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The Cowboys want you to know they are lying  The NFL Draft is sometimes referred to as the world’s longest, strangest job interview.It is also sometimes known, affectionately of course, as lying season.Until a team actually makes a selection, and the picks start happening for real, you take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Agendas abound in the spring, with teams looking to negotiate better trades, agents looking to improve a player’s stock, and every year there is a rumor or two that a team is leaking negative information about a player, hoping that prospect will somehow “fall to them” at some point in the draft.Which is why, honestly, it was refreshing to see this from the Dallas Cowboys, moments before their pre-draft presser on Wednesday:Such honesty is refreshing this time of year.Oh, and if you are wondering, here is one of the first statements from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in a year where Dallas is expected to address defense with perhaps both of their selections in the first round:  #Cowboys #lying

The Cowboys want you to know they are lying

The NFL Draft is sometimes referred to as the world’s longest, strangest job interview.

It is also sometimes known, affectionately of course, as lying season.

Until a team actually makes a selection, and the picks start happening for real, you take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Agendas abound in the spring, with teams looking to negotiate better trades, agents looking to improve a player’s stock, and every year there is a rumor or two that a team is leaking negative information about a player, hoping that prospect will somehow “fall to them” at some point in the draft.

Which is why, honestly, it was refreshing to see this from the Dallas Cowboys, moments before their pre-draft presser on Wednesday:

Such honesty is refreshing this time of year.

Oh, and if you are wondering, here is one of the first statements from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in a year where Dallas is expected to address defense with perhaps both of their selections in the first round:

#Cowboys #lying

The NFL Draft is sometimes referred to as the world’s longest, strangest job interview.

It is also sometimes known, affectionately of course, as lying season.

Until a team actually makes a selection, and the picks start happening for real, you take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Agendas abound in the spring, with teams looking to negotiate better trades, agents looking to improve a player’s stock, and every year there is a rumor or two that a team is leaking negative information about a player, hoping that prospect will somehow “fall to them” at some point in the draft.

Which is why, honestly, it was refreshing to see this from the Dallas Cowboys, moments before their pre-draft presser on Wednesday:

Such honesty is refreshing this time of year.

Oh, and if you are wondering, here is one of the first statements from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, in a year where Dallas is expected to address defense with perhaps both of their selections in the first round:

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South Africa vs India LIVE score, 3rd women’s T20I: IND-W 68/1; Smriti out for 37 <div id="content-body-70893930" itemprop="articleBody"><p><b><i>Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the third women’s T20I between South Africa and India on Sunday in Johannesburg.</i></b></p><h4 class="sub_head">PLAYING XIs</h4><p><b>South Africa</b>: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululekho Mlaba</p><p><b>India</b>: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh</p><h4 class="sub_head">TOSS</h4><p>South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl against India.</p><h4 class="sub_head">PREVIEW</h4><p>Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and senior all-rounder Deepti Sharma would like to bring out their ‘A’ games as the Indian women’s team tries to pull all its stops to get back to winning ways against South Africa in the third T20 International on Wednesday.</p><p>The Proteas women lead the five-match series 2-0 and would like to complete the series win in the third match at the Bull Ring.</p><p>Mandhana, easily team’s most impactful batter, scored 13 and 12 in the first two games. India put up an underwhelming show with totals of 157 and 147 which the home team surpassed without breaking much sweat.</p><p>As far as Deepti is concerned, her form has been more worrisome. She was demoted to No. 9 in the first game where she remained not out on one run and was dismissed for identical score in the second game where she was sent up the order at No. 6. In both games, she went wicketless.</p><p><b>Read the full preview | <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/womens-cricket/india-vs-south-africa-women-3rd-t20i-match-preview-ind-w-v-sa-w/article70889339.ece" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Focus on Mandhana, Deepti as India tries to stay afloat</a></b></p><h4 class="sub_head">LIVE STREAMING INFO</h4><p><b>Where to watch the live telecast of the third T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?</b></p><p>The third T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be televised live in India on the  <i>Star Sports Network</i> TV channels.</p><p><b>Where to watch the live stream of the third T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?</b></p><p>The third T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be streamed live in India on the  <i>JioHotstar</i> app and website.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 22, 2026</p></div> #South #Africa #India #LIVE #score #3rd #womens #T20I #INDW #Smriti

