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Vlade Divac, one of Serbian basketball’s greatest exports to the NBA, brought his experience and message of perseverance to the Capital on Friday.

The Wrestling Federation of India has issued a stern warning to U-23 wrestlers, stating that withdrawing from the upcoming Asian Championships in Vietnam could jeopardize their chances of participating in the Asian Games selection trials. This comes as several prominent athletes cited scheduling concerns and insufficient recovery time due to the proximity of the two events.

Battery charges against WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale have been dropped nearly two months after her arrest following an alleged altercation at E11EVEN Miami during a championship celebration.

Nelly Korda continues her reign as a golf superstar. She has secured major titles and Olympic gold. Her career highlights include multiple LPGA Tour victories. In 2026, Korda dominated the Chevron Championship, adding another major to her impressive collection. She also regained the world number one ranking. Korda's consistent performance solidifies her position as a leading figure in women's golf.

Three teenage boxers from Chandigarh have earned spots in the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian U-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent. Ranveer (65kg), Gurseerat Kaur (80+kg), and Ishika (60kg) will represent the nation, showcasing Chandigarh's growing boxing talent on the international stage.

In a thrilling finale, B D Public School emerged victorious in the Fr Gordon Murphy SJ Memorial Basketball Championship, overcoming the spirited St Michael's High School. Gaurav Kumar dazzled the crowd, earning the titles of Best Scorer and Man of the Match.

Tiger Woods is focusing on his health after a DUI arrest and treatment in Switzerland. USGA CEO Mike Whan said he would be “super surprised” if Woods plays the U.S. Open. Woods has already missed the Masters and PGA Championship. Right now, recovery matters more than golf, and his return timeline remains uncertain.

The May 7 NYT Connections puzzle (#1061) presented a mix of straightforward and challenging word associations, with basketball terms forming a notable blue category. Players navigated fishing gear, crowd descriptions, and functional controls to solve the daily word puzzle, which balanced accessible themes with more deceptive links.

Eleven women secured seats in the state legislative assembly, with six being first-time winners and four returning for a second term. Geetha Gopi, a three-time winner, is the most experienced among them. Notable victories included Usha Vijayan and Vidya Balakrishnan defeating sitting male ministers, and Fathima Tahaliya unseating the LDF convenor.