BADMINTON
Lee Chong Wei feels the pressure
Lee Chong Wei might be the world number one in men’s singles, but he is feeling the pressure of the upcoming Rio Games. For Lee is aware that this possibly represents his last chance to win the Olympic gold, having been thwarted in his previous efforts.
CRICKET
Rahul’s 158 pushes India’s lead
Lokesh Rahul notched up his third Test century, his 158 allowing India to reach 358 for five at the end of day two. Having dismissed West Indies for a paltry 196 in the first innings, the Indians would look to build on this lead when they take to the field on the third day.
GOLF
Walker walks away with first major triumph
The rain-soaked Baltusrol was the setting for Jimmy Walker’s first major triumph as the 37-year-old held his own in the duel against world number one and defending champion Jason Day to win the PGA Championship.
TENNIS
Djokovic wins fourth Rogers Cup title
With a 6-3, 7-5 win in the final of the Rogers Cup, Novak Djokovic continued his dominance over Kei Nishikori and clinched his 30th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title. That wasn’t enough for the world number one as he immediately shifted his focus to the upcoming Rio Games, targeting gold this time around.
Halep defeats erratic Keys
Simona Halep made the most of the mistakes made by Madison Keys to claim her 14th WTA title with a 7-6 (2), 6-3 win in the Rogers Cup final in Montreal. Victory was especially sweet for the Romanian as she had to retire in the final last time around in this tournament, handing the title to Belinda Bencic.
