Holger Rune won the 2025 Barcelona Open in straight sets, defeating world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(6), 6-2. The Danish star delivered a strategically brilliant effort against Rafa Nadal, halting Alcaraz's nine-match winning streak and denying him a third Barcelona title. Rune's victory, his fifth career title and first since 2023, represents a tremendous comeback for the 21-year-old, who overcame defending champion Casper Ruud and Karen Khachanov on his way to the final. His strong performance in Barcelona moved him four slots up the ATP rankings, from 13th to 9th. Following the match,
Justin Thomas won his long-awaited PGA Tour title at the RBC Heritage, defeating Andrew Novak in a thrilling playoff at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina. After 72 holes of competition, both players finished regulation play at 17-under par. Thomas, who had set the tone early in the competition by matching the course record with a stunning opening-round 61, finished with a bogey-free 68. Novak also shot a 68, overcoming a difficult front nine to be in contention. In the playoffs, Thomas wasted no time, hitting a 21-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole after Novak missed his 35-f
KL Rahul added another feather to his cap by becoming the fastest Indian to hit 200 sixes in the history of the Indian Premier League. The record-breaking moment occurred during the Delhi Capitals' match against the Gujarat Titans on April 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Rahul's lone six of the game, a stunning shot over long-on off Mohammed Siraj, catapulted him to the coveted milestone. Rahul achieved this milestone in just his 129th IPL innings, surpassing numerous renowned hitters such as MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, and Virat Kohli. He is now third among the fastest players to reach 200
Rohit Sharma made Indian Premier League history again by becoming the first player to hit 100 sixes at Wankhede Stadium. This milestone was reached during the Mumbai Indians' match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 IPL season. Mohammed Shami fired the milestone six, which easily cleared the boundary at deep third man. Rohit, who came on as an impact substitute, scored 26 off 16 balls, including three sixes. Despite their brief duration, the innings played a vital role in rewriting history. Despite this achievement, his quest for a major score this season remains unfulfilled, with sev
In a moving story of perseverance and tenacity, 11-year-old Sohit Kumar of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, smashed the national archery record at the Under-15 Archery Championship in Guntur. Coming from humble roots, Sohit, whose father sells vegetables, scored an incredible 710 out of 720 in the tournament, outperforming even older opponents. He was the talk of the sports world after his outstanding performance earned him the gold medal. Sohit, a Compound Archer, envisions a bright future. He hopes to represent India at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where compound archery will make its Olympic
Virat Kohli put another feather on his already renowned cap by becoming the first Indian batsman to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket. Kohli made an unbeaten 62 off 45 balls during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, marking a historic milestone. This was his third fifty in the present 2025 Indian Premier League season, bringing his total T20 score to 100 half-centuries and 9 centuries in 405 matches. Kohli currently ranks second in the world in terms of most T20 fifties, trailing only Australia's David Warner, who has
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