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After Darren Sammy’s complaints, West Indies players informed they will return home via chartered flight | Cricket News

After Darren Sammy’s complaints, West Indies players informed they will return home via chartered flight | Cricket News

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3 min readChennaiMar 5, 2026 08:18 PM IST The West Indies team, which has been stranded in Kolkata due to the crisis in West Asia that has seen air spaces being closed, are set to fly out soon with the International Cricket Council (ICC) finalising alternate arrangements. The Indian Express understands that the team will take a chartered flight back home via London soon. After being eliminated from the T20 World Cup following their defeat to India last Sunday, the West Indian players have been stationed in Kolkata. Their head coach Darren Sammy took to X and posted: “I just wanna go home.” And a while later followed with another post which read: “At least an update, tell us something. Today, tmw, next week. It’s been five days.” As soon as the crisis emerged, the ICC had said they would be making alternate arrangements for teams to head back. And while it has taken a few days, it is understood that the West Indies team has been informed about their new plans, which will see …

Darren Fletcher’s son, Jack, suspended for six games for making homophobic insult about opponent | Football News

Darren Fletcher’s son, Jack, suspended for six games for making homophobic insult about opponent | Football News

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2 min readMar 5, 2026 01:09 AM IST Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent, the club said Wednesday. Fletcher, 18, was shown a red card by the referee during a reserve match against Barnsley on Oct. 21. According to details of the incident published by the English Football Association this week, he admitted to calling an opponent a “gay boy.” Fletcher, who is the son of former United player Darren Fletcher, was charged with an aggravated breach of the FA’s rules regarding insulting words or behavior because the alleged comments referred to sexual orientation. He was given the standard minimum ban of six games, fined around $2,000 and ordered to take part in educational training. Fletcher apologized for the incident. “I am truly sorry for the offensive word that I used in the heat of the moment,” he said in a statement. “Despite the fact that I had no intention to use the term as a homophobic insult, I completely understand that …

Darren Aronofsky’s AI series On This Day 1776 draws backlash; internet calls it ‘embarrassing, most evil thing’

Darren Aronofsky’s AI series On This Day 1776 draws backlash; internet calls it ‘embarrassing, most evil thing’

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Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky’s AI studio, Primordial Soup, unveiled an animated AI short-form series about the American Revolution titled On This Day 1776 on January 29. As soon as the trailer and the first two episodes dropped on YouTube, viewers expressed disappointment over the filmmaker’s use of AI for storytelling. Darren Aronofsky’s new AI series, On This Day 1776 sparks backlash. Darren Aronofsky’s AI series disappoints The project marks a collaboration between Primordial Soup and Google DeepMind. The series tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War using generative AI tools. According to the announcement, the aim of the project is to “reframe the Revolution not as a foregone conclusion but as a fragile experiment shaped by those who fought for it.” Viewers took to social media to share their disapproval. One post read, “This is actually the most evil thing I’ve ever seen.” Another X user wrote, “I’ve seen anons on Twitter make better AI videos.” Another comment said, “No one should support this. Not only because it’s AI, but because it looks horrible.” One …

Australian Open 2026: Darren Cahill reveals how Jannik Sinner survived extreme heat to reach 4th round | Tennis News

Australian Open 2026: Darren Cahill reveals how Jannik Sinner survived extreme heat to reach 4th round | Tennis News

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With the mercury touching 40 degrees at the Australian Open on Saturday, world No. 4 Jannik Sinner was visibly struggling through the middle stages of his third-round match, cramping and conserving energy as the Melbourne heat took its toll. The soaring Melbourne heat was meant to test bodies and resolve at the Australian Open. On Saturday, it nearly broke him. Sinner appeared physically compromised through the middle phases of his match against American Eliot Spizzirri, battling cramps and shortening points. Yet, as coach Darren Cahill later revealed, there was a clear plan in place – survive long enough. “It’s clear that Jannik was very lucky with the timing of the roof closure,” Cahill said on Monday. “Everyone on the team knew that, at some point, the match would be paused to deploy the retractable roof. Our goal was for him to hold on as best as he could until the end of the third set.” That moment arrived just in time. With the third set delicately poised, the tournament’s extreme heat policy kicked in, forcing …

Darren Fletcher reveals why he spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson before taking up the interim manager role at Manchester United | Football News

Darren Fletcher reveals why he spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson before taking up the interim manager role at Manchester United | Football News

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Manchester United’s interim manager, Darren Fletcher, has said he spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson before he was appointed in the role, ahead of the Premier League clash against Burnley on Wednesday. The 41-year-old said that he wanted to ‘run it by’ the legendary manager about taking up the role and sought his blessings from him. “I don’t like to make any major decisions without speaking to Sir Alex. I’ve got a really good relationship with Sir Alex, so I wanted to speak to him first and ultimately to get his blessing, to be perfectly honest with you. I think he deserves that respect.” “I wanted to run it by him, and he echoed my thoughts. When you’re an employee of the club, it’s your job to do your best for Manchester United. It is something I try and live and believe every day, so it was comforting for me for him to say that,” Fletcher said in the pre-match press conference. Interim Manchester United manager Darren Fletcher at a press conference on Wednesday. (Screengrab via …

