Nickson and Thoi Singh both tried their luck from distance, while Vishal Kaith remained alert to deny efforts from range. As the game wore on, the Highlanders pushed more bodies forward, sensing an opportunity to salvage a point.
Their best chance came in stoppage time when substitute Ankith Padmanabhan found space inside the box, but Kaith reacted quickly to make a crucial save. The rebound fell to Jairo Samperio, whose attempt was heroically blocked by center back Mehtab Singh, preserving Mohun Bagan’s lead. Moments later, Mehtab was again called into action, producing another vital clearance to deny Andy Rodríguez.
In the end, Robson’s early goal proved enough for Mohun Bagan Super Giant to secure all three points in testing conditions.
Published on Apr 19, 2026

#ISL #Mohun #Bagan #narrowly #beats #NorthEast #United #raininterrupted #clash #Guwahati">ISL 2025-26: Mohun Bagan narrowly beats NorthEast United in rain-interrupted clash in Guwahati

Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged NorthEast United FC with a 1-0 victory in a rain-affected contest at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday in Indian Super League 2025-26.

The defending champion took the lead inside five minutes through Robson, who arrived late into the box to finish a well-worked move, and then relied on a disciplined defensive display led by Vishal Kaith to see out the result in difficult conditions.

With this victory, Mohun Bagan SG move to the top of the table with 20 points from nine matches, opening a two-point lead over Mumbai City FC. NorthEast United FC, meanwhile, remains 12th with seven points from the same number of matches.

AS IT HAPPENED | NorthEast United vs Mohun Bagan Highlights

The Mariners started brightly and showed intent from the opening exchanges, with Jamie Maclaren making a surging run down the right in the third minute before being denied by a timely interception from the Highlanders right back Robin Yadav.

The breakthrough arrived soon after in the fifth minute with a fluid attacking move. Liston Colaco initiated the play from the right and found Sahal Abdul Samad, who drove into the box before cutting the ball back into the centre. Robson timed his run to perfection, meeting the pass with a composed right-footed finish into the top of the net to hand Mohun Bagan an early advantage.

Mohun Bagan continued to dominate possession through the first half, with Jason Cummings, Sahal, and Robinho all testing the NorthEast defence, but Gurmeet Singh stood firm in goal to keep the margin at one. The heavy rain made conditions increasingly difficult, with the ball skidding unpredictably and both sides struggling to maintain control in the final third.

NorthEast United gradually grew into the game and had its first real opportunity in the 36th minute when Parthib Gogoi was played through, but Vishal Kaith came off his line smartly to narrow the angle and force the effort wide.

Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser. | Photo Credit: ISL Media

Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser. | Photo Credit: ISL Media

Despite the host enjoying more of the ball towards the end of the first half, Mohun Bagan’s defensive structure held strong, ensuring it carried its slender lead into the interval on a stormy night in Guwahati.

The second half resumed after an extended break due to heavy rainfall, and the conditions continued to influence the tempo of the game. Both sides found it difficult to build sustained attacks, though NorthEast showed greater urgency in its pursuit of an equaliser.

Macarton Nickson and Thoi Singh both tried their luck from distance, while Vishal Kaith remained alert to deny efforts from range. As the game wore on, the Highlanders pushed more bodies forward, sensing an opportunity to salvage a point.

Their best chance came in stoppage time when substitute Ankith Padmanabhan found space inside the box, but Kaith reacted quickly to make a crucial save. The rebound fell to Jairo Samperio, whose attempt was heroically blocked by center back Mehtab Singh, preserving Mohun Bagan’s lead. Moments later, Mehtab was again called into action, producing another vital clearance to deny Andy Rodríguez.

In the end, Robson’s early goal proved enough for Mohun Bagan Super Giant to secure all three points in testing conditions.

Published on Apr 19, 2026

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FC Bayern Munich won its 13th Bundesliga title in the last 14 seasons after beating VfB Stuttgart 4-2 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.

Bayern went into the game with 76 points from 29 matches and needed just a draw to mathematically secure the championship. The victory moved it an unassailable 15 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund with four rounds remaining.

It has been a season to remember for Bayern, which has already crossed the 100-goal mark. Its biggest win of the campaign came in an 8-1 thrashing of VfL Wolfsburg, while Harry Kane leads the scoring charts with 32 goals.