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Deadspin | LeBron James nets 28 as Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28781897.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28781897.jpg" alt="NBA: Playoffs-Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>LeBron James compiled 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Tuesday.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>With leading scorers Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) watching from the bench, Marcus Smart added 25 points, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range, and Game 1 hero Luke Kennard contributed 23 points, which included 3 of 6 from deep. </p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Kevin Durant, who missed the opening game with a right knee contusion, scored 23 points for Houston, but he had nine turnovers and was held to just three points after halftime.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>Houston’s Alperen Sengun paired 20 points with 11 rebounds, Jabari Smith Jr. had 18 points and Amen Thompson posted 16 points and nine assists.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>After the Rockets held a 16-12 lead midway through the first quarter, Los Angeles hit back, closing the quarter with a 9-0 rush to lead 33-26.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>Durant showed no signs of being hampered by his knee, playing all 12 minutes and scoring 11 points.</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>At the other end, Smart (14 points) and Kennard (10 points) hurt Houston from the perimeter, combining to hit five 3-pointers in the opening quarter.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-8"> <p>The Lakers’ lead swelled to 46-31 before Durant led a 17-3 Rockets run to trim that margin to 49-48.</p> </section> <section id="section-9"> <p>Durant had 20 points on 6-of-7 shooting at the half, but Los Angeles still held sway 54-51.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Houston briefly captured the lead in the third period before the Lakers used a 13-4 burst — highlighted by a spectacular reverse dunk from 41-year-old James after he blew by Durant — to pull ahead 67-59.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>With Durant held to just one unsuccessful shot attempt in 10 minutes of action for the quarter, the Rockets struggled offensively, outscored 21-17 for the period, as Los Angeles led 75-68 with one quarter to play.</p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>Josh Okogie’s 3-pointer with 6:38 remaining in the fourth cut the gap to 85-82, but it was as close as Houston would get down the stretch.</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>With the Lakers up 97-92, Durant’s ninth turnover led to a powerful James dunk with 55 seconds left before Kennard sealed it from the stripe.</p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>The best-of-seven series shifts to Houston for Game 3 on Friday.</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #LeBron #James #nets #Lakers #grab #lead #Rockets

Former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Avinash Vaidya has been appointed as the Indian team manager for the upcoming T20I series tour to Ireland and England.

India will play two T20Is against Ireland on June 26 and 28 at Belfast, followed by five matches against England between July 1 and 11.

Vaidya is a vastly experienced administrator, having worked with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings in the past in the IPL.

ALSO READ: Sooryavanshi seeks substance to match the sparkle

The 59-year-old is a member of the current Managing Committee of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), led by Venkatesh Prasad.

During his playing days, Vaidya, besides Karnataka, appeared for India-A, Board President’s XI and South Zone in various competitions.

He was also a member of the Karnataka side that won multiple Ranji Trophy titles in the 90s.

Published on Jun 12, 2026

#Karnataka #player #Avinash #Vaidya #appointed #India #team #manager #Ireland #England #tours">Former Karnataka player Avinash Vaidya appointed as India team manager for Ireland, England tours  Former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Avinash Vaidya has been appointed as the Indian team manager for the upcoming T20I series tour to Ireland and England.India will play two T20Is against Ireland on June 26 and 28 at Belfast, followed by five matches against England between July 1 and 11.Vaidya is a vastly experienced administrator, having worked with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings in the past in the IPL.ALSO READ: Sooryavanshi seeks substance to match the sparkleThe 59-year-old is a member of the current Managing Committee of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), led by Venkatesh Prasad.During his playing days, Vaidya, besides Karnataka, appeared for India-A, Board President’s XI and South Zone in various competitions.He was also a member of the Karnataka side that won multiple Ranji Trophy titles in the 90s.Published on Jun 12, 2026  #Karnataka #player #Avinash #Vaidya #appointed #India #team #manager #Ireland #England #tours

Sooryavanshi seeks substance to match the sparkle

The 59-year-old is a member of the current Managing Committee of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), led by Venkatesh Prasad.

During his playing days, Vaidya, besides Karnataka, appeared for India-A, Board President’s XI and South Zone in various competitions.

He was also a member of the Karnataka side that won multiple Ranji Trophy titles in the 90s.

Published on Jun 12, 2026

#Karnataka #player #Avinash #Vaidya #appointed #India #team #manager #Ireland #England #tours">Former Karnataka player Avinash Vaidya appointed as India team manager for Ireland, England tours

Former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Avinash Vaidya has been appointed as the Indian team manager for the upcoming T20I series tour to Ireland and England.

India will play two T20Is against Ireland on June 26 and 28 at Belfast, followed by five matches against England between July 1 and 11.

Vaidya is a vastly experienced administrator, having worked with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings in the past in the IPL.

ALSO READ: Sooryavanshi seeks substance to match the sparkle

The 59-year-old is a member of the current Managing Committee of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), led by Venkatesh Prasad.

During his playing days, Vaidya, besides Karnataka, appeared for India-A, Board President’s XI and South Zone in various competitions.

He was also a member of the Karnataka side that won multiple Ranji Trophy titles in the 90s.

