SoBo Mumbai Falcons Beat Bandra Blasters In Mumbai T20 League Semi-Final
SoBo Mumbai Falcons stormed into the final of the T20 Mumbai League with a dominant six-wicket win over Bandra Blasters in the second semifinal. Chasing 131, the Falcons wrapped up the match in just 14.4 overs, thanks to a classy unbeaten 52 from Ishan Mulchandani and disciplined bowling led by Akash Parkar and Siddharth Raut. The win sets up a title clash with MSC Maratha Royals at Wankhede Stadium.
Baseball United And Japan’s TBS Launch ‘TRYOUT: PLAN D’ To Give Young Japanese Players A Shot At Pro Baseball In Dubai
Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, has teamed up with Japan’s Tokyo Broadcast System (TBS) to launch TRYOUT: PLAN D, a groundbreaking competition series offering young Japanese baseball talents a chance to go pro. Airing as part of TBS’s acclaimed documentary show バース・デイ (Birthday), the series will select two standout players to join the Mid East Falcons for Baseball United’s inaugural season in Dubai this November.
Rafael Nadal’s 2017 French Open Final Racquet Auctioned For A Record Price
Rafael Nadal’s match-used Babolat racquet from his historic 2017 French Open triumph has been auctioned for a record-breaking $157,333.20, making it the most expensive tennis racquet ever sold. Used during one of Nadal’s most dominant performances at Roland Garros, the racquet remains stained with clay and is photomatched to 27 key matches from his 2017 season, including victories over Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka.
J Balvin, Doja Cat And Tems To Headline FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
In a historic first, FIFA and Global Citizen have announced a star-studded halftime show for the FIFA Club World Cup final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium. Performances by J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems will headline the event curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The initiative aims to raise $100 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting children’s access to education and football.
Diageo plc Planning To Sell Royal Challengers Bengaluru For A Value Of $2 Billion
Diageo plc, through its India unit United Spirits Ltd., is reportedly looking to sell its IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at a valuation of $2 billion. The move comes shortly after RCB clinched their first-ever IPL title and amid increasing regulatory pressure on alcohol and tobacco brand visibility in Indian sports. RCB, which has cricket superstar Virat Kohli on its roster and leads IPL franchises in Instagram followers, was originally bought in 2008 by Vijay Mallya’s UB Group.
MS Dhoni Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame
MS Dhoni, one of India’s most iconic cricketers, has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on June 9, 2025, becoming the 11th Indian to receive the honour. The ICC recognised Dhoni’s unparalleled contributions to the game — as a transformative captain, a sharp wicketkeeper, and a legendary finisher — citing his leadership in India’s T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013) wins. He remains the only captain to have won all three ICC white-ball trophies.
WSL Club Revenues Soar By 34% Amid Record-Breaking 2023–24 Season
The 2023–24 season marked a historic milestone for the Women’s Super League (WSL), as club revenues soared by 34% to a record £65 million. With all 12 clubs crossing the £1 million revenue mark for the first time, the surge was fueled by commercial growth and heightened fan engagement. Deloitte now forecasts revenues could reach £100 million by the 2025–26 season, signaling a new era for women’s football in England.
Narayanan, Deepan, Abhijeet Lead After Day 3 Battles In Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament
Day 3 of the 21st Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament 2025 saw top Indian and international players continue their dominant runs at Tivoli Gardens. With standout performances from GMs Narayanan S L, Abhijeet Gupta, Deepan Chakkravarthy, and Diptayan Ghosh, the tournament remains tightly contested as it moves past Round 4.
Shreyas Iyer’s SoBo Mumbai Falcons Storm Into T20 Mumbai Semifinals
Despite already sealing a semifinal berth, SoBo Mumbai Falcons suffered their first loss of the season in the T20 Mumbai League, falling to Eagle Thane Strikers by 36 runs at Wankhede. A fiery spell by Sairaj Patil and a stunning catch by Amit Pandey turned the tide, helping the Strikers seal their semifinal spot as well.
Carlos Alcaraz Walks Away With $2.9million In Prize Money For Winning French Open 2025
In an epic five-hour-and-29-minute showdown, Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to defeat Jannik Sinner in the 2025 French Open final, winning 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2). The match, now the longest Roland-Garros men’s final in the Open Era, earned Alcaraz his second French Open title and fifth Grand Slam overall.