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Deadspin | Mets’ Francisco Lindor (calf) exits vs. Twins  Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after his RBI infield single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images   New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exited Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Minnesota Twins after the fourth inning due to left calf tightness    Lindor, who was on first base following a single, did not appear to be running at full speed as he circled the diamond and scored on Francisco Alvarez’s double.   The 32-year-old grimaced while rounding third and remained on the ground for a few seconds after sliding in ahead of Victor Caratini’s tag to give the Mets — who have lost 12 straight — a 2-1 lead.     Lindor was injured the same day Juan Soto returned from a 15-game absence due to a strained right calf. The Mets won their first three games after Soto was injured Apr. 3 before beginning their losing streak.    Lindor has missed just 15 games since his most recent IL stint in 2021, when he missed more than five weeks due to a right oblique strain.    –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Mets #Francisco #Lindor #calf #exits #Twins

Deadspin | Mets’ Francisco Lindor (calf) exits vs. Twins
Deadspin | Mets’ Francisco Lindor (calf) exits vs. Twins  Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after his RBI infield single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images   New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exited Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Minnesota Twins after the fourth inning due to left calf tightness    Lindor, who was on first base following a single, did not appear to be running at full speed as he circled the diamond and scored on Francisco Alvarez’s double.   The 32-year-old grimaced while rounding third and remained on the ground for a few seconds after sliding in ahead of Victor Caratini’s tag to give the Mets — who have lost 12 straight — a 2-1 lead.     Lindor was injured the same day Juan Soto returned from a 15-game absence due to a strained right calf. The Mets won their first three games after Soto was injured Apr. 3 before beginning their losing streak.    Lindor has missed just 15 games since his most recent IL stint in 2021, when he missed more than five weeks due to a right oblique strain.    –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Mets #Francisco #Lindor #calf #exits #TwinsApr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after his RBI infield single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exited Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Minnesota Twins after the fourth inning due to left calf tightness

Lindor, who was on first base following a single, did not appear to be running at full speed as he circled the diamond and scored on Francisco Alvarez’s double.

The 32-year-old grimaced while rounding third and remained on the ground for a few seconds after sliding in ahead of Victor Caratini’s tag to give the Mets — who have lost 12 straight — a 2-1 lead.


Lindor was injured the same day Juan Soto returned from a 15-game absence due to a strained right calf. The Mets won their first three games after Soto was injured Apr. 3 before beginning their losing streak.

Lindor has missed just 15 games since his most recent IL stint in 2021, when he missed more than five weeks due to a right oblique strain.


–Field Level Media

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Apr 22, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after his RBI infield single against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exited Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Minnesota Twins after the fourth inning due to left calf tightness

Lindor, who was on first base following a single, did not appear to be running at full speed as he circled the diamond and scored on Francisco Alvarez’s double.

The 32-year-old grimaced while rounding third and remained on the ground for a few seconds after sliding in ahead of Victor Caratini’s tag to give the Mets — who have lost 12 straight — a 2-1 lead.

Lindor was injured the same day Juan Soto returned from a 15-game absence due to a strained right calf. The Mets won their first three games after Soto was injured Apr. 3 before beginning their losing streak.

Lindor has missed just 15 games since his most recent IL stint in 2021, when he missed more than five weeks due to a right oblique strain.