Published on Jun 12, 2026

#Karnataka #player #Avinash #Vaidya #appointed #India #team #manager #Ireland #England #tours
Deadspin | Red Sox sliding, Rangers rising ahead of weekend series  Jun 8, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) fields a ground ball in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays  at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images   Third baseman Caleb Durbin is hot, but the same can’t be said for the Boston Red Sox.  Boston will enter its Friday night home game against the Texas Rangers, the opener of a three-game series, looking to end a four-game losing streak. Most recently, the Red Sox fell 7-5 at Tampa Bay on Wednesday, when Durbin went 3-for-4 and homered twice.  Durbin struggled at the plate for most of the season, as he is batting .204 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 60 games. However, he is hitting .333 (9-for-27) in June, and he is 15-for-44 (.341) dating back to May 28.  “Honestly, the last couple days felt really good,” Durbin said after the Wednesday loss to the Rays. “Felt like I was really getting good swings on the ball, and when I was going to hit them, it was going to be good results. Not just feeling like I’m putting good swings on the ball but trusting that the result would be good and trending in the right direction. But obviously still a lot of work to be done.  “Obviously, I haven’t been in the big leagues super long, but playing this game for most of my life, I’ve struggled at every level, so I haven’t gone a season without struggling. Just knowing that’s part of the process helps me continue to focus on the work I’m putting in.”  Wednesday was the first multi-homer game of Durbin’s major league career, but the loss left the Red Sox a season-worst 12 games below .500. Boston dropped four games on its five-game road trip, but things haven’t gone well for the Red Sox at home this season, either. Boston is 10-21 at Fenway Park — the worst home record in the big leagues.  “Really tough,” Durbin said when asked about the road trip, “but we’ve got to bounce back. Off day (Thursday) will be a good reset, for sure. But then, obviously, you have to get something going at home. It’s not really a choice at this point. Got to get it going.”  Texas is expected to start right-hander Jack Leiter (3-5, 4.69 ERA) on the mound Friday. He is 1-1 with a 4.35 ERA in two career starts against Boston, both last year.   In his latest outing, Leiter gave up five runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings during a 6-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.  Right-hander Sonny Gray (7-1, 3.20 ERA) is Boston’s probable starter. Gray is 11-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 19 career games (18 starts) vs. the Rangers.  Over his past six starts, Gray is 5-0 with a 2.43 ERA. On June 5 against the New York Yankees, Gray yielded three runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings en route to a 5-3 win.  Texas is coming off back-to-back victories to complete a three-game series at Kansas City. A rain-delayed 4-2 win over the Royals on Thursday gave the Rangers a .500 record (34-34) for the first time since May 1.  The Rangers have won nine of their past 12 games and each of their past four series.  “Some guys have really stepped up in the bullpen,” Texas manager Skip Schumaker said. “Our starting pitching, for the most part, has been really good as well, but we’ve had some timely hits, played small-ball, played the long ball, so I think we’re finally coming together as a team and finding different ways to win. That’s the biggest difference than maybe the beginning of the year.”  Texas’ Joc Pederson sat out on Thursday. The designated hitter left the Rangers’ 6-4, 10-inning win over Kansas City on Wednesday due to left hip discomfort.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Red #Sox #sliding #Rangers #rising #ahead #weekend #seriesJun 8, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) fields a ground ball in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Third baseman Caleb Durbin is hot, but the same can’t be said for the Boston Red Sox.

Boston will enter its Friday night home game against the Texas Rangers, the opener of a three-game series, looking to end a four-game losing streak. Most recently, the Red Sox fell 7-5 at Tampa Bay on Wednesday, when Durbin went 3-for-4 and homered twice.

Durbin struggled at the plate for most of the season, as he is batting .204 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 60 games. However, he is hitting .333 (9-for-27) in June, and he is 15-for-44 (.341) dating back to May 28.

“Honestly, the last couple days felt really good,” Durbin said after the Wednesday loss to the Rays. “Felt like I was really getting good swings on the ball, and when I was going to hit them, it was going to be good results. Not just feeling like I’m putting good swings on the ball but trusting that the result would be good and trending in the right direction. But obviously still a lot of work to be done.

“Obviously, I haven’t been in the big leagues super long, but playing this game for most of my life, I’ve struggled at every level, so I haven’t gone a season without struggling. Just knowing that’s part of the process helps me continue to focus on the work I’m putting in.”

Wednesday was the first multi-homer game of Durbin’s major league career, but the loss left the Red Sox a season-worst 12 games below .500. Boston dropped four games on its five-game road trip, but things haven’t gone well for the Red Sox at home this season, either. Boston is 10-21 at Fenway Park — the worst home record in the big leagues.

“Really tough,” Durbin said when asked about the road trip, “but we’ve got to bounce back. Off day (Thursday) will be a good reset, for sure. But then, obviously, you have to get something going at home. It’s not really a choice at this point. Got to get it going.”


Texas is expected to start right-hander Jack Leiter (3-5, 4.69 ERA) on the mound Friday. He is 1-1 with a 4.35 ERA in two career starts against Boston, both last year.

In his latest outing, Leiter gave up five runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings during a 6-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

Right-hander Sonny Gray (7-1, 3.20 ERA) is Boston’s probable starter. Gray is 11-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 19 career games (18 starts) vs. the Rangers.

Over his past six starts, Gray is 5-0 with a 2.43 ERA. On June 5 against the New York Yankees, Gray yielded three runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings en route to a 5-3 win.

Texas is coming off back-to-back victories to complete a three-game series at Kansas City. A rain-delayed 4-2 win over the Royals on Thursday gave the Rangers a .500 record (34-34) for the first time since May 1.

The Rangers have won nine of their past 12 games and each of their past four series.

“Some guys have really stepped up in the bullpen,” Texas manager Skip Schumaker said. “Our starting pitching, for the most part, has been really good as well, but we’ve had some timely hits, played small-ball, played the long ball, so I think we’re finally coming together as a team and finding different ways to win. That’s the biggest difference than maybe the beginning of the year.”

Texas’ Joc Pederson sat out on Thursday. The designated hitter left the Rangers’ 6-4, 10-inning win over Kansas City on Wednesday due to left hip discomfort.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Red #Sox #sliding #Rangers #rising #ahead #weekend #series">Deadspin | Red Sox sliding, Rangers rising ahead of weekend series  Jun 8, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin (5) fields a ground ball in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays  at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images   Third baseman Caleb Durbin is hot, but the same can’t be said for the Boston Red Sox.  Boston will enter its Friday night home game against the Texas Rangers, the opener of a three-game series, looking to end a four-game losing streak. Most recently, the Red Sox fell 7-5 at Tampa Bay on Wednesday, when Durbin went 3-for-4 and homered twice.  Durbin struggled at the plate for most of the season, as he is batting .204 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 60 games. However, he is hitting .333 (9-for-27) in June, and he is 15-for-44 (.341) dating back to May 28.  “Honestly, the last couple days felt really good,” Durbin said after the Wednesday loss to the Rays. “Felt like I was really getting good swings on the ball, and when I was going to hit them, it was going to be good results. Not just feeling like I’m putting good swings on the ball but trusting that the result would be good and trending in the right direction. But obviously still a lot of work to be done.  “Obviously, I haven’t been in the big leagues super long, but playing this game for most of my life, I’ve struggled at every level, so I haven’t gone a season without struggling. Just knowing that’s part of the process helps me continue to focus on the work I’m putting in.”  Wednesday was the first multi-homer game of Durbin’s major league career, but the loss left the Red Sox a season-worst 12 games below .500. Boston dropped four games on its five-game road trip, but things haven’t gone well for the Red Sox at home this season, either. Boston is 10-21 at Fenway Park — the worst home record in the big leagues.  “Really tough,” Durbin said when asked about the road trip, “but we’ve got to bounce back. Off day (Thursday) will be a good reset, for sure. But then, obviously, you have to get something going at home. It’s not really a choice at this point. Got to get it going.”  Texas is expected to start right-hander Jack Leiter (3-5, 4.69 ERA) on the mound Friday. He is 1-1 with a 4.35 ERA in two career starts against Boston, both last year.   In his latest outing, Leiter gave up five runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings during a 6-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.  Right-hander Sonny Gray (7-1, 3.20 ERA) is Boston’s probable starter. Gray is 11-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 19 career games (18 starts) vs. the Rangers.  Over his past six starts, Gray is 5-0 with a 2.43 ERA. On June 5 against the New York Yankees, Gray yielded three runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings en route to a 5-3 win.  Texas is coming off back-to-back victories to complete a three-game series at Kansas City. A rain-delayed 4-2 win over the Royals on Thursday gave the Rangers a .500 record (34-34) for the first time since May 1.  The Rangers have won nine of their past 12 games and each of their past four series.  “Some guys have really stepped up in the bullpen,” Texas manager Skip Schumaker said. “Our starting pitching, for the most part, has been really good as well, but we’ve had some timely hits, played small-ball, played the long ball, so I think we’re finally coming together as a team and finding different ways to win. That’s the biggest difference than maybe the beginning of the year.”  Texas’ Joc Pederson sat out on Thursday. The designated hitter left the Rangers’ 6-4, 10-inning win over Kansas City on Wednesday due to left hip discomfort.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Red #Sox #sliding #Rangers #rising #ahead #weekend #series

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