Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be without regular captain Rajat Patidar for their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, with wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma set to lead the side in his absence.According to sources, Patidar did not travel with the squad to Dharamsala and also missed both practice sessions ahead of the much-anticipated rematch of the IPL 2025 final, where RCB defeated PBKS to lift their maiden title.Rajat Patidar wont be playing today. Jitesh will captain RCB for this game. Patidar was not seen in the teams travel videos and missed training as well. He is expected to return for RCBs final league game in Hyderabad, a source told IANS.Patidar has been one of Bengalurus standout performers this season, scoring 326 runs in 10 innings at a blistering strike rate of 195, including three half-centuries. His absence leaves a major gap in RCBs middle order and forces the team management to rethink their batting combination for a crucial encounter.RCB currently sit at the top of the IPL 2026 points table and another victory would officially seal their playoff qualification. The team heads into the contest with strong momentum after back-to-back wins. The Bengaluru franchise will also continue to miss English opener Phil Salt, who remains unavailable due to a finger injury. As a result, fellow England batter Jacob Bethell is expected to continue opening alongside Virat Kohli.Playing XIIs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings: RCB: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash SharmaPBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

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Alex Smalley lived in the Wannamaker Quad, the dorm at Duke when he blossomed into a golf star and even beat Scottie Scheffler in a key match in the NCAA Championship.The Wanny," as its called, houses sophomores and upperclassman.He might poetically be the player hoisting the Wannamaker Trophy as the PGA Championship winner.My parents and I have been joking that maybe this would be a tournament that I would win just because of that kind of fact, Smalley said. Thats just kind of something that weve joked about even before I made it out here.Smalley graduated from Duke, loves travel to Disney World, and his mom and dad caddied extensively for him throughout his career.Here's one more fun fact for Smalley: He leads the PGA Championship not Rory McIlroy or Scheffler or Jon Rahm and could close out his first career PGA Tour victory, much less his first major, on Sunday.Smalley's recent hot streak stretched into Saturday with terrific play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.The 29-year-old Smalley, out of Rochester, New York, has never finished higher in a major than a tie for 23rd. That came at Oak Hill in the 2023 PGA in his hometown. But his game has been trending upward, with seven top-25 finishes this season, including a second with teammate Hayden Springer in New Orleans and as seventh-place finish at Doral.I dont want to toot my own horn or anything, and I mean this in the nicest way possible, Ive had that the last couple of weeks, Ive been fortunate to play, fortunate enough to play well the last few weeks to where thats starting to become a norm, if you want to call it that, Smalley said.The norm just might earn him the Wannamaker Trophy.Take a look at his accomplishments in just three rounds at Aronimink.Smalley (67-69-68) is the only player in the field this week to shoot under par in each of the first three rounds and he has a 54-hole lead for the first time at a PGA Tour event.Anybody who wants to play golf for a living dreams of winning on the PGA Tour when theyre younger, Smalley said. I recognize that I have an opportunity to do that tomorrow. I recognize that its on a stage thats a little bit larger than most other tour events. Im trying to downplay that as much as I possibly can just to make it seem like any other golf tournament, because essentially thats all it really is.At Duke, Smalley set the school record for the lowest career scoring average at 71.32 and the single-season scoring record of 70.35. He topped Scheffler of Texas in a 5-and-4 victory in a singles match at the 2018 NCAA Championships that might be his biggest claim to fame.So far.Smalley will be paired in the final group with Matti Schmid tomorrow. Neither player has a win on the PGA Tour.Rooting on Smalley in his third career PGA will be his parents, Terry Smalley and Maria Smalley. Maria has been on the bag for her son in the past and was even dubbed a mom-ager" for her active role inside the ropes.She takes videos of me when Im out competing in a tournament. If she sees something, she might tell me later that night like, `Hey, your tempo seemed a little quick today. What did that feel like?'' Smalley said "Or shell send them to my golf coach as well so he can kind of see things.The best highlight video awaits Smalley now, if he can hang on at Aronimink for one more round.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

