Despite Mbappe's best efforts, he was denied by Mallorca goalkeeper Dominik Greif. Rodrygo Goes had given Madrid an early lead, but the hosts equalized in the second half through Vedat Muriqi's powerful header.
Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her first Cincinnati Open final with relative ease, defeating Polish world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-finals on Sunday. American Jessica Pegula beat Spain's Paula Badosa 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a much tougher second semi-final that was briefly suspended due to rain.
Mike Tyson said he was fit and ready for his November 15 fight against Jake Paul as the two boxers had a joint news conference in New York City on Sunday. The match was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed after former heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, had an ulcer flare-up that forced some resting time.
Rishabh Pant's first appearance in the Delhi Premier League on Saturday didn't result in a spectacular performance. However, a single stroke from the bat of the 'Purani Dilli-6' captain once more left the spectators impressed by the wicketkeeper-batsman's skills.
Keshav Maharaj took three wickets to lead South Africa to a 40-run win over West Indies in the second Test in Georgetown on Saturday and become his country’s most successful spin bowler.
Three-time Paralympic medallist and the current president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia, believes Neeraj striving to throw beyond 93 meters led to the four fouls. Neeraj was aiming for another finish on top of the podium at the Olympics but eventually ended up winning the silver
South Africa dominated the second Test against the West Indies in Guyana with key contributions from Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne. The Proteas led by 239 runs by the end of the second day. Jason Holder helped the hosts narrow the gap with a significant effort, but South Africa's batsmen stayed resilient.
Midfielder Manpreet Singh has been a crucial part of India's hockey team for over 13 years, leading them to multiple medals, including a bronze at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. He aims to compete in the 2026 World Cup and possibly the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, focusing on his fitness and game intelligence.
Virat Kohli, a top cricketer, known for his aggressive batting and leadership, discussed overcoming tough times in a viral podcast video. Kohli emphasized persistence and dedication during his career's challenging phases. He stepped down from captaincy in 2021 after struggling with form between 2020 and 2022, ending his T20I career after India's T20 World Cup win.
Shamar Joseph claimed five wickets in his home Test debut, leading to South Africa being dismissed for 160. However, the West Indies struggled in return, ending at 97 for seven with Wiaan Mulder taking four wickets. Jason Holder remains crucial as the hosts aim to reduce the first innings deficit on the second day.