U Mumba TT retains title-winning coaching duo; Chakraborty set for UTT debut in Season 7 Reigning champion U Mumba TT will return with its title-winning coaching combination of Jay Modak and John Murphy, while national team coach Sourav Chakraborty will be among four new faces making their Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) debut, as all seven teams confirmed their coaching line-ups for Season 7, set to be held in Goa in July 2026.Chakraborty will take charge of Ahmedabad APL Pipers in his first stint in the league, while former Season 1 player Abhishek Yadav returns in a coaching role with UP Prometheans. Dabang Delhi TTC will field an entirely new coaching set-up, with Czech Republic’s Petr David, a three-time Czech men’s doubles champion and two-time mixed doubles champion, joining Indian tactician Srivatsa Chakravarthy.The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India, will continue to showcase top-tier coaching talent, with a blend of continuity and fresh faces across teams. Matches will be streamed on JioHotstar and broadcast on the Star Sports network.Commenting on the coaching line-ups, Butterfly UTT co-promoter Vita Dani said: “It’s exciting to see such a strong blend of continuity and fresh perspectives across teams this season.Coaches are central to how teams prepare, adapt and perform, and this mix of experienced names and new entrants will raise the overall level of competition. We’re looking forward to another closely fought season with high-quality table tennis.”ALSO READ: A. S. Sharvaanica crowned FIDE World Rapid Under-12 Girls’ ChampionAt U Mumba TT, the title-winning duo of Modak and Murphy continues, with Modak’s work in nurturing young talent complemented by Murphy’s international experience. UP Prometheans will see Yadav step into a coaching role alongside the returning Chris Pfeiffer, while Ahmedabad APL Pipers welcome back former champion Francisco Santos after a season away, partnering with Chakraborty.Among the continuing combinations, Dempo Goa Challengers have retained Parag Agarwal and Elena Timina. Sachin Shetty, extending his run of appearing in every UTT season so far, returns alongside Frenchman Julien Girard for PBG Pune Jaguars, while Kolkata Thunderblades continue with the pairing of Jubin Kumar and Tobias Bergman.The seventh season of India’s premier table tennis league will feature seven teams in a round-robin format, with each team playing the others once. After 21 matches, the top four will advance to the semi-finals. Coaches for upcoming season A hmedabad APL Pipers – Sourav Chakraborty (Indian), Francisco Santos (Foreign) P BG Pune Jaguars – Sachin Shetty (Indian), Julien Girard (Foreign) D empo Goa Challengers – Parag Agarwal (Indian), Elena Timina (Foreign) D abang Delhi TTC – Srivatsa Chakravarthy (Indian), Petr David (Foreign) K olkata Thunderblades – Jubin Kumar (Indian), Tobias Bergman (Foreign) U Mumba TT – Jay Modak (Indian), John Murphy (Foreign) U P Prometheans – Abhishek Yadav (Indian), Chris Pfeiffer (Foreign) Published on Apr 18, 2026 #Mumba #retains #titlewinning #coaching #duo #Chakraborty #set #UTT #debut #Season