Alex Smalley lived in the Wannamaker Quad, the dorm at Duke when he blossomed into a golf star and even beat Scottie Scheffler in a key match in the NCAA Championship.The Wanny," as its called, houses sophomores and upperclassman.He might poetically be the player hoisting the Wannamaker Trophy as the PGA Championship winner.My parents and I have been joking that maybe this would be a tournament that I would win just because of that kind of fact, Smalley said. Thats just kind of something that weve joked about even before I made it out here.Smalley graduated from Duke, loves travel to Disney World, and his mom and dad caddied extensively for him throughout his career.Here's one more fun fact for Smalley: He leads the PGA Championship not Rory McIlroy or Scheffler or Jon Rahm and could close out his first career PGA Tour victory, much less his first major, on Sunday.Smalley's recent hot streak stretched into Saturday with terrific play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead.The 29-year-old Smalley, out of Rochester, New York, has never finished higher in a major than a tie for 23rd. That came at Oak Hill in the 2023 PGA in his hometown. But his game has been trending upward, with seven top-25 finishes this season, including a second with teammate Hayden Springer in New Orleans and as seventh-place finish at Doral.I dont want to toot my own horn or anything, and I mean this in the nicest way possible, Ive had that the last couple of weeks, Ive been fortunate to play, fortunate enough to play well the last few weeks to where thats starting to become a norm, if you want to call it that, Smalley said.The norm just might earn him the Wannamaker Trophy.Take a look at his accomplishments in just three rounds at Aronimink.Smalley (67-69-68) is the only player in the field this week to shoot under par in each of the first three rounds and he has a 54-hole lead for the first time at a PGA Tour event.Anybody who wants to play golf for a living dreams of winning on the PGA Tour when theyre younger, Smalley said. I recognize that I have an opportunity to do that tomorrow. I recognize that its on a stage thats a little bit larger than most other tour events. Im trying to downplay that as much as I possibly can just to make it seem like any other golf tournament, because essentially thats all it really is.At Duke, Smalley set the school record for the lowest career scoring average at 71.32 and the single-season scoring record of 70.35. He topped Scheffler of Texas in a 5-and-4 victory in a singles match at the 2018 NCAA Championships that might be his biggest claim to fame.So far.Smalley will be paired in the final group with Matti Schmid tomorrow. Neither player has a win on the PGA Tour.Rooting on Smalley in his third career PGA will be his parents, Terry Smalley and Maria Smalley. Maria has been on the bag for her son in the past and was even dubbed a mom-ager" for her active role inside the ropes.She takes videos of me when Im out competing in a tournament. If she sees something, she might tell me later that night like, `Hey, your tempo seemed a little quick today. What did that feel like?'' Smalley said "Or shell send them to my golf coach as well so he can kind of see things.The best highlight video awaits Smalley now, if he can hang on at Aronimink for one more round.___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

The Government has backed plans to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the north of England for the very first time.Ministers have commissioned an assessment by UK Sport which could lead to a bid for the summer Games in the 2040s.If successful, the northern bid would mark the first time the Olympic Games have been hosted in Britain since London 2012, and the fourth time ever.The strategic assessment will examine the costs, the socio-economic benefits to the North, and the bid's chance of success.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayBacking the plans are two ministers whose seats are in the North: Culture Secretary and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, MP for Leeds West and Pudsey.Ms Nandy said: "London 2012 showed what the Olympics can do for our country."It inspired a generation through sport, attracted huge investment and showed the best of Britain to the world.But while the north of England has driven so much sporting excellence, no matter the talent we produce, the sporting moments we create, and the world-class events we attract - for too long we have been told the Olympics is simply too big and too important to be hosted in the North."Not any more. It's time the Olympics came north and we showed what we can offer to the world. I couldn't be more pleased to announce that were starting the firing gun on a long overdue vote of confidence in the North."While hosting it cost 8.77billion, London 2012 is thought to have generated some 14.2billion in trade and investment benefits for the UK economy in the two years following the Games.Longer-term estimates suggest the economic legacy generated up to 41billion over the following 10 years.Ms Reeves said: "Britain's sporting prowess is recognised and respected around the world. It's something we are determined to capitalise on to breathe life into our communities and build a stronger and more secure economy.READ MORE ON BRITAIN'S MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS:England set to ditch Wembley in break from tradition as fresh details emergeBBC and ITV pundits leaked ahead of World CupEvery medal Team GB won and where Britain finished after historic Winter Olympics"That's why we're throwing our full support behind bringing the games back home which will boost our Northern Growth Corridor."It's also why we're backing stadium regeneration plans, like at Elland Road, to deliver new homes, business opportunities and public spaces in Leeds and beyond."Meanwhile, a Sporting Events Bill has been introduced to Parliament, which is aimed at making it easier to bid for major sporting events.Right now, Britain is the sole bidder for the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup - and will host the men's Euros in 2028 alongside Ireland.This summer, the UK will host the Women's T20 World Cup, the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.While ministers are also backing bids to host the World Athletics and Para-Athletics Championships in 2029.The Government has appointed Labour peer Lord McConnell as a Ministerial Adviser on Soft Power and Major Events.Scotland's former First Minister was selected for the role because of his experience in campaigning to take the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow in 2014.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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