Saquon Barkley will be on the cover of Madden NFL 26. He is the first Eagles offensive player in the '99 Club'. Barkley had a record-breaking season. Now, the 'Madden Curse' looms. This curse is known for impacting cover athletes. Many players have faced injuries or poor performance. But recent trends show the curse might be fading.
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US President Trump announced plans to redirect $3 billion in federal grants from Harvard University to trade schools nationwide. The move targets research funding frozen over concerns about antisemitism and foreign student policies. While Harvard faces legal battles and remains silent, vocational education leaders applaud the shift. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the future of higher education and funding priorities in the US.
The IPL 2025 league stage culminates in a dramatic finale, with Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Mumbai Indians vying for top-two positions. Despite early qualifications, these teams have faced recent setbacks. The remaining matches will determine the final standings, as a top-two finish guarantees a crucial advantage in the playoffs with two chances to reach the final.
Magnus Carlsen defeated D Gukesh in the Norway Chess tournament, showcasing his endgame skills. Hikaru Nakamura also secured a win against Fabiano Caruana. Arjun Erigaisi triumphed over Wei Yi in an Armageddon game after a draw. In the women's category, Koneru Humpy defeated R. Vaishali in an all-Indian match.
Tragedy struck Juhu Koliwada as Anil Arjun Rajput, 20, drowned near Juhu Jetty. He was reportedly taking pictures with friends when the incident occurred. The Mumbai Fire Brigade received the alert at 8:17 pm. Lifeguards rescued Rajput and rushed him to Cooper Hospital. Sadly, doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. The incident is under investigation.
Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita had a harrowing experience when their speedboat capsized near Puri's Light House beach due to a large wave. Lifeguards swiftly rescued the couple and three other tourists from the overturned vessel. Arpita Ganguly expressed her intent to appeal to Odisha's CM and Puri SP to improve safety regulations.
Sapna Tomar, granddaughter of the infamous Paan Singh Tomar, has been booked for allegedly assaulting a junior power department engineer in Jhansi. The incident occurred when a team was installing smart meters at her grandfather's house, leading to a physical altercation. A video of the confrontation has surfaced, intensifying public interest due to her family's history.
Drake, the Canadian rap sensation, has placed a staggering $750,000 bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win their first IPL title against Punjab Kings. The high-stakes wager, made through Stake, could potentially earn him over $1.3 million if RCB, fueled by Virat Kohli's impressive form, secure victory in the highly anticipated final at Narendra Modi Stadium.
A US federal trade court has blocked President Trump's tariff deployment, stating he exceeded his authority by usurping powers vested in Congress. The court dismissed the administration's argument that tariffs were used to defuse the India-Pakistan conflict.
Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Saifullah Kasuri, a key plotter in the Pahalgam terror attack, delivered an inflammatory anti-India speech in Lahore, surrounded by Pakistani security forces and ISI officials. He boasted about his notoriety following the attack, sharing the stage with US-designated terrorist Talha Saeed. "I have become more famous since being accused of the attack," he gloated, as per information reaching here.