Deadspin | Now, positivity surrounds Orioles’ Jeremiah Jackson as Guardians await Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday. Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Connor Brogdon, capping a 6-4 comeback win for the Orioles against the Guardians in Cleveland. The four-game series will continue Saturday evening when Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (0-0, 3.60 ERA) opposes Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (2-1, 2.38). Cleveland won the opener 4-2 on Thursday. “For me, it’s just about making the most of opportunities, whether it’s pinch hitting or starting,” said Jackson, who is batting .317 with five homers and 17 RBIs this season. “To get the chance to come up and hit in that situation, I give credit to the guys in front of me. I give all the credit for the team getting on base.” Television cameras caught Albernaz yelling in celebration after Jackson’s homer, then spending the rest of the game holding his face in obvious pain. The first-year skipper is able to speak clearly, but he is limited to soft foods and liquids. “I think (Albernaz) has a lot of influence on the team, and he represents what we do,” Jackson said. “Games are nine innings for a reason, and we have a squad that works all nine innings.” Jackson has been a unique story this season, ranking among the American League leaders in multiple categories after making the club out of spring training for the first time. Remarkably, the 26-year-old has yet to draw a walk in 62 plate appearances over 18 games. And the three-run homer wasn’t even his biggest hit this week. That occurred Monday when Jackson hit two home runs, including his first grand slam, and had five RBIs in a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slam took place shortly after the line drive struck Albernaz’s face, sending him to the hospital. “When I got hit on the jaw and JJ did his thing, that was pretty big, but I wasn’t there to see it,” Albernaz said, forcing a smile. “The impressive thing today was his previous at-bats weren’t the best, but he got a good pitch to hit, and did what JJ does and put a good swing on it.” The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Guardians took a 4-0 lead on Daniel Schneemann’s grand slam. The Orioles came right back, with a sacrifice fly by Johnathan Rodriguez scoring one run and pinch hitter Weston Wilson hitting a two-run double to close the score to 4-3. Jackson’s home run followed. Baltimore became the first team in MLB history to give up a grand slam to break up a scoreless game in the seventh inning or later, then go on to win. It was a painful turn for the Guardians, who wasted six shutout innings by starter Tanner Bibee. “(Brogdon) just left a fastball over the middle and got burned,” Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said. “Just an unfortunate way for this game to end. The eighth inning was just a one-off for us. Tanner was tremendous.” Kremer is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in five career games against Cleveland, making one start in each of the last five seasons, with the win coming in 2025. His only appearance for Baltimore this year was a five-inning, no-decision on the night Albernaz was hurt, the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. In two career outings against the Guardians, Kremer is 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA and has allowed 11 runs in 10 2/3 innings. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #positivity #surrounds #Orioles #Jeremiah #Jackson #Guardians #await

#Deadspin #positivity #surrounds #Orioles #Jeremiah #Jackson #Guardians #await"> $Deadspin | Now, positivity surrounds Orioles’ Jeremiah Jackson as Guardians await Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday. Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Connor Brogdon, capping a 6-4 comeback win for the Orioles against the Guardians in Cleveland. The four-game series will continue Saturday evening when Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (0-0, 3.60 ERA) opposes Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (2-1, 2.38). Cleveland won the opener 4-2 on Thursday. “For me, it’s just about making the most of opportunities, whether it’s pinch hitting or starting,” said Jackson, who is batting .317 with five homers and 17 RBIs this season. “To get the chance to come up and hit in that situation, I give credit to the guys in front of me. I give all the credit for the team getting on base.” Television cameras caught Albernaz yelling in celebration after Jackson’s homer, then spending the rest of the game holding his face in obvious pain. The first-year skipper is able to speak clearly, but he is limited to soft foods and liquids. “I think (Albernaz) has a lot of influence on the team, and he represents what we do,” Jackson said. “Games are nine innings for a reason, and we have a squad that works all nine innings.” Jackson has been a unique story this season, ranking among the American League leaders in multiple categories after making the club out of spring training for the first time. Remarkably, the 26-year-old has yet to draw a walk in 62 plate appearances over 18 games. And the three-run homer wasn’t even his biggest hit this week. That occurred Monday when Jackson hit two home runs, including his first grand slam, and had five RBIs in a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slam took place shortly after the line drive struck Albernaz’s face, sending him to the hospital. “When I got hit on the jaw and JJ did his thing, that was pretty big, but I wasn’t there to see it,” Albernaz said, forcing a smile. “The impressive thing today was his previous at-bats weren’t the best, but he got a good pitch to hit, and did what JJ does and put a good swing on it.” The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Guardians took a 4-0 lead on Daniel Schneemann’s grand slam. The Orioles came right back, with a sacrifice fly by Johnathan Rodriguez scoring one run and pinch hitter Weston Wilson hitting a two-run double to close the score to 4-3. Jackson’s home run followed. Baltimore became the first team in MLB history to give up a grand slam to break up a scoreless game in the seventh inning or later, then go on to win. It was a painful turn for the Guardians, who wasted six shutout innings by starter Tanner Bibee. “(Brogdon) just left a fastball over the middle and got burned,” Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said. “Just an unfortunate way for this game to end. The eighth inning was just a one-off for us. Tanner was tremendous.” Kremer is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in five career games against Cleveland, making one start in each of the last five seasons, with the win coming in 2025. His only appearance for Baltimore this year was a five-inning, no-decision on the night Albernaz was hurt, the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. In two career outings against the Guardians, Kremer is 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA and has allowed 11 runs in 10 2/3 innings. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #positivity #surrounds #Orioles #Jeremiah #Jackson #Guardians #await$