–Field Level Media

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Rights groups warn FIFA World Cup 2026 visitors over US travel <div id="content-body-70898894" itemprop="articleBody"><p>More than 120 rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), issued a travel advisory on Thursday, warning that visitors to the FIFA World Cup 2026 could face “serious rights violations” due to the US government’s immigration policies.</p><p>The coalition said fans, players, journalists and other travellers to World Cup games in the United States risked being affected by what it described as the Trump administration’s “draconian immigration and anti-human rights agenda.”</p><p>The grouping called on football’s world governing body FIFA – whose president, Gianni Infantino, has close ties to Donald Trump – to lobby the US government to ensure the safety of all travellers to the tournament.</p><p>“FIFA has been paying lip service to human rights while cosying up with the Trump administration, putting millions of people at risk of being harmed and their basic rights violated,” said Jamil Dakwar, ACLU human rights program director.</p><p>“It’s past time that FIFA use its leverage to push for meaningful policy changes and binding assurances that will make people feel safe to travel and enjoy the games,” he added.</p><p>The coalition advisory warned that foreigners visiting the United States for the World Cup face specific risks, including “arbitrary denial of entry and risk of arrest, detention or deportation; invasive social media screening and searches of electronic devices; violent and unconstitutional immigration enforcement and racial profiling.”</p><p><b>ALSO READ | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/international-football/italy-says-no-to-replacing-iran-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-donald-trump-news/article70898913.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official</a></b></p><p>The advisory also said visitors potentially faced “suppression of speech and protest and increased surveillance; cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment – and even death” while detained by US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).</p><p>The majority of matches at the World Cup, 78 out of 104, are scheduled to take place in the United States, which is co-hosting the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.</p><p>Four qualified nations, Iran, Haiti, Senegal, and Ivory Coast, may find themselves without their supporters due to travel bans imposed by the US government, as Donald Trump has made anti-immigration policy the centrepiece of his second term.</p><p>Washington has assured that the administration’s immigration crackdown measures do not affect tourist visas, and, by extension, fans holding tickets for the World Cup.</p><p>FIFA has also established an expedited consular appointment process for visa applications, though without guaranteeing that a visa will be granted.</p><p>Concerns among supporters have intensified amid ongoing ICE operations targeting undocumented migrants.</p><p>In January, two US citizens protesting the immigration crackdown were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, prompting widespread outrage.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 23, 2026</p></div> #Rights #groups #warn #FIFA #World #Cup #visitors #travel

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“Yeah, my pre-stamp process is a vital part of my preparation, and a vital part of my success this year. I’ve always been able to, at the line, this past year, have a ‘PIMP,’” started the quarterback.

That stands for Protection, Intent, Mechanics, and Problems.

“Which means I always go over my protection first, so you know what your hot answers are. Am I gonna be hot off a defender? Who am I responsible for as a quarterback to make sure I can best serve my teammates, and either check the play, or make us in a positive play? Then the intent of the play, why are we calling this play?

“If it’s, you know, third down and two, I’m not gonna throw a go ball 70 yards down the field obviously, unless it’s open, but it’s probably not the intent of the play,“ described Mendoza.

“The mechanics of each play, which are the progression, the footwork, and the intricacies, technique-wise, that a quarterback needs to have, whether it’s, you know, checking it from one side, a nd whether it’s making it an audible, those are the mechanics that apply,” added the quarterback.

“And the last one are the problems.

“For example, if we have a pass play called, and it is awful against Cover 2, and I know my problems against Cover 2, we usually have a hot route, or a check that we can get out of.

“So the ‘PIMP’ is a process I had in college, and I look forward to whatever process my future coaching staff wants me to use, and best thinks that it can best serve our team in the NFL, I’m very open and very amicable to using that.”

#Raiders #Fernando #Mendoza #pick #NFL #Draft">Why the Raiders made Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft  “Yeah, my pre-stamp process is a vital part of my preparation, and a vital part of my success this year. I’ve always been able to, at the line, this past year, have a ‘PIMP,’” started the quarterback.That stands for Protection, Intent, Mechanics, and Problems.“Which means I always go over my protection first, so you know what your hot answers are. Am I gonna be hot off a defender? Who am I responsible for as a quarterback to make sure I can best serve my teammates, and either check the play, or make us in a positive play? Then the intent of the play, why are we calling this play?“If it’s, you know, third down and two, I’m not gonna throw a go ball 70 yards down the field obviously, unless it’s open, but it’s probably not the intent of the play,“ described Mendoza.“The mechanics of each play, which are the progression, the footwork, and the intricacies, technique-wise, that a quarterback needs to have, whether it’s, you know, checking it from one side, a nd whether it’s making it an audible, those are the mechanics that apply,” added the quarterback.“And the last one are the problems.“For example, if we have a pass play called, and it is awful against Cover 2, and I know my problems against Cover 2, we usually have a hot route, or a check that we can get out of.“So the ‘PIMP’ is a process I had in college, and I look forward to whatever process my future coaching staff wants me to use, and best thinks that it can best serve our team in the NFL, I’m very open and very amicable to using that.”  #Raiders #Fernando #Mendoza #pick #NFL #Draft

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The country’s emerging track and field talents will be put to the test when the three-day National Junior (Under-20) Athletics Federation competition gets underway at the Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Tumkur, Karnataka, on Friday, with many eyes on a future in India colours.

With an eye on next month’s Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, the competition is expected to be intense, especially after the Athletics Federation of India announced stringent qualification standards for the continental meet, raising the stakes for young athletes eager to prove their credentials on the national stage.

The first medal events on day one will be the 5,000m races in both the men’s and women’s sections, but the spotlight will firmly be on the 100m sprint, where promising Jharkhand sprinter Parth Singh will test his mettle against Odisha’s Pratik Maharana, among others.

Parth enjoyed an impressive season last year and will be keen to stamp his authority on the event, which has drawn a staggering 79 entries, while the men’s 200m has attracted an equally crowded field of 93 competitors.

The meet will also serve as an ideal platform for Odisha’s international 400m runner Bapi Hansda, who is making a comeback after a lengthy injury layoff sustained during the 2025 National Games in Uttarakhand.

Kerala’s rising quarter-miler Mohammed Ashfaq has also confirmed his entry and will be eager to cement his place in the national team for the Hong Kong meet, with as many as 89 athletes in the fray.

The opening day will also crown the fastest female athlete, with the women’s 100m drawing 37 entries.

Medals will also be decided in the women’s pole vault and discus throw. In all, 1,059 competitors, including 709 men, have confirmed their participation in the meet, which concludes on Sunday.

-PTI

TABLE TENNIS

Priyanuj, Ritvik emerge U-19 and U-17 national champions

Assam’s Priyanuj Bhattacharya staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Tamil Nadu’s P. B. Abhinand in the Under-19 Boys’ Singles final, denying his opponent a third gold at the Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday.

In a gripping summit clash that lived up to expectations, Abhinand surged to a commanding 2-0 lead, appearing firmly on course for the title.

However, Bhattacharya responded with grit and composure, turning the match around with four consecutive games. The Assam paddler shut the door on any comeback, sealing a 4-2 victory to finally claim a long-awaited national crown — a fitting reward for his persistence.

The Tamil Nadu pair of P.B. Abhinand and M.R. Balamurugan capped off a dominant run by clinching the title with a commanding 3-1 victory over compatriots S.K. Mehan and Umesh Kumar in the final.

In a gripping Under-17 Boys Singles final that swung back and forth with momentum shifts, Ritvik Gupta of J&K edged past Odisha’s Sarthak Arya in a hard-fought seven-game battle, winning 4-3.

Sahil Rawat and Dhairya Rawat of PSPBA emerged champions after a hard-fought five-game victory over fellow PSPBA duo Trishal Raj Kumar and Rushikesh Jagtap. The final ebbed and flowed, with both pairs trading momentum, but Sahil and Dhairya held their nerve in the decider to close out the match 11-7 and lift the title.

-PTI

GOLF

DP World Players Championship: Dhruv Sheoran opens three-shot lead

Dhruv Sheoran fired a six-under 66 to open up a three-shot lead at 15-under 201 after round three of the DP World Players Championship at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh, Haryana.

The 31-year-old delivered his second consecutive 66 to take control heading into the final day. His error-free third round (69-66-66) was built on a blistering start, as he reeled off four consecutive birdies from the second to the fifth to seize early momentum. Dhruv maintained that control through the round, adding two more birdies on the 10th and 11th to stay ahead of the chasing pack.

Sunit Chowrasia (70-66-68), who returned from a long injury lay-off earlier this year, climbed into the second spot at 12-under 204 after a steady four-under 68 that featured five birdies and a lone bogey.

Akshay Sharma (70-65-70) and Jamal Hossain (67-70-68) are tied third at 11-under 205. The former followed up his tournament-low 65 in round two with a composed two-under 70, while the latter returned a 68 to remain in contention.

Mani Ram (69-68-70) occupies the fifth place at nine-under 207 after a round of 70 that included an eagle on the par-5 14th along with two birdies and two bogeys.

