The United States men's gymnastics team won an Olympic medal for the first time in 16 years, taking bronze in the team event on Monday evening. The team, which includes Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Fred Richard, defeated Ukraine and Great Britain to win the medal, with Japan and China taking gold and silver, respectively. Coach Sam Mikulak stated that the squad had played brilliantly, going "18 for 18," and expressed delight in their hearts and enjoyment of the tournament. Stephen Nedoroscik, a pommel horse specialist, gave an important effort that propelled
After a 2-0 win over Ireland on July 30, the men's hockey team from India moved on to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. With seven points from three matches, India is leading Pool B. They are undefeated after tying Argentina 1-1 and beating New Zealand 3-2. Following Argentina's 2-0 victory over New Zealand, India's qualifying was assured. Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals as his team dominated the contest against Ireland. In the first quarter, he scored on a penalty stroke; in the second quarter, he increased the lead on a penalty corner. Coach Mark Tumi
Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the first cricketer to reach 1,000 international runs by 2024. Jaiswal accomplished this milestone during the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, demonstrating his exceptional talent and consistency. Jaiswal has scored 1,023 runs in 13 matches this year, with an average of 63.93 and a strike rate of 94.54. His campaign includes two centuries and five fifties, with his greatest score of an unbeaten 214. Impressively, these runs have only come from Tests and T20Is, as he has yet to appear in an ODI. Jaiswal has scored 740 runs in six Te
India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets using the DLS method to clinch an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series. This victory marks India's record 21st T20I win against Sri Lanka, the most against any team. Sri Lanka posted 161/9 in 20 overs, and India chased the revised target of 78 runs in 6.3 overs after rain interruptions. Wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi claimed 3-26, with support from left-arm spinner Axar Patel (2-30), pacers Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, restricting Sri Lanka to 161-9. Rain delayed the game twice, first by 45 minutes and then for 70
Manu Bhaker turned her disappointment at the Tokyo Olympics into victory at the Paris Olympics 2024, becoming India's first medalist with a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. Manu joyfully accepted the medal as she stepped on the platform on Sunday, marking a new chapter in her career. Manu had exceptional skill throughout the competition, remaining in the top three from the first shot and ending with a score of 221.7. Korean shooters Kim Yeji (241.3) and Oh Ye Jin (243.2) won silver and gold, respectively. Manu's feat is notable since she became the first Indian woman shooter to
Bobby Witt Jr. led the Kansas City Royals to a 10-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, recording three hits for the fourth straight game. Witt started with a triple in the first inning, then a double in the third, and finished with a three-run homer in the fourth. A pitch hit him and flew out in his final plate appearance, missing Kansas City's first cycle since George Brett in 1990. His four-game string with at least three hits equals Johnny Damon's record from 2000 as the second-longest in Royals history. Witt also has the highest home-game hitting average (.411) in the majors.
Gautam Gambhir, India's new head coach, has voiced optimism that experienced batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can play until the 2027 World Cup, as long as they stay fit. However, he stated that the final choice is up to the players. Kohli, 35, and Rohit, 37, withdrew from Twenty20 Internationals following India's World Cup victory over South Africa in Bridgetown, but they plan to continue playing Test and 50-over cricket. During his first press conference after taking over as head coach of the national team from Rahul Dravid, Gambhir emphasised the duo's crucial contributions. Gamb
Australian driver Oscar Piastri won his maiden Formula One race in a dramatic Hungarian Grand Prix, completing a McLaren one-two with Lando Norris second and Lewis Hamilton third. Piastri's win came after a tense exchange with his colleague, Norris, who briefly led due to a pit-stop strategy but eventually followed team orders to allow Piastri to recover the lead. "This is the day I dreamed of as a kid, standing on the top step of the podium," Piastri, who is 23, told reporters. Hamilton took his 200th career podium, while points leader Max Verstappen finished fifth behind Ferrari's Cha
Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj were formally inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame as its 265th and 267th members, respectively. They were joined by Richard Evans, a veteran tennis journalist. Tennis legends Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Andre Agassi, Stan Smith, and Rosie Casals all attended the event. Martina Navratilova, who won two Majors alongside Paes, introduced him, praising his abilities and sportsmanship. She commented, "He has that off-speed serve, massive forehand, sliced backhand, and it lands just where you don't want it to. When he comes to the net, he use
India's Kush Maini won his first Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Hungarian Grand Prix when Richard Verschoor was penalised for a technical violation. The 23-year-old Invicta racing driver added 10 points to his season total, moving into eighth place in the Formula 2 Drivers Standings with 66 points. Starting tenth in round nine of the F2 Championship, Maini lost a position on the first lap but gradually narrowed the distance on his opponents, recovering second place by lap 17. In the final 11 laps, Maini valiantly held his place while fighting Verschoor, demonstrating his ability on the Hu