1. Julio César Chávez Jr. Detained in Mexico
Ex-WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr., 36, has been transferred from U.S. custody after spending 46 days detained and now faces legal proceedings in Mexico. Upon his return on August 18, Mexican authorities immediately placed him into a high-security prison in Hermosillo, Sonora. His current legal standing remains unresolved as investigations continue.
2. US Open Mixed Doubles Reimagined
The 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles has debuted a revamped format to spotlight elite talent like Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, and Venus Williams. Matches kicked off on August 19 with a modernized best-of-three-set structure—including short sets up to four games, no-ad scoring, and 10-point match tiebreaks to resolve splits. Notably, quarterfinals and semi-finals were hosted in marquee venues like Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadium. Draper and Pegula have qualified for the semi-finals in this ambitious format restructure.
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Meanwhile, doubles partners Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud have advanced to the semis. In contrast, marquee pairings—Alcaraz & Raducanu, along with Novak Djokovic—have exited the tournament, underscoring the unpredictability this revamped format has introduced.
3. England’s Red Roses Tour Nationally Ahead of Rugby World Cup
England’s women’s rugby team, the Red Roses, is ahead of schedule for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup—embarking on a special tour across regional cities. Matches are being hosted in Sunderland, York, Salford, Northampton, Bristol, Exeter, Brighton & Hove, reflecting a shift toward regional inclusivity. With over 375,000 tickets sold and a sold-out final expected at Twickenham, the tour highlights growing demand and support for women’s rugby across England.
4. 2025 Tour Championship: Open Field and Big Stakes in Golf
The FedEx Cup finale, the 2025 Tour Championship, is set for August 21–24 at East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta. This year breaks from tradition by removing the starting-score advantage—all 30 competitors begin at even par, ramping up competition intensity. Scottie Scheffler, fresh off a win at the BMW Championship, is a leading contender. Other top names include Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Tommy Fleetwood. The tournament boasts a massive $40 million prize fund, with a cool $10 million for the winner.
5. India’s National Sports Governance Act Signed into Law
In a major administrative move, India’s National Sports Governance Act, 2025 has been passed by Parliament. This legislation mandates standard governance protocols for national sports bodies, aligning with the Olympic and Paralympic Charters. It aims to institute ethical codes, athlete welfare, transparent dispute resolution, and fair election practices—marking a new era of sports governance in the country.
Quick Recap
| Area | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Boxing | Chávez Jr. detained and under investigation in Mexico |
| Tennis | US Open mixed doubles revamped—big names exit early |
| Rugby | England’s Red Roses tour nationally before World Cup |
| Golf | Tour Championship starts with everyone at even par |
| Sports Governance | India passes bill to overhaul governance of sports bodies |