James Rodriguez led Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay in their Copa America opener in Houston. The 32-year-old midfielder, who has struggled in recent years, created both goals with pinpoint crosses. Daniel Munoz scored the opener with a header, and Jefferson Lerma added the second with a glancing header from Rodriguez's free-kick. Paraguay pulled one back through Julio Enciso's volley, but Colombia controlled the game and secured the win. The victory extends Colombia's unbeaten streak to 24 games. Rodriguez's performance was a reminder of his 2014 World Cup heroics, and he will be key to Colombia's hopes in the tournament.

Spain maintained their perfect record in Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win over Albania. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 13th minute, securing the victory. Despite making ten changes to the starting lineup, Spain's second-string team impressed. Coach Luis de la Fuente's strategic rotation allowed players to showcase their skills, providing valuable insights for the knockout rounds. With three wins from three matches, Spain has secured their place in the next round as Group B winners. Torres' performance earned him the man-of-the-match award, solidifying Spain's position as a strong contender in the tournament.

Italy has secured a spot in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 with a dramatic 98th-minute goal against Croatia at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. The Azzurri finished as group runners-up and will face Switzerland in the next round. This marks Italy's fifth consecutive Euro tournament advancing out of the group stage. Notably, Italy's starting lineup did not feature any Juventus players, a first since the 1998 World Cup. Mattia Zaccagni's goal was the latest scored by Italy in Euro history, capping off a thrilling match.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma smashed a sensational 92 off 41 balls, including eight sixes and seven fours, to help India defeat Australia in a T20 World Cup Super 8 match in St Lucia. His strike-rate stood at 224.39, making light work of the Australian bowling attack. Rohit's innings helped India seal a semi-final spot and set two world records - becoming the first player to hit over 200 sixes in T20Is and having the most sixes against an opponent in all international cricket. His tremendous form against Australia led India to a convincing win.

India secured a place in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals with a 24-run victory against Australia in their Super Eight clash at St. Lucia. Rohit Sharma led India’s charge with a blistering 92 off 41 balls, propelling the team to a formidable 205/5 in 20 overs. Despite strong performances from Travis Head (76 off 43) and Mitchell Marsh (37 off 28), Australia fell short, ending at 181/7. India joins South Africa and England in the semi-finals with 6 points, while Australia faces elimination from the tournament.

In a thrilling Super 8 clash at St. Lucia, India set a daunting target of 205 against Australia, thanks to Rohit Sharma's explosive 92 off 41 balls. Sharma’s innings featured 8 sixes and broke several records, including becoming the first to hit 200 sixes in men's T20Is. Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube added vital runs, while Australia’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught. Despite losing momentum in the final five overs, India's total marks the highest ever against Australia in T20 World Cup history.

In a thrilling T20 World Cup Super Eight match at St. Lucia, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is dazzling with a remarkable six-hitting display against Australia, propelling India to a commanding position. Sharma's explosive batting has made him the first player to achieve 200 sixes in T20I cricket. Despite losing Virat Kohli to Josh Hazlewood and Rishabh Pant to Marcus Stoinis, India remains buoyant. Kohli’s spirited applause for Sharma highlights the team's energy as they aim to set a formidable target against Australia, who opted to bowl first under Mitchell Marsh’s leadership.

France's final Group D match against Poland in Euro 2024 hinges on Kylian Mbappé's readiness following a broken nose. Coach Didier Deschamps awaits Mbappé's fitness update, crucial as France seeks a point to secure a spot in the round of 16. Poland, already eliminated, plans changes including a goalkeeper switch. Robert Lewandowski's fitness also remains pivotal for Poland's strategy. N'Golo Kante shines for France, while historical stats and player insights shape expectations for this critical encounter.

The BCCI has announced India's squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe series, with Shubman Gill appointed as captain. The team includes IPL standouts Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag, alongside T20 World Cup reserves like Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gill returns from the USA, where he was a reserve player, alongside pacer Avesh Khan. The series, starting July 6, will provide opportunities for newer faces to prove themselves. With regulars resting post T20 World Cup, the squad aims to maintain momentum and test emerging talent in international cricket.

ISRO successfully completed its third Landing Experiment (LEX-03) for the Pushpak Reusable Launch Vehicle on June 23, 2024, at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This final test demonstrated Pushpak's precise horizontal landing under challenging conditions, including a higher degree of deviation from the intended orbit and severe wind conditions. The vehicle, dropped from an altitude of 4.5 km by an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter, executed autonomous maneuvers and landed precisely on the runway centerline. This success advances ISRO's development of a reusable vehicle capable of orbital missions, reducing launch costs and enhancing competitiveness.