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$Deadspin | Now, positivity surrounds Orioles’ Jeremiah Jackson as Guardians await Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday. Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Connor Brogdon, capping a 6-4 comeback win for the Orioles against the Guardians in Cleveland. The four-game series will continue Saturday evening when Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (0-0, 3.60 ERA) opposes Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (2-1, 2.38). Cleveland won the opener 4-2 on Thursday. “For me, it’s just about making the most of opportunities, whether it’s pinch hitting or starting,” said Jackson, who is batting .317 with five homers and 17 RBIs this season. “To get the chance to come up and hit in that situation, I give credit to the guys in front of me. I give all the credit for the team getting on base.” Television cameras caught Albernaz yelling in celebration after Jackson’s homer, then spending the rest of the game holding his face in obvious pain. The first-year skipper is able to speak clearly, but he is limited to soft foods and liquids. “I think (Albernaz) has a lot of influence on the team, and he represents what we do,” Jackson said. “Games are nine innings for a reason, and we have a squad that works all nine innings.” Jackson has been a unique story this season, ranking among the American League leaders in multiple categories after making the club out of spring training for the first time. Remarkably, the 26-year-old has yet to draw a walk in 62 plate appearances over 18 games. And the three-run homer wasn’t even his biggest hit this week. That occurred Monday when Jackson hit two home runs, including his first grand slam, and had five RBIs in a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slam took place shortly after the line drive struck Albernaz’s face, sending him to the hospital. “When I got hit on the jaw and JJ did his thing, that was pretty big, but I wasn’t there to see it,” Albernaz said, forcing a smile. “The impressive thing today was his previous at-bats weren’t the best, but he got a good pitch to hit, and did what JJ does and put a good swing on it.” The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Guardians took a 4-0 lead on Daniel Schneemann’s grand slam. The Orioles came right back, with a sacrifice fly by Johnathan Rodriguez scoring one run and pinch hitter Weston Wilson hitting a two-run double to close the score to 4-3. Jackson’s home run followed. Baltimore became the first team in MLB history to give up a grand slam to break up a scoreless game in the seventh inning or later, then go on to win. It was a painful turn for the Guardians, who wasted six shutout innings by starter Tanner Bibee. “(Brogdon) just left a fastball over the middle and got burned,” Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said. “Just an unfortunate way for this game to end. The eighth inning was just a one-off for us. Tanner was tremendous.” Kremer is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in five career games against Cleveland, making one start in each of the last five seasons, with the win coming in 2025. His only appearance for Baltimore this year was a five-inning, no-decision on the night Albernaz was hurt, the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. In two career outings against the Guardians, Kremer is 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA and has allowed 11 runs in 10 2/3 innings. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #positivity #surrounds #Orioles #Jeremiah #Jackson #Guardians #await$ Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday.

Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Connor Brogdon, capping a 6-4 comeback win for the Orioles against the Guardians in Cleveland.

The four-game series will continue Saturday evening when Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (0-0, 3.60 ERA) opposes Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (2-1, 2.38).

Cleveland won the opener 4-2 on Thursday.

“For me, it’s just about making the most of opportunities, whether it’s pinch hitting or starting,” said Jackson, who is batting .317 with five homers and 17 RBIs this season.

