Day 9 of the Paris Paralympics saw a strong performance from Ukraine in judo, with a gold and two bronze medals. In wheelchair basketball, the USA advanced to the finals after defeating Canada, setting up a showdown with Great Britain. Italian fencing star Bebe Vio won a bronze in the team event after missing out on gold in the individual foil competition.
Sachin Tendulkar reveals in his autobiography that he battled a severe stomach ache during the 2003 World Cup match against Sri Lanka, even resorting to using tissue paper to manage the discomfort while scoring a crucial 97 runs. Despite the hardship, Tendulkar’s performance led India to victory and cemented his status as a tournament hero.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have completed preparations for the return of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station. The spacecraft is scheduled to undock on Friday evening and land in New Mexico early Saturday morning.
Aryna Sabalenka, the second seed, secured her place in the US Open final for the second consecutive year, defeating American Emma Navarro in a thrilling match. Despite a late comeback from Navarro, Sabalenka’s power and resilience proved too much for the 13th seed.
Russian tennis icon Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion, attended the Champions of Equality event at the US Open 2024, reminiscing about her illustrious career and highlighting her significant achievements. The event celebrated pioneers in equality, with Sharapova joining the likes of Shonda Rhimes, Billie Jean King, and Robin Roberts.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of NGC 5033, a spiral galaxy resembling our own Milky Way. Meanwhile, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station and return to Earth, marking a significant step in commercial spaceflight.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in their opening Nations League match. This milestone makes Ronaldo the first male footballer to reach this mark in official matches, surpassing Lionel Messi’s total. The goal came in the 34th minute, and Ronaldo expressed his emotion after reaching this significant landmark.
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s Nations League victory over Croatia, becoming the first male footballer to achieve this remarkable feat. The 39-year-old superstar expressed his emotions after reaching the milestone, highlighting the dedication and hard work that contributed to his achievement.
Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a 1,700-year-old burial belonging to a ‘barbarian’ who lived on the edge of the Roman Empire. The richly furnished grave, containing glassware, pottery, and a fine-tooth comb, sheds light on the lives and customs of Germanic tribes in the 4th century.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a brilliant meteor explosion over Earth, highlighting the constant activity in our atmosphere. The event, a bolide or fireball, was one of several recent asteroid encounters, including one over the Philippines that was predicted by astronomers.
