SOME BONUS UPDATES

• International Highlights

• Durand Cup 2025 Semifinalists Confirmed
  East Bengal and Diamond Harbour FC have advanced to the semifinals of the Durand Cup after their decisive quarterfinal victories, including East Bengal’s 2–1 win over arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata.
• Cincinnati Open Final Set: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
  In a compelling tennis showdown, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face off again in the Cincinnati Open final—marking their fourth final meeting of the season.
• Neeraj Chopra Secures Diamond League Final Spot
  Indian javelin world champion Neeraj Chopra is through to the 2025 Diamond League Final in Zurich, scheduled for later this month.
• Devika Sihag Triumphs in Malaysia
  India’s rising badminton star Devika Sihag captured her first International Challenge title at the Malaysia International Challenge by defeating compatriot Isharani Baruah in the women’s singles final.

• Squash & Table Tennis

• Upset at NSW Squash Bega Open
  Egypt’s Habiba Hani upset top seed Anahat Singh in the NSW Squash Bega Open final, clinching the title in Australia.
• Table Tennis Upset Incoming
  Yashaswini Ghorpade earned a spot in the main draw of the Europe Smash event and is set to face world No. 5 Wang Yidi from China.

• More Across the Globe (via AP News)

• Austin Hays broke the bases-loaded tie with a 10th-inning single, ending the Milwaukee Brewers’ 14-game winning streak.
• Lionel Messi made a dazzling return from injury, scoring and assisting to lead Inter Miami to a 3–1 victory over the Galaxy.

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