Sreehari Menon

A 17-year-old competitor at the 2026 National Barrel Horse Association Vegas Super Show was arrested after three horses were allegedly stabbed at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas on May 30. Police said the girl faces 12 animal-cruelty charges and three felony property-damage charges after investigators found Detail, Sully and Rocket with stab wounds. All survive.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka turned Court Philippe-Chatrier into a dance floor after defeating Naomi Osaka at the French Open 2026. Invited by presenter Fabrice Santoro to recreate her viral backstage celebrations, the Belarusian agreed only if fans joined in. The crowd obliged as Sabalenka danced and nailed a moonwalk, earning loud cheers and widespread attention.

Toronto Police announced the largest known seizure of counterfeit football merchandise in Canadian history, arresting two men after raiding a warehouse in Mississauga. Authorities confiscated over 16,000 fake jerseys, flags and two replica FIFA World Cup trophies worth more than C$3.56 million, or about ₹21.5 crore. The investigation began following a complaint received in May.

A viral dashcam video allegedly showing England footballer Raheem Sterling driving a Lamborghini while inhaling from a balloon has triggered road-safety concerns, according to social media posts. The unverified footage appears to show the car swerving between lanes as the driver uses a balloon many users linked to nitrous oxide. UK laws can penalise unlawful possession and supply.

RCB superstar Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma have headed to Vrindavan to meet spiritual guru Premanand Maharaj. Kohli and Anushka's visit comes after RCB made it back-to-back IPL title wins, beating the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The power couple are staunch devotees, and have often made trips to Vrindavan in recent times.

RCB superstar Virat Kohli put his dance skills to test during the IPL 2026 title celebrations in Ahmedabad. During the celebrations, Virat invited Bhuvneshwar Kumar to perform 'Kikli' together, with the duo nailing it perfectly. Kohli could be seen roaring in laughter as he danced, soaking in the victory celebrations.

India may not have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but Indian football fans will still have a homegrown connection to the tournament. Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, a winger born in Qatar to parents from Kerala, has been selected to represent Qatar at football's biggest event, making him one of the most prominent players of Indian origin set to feature on the global stage.

Police in Andhra Pradesh arrested 18 people after alleged vandalism during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title celebrations in Kurnool. According to police, fans damaged APSRTC buses, a private bus and other property after RCB beat Gujarat Titans in the final. CCTV footage, social media videos and technical evidence were used to identify suspects. Further arrests may follow.

The Indian cricket team arrived in Mohali on Tuesday ahead of their one-off Test match against Afghanistan. The Men in Blue are scheduled to play the Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur in what marks a return to cricketing action after the IPL.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray was part of the pre-match proceedings at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, conducting the ceremonial toss for a T20 Mumbai League fixture organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). Thackeray flipped the coin for the toss for the game between North Mumbai Panthers and Triumphs Knights MNE.