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Mykolas Alekna Smashes His Own World Discus Record

Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania obliterated his own world discus record with a throw of 75.56 metres on Sunday at the same venue where he set the previous mark a year ago. The Olympic silver medallist became the first man ever to launch a discus further than 75m with his effort in the fourth round at the Oklahoma Throws Series competition in Ramona. That heave improved his mark from 12 months ago by more than a metre. In fact, he first broke the previous record by half a metre with his opening throw of 74.89m.

"Lack Of Common Sense": Delhi Capitals Star Jake Fraser-McGurk Blasted After Golden Duck Against Mumbai Indians

Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk's disappointing IPL 2025 season continued as he got out first ball in Delhi Capitals' (DC) 206-run chase against Mumbai Indians (MI). With Faf du Plessis absent and a big score to chase, a lot of onus was on Fraser-McGurk to put his poor form behind and contribute big. However, he got out first ball to Deepak Chahar, sending a catch straight to Will Jacks at short cover. As a result, Chahar was heavily criticised by the broadcasting commentary panel.

Oscar Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

SAKHIR: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall and three points behind championship leading teammate Lando Norris. The Australian also became the season’s first repeat winner in four races and ended reigning champions McLaren’s long wait for victory at their Bahraini owners’ home Sakhir circuit. Norris finished third, after lining up sixth on the grid and then having to fight back from a five-second penalty for a jumped start under the floodlights. Mercedes’ George Russell held off his fellow Briton for second in a tense battle over the closing laps but faced a stewards’ enquiry for allegedly using the drag reduction system outside the defined zone. “It’s been an incredible weekend starting with qualifying yesterday and finishing the job today in style is nice,” said Piastri, who won by 15.499 seconds despite a safety car period wiping out his initial lead. “It’s very important given our owners.

Lithuania’s Alekna smashes men’s discus world record

Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania made history on Sunday by breaking the world discus record and becoming the first athlete to surpass the 75-metre mark.

Video: Worry For RCB? Virat Kohli Asks Sanju Samson To Check His Heartbeat Mid-Match

Virat Kohli slammed an unbeaten 62 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 clash in Jaipur. Virat took his time to get settled in, and then accelerated late on to help RCB cross the line with 2.3 overs to spare. However, there appeared to be a moment of worry as Kohli reached his fifty. When on 54, Kohli asked RR captain and wicket-keeper Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat, which Samson did.

Bahrain GP: Oscar Piastri secures dominant victory, holds off George Russell to win - ESPN

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Oscar Piastri comfortably won an action-packed Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday to narrow teammate Lando Norris' championship lead to three points.

Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

SAKHIR, Bahrain :McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall and three points behind championship leading teammate Lando Norris.

Virat Kohli Scripts History, Achieves Never-Done-Before Feat In T20 Cricket

Star batter Virat Kohli, on Sunday, added another record to his illustrious career as he became the first Asian batter to complete 100 half-centuries in T20s. Kohli achieved the feat in the IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. He reached the milestone in style with a six off Wanindu Hasaranga to complete his third fifty of the season in 39 balls while chasing 174. He remained unbeaten at 62 as his side completed the chase in 17.3 overs with nine wickets hand. Former Australian opener David Warner became the first cricketer to notch up 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket. Kohli registered his 58th IPL fifty, bringing his tally of 50-plus scores in the league to 66 - matching Warner's record for the most 50 scores in IPL history.

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Mykolas Alekna Smashes His Own World Discus Record

"Lack Of Common Sense": Delhi Capitals Star Jake Fraser-McGurk Blasted After Golden Duck Against Mumbai Indians

Oscar Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

Lithuania’s Alekna smashes men’s discus world record

Video: Worry For RCB? Virat Kohli Asks Sanju Samson To Check His Heartbeat Mid-Match

Bahrain GP: Oscar Piastri secures dominant victory, holds off George Russell to win - ESPN

Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

Virat Kohli Scripts History, Achieves Never-Done-Before Feat In T20 Cricket