Bronny James, son of LeBron James, had a breakout performance in the Las Vegas Summer League, scoring 12 points and shooting 5-for-11 from the field in the Lakers’ victory over the Hawks. This marked a significant improvement for James, who had struggled with his shot earlier in the summer league.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has pleaded not guilty to assault and interference with communication charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a drug tester at his New Mexico home. Jones maintains his innocence, claiming the accusations are baseless and that he was simply frustrated by the tester’s professionalism. The incident occurred during a drug test in March, and Jones has vowed to fight the charges.
Australian international goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has joined Roma on a one-year deal, providing backup to first-choice goalkeeper Mile Svilar. The 32-year-old, who has 93 caps for Australia, arrives from AZ Alkmaar and will be looking to contribute to Roma’s Serie A campaign starting August 18.
Olympic medals, especially the coveted gold, hold immense prestige. But are they actually made of pure gold? Discover the surprising composition of these coveted awards and the regulations governing their design.
American Reilly Opelka, returning to the ATP Tour after a long layoff due to injuries, defeated defending champion Adrian Mannarino in a three-set thriller to advance to the quarterfinals of the Newport Championships. Opelka’s powerful serve, highlighted by 19 aces, proved too much for the top-seeded Frenchman.
Stephen Curry led the US men’s basketball team to a dominant 105-79 victory over Serbia in an Olympic warm-up game. Curry scored 24 points, including the first nine for the US, as they built a lead of up to 31 points. Bam Adebayo and Anthony Davis also contributed significantly with Adebayo scoring 17 points and Davis adding seven points, six rebounds, and six blocks. The US will face South Sudan and Germany in two more tune-up games before heading to Paris for the Olympics.
Federico Redondo scored a brace and assisted on another goal as Inter Miami cruised past Toronto FC 3-1 on Wednesday. Despite missing key players, Miami extended their winning streak to five in six matches, reclaiming the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player in MLS history, while Tai Baribo scored a hat-trick, and Kai Wagner added three assists as the Philadelphia Union ended a 10-match winless streak with a dominant 5-1 victory over the New England Revolution.
M. Boopathi Vaishna Kumar’s unbeaten half-century powered Dindigul Dragons to an eight-wicket victory over IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in a rain-curtailed TNPL match. Boopathi’s counter-attacking innings, alongside a crucial partnership with B. Indrajith, steered the Dragons to a comfortable chase.
While India’s Olympic athletes grab the headlines, a dedicated team of support staff works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure their success. This article sheds light on the crucial roles played by coaches, physios, masseurs, and other officials who make up the backbone of the Indian Olympic contingent.
