Category: Sports
At 45, Venus Williams has received a wild card for the Cincinnati Open after winning matches in her return at the DC Open. Her victory over Peyton Stearns made her the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match. The Cincinnati stop sets up her US Open wild card, where she’ll be the oldest singles entrant since 1981. Local favorite Caty McNally also earned a Cincinnati wild card.
Paris Saint-Germain clinched their first Champions League trophy with a dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich, led by teenager Désiré Doué. Luis Enrique’s side completed a treble, making him only the second manager to do so with two clubs. Inter’s defeat spelled the end of Simone Inzaghi’s tenure.
Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway's impressive run at Wimbledon 2025 ended in the third round after a dramatic three-set battle against the fourth-seeded duo, Granollers and Zeballos. Galloway played with a fractured finger, but the Indo-American team's defeat marked the end of India's presence in the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the Wimbledon 2025 semifinals after a gritty win over Laura Siegemund, setting up a match against Amanda Anisimova. Anisimova earned her first Wimbledon semifinal, while Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic will meet in the other women's tie. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic also progressed in the men's draw.
Australia broke their Caribbean Test drought with a crushing 159-run win over West Indies in Barbados, turning the tables with a fierce second-innings fightback and Josh Hazlewood's superb bowling. Travis Head, Alex Carey, and Adam Webster were key with the bat, while the Windies were left ruing a fragile chase.
Josh Hazlewood's five-wicket haul led Australia to a 159-run victory over West Indies at Kensington Oval in the first Test. West Indies crumbled for 141 in their second innings, unable to chase 301. Key Australian batting came from Alex Carey and Travis Head, while Nathan Lyon closed out the win. Australia leads the three-Test series 1-0.
India's 1st Test against England opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing quick boundaries, Shubman Gill anchoring, and Rishabh Pant's aggressive strokeplay rattling English bowlers. Day 1 saw India bat with intent, putting pressure on England from the start.
Nitish Rana and Saachi Marwah just became parents to twin boys, igniting celebrations among friends, cricketers, and fans. The couple announced the happy news with a sweet social media post, and messages poured in from the cricket community. Saachi, an interior designer and Abhishek Krishna's cousin, gave birth to the twins on June 14, 2025.
India pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, chasing 265 in Dubai. Virat Kohli starred with a record-breaking 84, while Mohammed Shami’s key wickets halted Australia. India now heads to the final, set to face South Africa or New Zealand.
Indian-origin cricketers powered the USA to a shock Super Over victory against Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Monank Patel starred as captain and Player of the Match, with major contributions from Saurabh Netravalkar and Harmeet Singh. The win highlights the impact of diaspora players and marks a milestone in USA cricket history.
Rachin Ravindra suffered a severe head injury during an ODI against Pakistan but returned just over two weeks later, scoring a magnificent 112 in the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh and leading New Zealand to the semifinals. His quick recovery showcased his resilience and the crucial role played by the medical staff.
If the 2025 World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's ends in a draw or tie, both teams will be crowned joint champions and will share the WTC mace. There is no tiebreaker, and prize money details for a shared title remain unclear.