Sports Today Highlights, July 15: Lamine Yamal Courts Controversy In Spain; Victor Wembanyama Cleared For NBA Return

Good morning, readers! We welcome you to our live blog today, covering all the top sporting events from across the world. With the third Test match coming to a heartbreaking end for India, we will turn our attention to the Japan Open 2025, starting in Tokyo today. Stay tuned with Outlook India to see the live updates and breaking news from the sports world today on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

The West Indies registered the second-lowest total in Test history during the third Test against Australia at the Sabina Park in Jamaica on Monday. The hosts were bowled out for 27, second behind New Zealand’s 26 against England in 1955.

Records kept tumbling during the 3rd WI vs AUS Test at Sabina Park as Mitchell Starc picked up five wickets in just 15 balls, making him the fastest five-for in men’s Test history on Monday. Playing his 100th Test, that too with the pink ball, the left-arm pacer finished with the figures of six for nine in 7.3 overs.

Lowest totals in Test history

1) New Zealand - 26 vs England, 1955

2) West Indies - 27 vs Australia, 2025

3) South Africa - 30 vs England, 1896

4) South Africa - 30 vs England, 1924

5) South Africa - 35 vs England, 1899

Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has faced the ire of the Spanish media and fans alike for his ‘intolerable’ behaviour as part of the entertainment for his 18th birthday party. The FC Barcelona star turned 18 on July 13 and hosted a grand gala on his birthday, inviting several of his club and national team members.

The Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Skeletal Dysplasias with Dwarfism (ADEE), a member organisation of the Spanish Confederation of People with Physical and Organic Disabilities (COCEMFE), have condemned Yamal for hiring people with dwarfism at his birthday party.

Ben Healy became the fourth Irish rider to earn the Tour de France’s yellow jersey on Monday with a gritty ride in the fabled race’s first mountainous stage. Healy led for much of the tough 165.3-kilometer route through the Massif Central — France’s south-central highland region — but had to be content with third place after Giro d’Italia winner Simon Yates broke on the final ascent to take the stage victory. (AP)

A Manchester United fan has admitted assaulting Manchester City player Jack Grealish by slapping his face after the former claimed to have been insulted by the Man City forward. The defendant, of Droylsden, Tameside, told the court: "I did not expect [Grealish] to say what he said to me and I have reacted. I regret it. That's it."

The best figures by a bowler playing in their 100th Test.

In an astonishing claim, US President Donald Trump has said that the Club World Cup that has featured in the Oval Office will stay there, and that the FIFA made a copy of the trophy that was awarded to Chelsea after their win in the tournament’s final on Sunday.

The India Under-20 women's national football team drew their match against Uzbekistan in the first of two friendly matches at the Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent late on Monday night. The tie ended 1-1 full-time. The goal-scorers were Mexribon Egamberdiyeva (38’) and Sulanjana Raul (79’) equalised for India late in the second half.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Auction will be held today, July 15 in Karnataka. One can catch the live streaming of the event on the FanCode app and website.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama expects to play this coming season and has been fully cleared after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder for the past few months, he told the French newspaper L’Equipe in remarks published on Monday.

“I’m officially cleared to return. … I’ll finally be able to play a bit of basketball again,” Wembanyama told the French sports daily. (AP)

In the groove & ready to go ft. ODI joinees Pratika Rawal & Tejal Hasabnis.

The much-anticipated second season of the Pro Panja League is set to make its return on August 5 and fans can once again catch all the electrifying action live on FanCode, India’s premier digital sports destination.

Open water swimming at the World Championships in Singapore has been postponed because of “water quality levels exceeding acceptable thresholds,” the governing body World Aquatics said in a statement. Other open water events are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The World's Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, will be coming to India thanks to DreamSetGo, India’s first premium bespoke sports experiences and travel platform, today announced the launch of Dream Icons. Bolt’s multi-city tour across Mumbai and Delhi will feature a series of high-profile engagements, including intimate fan experiences and cultural interactions.

 The Durban’s Super Giants are delighted to announce that Lance Klusener will return as Head Coach for the upcoming 2025-26 SA20 season, marking his fourth consecutive year leading the franchise. Under his guidance, the team reached the finals in Season 2, and although Season 3 was a challenging campaign, the franchise remains committed to its long-term vision of building a title-winning unit.

India opener Shafali Verma has returned to the top 10 in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings, rising four places to ninth after a stellar series against England. Scoring 176 runs at a blazing strike rate of 158.56, the 21-year-old was instrumental in India’s 3-2 series win.

Teammate Arundhati Reddy also saw a significant boost, climbing in both the bowling and all-rounder charts. England’s Charlie Dean broke into the top 10 bowlers after her match-winning spell, while Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, and several others also made notable gains following a competitive series.

Spinner Liam Dawson has been roped in to the English squad for the Fourth Test match against India.