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.
The Cronulla Sharks have extended their league-best winning streak to five matches, sparking talk of an elusive second NRL premiership. Coach Craig Fitzgibbon expressed strong belief in his team, which is flying with nine wins from their past 10 outings, as they prepare for upcoming derby matches.
Trent Rockets defeated defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred women's competition at Trent Bridge. Sophia Dunkley scored 56 for Rockets, while Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 for Sunrisers was not enough to secure a win.
Fremantle secured a 70-point western derby win over West Coast at Perth Stadium, with Jye Amiss kicking five goals and Murphy Reid earning the Glendinning-Allan medal. Separately, Geelong defeated Melbourne by 20 points, ending the Demons' undefeated MCG run, with Shannon Neale and Ollie Henry starring for the Cats.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook for the semiconductor sector sapped risk appetite. The KOSPI's sharp decline triggered a five-minute trading suspension.
Seoul stocks experienced a sharp decline of nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor risk appetite. The KOSPI fell 406.27 points, triggering a five-minute suspension of program trading.
Seoul stocks plunged nearly 6% on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak, as escalating Middle East tensions and a bearish outlook on the semiconductor sector by Morgan Stanley sapped risk appetite. The local currency, however, strengthened against the dollar.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their fifth consecutive day of net inflows, totaling $727.3 million, marking the longest streak in nearly three months. Monday saw $226.9 million in inflows, reducing year-to-date outflows below $5 billion, though an analyst suggests this indicates easing selling pressure rather than broad institutional demand.
The KT Wiz have climbed to second place in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) after a seven-game winning streak, including a sweep of the LG Twins. Now two games behind the Samsung Lions, the Wiz aim to reclaim the top spot this week with upcoming series against the Doosan Bears and Lotte Giants.
The KT Wiz have surged to second place in South Korean baseball with a seven-game winning streak, now aiming for the top spot. Conversely, the LG Twins are in a five-game slump, and the Hanwha Eagles face a setback as top slugger Kang Baek-ho is sidelined with an oblique injury.
NC Dinos are heating up the competition for 5th place in the KBO league, nearing a .500 winning percentage. They are currently 7th, chasing 5th-place Doosan Bears and 6th-place Hanwha Eagles, with strong pitching and a newly acquired hitter showing promise.
Ireland achieved a historic 2-0 T20I series sweep over India, winning the second match by one run. Jai Moondra's opening spell and disciplined death bowling sealed the victory, marking Ireland's first bilateral series win over India.
Ecuador defeated four-time champion Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, securing a dramatic berth in the World Cup knockout stages. Gonzalo Plata scored the winning goal in the 77th minute, marking Ecuador's first round-of-16 appearance since 2006. The match saw a record attendance of 80,663 fans.
Indian equities saw a significant drop on Friday, ending a five-day rally. Heavy selling in IT stocks, influenced by Accenture's revised guidance, and weak global cues, including the cancellation of US-Iran peace talks, led to substantial declines in the Sensex and Nifty.
Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex fell on Friday, ending a five-day winning streak. The decline was primarily driven by a sharp crash in IT sector stocks, influenced by global sentiment, Accenture's lowered revenue forecast, FII selling, profit-taking, and lingering Middle East concerns.
South Korean stocks extended their winning streak for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in the semiconductor sector, pushing the KOSPI to a new high. Investors, however, remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting.
England secured a four-wicket victory over Ireland in a rain-affected T20 World Cup match in Southampton. Sophie Ecclestone starred with the ball, taking 3/22, as Ireland posted 118/9. England chased the target, with Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring 48 before retiring hurt, to maintain their winning momentum.
South Korean stocks rose for a fifth consecutive session, driven by semiconductors, nearing the 9,000-point mark. Investors remain cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision, while a new state-run investment firm is set to launch.
South Korean stocks rose for the fifth straight session, driven by semiconductors, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision. The KOSPI index neared 9,000 points, buoyed by retail and institutional buying amid a 'risk-on' sentiment following a U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Seoul stocks closed sharply higher Monday, with the KOSPI index surging 5.2% to 8,545.98, driven by an agreement between the US and Iran to end their war. The Korean won also rose significantly.
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest ever Formula 1 championship leader, seeks his sixth consecutive win at the Spanish Grand Prix. After dominating Monaco, he faces a more traditional track in Barcelona that will test Mercedes' true performance and his rivalry with teammate George Russell.
Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance leads San Antonio Spurs to 115-111 win over New York Knicks, cutting the NBA Finals series deficit to 2-1.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, ending the Knicks' 13-game postseason winning streak. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, while Jalen Brunson scored 32 for the Knicks.
The New York Knicks secured a 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, extending their playoff winning streak to 12 games. Despite trailing by 14 points, the Knicks rallied, led by Jalen Brunson's 30 points, to win on the Spurs' home court.
