The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a record-breaking prize fund of more than $70 million for the 2025 Esports World Cup, which will take place in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24. The prize fund, which is the largest in esports history, emphasises the tournament's importance as a major global competition while also ensuring the industry's long-term growth. The prize fund has expanded by $10 million since last year's debut event, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to providing solid career paths for individuals and teams. The organisers emphasised that the expansion is con
Rudrankksh Patil made a spectacular return on the international stage by winning gold at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires. Moments after his victory, he contacted his father, Balasaheb, and stated, “I am back”, expressing his relief at having overcome a severe career setback. Patil, despite his continuous performance and World Championship title, was not selected for the Indian shooting team for the Paris Olympics nine months ago. On Sunday, the 21-year-old dispelled doubters with a strong performance that included 15 scores of 10.7 or higher in the 24-shot final. His father recal
Harry Brook has been named the new captain of the men's ODI and T20I teams by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The decision was announced via an official social media post earlier today. Brook's promotion comes after England's poor Champions Trophy campaign, which saw Jos Buttler step down from the leadership role. Under Buttler's captaincy, England struggled in the tournament and was eliminated in the group round. The team's dismal performance drew heavy attention, ultimately leading to Buttler's dismissal. As expected, the ECB has appointed Brook, a rising star in English crick
MotoGP has confirmed its calendar by signing a multi-year contract renewal for the French Grand Prix at the famous Le Mans Circuit. The arrangement ensures that the event will continue at Le Mans until 2031, extending the present agreement, which was slated to expire in 2026. Le Mans has played an important role in MotoGP history, holding the French Grand Prix 11 times from 1969 to 1995 before becoming a permanent fixture in 2000. The current five-year contract, agreed by series promoter Dorna Sports, cements the venue's role as a championship cornerstone. Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpel
Scott Kuggeleijn made history in New Zealand first-class cricket by scoring the fastest fifty ever. The Northern Districts all-rounder accomplished the feat in just 19 balls against Otago in the final round of the 2024-25 Plunket Shield at Dunedin. His blazing performance eclipsed Andre Adams' 27-year-old record of 50 runs off 20 deliveries for Auckland against Otago on his first-class debut. In an unexpected move, Northern Districts promoted Kuggeleijn to open the second innings. The decision proved to be a masterstroke, as he scored 71 runs at an incredible strike rate of 273.07. His inn
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are reportedly planning a combined bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup. If successful, it would be the first time the prestigious tournament has been organised in the Middle East and the first time multiple nations have hosted it, following in the footsteps of football's 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Rugby Asia supports the application, hoping to return the championship to the continent following Japan's successful 2019 World Cup. Rugby Asia President Qais Al Dhalai feels that a multi-city hosting concept might boost rugby's worldwide appeal.
Novak Djokovic made history as the oldest ATP Masters 1000 semifinalist, defeating Sebastian Korda in straight sets in a rescheduled quarterfinal match from Wednesday. The Serbian great won 6-3, 7-6(4), maintaining his supremacy on tour. Djokovic broke Roger Federer's record of 37 years and seven months, set when he reached the quarterfinals at Indian Wells and Miami in 2019. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is in his eighth Miami semifinal and a record-breaking 79th Masters 1000 round. Djokovic, a six-time Miami Open champion, is attempting to win his 100th career championship and tie A
FIFA has set a record-breaking USD 1 billion prize pool for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the most money ever distributed in a club football tournament. The decision was made after thorough negotiations with key stakeholders, including the European Club Association, and has been accepted by the FIFA Council. The redesigned competition will feature 32 clubs and provide a significant financial incentive for players. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasised that the new distribution scheme reflects the tournament's grandeur, with the champion club potentially collecting up to USD 125 millio
Sunil Kumar, an Indian wrestler, won a bronze medal in the 87kg Greco-Roman event at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan. Despite a setback in the semifinals, he fought hard in the bronze medal match, defeating China's Jiaxin Huang. Sunil started the competition strong, winning his quarterfinal match against Tajikistan's Sukhrob Abdulkhaev 10-1. He scored all of his points in the second period, demonstrating his tactical abilities. However, his run to the final was cut short by Iran's Yasin Yazdi, who beat him 3-1 in the semifinals. Sunil, who won a silver medal in 2
Reece James scored on his return to England's starting lineup as the Three Lions defeated Latvia 3-0 in the World Cup qualifier. The 25-year-old, who last played for England against Italy in March 2023, came in as a substitute against Albania before starting under former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. James opened the scoring in the first half, striking a well-placed free kick beyond the Latvian goalkeeper. The defender stated he was startled when his shot went in, but he was happy to help. Speaking to ITV Sport, he highlighted his delight at rejoining the group after a difficult spell. "I