Jannik Sinner made history by winning his first Wimbledon title in 2025, taking down Carlos Alcaraz in a four-set battle. Sinner's victory snapped Alcaraz's 24-match unbeaten run and pulled him closer to the ATP year-end race. The match featured high drama, momentum swings, and relentless rallies.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy faces a 15% match fee fine after openly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock's decisions during the first Test against Australia. Sammy pointed out inconsistent DRS rulings and called for fairness. He accepted the penalty and moved on, while Australia took a 1-0 series lead.
India's women's cricket team heads to England for five T20Is and three ODIs, with Harmanpreet Kaur as captain and Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Shafali Verma returns after a long injury break, while key players like Renuka Singh miss out due to injuries. The squad blends experienced hands with fresh faces for a crucial series.
Mumbai City FC's key AFC Champions League home clash against Al Hilal was shifted to DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Ticket pre-registration highlighted high demand as fans anticipated Al Hilal's visit and star-studded lineup. The match ended in a 2-0 loss for Mumbai, showing the uphill battle in Group D.
The 2025 Asia Cup has hit a crossroads as political strife between India and Pakistan casts doubt over India's hosting. The UAE, with a history of handling high-stakes cricket events, is emerging as the likely venue. ACC pushes forward, balancing boycotts and hefty broadcast deals, hoping to keep all teams, including rivals India and Pakistan, in the mix.
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid's star forward, was hospitalized in Miami with acute gastroenteritis, causing him to miss the Club World Cup opener. After severe symptoms and significant weight loss, his return is uncertain, and he faces rehabilitation in tough Miami heat after recent injury setbacks.
Real Madrid pulled off a gritty 3-1 win over Pachuca at the FIFA Club World Cup, battling with 10 men after an early red card. Goals from Bellingham, Güler, and Valverde, plus Courtois's heroics, kept their Group H hopes alive. Pachuca dominated the stats but failed to take their chances, losing their spot in the competition.
India took control at Headingley after two days, powered by Shubman Gill's unbeaten 127 and Rishabh Pant's 65*. Their dominant partnership pushed India to 359/3. England battled back through Ollie Pope’s century but still trailed by a hefty 262 runs with pressure mounting on their middle order.
Headingley has haunted India for nearly two decades, with the team failing to win a Test there for 18 years. Now, despite another dramatic collapse, India has set England a tough target in the 2025 series, hoping star performances from Bumrah and Pant can finally turn their fortunes around.
Australia controlled the second Test at Adelaide Oval, handing India a crushing 10-wicket defeat after repeated batting collapses. Indian batters fell to relentless Australian bowling, failing to recover from early setbacks. Key moments included quick wickets from Mitchell Starc and a dominant 157-run lead by Australia.