Pakistan climbed to eighth in the World Test Championship standings after beating the West Indies by eight wickets in Trinidad, leveling the two-match series 1-1 and ending an eight-match away Test losing streak.
Team Worldwide, comprising T10nat, Ray, Angelique, Cellbit, and Rynenzo, emerged as the champions of Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026. The event, held from August 1-2 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, featured 39 creators competing across eight teams, with Team Worldwide securing 72 points.
India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow, securing fourth place with 39 medals, including 13 gold. Boxing emerged as the most successful sport with a record 10 medals, while judo and para athletics also achieved their best-ever performances.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow, with Scotland formally handing over the ceremonial baton to India, marking the start of the countdown to the centenary 2030 Games in Ahmedabad. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 39 medals, despite a smaller contingent and reduced program.
The KT Wiz have surged to the top of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) standings with a six-game winning streak, fueled by strong pitching and hitting. As they prepare for upcoming games, a record-breaking heat wave in the southeastern region threatens to disrupt the league schedule, potentially delaying first-pitch times.
Australia concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games by dominating the medal table, securing 70 gold medals and 171 overall. This tally significantly surpassed the combined efforts of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with Meg Harris and Sam Short leading Australia's swimming success.
India secured fourth place at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). T20I captain Shreyas Iyer lauded the athletes, particularly the boxing contingent for topping their medal table, inspiring the nation with their achievements.
India achieved its most successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing 16 medals, including a record 10 in boxing (7 gold, 3 silver), and additional podium finishes in para athletics, athletics, and judo. This brought their total to 39 medals, placing them fourth overall.
India secured a record 16 medals on Saturday at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, including seven boxing golds, propelling the nation to fourth place in the overall standings with one day remaining.
India secured a record 16 medals on Saturday at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, including seven boxing golds, propelling the nation to fourth place overall with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) ahead of the final day.
India concluded its Commonwealth Games boxing campaign in Glasgow with a record 10 medals, including seven golds. Narender secured silver in the 90+kg category, while Ankush Panghal won gold in the 80kg. Other gold medalists included Sachin Siwach, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, and Priya Ghanghas.
Australia's swimmers claimed 5 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Sam Short, Mollie O'Callaghan, Alex Perkins, and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team winning gold. Meanwhile, gymnast Georgia Godwin led the Australian women's team to a historic gold medal, becoming the nation's most decorated women's gymnast at the Games.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, featuring 74 associations competing in 215 events across 10 sports, including Para sport. Australia, England, Canada, India, and New Zealand are expected to be dominant medal contenders.
The Oval in London is confirmed to host the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final from June 9-13, marking its second time hosting. The ECB secured hosting rights for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 finals, with the 2027 event coinciding with Test cricket's 150th anniversary.
Cricket Australia announced a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 13. Captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon return after recovering from injuries, bolstering the reigning World Test Championship holders.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his F1 championship lead by 45 points over George Russell, who crashed out on the first lap. Oscar Piastri finished fifth despite an early collision, while Lewis Hamilton's team faces an investigation.
Mercedes principal Toto Wolff admitted the team's power unit issues contributed to George Russell's retirement from the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with teammate Lewis Hamilton. Russell, who failed to score points, attributed the incident to a lack of electrical power, a claim Wolff supported while also acknowledging potential driving errors.
F1 title contenders Kimi Antonelli and George Russell face off at the Belgian Grand Prix with a narrowed 25-point gap, as both drivers adapt to new cars and strategies amidst bad luck and intense competition.
Despite growing conversations about mental health, misconceptions about conditions like schizophrenia, DID, and bipolar disorder persist, fueled by media portrayals and misinformation. Accurate understanding, empathy, and robust community support are crucial for recovery.
Kylian Mbappe became the first player since 1966 to achieve 10+ goal contributions in two separate World Cups, reaching 11 in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco. He also set records for youngest player with 20 appearances and fastest to 20 goals.
Los Angeles Knight Riders defeated Washington Freedom by 18 runs in Major League Cricket. Half-centuries from Andre Fletcher (59) and Matthew Tromp (50) powered LA Knight Riders to 192/8. Sunil Narine's economical spell (1/14) and Andre Russell's 3/34 restricted Washington Freedom to 174/8.
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz's return from a right wrist injury is progressing, but his absence from the Montréal National Bank Open entry list raises questions. He is focusing on a cautious recovery plan, prioritizing long-term health over rushing back, with Cincinnati and the US Open as potential return tournaments.
Dimitar Berbatov believes Harry Kane should return to the Premier League to break Alan Shearer's scoring record and win a title in England. Kane is currently in his first year with Bayern Munich.
