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New York Knicks fans are worried about possible travel problems during the NBA Finals because Penn Station may limit access during FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. The overlap between World Cup games and possible Finals dates has sparked concern online, especially for New Jersey fans who depend on NJ Transit to reach Madison Square Garden.

A judge has rejected a bid by Sean Higgins to dismiss charges in the case of the fatal New Jersey crash involving former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau. In one of the NHL’s most closely watched legal cases, defense lawyers attacked blood-alcohol evidence presented to the grand jury, but prosecutors successfully kept aggravated-manslaughter and vehicular-homicide charges in play.

Kerala's new Congress government is set to take shape. CM-designate V D Satheesan will present the cabinet list to the governor on Sunday. Ramesh Chennithala is expected to secure key portfolios. Several other leaders are also likely to be included. Final decisions on portfolios will be made after discussions with allies.

In a shift of administrative strategy, the new chancellor of Bihar has rescinded the appointments of the previous committee members responsible for nominating principals, effective May 15. Fresh nominations are in the pipeline, as vice-chancellors are compiling lists of esteemed educators.

Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to field as Sunrisers Hyderabad faced Gujarat Titans. The Titans sported a special lavender jersey to support cancer awareness. Both teams, with identical points, retained their playing XIs for the crucial IPL 2026 encounter. Captains Cummins and Gill expressed confidence in their strategies.

Speculation surrounds Auston Matthews' future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, with the New Jersey Devils emerging as a hypothetical trade destination. A proposed blockbuster deal involves Nico Hischier, Simon Nemec, and a first-round pick heading to Toronto. However, Matthews' commitment remains uncertain amid the Maple Leafs' struggles, despite his long-term contract.

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday. There was also a half-time show at last year's FIFA Club World Cup final, also at MetLife Stadium, which stretched the break in excess of the regulation 15 minutes.

UFC 328 delivered major action inside the Octagon, but the event also left several fighters dealing with serious physical damage. The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board released a long list of medical suspensions after the event in Newark, with 11 athletes receiving indefinite suspensions until they receive medical clearance.

VD Satheesan has been appointed the new Kerala chief minister. The Congress party announced his selection after a period of deliberation. Satheesan, a lawyer and social worker with a strong legislative background, previously served as the leader of the opposition, guiding the party's resurgence.

Congress leadership is nearing a decision to end Kerala's week-long Chief Minister deadlock after internal party discussions. Senior leaders, including Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, are expected to finalize the successor to the Left Front's decade-long rule. The prolonged uncertainty has somewhat dulled the UDF's election victory, with three prominent figures vying for the top post.

The upcoming 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup will be the most grand edition in the history of the tournament. For the first time, 48 teams will compete in the global football event. The tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 host cities from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Football fans around the world are already excited for the month-long event.

N Rangasamy has been sworn in as Puducherry's Chief Minister for a fifth term, leading an AINRC-BJP NDA government. He secured victory in two constituencies during the recent assembly elections. The NDA coalition holds a comfortable majority in the 30-member assembly, ensuring a stable government for the Union Territory.

A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan's motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala's "most cruel" home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that Youth Congress protesters were beaten up for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.

Suryakumar Yadav's cheeky comment about Tilak Varma being 'smitten' has sent fans into a frenzy, speculating about a potential romance with actress Sreeleela. The rumors gained traction after sightings of her mother at a recent cricket match coupled with some enigmatic social media exchanges. However, Sreeleela's representatives have dismissed these notions as mere fabrications. Read on to know more in detail.

BTS will make history as co-headliners of the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in New York New Jersey Stadium. Sharing the stage with Madonna and Shakira, the group said the performance is a chance to spread “hope and harmony” worldwide. BTS also highlighted their desire to support children’s education through the FIFA Global Citizen campaign.

Chief minister-designate VD Satheesan unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony in Kerala. Fourteen ministers, including Satheesan, are first-timers. The ministry includes two women and two Scheduled Caste members. Congress secured 11 berths, while IUML received five. Satheesan said the entire cabinet would take oath together for the first time in nearly six decades.

Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan and senior leader KC Venugopal dismissed reports of internal feuds, asserting that all organizational and cabinet decisions are made jointly through consultations. The oath-taking ceremony for the new Congress-led UDF government is scheduled for May 18, with cabinet formation discussions underway.

The NC and Congress are moving a no-confidence motion against LAHDC-Kargil chief Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon for refusing to step down after his two-and-a-half-year term. This move follows a power-sharing agreement where the CEC post was to be transferred to Congress. Akhoon cited administrative reasons related to new districts for his decision.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will reportedly not operate inside or around stadiums during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns surrounding immigration enforcement at matches hosted in the United States. The decision follows months of criticism from supporters, lawmakers and international federations, amid fears that immigration raids could overshadow football’s biggest tournament across North America.

'Disconnecting Peter' centres on a fractured family grappling with unresolved trauma stemming from a past tragedy. Peter Ruck (Murray), a troubled husband and father, finds himself trapped by his own destructive habits, threatening to unravel the family unit. His wife, Elizabeth, fights to hold things together at all costs, while their daughter, Jenna, confronts the collapse of her aspirations to attend Juilliard. As tensions mount, the family must decide whether to confront their pain or succumb to the chaos

FIFA has officially announced that Madonna, Shakira, and BTS will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show in 2026. The performance will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the July 19 final. The reveal, made through a teaser featuring Chris Martin and the Muppets, sparked huge online excitement. FIFA also confirmed proceeds from the event will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aimed at improving children’s access to education and football worldwide.