“To get the chance to come up and hit in that situation, I give credit to the guys in front of me. I give all the credit for the team getting on base.”

Television cameras caught Albernaz yelling in celebration after Jackson’s homer, then spending the rest of the game holding his face in obvious pain. The first-year skipper is able to speak clearly, but he is limited to soft foods and liquids.

“I think (Albernaz) has a lot of influence on the team, and he represents what we do,” Jackson said. “Games are nine innings for a reason, and we have a squad that works all nine innings.”

Jackson has been a unique story this season, ranking among the American League leaders in multiple categories after making the club out of spring training for the first time.

Remarkably, the 26-year-old has yet to draw a walk in 62 plate appearances over 18 games. And the three-run homer wasn’t even his biggest hit this week.

That occurred Monday when Jackson hit two home runs, including his first grand slam, and had five RBIs in a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slam took place shortly after the line drive struck Albernaz’s face, sending him to the hospital.

“When I got hit on the jaw and JJ did his thing, that was pretty big, but I wasn’t there to see it,” Albernaz said, forcing a smile. “The impressive thing today was his previous at-bats weren’t the best, but he got a good pitch to hit, and did what JJ does and put a good swing on it.”

The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Guardians took a 4-0 lead on Daniel Schneemann’s grand slam.

The Orioles came right back, with a sacrifice fly by Johnathan Rodriguez scoring one run and pinch hitter Weston Wilson hitting a two-run double to close the score to 4-3. Jackson’s home run followed.

Baltimore became the first team in MLB history to give up a grand slam to break up a scoreless game in the seventh inning or later, then go on to win. It was a painful turn for the Guardians, who wasted six shutout innings by starter Tanner Bibee.

“(Brogdon) just left a fastball over the middle and got burned,” Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said. “Just an unfortunate way for this game to end. The eighth inning was just a one-off for us. Tanner was tremendous.”

Kremer is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in five career games against Cleveland, making one start in each of the last five seasons, with the win coming in 2025. His only appearance for Baltimore this year was a five-inning, no-decision on the night Albernaz was hurt, the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

In two career outings against the Guardians, Kremer is 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA and has allowed 11 runs in 10 2/3 innings.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #positivity #surrounds #Orioles #Jeremiah #Jackson #Guardians #await">Deadspin | Now, positivity surrounds Orioles’ Jeremiah Jackson as Guardians await

$Deadspin | Now, positivity surrounds Orioles’ Jeremiah Jackson as Guardians await Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday. Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Connor Brogdon, capping a 6-4 comeback win for the Orioles against the Guardians in Cleveland. The four-game series will continue Saturday evening when Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (0-0, 3.60 ERA) opposes Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (2-1, 2.38). Cleveland won the opener 4-2 on Thursday. “For me, it’s just about making the most of opportunities, whether it’s pinch hitting or starting,” said Jackson, who is batting .317 with five homers and 17 RBIs this season. “To get the chance to come up and hit in that situation, I give credit to the guys in front of me. I give all the credit for the team getting on base.” Television cameras caught Albernaz yelling in celebration after Jackson’s homer, then spending the rest of the game holding his face in obvious pain. The first-year skipper is able to speak clearly, but he is limited to soft foods and liquids. “I think (Albernaz) has a lot of influence on the team, and he represents what we do,” Jackson said. “Games are nine innings for a reason, and we have a squad that works all nine innings.” Jackson has been a unique story this season, ranking among the American League leaders in multiple categories after making the club out of spring training for the first time. Remarkably, the 26-year-old has yet to draw a walk in 62 plate appearances over 18 games. And the three-run homer wasn’t even his biggest hit this week. That occurred Monday when Jackson hit two home runs, including his first grand slam, and had five RBIs in a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slam took place shortly after the line drive struck Albernaz’s face, sending him to the hospital. “When I got hit on the jaw and JJ did his thing, that was pretty big, but I wasn’t there to see it,” Albernaz said, forcing a smile. “The impressive thing today was his previous at-bats weren’t the best, but he got a good pitch to hit, and did what JJ does and put a good swing on it.” The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Guardians took a 4-0 lead on Daniel Schneemann’s grand slam. The Orioles came right back, with a sacrifice fly by Johnathan Rodriguez scoring one run and pinch hitter Weston Wilson hitting a two-run double to close the score to 4-3. Jackson’s home run followed. Baltimore became the first team in MLB history to give up a grand slam to break up a scoreless game in the seventh inning or later, then go on to win. It was a painful turn for the Guardians, who wasted six shutout innings by starter Tanner Bibee. “(Brogdon) just left a fastball over the middle and got burned,” Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said. “Just an unfortunate way for this game to end. The eighth inning was just a one-off for us. Tanner was tremendous.” Kremer is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in five career games against Cleveland, making one start in each of the last five seasons, with the win coming in 2025. His only appearance for Baltimore this year was a five-inning, no-decision on the night Albernaz was hurt, the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. In two career outings against the Guardians, Kremer is 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA and has allowed 11 runs in 10 2/3 innings. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #positivity #surrounds #Orioles #Jeremiah #Jackson #Guardians #await$ Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit the foul ball that caused manager Craig Albernaz to suffer a broken jaw and seven facial fractures on Monday.

