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Tadej Pogacar moved to within touching distance of a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title after finishing safely in the penultimate stage on Saturday. The Slovenian star heads into Sunday’s showcase finish in Paris with a lead of 6 1/2 minutes over Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel. Barring mishap, Pogacar will join Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain, and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only men to win five Tours. The 20th stage was won by Richard Carapaz for his second win at this year’s race and third overall. The Ecuadorian rider overtook Sepp Kuss near the end as the American almost crashed out. Evenepoel also surged past Kuss near the line to take second place. Pogacar chose not to launch one of his attacks like on Friday’s 19th stage.
Defending Formula 1 champion Lando Norris took his first pole position of 2026 when he snatched it from Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 of a second at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away. Charles Leclerc took third for Ferrari, .238 off the pace. With Hamilton facing a potential penalty, Leclerc may end up second on the grid alongside Norris. Mercedes had a tough day. Standings leader Kimi Antonelli was fourth after seemingly being held up by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen spinning ahead of him, and teammate George Russell was seventh. Mercedes could also be facing a repair job after Russell broke down on track on his way back to the pits.
India secured a commanding 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in the 2nd T20I at the Harare Sports Club, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Put into bat first after losing the toss, India overcame early pressure to post a formidable 219/5 in their 20 overs. The innings was brilliantly driven by wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s stellar 81 off 44 balls, featuring nine fours and two sixes, alongside Tilak Varma’s explosive unbeaten 60 off 29 deliveries, which included five boundaries and three maximums. In response, Zimbabwe’s run chase completely faltered against a disciplined Indian bowling attack, getting bundled out for 129 in 17.5 overs. Part-time spinner Abhishek Sharma starred with the ball, picking up an impressive 3/17, while Yash Thakur and Prince Yadav bagged two wickets each to seal a comprehensive win.
The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 ignited with a 6-gold opening-night swimming blitz by the Australian Dolphins. Lani Pallister opened with a clinical victory in the Women's 400m Freestyle. Para-swimming star Jenna Jones added a 2nd gold in the Women's S13 100m Freestyle. Host nation Scotland erupted as home favourite Duncan Scott shattered his own Games record (Men's 200m Individual Medley). In the Men's S13 100m Backstroke, South Africa's Nathan Hendricks claimed gold ahead of local hero Stephen Clegg. Australia recaptured the spotlight as Jenna Forrester pulled off an extraordinary double (200m Backstroke gold and 400m bronze). Scotland struck gold again through Faye Rogers in the SM10 200m IM, then Alex Saffy led an Aussie one-two finish in the S10 100m Butterfly. The Aussie relay teams closed the night by rewriting history -- Mollie O'Callaghan guided the women's 4x100m Freestyle quartet while Kyle Chalmers anchored the men's 4x100m Freestyle team to a record-smashing gold.
A month after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, many families are still searching for missing loved ones as rescue and recovery efforts continue amid widespread destruction
Fast-moving wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions are sweeping across parts of Spain and France, forcing evacuations and straining firefighting efforts.
Tyson Fury secured a dominant seventh-round TKO victory over Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, keeping his blockbuster clash with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua firmly on track. The "Gypsy King" outclassed the 46-year-old Polish veteran at the Max Muay Thai Stadium, forcing Wach to retire before the 8th round began. For the first time in 15 years, Fury was actually the lighter fighter, weighing 265 pounds compared to Wach's 291.4. The fight had no live television or pay-per-view broadcast. Instead, it was captured exclusively for Season 3 of Netflix's At Home With The Furys. Played out in front of an intimate crowd of just 1,500 fans, Fury will donate ticket proceeds to local children's charities. In the ring, Fury controlled the exchanges by switching between orthodox and southpaw stances and even paused to plant a kiss on Wach during a round-six clinch. With this dominant tune-up complete, Fury shifts his focus to an autumn showdown against Joshua at Wembley, London
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, after weeks of nationwide protests led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over NEET-UG paper leaks
The historic Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium erupted in a kaleidoscope of light, rhythm, and pride on July 24, 2026, as the legendary athlete Felix Sanchez lit the cauldron during the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games opening ceremony. Under the theme of "100 Years of Unity, One Region, One Heart", the event celebrated the centenary of the world's oldest regional multi-sport event. Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader declared the historic games open before a sold-out crowd, launching a monumental event featuring 56 disciplines in 40 sports and over 6,000 athletes from 37 nations in competition. The 90-minute show integrated modern tech with folklore and even had a specialised high-fashion segment showcasing regional design. Santo Domingo thus cemented its legacy as the first city ever to host these Games three times, having previously welcomed them in 1974 and 1986. "Coli", the endemic barrancoli bird, is the official mascot.
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