In a sensational display of cricket, Abhishek Sharma made history by scoring a century in just 55 balls for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. But it wasn't just the impressive stats that grabbed headlines. In a heartfelt tribute, the young batter dedicated his knock to the loyal SRH fans, the Orange Army, and surprised everyone by pulling out a paper with a special message for them. This emotional moment was made even more special with the presence and support of Abhishek's parents, who had arrived in Hyderabad just before the match.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King offers words of encouragement to Iga Swiatek after her loss at the US Open quarterfinals, while also praising Amanda Anisimova for her defeat of the world number two. Despite Swiatek's disappointment, King reminds her of her numerous achievements and encourages her to keep striving for success.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured his fifth pole position of 2025 at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday, narrowly beating out McLaren's Lando Norris by a mere 0.077 seconds. Verstappen's final flying lap also marked the fastest-ever lap in F1 history, breaking a record previously held by Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. While both drivers expressed satisfaction with their performance, Norris acknowledged the challenge of overtaking Verstappen in the race.
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates goal to the late Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident along with his brother. Jota, who made 49 appearances for Portugal and played alongside Ronaldo, was a valuable member of the team that won the Nations League in June. Fans and teammates alike mourn the loss of the talented Liverpool forward.
In a thrilling qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, setting the stage for a potential battle with McLaren at Monza. The Dutchman's performance has put a dent in McLaren's dominance this season, as Lando Norris takes the front row and team leader Oscar Piastri follows closely behind. With Lewis Hamilton starting in 10th position, it will be an exciting race on Sunday as Verstappen looks to continue his Red Bull team's success at the iconic track.
Indian cricketers KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj, who played key roles in India's recent impressive draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, will not feature in the Asia Cup 2025. However, they have been named in the India A squad for a red-ball series against Australia A starting from September 16, led by Shreyas Iyer. They will not play the first match of the series but will replace two players for the second match. The squad also includes other international players such as Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, and Khaleel Ahmed. Rahul was the third highest run-scorer in the England tour, while Siraj finished as the leading wicket-taker for India.
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A team for their upcoming series against Australia A. The squad also includes young players such as Dhruv Jurel, Devdutt Padikkal, and Prasidh Krishna. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the team for the second match, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and N Jagadeesan return after missing the England Tests due to injury. The squad boasts a strong pace bowling core and spin bowling options for the multi-day series.
Mumbai batter Shreyas Iyer has been named the skipper for India A's two First-Class matches against Australia A later this month. The squad also includes recovering Nitish Kumar Reddy and vice-captain Dhruv Jurel, with the likes of KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj returning to action before India's upcoming home Test season. Other notable selections include Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and N Jagadeesan, who were recently a part of India's squad in England.
After a decade away from the ring, former Divas Champion AJ Lee made a surprise entrance on Friday night's episode of SmackDown. But it was a behind-the-scenes moment that truly captured the hearts of fans, with WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H sharing exclusive footage of Lee signing her contract just moments before her return. The emotional video has since gone viral, solidifying Lee's status as a trailblazing and beloved figure in wrestling history.
After a decade away from the ring, AJ Lee is back in WWE and made her surprise return on SmackDown. The former Divas Champion and her husband, CM Punk, confronted Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch, marking Lee's first appearance since 2015. The comeback follows a controversial Fatal 4-Way match at Clash in Paris, where Lynch intervened to help Rollins retain the World Heavyweight Championship. Lee's return was met with thunderous applause from fans, who had been chanting for her for days.