-Team Sportstar

Published on Apr 23, 2026

#Indian #sports #wrap #April #Indias #leading #junior #track #field #athletes #test #skills #national #meet">Indian sports wrap, April 23: India’s leading junior track and field athletes to test their skills in national meet  ATHLETICSThe country’s emerging track and field talents will be put to the test when the three-day National Junior (Under-20) Athletics Federation competition gets underway at the Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Tumkur, Karnataka, on Friday, with many eyes on a future in India colours.With an eye on next month’s Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, the competition is expected to be intense, especially after the Athletics Federation of India announced stringent qualification standards for the continental meet, raising the stakes for young athletes eager to prove their credentials on the national stage.The first medal events on day one will be the 5,000m races in both the men’s and women’s sections, but the spotlight will firmly be on the 100m sprint, where promising Jharkhand sprinter Parth Singh will test his mettle against Odisha’s Pratik Maharana, among others.Parth enjoyed an impressive season last year and will be keen to stamp his authority on the event, which has drawn a staggering 79 entries, while the men’s 200m has attracted an equally crowded field of 93 competitors.The meet will also serve as an ideal platform for Odisha’s international 400m runner Bapi Hansda, who is making a comeback after a lengthy injury layoff sustained during the 2025 National Games in Uttarakhand.Kerala’s rising quarter-miler Mohammed Ashfaq has also confirmed his entry and will be eager to cement his place in the national team for the Hong Kong meet, with as many as 89 athletes in the fray.The opening day will also crown the fastest female athlete, with the women’s 100m drawing 37 entries.Medals will also be decided in the women’s pole vault and discus throw. In all, 1,059 competitors, including 709 men, have confirmed their participation in the meet, which concludes on Sunday.-PTITABLE TENNISPriyanuj, Ritvik emerge U-19 and U-17 national championsAssam’s Priyanuj Bhattacharya staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Tamil Nadu’s P. B. Abhinand in the Under-19 Boys’ Singles final, denying his opponent a third gold at the Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday.In a gripping summit clash that lived up to expectations, Abhinand surged to a commanding 2-0 lead, appearing firmly on course for the title.However, Bhattacharya responded with grit and composure, turning the match around with four consecutive games. The Assam paddler shut the door on any comeback, sealing a 4-2 victory to finally claim a long-awaited national crown — a fitting reward for his persistence.The Tamil Nadu pair of P.B. Abhinand and M.R. Balamurugan capped off a dominant run by clinching the title with a commanding 3-1 victory over compatriots S.K. Mehan and Umesh Kumar in the final.In a gripping Under-17 Boys Singles final that swung back and forth with momentum shifts, Ritvik Gupta of J&K edged past Odisha’s Sarthak Arya in a hard-fought seven-game battle, winning 4-3.Sahil Rawat and Dhairya Rawat of PSPBA emerged champions after a hard-fought five-game victory over fellow PSPBA duo Trishal Raj Kumar and Rushikesh Jagtap. The final ebbed and flowed, with both pairs trading momentum, but Sahil and Dhairya held their nerve in the decider to close out the match 11-7 and lift the title.-PTIGOLFDP World Players Championship: Dhruv Sheoran opens three-shot leadDhruv Sheoran fired a six-under 66 to open up a three-shot lead at 15-under 201 after round three of the DP World Players Championship at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh, Haryana.The 31-year-old delivered his second consecutive 66 to take control heading into the final day. His error-free third round (69-66-66) was built on a blistering start, as he reeled off four consecutive birdies from the second to the fifth to seize early momentum. Dhruv maintained that control through the round, adding two more birdies on the 10th and 11th to stay ahead of the chasing pack.Sunit Chowrasia (70-66-68), who returned from a long injury lay-off earlier this year, climbed into the second spot at 12-under 204 after a steady four-under 68 that featured five birdies and a lone bogey.Akshay Sharma (70-65-70) and Jamal Hossain (67-70-68) are tied third at 11-under 205. The former followed up his tournament-low 65 in round two with a composed two-under 70, while the latter returned a 68 to remain in contention.Mani Ram (69-68-70) occupies the fifth place at nine-under 207 after a round of 70 that included an eagle on the par-5 14th along with two birdies and two bogeys.-Team SportstarPublished on Apr 23, 2026  #Indian #sports #wrap #April #Indias #leading #junior #track #field #athletes #test #skills #national #meet

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