Stuttgart took the lead through Chris Fuhrich in the 21st minute, briefly unsettling the host. But Bayern responded emphatically, with Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies scoring in a six-minute spell before half-time to turn the game around.

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Kane added to the tally after coming on as a second-half substitute, as Bayern dominated proceedings and could have scored more against an overwhelmed Stuttgart defence.

Chema pulled one back late for Stuttgart with a spectacular strike in the 88th minute, but it proved only a consolation.

The title also marks Vincent Kompany’s second successive league triumph, having won the trophy in his debut season in 2024-25.

(With added inputs from AP)

Published on Apr 19, 2026

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Bundesliga 2025-26: Bayern Munich beats Stuttgart to be crowned league champion for 34th time FC Bayern Munich won its 13th Bundesliga title in the last 14 seasons after beating VfB Stuttgart 4-2 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.Bayern went into the game with 76 points from 29 matches and needed just a draw to mathematically secure the championship. The victory moved it an unassailable 15 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund with four rounds remaining.It has been a season to remember for Bayern, which has already crossed the 100-goal mark. Its biggest win of the campaign came in an 8-1 thrashing of VfL Wolfsburg, while Harry Kane leads the scoring charts with 32 goals.Stuttgart took the lead through Chris Fuhrich in the 21st minute, briefly unsettling the host. But Bayern responded emphatically, with Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies scoring in a six-minute spell before half-time to turn the game around.ALSO READ: Premier League 2025-26: Haaland bags winner as Manchester City beats ArsenalKane added to the tally after coming on as a second-half substitute, as Bayern dominated proceedings and could have scored more against an overwhelmed Stuttgart defence.Chema pulled one back late for Stuttgart with a spectacular strike in the 88th minute, but it proved only a consolation.The title also marks Vincent Kompany’s second successive league triumph, having won the trophy in his debut season in 2024-25.(With added inputs from AP)Published on Apr 19, 2026 #Bundesliga #Bayern #Munich #beats #Stuttgart #crowned #league #champion #34th #time

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FC Bayern Munich won its 13th Bundesliga title in the last 14 seasons after beating VfB Stuttgart 4-2 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.
Bayern went into the game with 76 points from 29 matches and needed just a draw to mathematically secure the championship. The victory moved it an unassailable 15 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund with four rounds remaining.
It has been a season to remember for Bayern, which has already crossed the 100-goal mark. Its biggest win of the campaign came in an 8-1 thrashing of VfL Wolfsburg, while Harry Kane leads the scoring charts with 32 goals.
Stuttgart took the lead through Chris Fuhrich in the 21st minute, briefly unsettling the host. But Bayern responded emphatically, with Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies scoring in a six-minute spell before half-time to turn the game around.
ALSO READ: Premier League 2025-26: Haaland bags winner as Manchester City beats Arsenal
Kane added to the tally after coming on as a second-half substitute, as Bayern dominated proceedings and could have scored more against an overwhelmed Stuttgart defence.
Chema pulled one back late for Stuttgart with a spectacular strike in the 88th minute, but it proved only a consolation.
The title also marks Vincent Kompany’s second successive league triumph, having won the trophy in his debut season in 2024-25.
(With added inputs from AP)
Published on Apr 19, 2026

#Bundesliga #Bayern #Munich #beats #Stuttgart #crowned #league #champion #34th #time">Bundesliga 2025-26: Bayern Munich beats Stuttgart to be crowned league champion for 34th time

FC Bayern Munich won its 13th Bundesliga title in the last 14 seasons after beating VfB Stuttgart 4-2 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday.

ALSO READ: Premier League 2025-26: Haaland bags winner as Manchester City beats Arsenal

Kane added to the tally after coming on as a second-half substitute, as Bayern dominated proceedings and could have scored more against an overwhelmed Stuttgart defence.

Chema pulled one back late for Stuttgart with a spectacular strike in the 88th minute, but it proved only a consolation.

The title also marks Vincent Kompany’s second successive league triumph, having won the trophy in his debut season in 2024-25.

(With added inputs from AP)

Published on Apr 19, 2026

#Bundesliga #Bayern #Munich #beats #Stuttgart #crowned #league #champion #34th #time

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