Jackson gave fans something more pleasant to talk about Friday night when he hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Connor Brogdon, capping a 6-4 comeback win for the Orioles against the Guardians in Cleveland.

The four-game series will continue Saturday evening when Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer (0-0, 3.60 ERA) opposes Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (2-1, 2.38).

Cleveland won the opener 4-2 on Thursday.

“For me, it’s just about making the most of opportunities, whether it’s pinch hitting or starting,” said Jackson, who is batting .317 with five homers and 17 RBIs this season.

“To get the chance to come up and hit in that situation, I give credit to the guys in front of me. I give all the credit for the team getting on base.”

Television cameras caught Albernaz yelling in celebration after Jackson’s homer, then spending the rest of the game holding his face in obvious pain. The first-year skipper is able to speak clearly, but he is limited to soft foods and liquids.

“I think (Albernaz) has a lot of influence on the team, and he represents what we do,” Jackson said. “Games are nine innings for a reason, and we have a squad that works all nine innings.”

Jackson has been a unique story this season, ranking among the American League leaders in multiple categories after making the club out of spring training for the first time.

Remarkably, the 26-year-old has yet to draw a walk in 62 plate appearances over 18 games. And the three-run homer wasn’t even his biggest hit this week.

That occurred Monday when Jackson hit two home runs, including his first grand slam, and had five RBIs in a 9-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slam took place shortly after the line drive struck Albernaz’s face, sending him to the hospital.

“When I got hit on the jaw and JJ did his thing, that was pretty big, but I wasn’t there to see it,” Albernaz said, forcing a smile. “The impressive thing today was his previous at-bats weren’t the best, but he got a good pitch to hit, and did what JJ does and put a good swing on it.”

The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Guardians took a 4-0 lead on Daniel Schneemann’s grand slam.

The Orioles came right back, with a sacrifice fly by Johnathan Rodriguez scoring one run and pinch hitter Weston Wilson hitting a two-run double to close the score to 4-3. Jackson’s home run followed.

Baltimore became the first team in MLB history to give up a grand slam to break up a scoreless game in the seventh inning or later, then go on to win. It was a painful turn for the Guardians, who wasted six shutout innings by starter Tanner Bibee.

“(Brogdon) just left a fastball over the middle and got burned,” Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said. “Just an unfortunate way for this game to end. The eighth inning was just a one-off for us. Tanner was tremendous.”

Kremer is 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA in five career games against Cleveland, making one start in each of the last five seasons, with the win coming in 2025. His only appearance for Baltimore this year was a five-inning, no-decision on the night Albernaz was hurt, the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

In two career outings against the Guardians, Kremer is 0-2 with a 9.28 ERA and has allowed 11 runs in 10 2/3 innings.

–Field Level Media

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