Liverpool forward Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother, André Silva, 25, died early on July 3, 2025, after their Lamborghini veered off Spain’s A‑52 motorway near Zamora and burst into flames, reportedly following a tire blowout. Jota, who had just married Rute Cardoso 11 days earlier and was father to three children, recently helped Liverpool win the Premier League, scoring 65 goals in 182 appearances. The football world mourns deeply, tributes from Cristiano Ronaldo, Jürgen Klopp, UEFA and fans have poured in. Anfield displayed scarves, flags lowered, and a moment of silence observed at Euro 2025 matches. (PC: Rappler)

Indian chess prodigy and reigning world champion D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb, taking sole lead with 10 out of 12 points. The 18-year-old has now won five consecutive games, including victories over Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Gukesh’s win came after Carlsen dismissed his chances pre-match, calling him “presumably one of the weaker players.” Gukesh's performance not only proved Carlsen wrong but reaffirmed his dominance in rapid chess. The Chennai-based grandmaster continues to impress on the global stage with calm, tactical brilliance and mental strength. (PC: HT)

India captain Shubman Gill scripted history on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Edgbaston, scoring a majestic 269 to lead India to 587 all out against England. It was Gill's maiden double century and the highest score by any Indian or Asian captain in a Test match on English soil, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s 221 at The Oval in 1979. Yashasvi Jaiswal (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (89) also made strong contributions. England’s Shoaib Bashir claimed 3 wickets, while Josh Tongue and Chris Woakes picked 2 each. Gill’s innings anchored a dominant Indian performance as England prepare to respond. (PC: BCCI)

Wimbledon 2025 Day 4 saw Novak Djokovic dominate Daniel Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 to storm into the third round. The 7-time champion looked unstoppable in a straight-sets victory. Women’s top seed Iga Swiatek was in action against Caty McNally, while Elena Rybakina defeated Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-1 to progress. Rising star Mirra Andreeva also booked her place in Round 3 with a 6-1, 7-6(4) win over Lucia Bronzetti. Corentin Moutet and Grigor Dimitrov battled through a tight second set on Court 3. Emma Navarro and Alex de Minaur continued their campaigns, with high-stakes matchups expected on Day 5. (PC: India Today)

A Sports Ministry source confirmed that despite recent political tensions, Pakistan’s men's hockey team has received all-clearances from the Ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, and Sports to travel to India for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, scheduled from 27 August to 7 September 2025 . This move reflects India’s commitment to uphold the principles of the Olympic Charter, which prohibits excluding nations from multilateral sporting events . The approval similarly extends to the Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai this November–December . While bilateral series remain suspended, officials emphasize that allowing participation in continental tournaments supports sports diplomacy and safeguards India’s standing in global sports administration. (PC: Getty Images)

Global tributes are pouring in after Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said, “We will miss you so much,” while Cristiano Ronaldo wrote, “It doesn’t make sense.” Prince William and Princess Kate, along with Liverpool FC, Wolves, and FC Porto, expressed shock at the “unimaginable loss.” Jota had been driving to catch a ferry after surgery when the car crashed. Known for his humility and fierce play, Jota’s death has left the football community united in grief and remembrance.(PC: BBC)

India captain Shubman Gill created history on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston by scoring a stunning 257*—his highest Test score and the highest ever by an Indian in England, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s 221. Gill also went past Virat Kohli’s 254* to register the highest Test score by an Indian captain. Resuming on 114, the skipper powered India to 547/6 by stumps. Washington Sundar supported with a gritty 35*, while England’s bowlers struggled for breakthroughs. Gill’s marathon knock is being hailed as one of the greatest overseas innings by an Indian batter in modern Test cricket. (PC: BCCI)

Shubman Gill made history on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Edgbaston by becoming the first Indian captain to score a double century on English soil. His unbeaten 200 marked a major milestone in his career and in Indian Test history. Leading India from the front, Gill’s fluent innings helped the team recover from early setbacks and dominate England. Ravindra Jadeja earlier contributed 89 before falling to Josh Tongue. Washington Sundar played a fearless supporting role as India surged to 473/6. England, struggling for breakthroughs, found themselves on the back foot as Gill’s knock defined the day’s play. (PC: BCCI)

On Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Birmingham, India continued to dominate as skipper Shubman Gill reached 150, anchoring the innings after a steady partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja fell for 89 after a vital 150-run stand that helped India recover from early setbacks. England's Josh Tongue broke the stand by removing Jadeja in the 108th over. Despite the breakthrough, India crossed 400, with Washington Sundar joining Gill at the crease. Earlier, Gill’s aggressive reverse sweep and Jadeja’s fluent boundaries kept England under pressure. India had resumed the day at 310/5, with momentum firmly in their favour. (PC: BCCI)

Just hours before Diogo Jota died in a car crash, his wife Rute Cardoso posted their wedding video on Instagram. The couple had married only 10 days earlier. Jota, 28, and his brother died in Spain when their car crashed and caught fire. Rute and Jota had been together since they were 13. They have three children. In the reel, Jota called the wedding “a day we will never forget.” Rute said it was her “dream come true.” The news has left fans and the football world heartbroken. Tributes are pouring in from around the globe. (PC: Rute Cardoso/Instagram)