Cricket/Test Match: England captain Ben Stokes praised Shoaib Bashir after his match-winning performance against West Indies at Trent Bridge. Bashir took 5-41, helping England secure a 241-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead. The young spinner’s remarkable talent and determination impressed both his teammates and cricket pundits.
Cricket/Test Match: England dominated West Indies with a 241-run win in the second Test at Trent Bridge. Joe Root and Harry Brook’s centuries laid the groundwork before England’s bowlers dismantled the visitors, with Shoaib Bashir taking 5-41 to seal the victory and the series.
Soccer/Transfer News: Chelsea have been urged to re-sign N’Golo Kante amid West Ham’s interest in the midfielder. Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf emphasized Kante’s strong connection with Chelsea fans and his recent impressive performance for France at Euro 2024.
Basketball/Olympics: LeBron James’ late layup secured a 101-100 win for the US against South Sudan in a pre-Olympic exhibition match. The game highlighted the competitive spirit of underdog teams as the US prepares for the Paris Olympics.
Soccer/Transfer News: Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Marseille for £16.8m. Hojbjerg’s role diminished last season, and the deal allows Tottenham to reinvest in young talent like Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.
Soccer/Transfer News: Benfica confirmed receiving a bid from PSG for 19-year-old Joao Neves, who has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal. PSG’s interest highlights Neves’ growing reputation after an impressive debut season.
Tennis/ATP: Former Mississippi State star Nuno Borges won his first ATP title by defeating Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2. Borges, a decorated collegiate athlete, becomes the second Portuguese player to achieve this milestone.