In a milestone for gender equality in football, the upcoming Copa America tournament will feature female referees for the first time. Eight women, including referees Edina Alves and Maria Victoria Penso, will join a team of 101 match officials for the June 20-July 14 event in the United States. This achievement marks a significant step in CONMEBOL's commitment to developing and professionalizing women in football, both on and off the field. The selected female officials have already made their mark in senior men's tournaments, including the FIFA Club World Cup and the World Cup in Qatar.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) clinched a spot in the IPL 2024 final with a 36-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 in Chennai. Led by Pat Cummins, SRH defended a 175-run target with effective spin bowling from Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma, who took a combined four wickets. Heinrich Klaasen's crucial 50 and key contributions from Rahul Tripathi (37) and Travis Head (34) propelled SRH to 175/9. RR faltered in their chase, finishing at 139/7. SRH will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final on May 26.

Harbhajan Singh, one of India's cricket legends, has decided not to apply for the position of Team India's head coach. Despite showing initial interest, Harbhajan confirmed he isn't pursuing the role. The BCCI is seeking a new head coach to take over after the 2024 T20 World Cup, with the tenure lasting until the 2027 ODI World Cup. Harbhajan, a key player in India's 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup victories, concluded his international career with 417 Test and 269 ODI wickets. He retired from IPL in 2021, having won three titles with Mumbai Indians.              

Deepthi Jeevanji, representing India, secured gold in the women's 400m T20 category at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe. She shattered the world record with a stunning time of 55.07 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Breanna Clark. Hailing from Telangana, Deepthi has a remarkable track record, previously winning gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Her victory highlights her exceptional talent and determination. With India's medal tally reaching five, including two silver and two bronze, Deepthi's achievement stands as a testament to her hard work and dedication on the global stage.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by four wickets in the IPL 2024 Eliminator, securing their spot in Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Opting to bowl first, RR restricted RCB to 172/8. Key contributions came from Rajat Patidar (48 off 32) and Mahipal Lomror (32 off 22). Ravichandran Ashwin was exceptional, taking 2/19, while Trent Boult was economical, conceding only 16 runs in his four overs. In response, RR’s Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a vital 45 off 30 balls. Despite some mid-innings stumbles, Riyan Parag (28* off 16) and Shimron Hetmyer (22 off 14) ensured a successful chase, with Rovman Powell finishing it off, hitting a six to clinch the win.              

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) canceled their practice session and press conference ahead of their IPL 2024 Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) due to a security threat involving four arrests on terror suspicion. Scheduled for May 22 at the Gujarat College ground in Ahmedabad, the session was called off while RR continued their practice as planned. This unusual move by RCB came because both teams couldn't use the main Narendra Modi Stadium, occupied by the IPL Qualifier 1 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The decision underscores the heightened security concerns surrounding the event.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their place in the IPL 2024 final with an 8-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1. Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR restricted SRH to 160 with disciplined bowling, including Mitchell Starc's 3-wicket haul. In reply, KKR chased down the target effortlessly, thanks to the Iyer brothers. Venkatesh Iyer scored an unbeaten 51 off 28 balls, while Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 58 off 24. The win marks KKR's return to the final since 2021, evoking memories of their triumphs in 2012 and 2014 under Gautam Gambhir's leadership.

MS Dhoni's anticipated final IPL season was thrown into uncertainty after a dramatic turn in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) last league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Despite losing and missing the playoffs, a bizarre incident reignited hopes. In the final over, Dhoni's massive six required a ball replacement, and the new dry ball hindered further scoring. Post-match, Dhoni, devastated, hasn't confirmed his retirement, opting to decide in a few months. CSK's playoff hopes were dashed as RCB joined Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the next stage. Dhoni returned to Ranchi following the 27-run defeat.

After RCB's win over CSK, Virat Kohli noticed MS Dhoni's unusual behavior, declining to shake hands with RCB players. Kohli sought out Dhoni in the dressing room, finding him distraught. The two shared a warm embrace, exchanging words of encouragement and respect. Kohli praised Dhoni's leadership, while Dhoni congratulated RCB on their playoff qualification. This heartwarming gesture showcased the sportsmanship and camaraderie between the two cricket legends, despite their teams' rivalry. Kohli's actions demonstrated his appreciation for Dhoni's contributions to the sport.

Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match today. With three English players returning home for the T20I series against Pakistan, Rilee Rossouw is the only overseas player in the PBKS XI. SRH made one change, bringing back Rahul Tripathi. Sunrisers Hyderabad aim to boost their top-two finish chances, while Punjab Kings seek a victorious sendoff. The match is crucial for SRH's playoff hopes, while PBKS look to end their season on a high note at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.