‘All happened very quickly’: Darren Fletcher opens up about his future as Manchester United manager following Burnley clash | Football News

‘All happened very quickly’: Darren Fletcher opens up about his future as Manchester United manager following Burnley clash | Football News

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Interim Manchester United manager Darren Fletcher gave no indications about how long he could stay at the club after serving his role in the game against Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The 41-year-old said that he was only focussing on managing United in the Burnley game before looking ahead. “Honestly, it is not what I have thought about. Focusing on Burnley, that discussion is for after the game. It has all happened so quickly, so all my concentration is on Burnley. I know it is a generic answer, but it is what it is, yeah”. “Focus on this game and then speak after the game. It all happened very quickly on Monday with a game to prepare and a quick turnaround, training session to organise, and speak to the players. The focus is on the Burnley game as I think that we give the Burnley match the respect and focus it deserves to prepare the team in such a short space of time,” the former midfielder said at the pre-match press conference. File image …

Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach, Darren Fletcher to take over on interim basis | Football News

Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach, Darren Fletcher to take over on interim basis | Football News

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Manchester United on Monday announced that Ruben Amorim has departed as head coach of the club, a day after the Portuguese’s outburst in a press conference after their 1-1 draw with Leeds United. The club further stated that former midfielder Darren Fletcher, who has been head coach of the club’s Under-18 team, will be head coach for their upcoming fixture against Burnley in the Premier League. “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United,” said 20-time English league champions in their statement. “With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish. “The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the club and wishes him well for the future. “Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday.” Amorim indicated a breakdown of relations with the club hierarchy in a fiery press conference …

Kartik Aaryan meets Balck Swan director Darren Aronofsky

Kartik Aaryan meets Balck Swan director Darren Aronofsky

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Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is currently at the Red Sea Film Festival, has been making the most of his visit by catching up with some of the most renowned Hollywood celebs. A day after setting the internet abuzz with his selfie with Johnny Depp, he recently shared a video from his meeting with the legendary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. Kartik Aaryan meets Darren Aronofsky On Wednesday, Kartik took to his Instagram to share a video featuring himself with the filmmaker. In the video, the two can be seen sharing fun moments over “a cup of chai.” Darren says, “My old friend Kartik, we want to say hello to all of his fans. You know, I`ve been to India a few times. And one of my favorite actors is right here. I think he`s going to be a big star in India. In America, we`re big fanl think India will learn from us soon”.           View this post on Instagram                       A …

Kartik Aaryan does push-ups with Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky in new video

Kartik Aaryan does push-ups with Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky in new video

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Kartik Aaryan surprised fans on Wednesday when he shared an unexpected and charming video featuring none other than acclaimed Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky. The two appeared to have met in Abu Dhabi, where Kartik has been attending multiple international events this week. The clip, posted on Kartik’s social media, captured the men in a playful, light-hearted exchange, creating a buzz about possible collaboration. Kartik Aaryan shared a playful video with Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky in Abu Dhabi, sparking collaboration rumours. Darren and Kartik’s camaraderie in the new video The video began with Darren greeting the camera warmly. “Hi, my old friend Kartik. Hello to all of his fans. We’re hanging out together,” he said, as Kartik grinned beside him. Kartik confirmed playfully, “Yes!” Darren continued, revealing a soft spot for India. “I’ve been to India a few times, and my favourite actor is also here,” he said, gesturing toward Kartik. Kartik chimed in, “We are having a cup of chai.” Darren nodded enthusiastically. Darren then continued, “He will be a big star in India.” Kartik …

Darren Lehmann slams England for constant ‘sandpapergate’ jibe at Steve Smith

Darren Lehmann slams England for constant ‘sandpapergate’ jibe at Steve Smith

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Former Australian batter and coach Darren Lehmann has slammed England for constantly reminding them of the “sandpapergate” incident involving batting talisman Steve Smith, saying that their behaviour felt like they had never done anything wrong in life. The former left-hander felt that folks in England never forgot what had happened in the past and admitted that the 36-year-old’s mental health might be affected by the frequent reminders. Lehmann was the coach of the Australian side when the incident took place in 2018 during a Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. Smith was banned for 12 months for his involvement in the role. “The abuse you get is daily. It is unbelievable. He [Smith] is playing every day. It would be worse for him. In England, they just don’t forget. It is like they have never done anything wrong in their life. It is only the ones that drink too much and carry on like pork chops,” Lehmann told ABC after the first Ashes Test. “It just borders on abuse, but we did the …