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New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) Thrust into leadership role in a grim situation, young Shreyas Iyer responded with a whirlwind 93-run knock as Delhi Daredevils, seeking revival in IPL, hammered Kolkata Knight Riders by 55 runs, here tonight. Sent into bat, the Daredevils batsmen fired in unison to put on board a massive 219 for four with the two young batsmen from Mumbai Iyer (93 off 40) and Prithvi Shaw (62) enthralling the fans with their elegant knocks....

Officials at the supervisory body for sports activities in the state, feel that the existing 137 play fields – mostly concentrated in Jammu and Srinagar – are just too small in number to allow a proper environment for budding sportspersons of the state. According to officials, while Srinagar district accounts for 29 of the 103 playfields of the valley, Jammu district has half of the 34 playfields in entire Jammu region which consists of 10 districts....

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is the latest to fire Dogra, who was canned by CAA last year. Watt will still work with CAA super-agent Tom Condon, according to Forbes. There is no word on whether Watt fired Dogra via text message. MORE: Watt excited to team up with Wilfork | Watch Watt’s 61-inch box jump | Watt sings about hot dogs Former Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham also parted ways with Dogra, who had built a reputation for signing first-round draft picks but whose recent quarrels with the Vikings over Peterson have not helped his image....

Just because a player is highly touted out of high school doesn’t mean he’ll be a pro. And just because he is lightly regarded doesn’t mean his window for success is any smaller. Just ask J.J. Watt. MORE: National Signing Day: Live updates | Snoop Dog’s son picks UCLA | Meyer > Harbaugh The Texans defensive end had some advice for players who weren’t headlining their recruiting class or signing with a big-time program....

It happened the moment true freshman running back J.K. Dobbins burst onto the scene for Ohio State in a 181-yard performance against Indiana, breaking a 15-year school record in the process. We know for certain now what we first thought then: Ohio State hasn’t had a running back quite like Dobbins since Maurice Clarett led the Buckeyes to a national title in 2002. FACES OF 2018: Dobbins one of the names to know for the new year...

The latest remarks came as a response to a discussion about proposed amendments to Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill, which would change current gender laws in the country to make legally changing gender easier for citizens. Rowling has been critical of the legislation, as well as of Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Rowling first tweeted about the bill on Saturday, tagging Sturgeon in a message that warned about “likely negative consequences” the bill would have for women and girls, “especially the most vulnerable....

MORE: Must-see photos from the NBA Finals The show, called “Team Swish,” will feature Smith and bodyguard “Boom” Smalls. It will be streamed for free if its $450,000 goal is reached. A $10,000 contribution will earn a speaking role on the show, a phone call from Smith and a credit as a Kickstarter producer. “His notorious NBA bad boy persona consisting of late night partying, women, and all-out brawls, proved to be casual tabloid conversation,” the project’s description reads....

Rule, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, was a key figure in the organization of the first and only Fyre Festival, an event planned to be a luxury music festival but ended in disaster. Organized alongside entrepreneur Billy McFarland, the festival claimed it would bring “The best in food, art, music, and adventure.” The 2017 festival in the Bahamas turned out to be quite the opposite. Tweets from the event claimed there was barely any food, water, security, or electricity, and the luxury facilities were not up to par with what attendees were expecting....

DeGrom made his third rehab outing Thursday. He allowed one run (unearned), two hits and a walk and struck out four in four innings for Triple-A Syracuse. The New York Post’s Mike Puma reported that the Mets will have deGrom throw a camp game at their Florida complex next week during the All-Star break, with a possible return to the majors on July 24 or July 26. While July 24 against the Padres would be a good challenge for deGrom, the July 26 date is enticing....

Klopp refuses to comment on Sancho – as Dortmund deny he’s leaving We’ve seen intense speculation recently that Liverpool could be looking to land England starlet Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund sooner rather than later, as the teenage superstar has apparently felt unfairly treated in Germany by his current club. According to the Independent, though, Reds fans would be wise not to jump the gun on this one just yet. They’re reporting that Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc has dismissed the idea of Sancho leaving in January – although not in the summer – while Jurgen Klopp himself has refused to comment, suggesting he’s got no idea where the rumours are coming from....

