Napoli have been dealt a major blow just before the penultimate match of the Serie A season, with Kevin De Bruyne ruled out of action. The Belgian playmaker was a surprise omission from the squad for the Monday night clash against Bologna after a training ground accident. Training ground accident sidelines De Bruyne In what came as a shock to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona faithful, De Bruyne was completely absent from the team sheet for Napolis crucial Serie A fixture. The veteran midfielder did not even make the bench for Monday's clash against Bologna, sparking immediate concern regarding his fitness and availability for the remainder of the campaign. Speaking to DAZN ahead of the match, Antonio Conte explained the nature of the setback, revealing that a physical confrontation during a practice session resulted in a significant facial injury. The former Inter and Chelsea boss confirmed that the medical staff had to intervene quickly to treat the Belgian international after a collision with a teammate. Conte details medical situation Conte provided specific details on the injury, clarifying that while De Bruyne avoided a more serious brain injury, the physical damage was enough to keep him out of the game. The manager's update highlighted the intensity of Napoli's training sessions under his watch, even as the season reaches its conclusion. "In training he had a head-to-head collision, and he opened up his cheekbone. They gave him four stitches; he had tests. There is no head trauma, but he is not playing," Conte said. Di Lorenzo makes timely return While the loss of De Bruyne was a bitter pill to swallow for the Partenopei, Conte was at least able to welcome back a vital dressing room presence. Giovanni Di Lorenzo returned to the starting lineup, providing a much-needed boost to the defensive unit and the team's overall leadership structure. "Giovanni represents a bit of the Napoli of the last cycle that started a long time ago," Conte said. "He is the only one to have won everything that has been won in the recent period. Charismatic player and, after 15 days since he returned to training with us, it was right that he returned as a starter." A complicated season for the Belgian De Bruyne has endured a difficult season on a personal level, having spent 129 days on the sidelines due to a hamstring muscle injury last October. The former Manchester City star has featured in 19 matches across all competitions for Napoli this season, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Napoli are second in Serie A heading into Monday's game, but trail leaders Inter by 15 points and sit two ahead of AC Milan.

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NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans are set for a crucial IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad, with both sides aiming to move to the top of the points table and strengthen their playoff chances. SRH briefly occupied the top spot despite winning only one of their first four games, thanks to an impressive run of six wins in their next seven matches. However, RCB replaced them at the summit, leaving Pat Cummins side eager to reclaim first place with a win over GT, something they have never achieved before in Ahmedabad.Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are also in strong form after a four-match winning streak and sit just below SRH on the table. A victory for GT would also take them to the top, making the encounter vital in the race for playoff qualification and a possible top-two finish.Both teams have relied heavily on their explosive opening partnerships, which have driven their batting success throughout the season. However, the major difference lies in the middle order. GTs middle-order batters (No. 4-8) have struggled, recording the second-lowest average and the fewest sixes this season. In contrast, SRHs middle order, powered by Heinrich Klaasen, has been among the most destructive, boasting the third-best strike rate and the highest number of sixes.In bowling, GTs pace attack has consistently delivered, while SRH have improved significantly since the inclusion of Sakib Hussain. The match could ultimately be decided by whichever bowling unit manages to dismantle the oppositions top order early and seize momentum in this high-stakes battle.GT vs SRH Head to HeadMatches Played: 6Gujarat Titans Won: 5Sunrisers Hyderabad Won: 1GT vs SRH Today IPL Match: Pitch ReportFor today's IPL 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the pitch is expected to be a balanced, batting-friendly surface with a significant dew factor in the second innings. The Ahmedabad track generally offers true bounce and consistent pace, rewarding stroke-makers but also providing assistance to bowlers who hit hard lengths.GT vs SRH IPL Match: Ahmedabad Weather UpdateAhmedabad is set for an uninterrupted but extremely hot evening. Currently under a heatwave alert. While daytime temperatures have reached a scorching 44C45C, they will only gradually ease to approximately 33C34C by the 7:30 PM IST start time. With a 0% chance of rain, weather will not disrupt play, but the intense heat will test player endurance.GT vs SRH: Predicted Playing XIsGujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed SirajImpact Player: Prasidh KrishnaSunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma/Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain Impact Player: Eshan MalingaGT vs SRH: Live Streaming detailsThe GT vs SRH clash will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar. 131037796IPL Toss Today TimingThe toss for todays IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at 7:00 PM IST, while the match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team, his agency and the NBA said Tuesday. He was 29.Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke's agency, Priority Sports, immediately provided any details about when, where or how Clarke died. We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," the Grizzlies said in a statement. "We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.His agents wrote on social media that they were beyond devastated by Clarkes death.He was so loved by all of us here and everyone whose life he touched, Priority Sports said. He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed sympathies to Clarkes family and friends and the Grizzlies organization.We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke, Silver said. As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit.The National Basketball Players Association said: This is an incredible loss for the brotherhood. We will remember Brandon not only for the immense joy he brought to so many throughout his career, but for the genuine friendships he built far beyond basketball.Clarke was arrested April 1 in Arkansas for speeding and possession of a controlled substance that was reportedly kratom, an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy that is legal to possess in Tennessee. He was released on bond a day later.Clarke was the 21st overall pick out of Gonzaga in the 2019 NBA draft by Oklahoma, which dealt his rights to the Grizzlies, who already took guard Ja Morant at No. 2 overall. Clarke joined Morant on the NBA's All-Rookie team in 2020, and the Grizzlies gave him a multiyear contract extension in October 2022.He tore his left Achilles tendon March 3, 2023, in a loss to the Denver Nuggets in a showdown of the top two teams in the Western Conference. Injuries limited him to 72 of a possible 246 games over the past three seasons, including only two this season. Clarke averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds over his seven seasons with the Grizzlies.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team, his agency and the NBA said Tuesday. He was 29.Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke's agency, Priority Sports, immediately provided any details about when, where or how Clarke died. We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," the Grizzlies said in a statement. "We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.His agents wrote on social media that they were beyond devastated by Clarkes death.He was so loved by all of us here and everyone whose life he touched, Priority Sports said. He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed sympathies to Clarkes family and friends and the Grizzlies organization.We are devastated to learn of the passing of Brandon Clarke, Silver said. As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit.The National Basketball Players Association said: This is an incredible loss for the brotherhood. We will remember Brandon not only for the immense joy he brought to so many throughout his career, but for the genuine friendships he built far beyond basketball.Clarke was arrested April 1 in Arkansas for speeding and possession of a controlled substance that was reportedly kratom, an herbal supplement promoted as an alternative pain remedy that is legal to possess in Tennessee. He was released on bond a day later.Clarke was the 21st overall pick out of Gonzaga in the 2019 NBA draft by Oklahoma, which dealt his rights to the Grizzlies, who already took guard Ja Morant at No. 2 overall. Clarke joined Morant on the NBA's All-Rookie team in 2020, and the Grizzlies gave him a multiyear contract extension in October 2022.He tore his left Achilles tendon March 3, 2023, in a loss to the Denver Nuggets in a showdown of the top two teams in the Western Conference. Injuries limited him to 72 of a possible 246 games over the past three seasons, including only two this season. Clarke averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds over his seven seasons with the Grizzlies.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA

Jake Paul has acknowledged that his boxing career is "most definitely" in jeopardy following the severe injuries he sustained during his knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua.The 29-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered catastrophic damage to his jaw when the former heavyweight world champion stopped him in Miami last December.Paul revealed on The Ariel Helwani Show that he will undergo fresh scans within days to assess how his injuries are healing."We'll see what the doctors say," Paul explained. "I think I'll be able to get a more accurate timeframe, or can I even fight again? That is definitely in the realm of possibility."TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe bout at the Kaseya Center saw Joshua break Paul's jaw in two places during their heavyweight contest, which ended when the American failed to beat the count following repeated knockdowns in the sixth round.Paul subsequently required major surgery, with medical teams inserting two titanium plates to stabilise the fractured bone.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSThe former child star also lost teeth during the fight and will need dental implants as part of his recovery.Complications arose during the initial healing period, forcing Paul to undergo a second surgical procedure after problems developed with the hardware that had been fitted.Despite the uncertainty surrounding his condition, Paul indicated that his jaw is gradually improving."It does feel a lot better as weeks go by, but I definitely need to get cleared to be able to spar," he said. "I'm sort of staying in shape and enjoying some mitt work. I'm always in the gym regardless."The missing tooth presents an additional complication that could extend his time away from the ring."There's a tooth missing that I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to get an implant of some sort," Paul added. "I don't know how much time that's going to add to things. But we just have to see and figure out what the smartest thing is for me."Paul's own doctor has advised him against returning to the ring, though the fighter remains determined to continue."My doctor Arman. Shout out to Arman. He doesn't want me to fight again!" Paul revealed.Nevertheless, he insisted he has unfinished business in boxing. "Those doubts have come up, but I'm not done," he said. "I can just feel it in my spirit and my soul, and my heart that I have more fights left."The defeat dropped Paul's professional record to 12-2, with his only victory against a recognised boxer coming against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.Joshua, meanwhile, is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga on 25 July before a highly anticipated clash with Tyson Fury later this year.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter