J.J. Spaun secured his first major title at the US Open in Oakmont with a dramatic victory. He sank a stunning 65-foot birdie putt on the final hole to defeat Robert MacIntyre by two strokes. Spaun’s resilience was evident after a rough start, including five bogeys in the first six holes.
Ahead of the Test series against England, Shubman Gill reflected on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s captaincy styles. Gill praised Rohit’s aggressive tactics and clear communication, highlighting his ability to be firm yet approachable. He admired Kohli’s proactive thinking and adaptability on the field.
Noor Ahmad’s brilliant four-wicket haul and cameos from Conway, Mitchell, Mukkamalla, and Ferreira powered Texas Super Kings to a commanding 57-run win over LA Knight Riders, maintaining their perfect MLC 2025 record with two wins in two matches.
Paris Saint-Germain signaled their global ambitions with a dominant 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup. Bayern Munich also showcased their strength, crushing Auckland City 10-0. Other matches saw Palmeiras draw with Porto, while Botafogo prepared to face the Seattle Sounders.
Kuldeep Yadav revealed he now occupies Rohit Sharma’s seat on the team bus, choosing to sit with Ravindra Jadeja following Sharma’s Test retirement and Shubman Gill’s captaincy appointment. Kuldeep emphasized his desire to learn from Jadeja, especially with Ashwin’s absence.
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis continues his pole vault dominance, setting a new world record of 6.28 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League. The Swedish athlete, surpassing his previous record, cleared 20 feet, 7 inches on his first attempt. Following a strategy similar to Sergey Bubka, Duplantis has consistently increased records, maintaining an exceptional performance since 2020.
On Father’s Day, Yuvraj Singh paid tribute to his father, Yograj Singh, acknowledging his pivotal role in shaping his resilience and fighting spirit. Yuvraj credited his father’s strict, yet defining, discipline for instilling the values of hard work and mental fortitude that propelled his successful cricket career. Yograj’s influence extended to Yuvraj’s inspiring comeback after battling cancer.
Kuldeep Yadav anticipates favorable conditions for spinners during India’s upcoming Test series in England, observing encouraging signs in the ongoing practice match. With Ashwin’s retirement, Kuldeep aims to support Jadeja, focusing on building synergy and bowling volume to adapt to the longer format. He also lauded Shubman Gill’s leadership, highlighting his focus on team spirit.
Shardul Thakur’s impressive, unbeaten 122 off 68 balls in the intra-squad match against India A has strengthened his case for inclusion in the first Test against England. Sarfaraz Khan also scored a century. Watched by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and VVS Laxman, Thakur’s performance gives him an edge over Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Sakshi Malik, India’s pioneering female Olympic wrestler, inaugurates the ‘Game On’ podcast, sharing her candid experiences as an athlete, mother, and wife. She reveals her postpartum struggles after her daughter Yoshiidaa’s birth and acknowledges her husband’s unwavering support. Sakshi also recounts her journey to Olympic success, fueled by visualization techniques and Satyawart’s encouragement, highlighting the importance of family and dreams.