After a dominant Game 5 performance, the Houston Rockets (52-30) are looking to force a Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors (48-34) in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Keeping their overall lead in the series, the Warriors are hoping star player Stephen Curry can lead them to victory and avoid a do-or-die Game 7. With the game taking place on their home court, the Warriors have the advantage but will need to step up their defense to contain the Rockets’ young and talented lineup. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN in the US or stream through Fubo or Sling TV. International viewers can access the game through NBA League Pass (VPN recommended for restricted regions).
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be distributing more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth through a virtual job fair in various government departments and organisations. This initiative, in its 15th edition, aims to provide meaningful employment opportunities for the country's youth and contribute to its progress. The recruitment drive, which has already offered over 10 lakh permanent government jobs since October 2022, highlights the government's commitment to tackling unemployment and empowering young individuals to participate in India's growth story. Additionally, the PM also highlighted India's partnership with 21 countries in improving migration and employment opportunities.
After facing a string of losses and losing their skipper to injury, the Chennai Super Kings turn to young South African talent Dewald Brevis to turn their luck around. Brevis, who was originally bought for a modest price of Rs 75 lakh, will now play for CSK for a whopping Rs 2.2 crore, reflecting the franchise's confidence in his abilities. With the possibility of Brevis making his debut against their rivals Mumbai Indians, it will be an exciting battle to watch as he faces his former team at their home ground.
The CEO of GoSports Foundation, Deepthi Bopaiah, expressed concern over India's lack of preparation for hosting the 2036 Olympics, which the country has bid for. Emphasizing the need to focus on mid-level and young talents, she stressed on the importance of going beyond just elite athletes. With Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, Poland, Egypt, and South Korea also vying for the privilege, the competition will be tough and rigorous.
With regular skipper Sanju Samson sidelined due to a finger injury, 23-year-old Riyan Parag will lead the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the first three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. This move makes Parag one of the youngest captains in IPL history, behind only Virat Kohli. As Samson continues rehabilitation, Dhruv Jurel will handle wicketkeeping duties for the initial matches. Fans are eager to see how Parag, along with other talented young players like Nitish Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will lead the Rajasthan Royals to victory in the upcoming season.
The Indian team made a strong comeback in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday, thanks to a brilliant partnership between spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. After a flying start by the Kiwi openers, the Indian spin duo removed Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, and Kane Williamson in quick succession, giving India the upper hand in the match. With India's bowling attack successfully countering New Zealand's explosive start, the stage is set for a thrilling final battle between the two teams.
New Zealand opener Will Young draws motivation from the Kiwi team's past win over India at the ICC KnockOut final in 2000, as they prepare to face India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. The team, which was then known as KnockOut, chased down 265 runs in the last over to defeat India and claim their first men's ICC title. Young, who was eight years old at the time, now aims to emulate the success of his idols and carry on their legacy. He also spoke about the team's preparations and lessons learnt from their previous encounter against India.
In a thrilling start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat against India. In a surprising move, India opted for young pacer Harshit Rana over regular Arshdeep Singh. However, their strong spin attack consisting of Jadeja, Yadav, and Patel remains unchanged. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be looking to make the most of the sunny conditions and post a challenging total against the Men in Blue.
After posting a total of 320 runs in the first innings, New Zealand's Glenn Phillips put in an exceptional performance in the field with a stunning one-handed catch that saw Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan depart early. The clip of his catch has been going viral on social media, further adding to the Black Caps' dominance in the tournament. Despite a strong batting display by Tom Latham and Will Young in the first innings, it was New Zealand's brilliant performance with the ball that ultimately led to their victory against Pakistan.
In a clash between two cricketing giants, New Zealand came out on top with a dominant 60-run win over defending champions Pakistan in the opener of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite a lower-back strain to star batter Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan's chase never took off and they were eventually bundled out for 260 runs. Will Young and Tom Latham's centuries, along with a strong bowling performance by Mitchell Santner and Will O'Rourke, helped the Kiwis to a comfortable victory.