Brodeur stopped 15 shots to improve to 4-3-2 this season with his 673rd career victory. Jagr, who also had an assist, boosted his career totals to 686 goals and 1,015 assists, to put him at 1,701. Former Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Mario Lemieux is seventh with 1,723 points — 690 goals and 1,033 assists. GETZLAF OUT FOR DUCKS Anaheim Ducks captain and leading scorer Ryan Getzlaf has been scratched from Sunday night's game against the Vancouver Canucks because of an upper-body injury....

Blackmon did not count against the team's 53-man roster while he was suspended the first four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. The Jaguars made the moves Saturday. Blackmon had 64 receptions for 865 yards last season and averaged 13.5 yards a catch -- all franchise rookie records. His five receiving touchdowns tied the club's rookie record. He started 15 games and ended the season with at least five catches in six of the last seven games....

He has successfully managed to get his name out and turn himself into a household name among boxing and MMA fans. After going through non-combat sports opponents like YouTuber AnEsonGib and ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, Jake Paul has now set his eyes on former UFC fighter Ben Askren. Jake Paul will fight Ben Askren on April 17 under the banner of Triller Fight Club. One of the biggest reasons behind this is Jake Paul’s already existing huge fan base, whom he somewhat brought over to the sport when he switched career from a YouTuber to a boxer....

Paul went on his social media to trash talk Mayweather and build hype for a 2021 fight against the boxer. He explicitly wants to fight in a regular match, not an exhibition. Mayweather is only interested in exhibitions because he’s technically retired. Paul alleged that Mayweather is hiding behind the excuse of an exhibition because he is scared his record might be tainted with a loss. Most people seem to think that Mayweather isn’t taking boxing as seriously as he used to....

Paul, however, hasn’t been too receptive about flaunting his head tattoo. When fans appeared to take notice of it, he posted a picture of the tattoo on his Instagram story and requested them to stop asking about it. Below is the screenshot of Paul’s story. He captioned the picture ‘stop asking bout my head tat’. Throughout his YouTube and boxing journey, Jake Paul has inked numerous other tattoos on his body....

After working out in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, the undefeated Paul (4-0, three KOs) shared his feelings about Saturday’s fight and his plans for the future. He compared his journey in boxing to that of a certain world-famous Olympic gold medalist and three-time heavyweight champion. “What does [Woodley] have here? He has nothing,” Paul told reporters in response to a question about why he feels more pressure than Woodley going into this fight....

Authorities could not give details into the investigation due to an affidavit sealed by a judge, and it’s unclear if the YouTube star was at home at the time of the search. His Team 10 members also frequently live and work inside the house, and agents did not reveal if the few that remain were present at the time of the raid either. But it’s pretty obvious who was not involved in the FBI search—the many former members of the social media hub, like the Martinez Twins....

For fans who wish to watch the bout from the comfort of their living rooms, Showtime will be airing it live to those willing to fork out the PPV price. However, for those who wish to be in attendance, the price is surprisingly low. The event is set to take place in Cleveland, Ohio. More specifically, it will be held at the Rocket Mortgage Field House, and tickets for the event can be found on their website....

The Jamaican women’s bobsled team made history Tuesday, with their first ever Olympics appearance in the sport, 30 years after the 1988 men’s team inspired the movie “Cool Runnings.” According to NBC Olympics, pilot Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian and brakewoman Carrie Russell, completed their final two runs on Wednesday, finishing 19th out of 20. MORE: Red Stripe buys sled for Jamaican bobsledders It was an inspirational ending to what has been a dramatic Games....

Jamaica surprised the United States 2-1 to seize the Group A lead as Mexico moved closer to the final round of 2014 World Cup qualifying in North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) region. Goals from Rodolph Austin and Luton Shelton overcame Clint Dempsey’s first-minute strike for the Americans as Jamaica posted their first victory over the US in 19 matches. Dempsey’s goal — 36 seconds into the match — was the fastest for the United States in World Cup qualifying, confounding predictions that he would show some rust in his first competitive match since June....