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NEW DELHI: Teen pacer Ali Raza created history in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), becoming the youngest player from Pakistan to claim a hat-trick. The 18-year-old achieved the milestone during Match 32 for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.Razas sensational spell marked the first hat-trick of the season and also the first ever by a Peshawar Zalmi bowler in PSL history. Showing remarkable composure under pressure, the youngster tore through Karachis lower order to finish with impressive figures of 4 for 41. His effort proved crucial in restricting Karachi to 182/9, despite a fighting 85 from Jason Roy.The landmark effort added Razas name to an elite list of PSL hat-trick achievers since the tournaments inception in 2016. The list began with Mohammad Amir, who registered the leagues first hat-trick for Karachi Kings. Since then, players like Junaid Khan, Imran Tahir, the only spinner on the list, and Mohammad Sami have delivered memorable spells.More recent editions have seen match-defining efforts from Abbas Afridi and Akeal Hosein, but Razas feat stands out for its sheer precocity. At just 18, he has set a new benchmark for young bowlers in the competition.Interestingly, this isnt the first time Karachi Kings have been on the receiving end this season. Earlier in PSL 2026, they suffered a record 159-run defeat, the largest margin in the leagues history, further highlighting their struggles.Razas breakthrough performance not only underlines his immense potential but also gives Peshawar Zalmi a major boost as the tournament heads into its decisive phase.

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Rosenior was dismissed by the Blues on Wednesday after a 3-0 defeat at Brighton condemned them to a fifth straight Premier League defeat without scoring a goal.

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and wont negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.Pickens hasnt signed the one-year deal worth $27.3 million, which means the 25-year-old would face no financial penalties if he didnt report to mandatory minicamp in June. The rest of the offseason program, which starts Monday, is voluntary.Weve made a decision that were going to have George play under the franchise tag, which wont be a first for us, Stephen Jones said. So there wont be negotiations on a long-term deal. But thats certainly not a first for this organization and certainly wont be a first in the league in terms of this decision as we move forward.Stephen Jones said he hasnt talked to Pickens recently, but said owner Jerry Jones and coach Brian Schottenheimer met with him recently.It was good, Schottenheimer said during the Cowboys news conference leading into the NFL draft, which starts Thursday night. The thing that George knows about Jerry and myself is were very upfront and were honest. We had great conversation. We informed him. We think thats important because thats the way we handle all of our players and coaches.David Mulugheta, Pickens agent, didnt immediately respond to a request for comment.Pickens, acquired last offseason in a trade with Pittsburgh, had career highs in catches (93), yards receiving (1,429) and touchdowns (nine) for one of the best offenses in the NFL last season. Dallas had one of the worst defenses in the league and finished 7-9-1, missing the playoffs for the second year in a row.The 2022 second-round pick out of Georgia thrived alongside CeeDee Lamb, who is going into the second year of a $136 million, four-year contract that currently ranks him third among NFL receivers with an average annual value of $34 million.Lamb missed the entire offseason and training camp in 2024 holding out for the deal he signed about two weeks before the season opener.The Cowboys couldnt use the tag on Lamb because he was going into the fifth year of his rookie contract. The fifth year is a team option that goes with all deals for first-round picks. Second-rounders have four-year deals, and Pickens earned $6.8 million on his rookie contract.Pickens talent was on display during three seasons with the Steelers, but so were enough instances of petulant or indifferent behavior for then-coach Mike Tomlin to question his maturity.Schottenheimer never took issue with Pickens publicly in his first season as a head coach after a quarter-century as an NFL assistant. But Pickens and Lamb were benched for the first series in Las Vegas after missing curfew following a casino visit the night before the game.Theres a lot of things that go into that, Stephen Jones said of the decision not to go forward on a long-term deal this offseason. Lets start with the fact that its not easy having two receivers being paid top of the market. A quarterback thats been here, being the highest-paid player in this league for many years now.The other thing is the newness of George being here, Stephen Jones said. I think George has just done an amazing job. I mean hes exceeded all expectations. And a lot of those things, they make their way toward a long-term deal, but thats the biggest part of it between the business and newness of it, I think thats a big part of it.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Following the sacking of Liam Rosenior as Chelsea boss, the Blues are on the hunt for another manager after already having three so far this campaign.Calum McFarlane has taken over the reins on a temporary basis until June in his second stint as interim manager.Chelsea's statement about Rosenior's sacking sent a clear message to fans: they will "bring stability to the head coach position" and "will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment".The BlueCo group, which owns Chelsea, has come under regular criticism for their handling of the club, with numerous protests against the ownership being held at Stamford Bridge.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayToday's brief message is arguably the clearest message from the ownership to supporters about their vision for the club, recognising the lack of steadiness in the managerial role.The season for the Blues has morphed into one to forget, but it still has a glimmer of hope.European football is in jeopardy, but a turn of form could turn their season around before a new boss takes over in west London.GB News looks into four possible candidates who could take over at Stamford Bridge.LATEST SPORTS NEWSChelsea sack Liam Rosenior after five consecutive Premier League losses and 114-year negative recordChelsea hierarchy holding crunch talks over Liam Rosenior's future after Brighton disasterLiam Rosenior in line for dizzying pay-off if Chelsea sack manager after Brighton defeatAndoni IraolaCurrently the favourite to step in at Chelsea, Andoni Iraola is being tipped to take over the two-time Champions League winners.The Spaniard has enjoyed a fantastic season at Bournemouth, only losing seven games in the league all season, and currently sits in ninth with a European bid well on the cards.Iraola has already confirmed he is leaving the Cherries at the end of this campaign, with question marks as to where the highly-rated manager could go.West London may be a favourable pick for Iraola, and maybe felt as the next step for him in his managerial career after successful stints in Spain with Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano.Cesc FabregasAnother Spaniard who could take over at Stamford Bridge is former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.The former Barcelona and Arsenal star is having a stellar season at Como, winning 16 games in the league, which includes a victory over Juventus.His Como side sits in fifth place, with qualification for Europe next season looking very likely.West London has once been somewhere Fabregas called home and could be an option for the 38-year-old.Filipe LuisHaving once thought he had the Chelsea job in the bag, Filipe Luis will be keen to get his foot in the door at Stamford Bridge again.The Brazilian reportedly held secret talks with BlueCo during contract negotiations while still in charge of Flamengo, the last time the Blues were hiring.Flamengo's board saw this as a breach of trust and dismissed the former Chelsea defender, despite having a 70 per cent win rate.Having already spoken with the Chelsea ownership and flirting with the job in the past, it would come as no surprise to many fans if the Brazilian returned to Stamford Bridge.Gary O'NeilPossibly following in the footsteps of Rosenior, the former Wolves boss could be an outside pick to take over at Chelsea.The appointment will get mixed reactions from fans, but Gary O'Neil boasts more Premier League experience than BlueCo's last hire, having been in charge of two Premier League sides.The Englishman has enjoyed a strong spell at Strasbourg, winning 11 of his 17 games in charge, including victories over AS Monaco and Lyon.Should O'Neil win the Conference League, with a semi-final clash against Rayo Vallecano upcoming, he could be an outside pick to take over at Stamford Bridge.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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