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ISL Musings: Break halts Bagan's momentum, Blasters resurgence, epic Kolkata derby to decide title?

Plus, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's heroics and unlucky Punjab FC. ESPN muses on the latest ISL gameweek.

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ISL scenarios: What Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and other teams need to win title

Here's a breakdown of the current state of play at the top of the ISL table, and the results that each team need to win.

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Tilak's 75* guides MI to crucial win over PBKS

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CSK's playoffs fate will be known by May 15 says R Ashwin

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Mukund: Tilak came out with great intent

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IPL 2026 McClenaghan PBKS look like they've lost their way with the bat

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    INDIAN SPORTS DAILY UPDATES

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    Here are all the updates from Indian sports on May 14, 2026.

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    Feeling the pressure yet, Arsenal? Man City simply won't go away in title race

    Arsenal desperately want to seize the Premier League trophy, but Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are going to make them earn it.

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    Man City win to keep title pressure on Arsenal

    Phil Foden shone as Manchester City moved back within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a comfortable 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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      As four-time world champion Max Verstappen prepares to swap a two-hour F1 race for 24 hours at the Nürburgring, ESPN's Laurence Edmondson answers the key questions.

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      Verstappen effect: Nürburgring 24 Hours sold out

      Max Verstappen's debut appearance in the Nürburgring 24 Hours has led to a sellout of the event for the first time ever.

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      Kohli century sends RCB back to top of the table

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      IPL 2026 - Mitchell McClenaghan: 'Impressed with Kartik Tyagi's accuracy'

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      IPL 2026 - Ambati Rayudu - Virat Kohli playing well above par in every condition

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      Rayudu praises Raghuvanshi's superb 'batsmanship'

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        NBA PLAYOFFS TAKEAWAYS

        NBA playoff takeaways: Cavs storm back in Detroit to take a 3-2 series lead

        Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs series.

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        Sources: United plan formal Carrick manager talks

        Manchester United are planning talks with Michael Carrick about continuing as head coach next season, sources have told ESPN.

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        Why Man United should think twice about hiring Carrick as permanent coach

        Everyone seems to agree Michael Carrick should be Man United's next permanent manager -- but they aren't looking at what matters.

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