In a dramatic finish to the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were at the center of attention as they navigated team orders and a slow pit stop. Piastri ultimately gave in and allowed Norris to reclaim his spot, leading to a second-place finish for Norris and a gap narrowing in the championship standings. Despite sliding down the sofa during the press conference, Red Bull's Max Verstappen was unable to escape the discussion dominating the room.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a minor injury while playing for the Netherlands on international duty. This adds to the already growing list of injured players for the Catalan club. De Jong left the Oranje training camp and will not be available for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. With other key players like Alejandro Balde and Gavi also out due to injuries, Barcelona's midfield will be lacking depth in the upcoming matches.
Spain demonstrated their prowess on the field with a remarkable 6-0 victory against Turkey in their second World Cup qualifying match. The reigning European champions silenced the home crowd as Arsenal star Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick, while Pedri and Ferran Torres showcased their pristine passing skills with a combined total of five assists. The Spanish team dominated every aspect of the game, leaving the Turkish defense in shambles.
The US Open Men's Singles Final will feature two young phenoms, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. With both players vying for their first Grand Slam title, the match promises to be an entertaining one. However, the start of the match was delayed due to security measures surrounding President Donald Trump's visit. The winner of this match will not only take home the US Open trophy, but also leave New York as the new world number one.
In a nail-biting match between England and South Africa, England emerged victorious in the third One-Day International (ODI) held at the Rose Bowl stadium in Southampton. After a tense closing moments, England managed to score the required runs in the last over, winning the match by three wickets. The game was full of intense moments and a treat for cricket fans worldwide.
McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were involved in a controversial team orders incident during the Italian Grand Prix, resulting in Norris receiving boos from fans after finishing third. Norris, who had asked McLaren to pit Piastri first, ended up losing out to Piastri and his championship rival Max Verstappen due to a slow pit stop. Despite the controversy, Piastri remained calm and Norris focused on his title chase, with Formula 1 fans now able to watch all races live with a new Sky Sports bundle.
Former Indian cricket player Gautam Gambhir extends congratulations to the men's hockey team for their win over South Korea in the Asia Cup, making them the second-most successful side in the tournament. Their last title was in 2017, and this year's win also qualifies them for the Men's Hockey World Cup. Other political leaders and public figures also showered the team with praise and well wishes.
In the midst of a heated battle for the World Championship, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have put team harmony above individual success by defending the team's controversial instruction to swap positions during the Italian GP. Despite having done nothing wrong, Piastri was told to give up second place to Norris, who had a slower pit stop. Questions have been raised whether other drivers, like race winner Max Verstappen, would have obeyed such an order. However, both McLaren drivers stand firm in their support for the team, stating that it was the right decision to make for the greater good of the team.
On Sunday, India celebrated their maiden ICC title win in women's cricket as the U-19 team beat England to lift the T20 World Cup. Political leaders including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team for their exceptional performance and making the country proud. The squad, led by Shafali Verma, not only clinched the trophy but also managed to defeat challenges faced by their senior counterparts.
After an eight-year break, India has emerged as the victorious team in the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament. With this win, they become the second-most successful team in the tournament's history and secure a spot in the FIH World Cup next year. Forward Dilpreet Singh's two goals and a strong defensive performance led India to a dominant 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea.