Some stories of the past that led to sporting headlines
around the world on June 25.
1983
India wins their first-ever Cricket World Cup, beating the
West Indies by 43 runs in the final at Lord's.
Set 184 for victory, the West Indies were cruising at 50/1,
but quickly found themselves at 76/6 and eventually out for 140.
Back then, games were 60 overs, with Man of the Match awarded
to Mohinder Amarnath for his 26 runs and 3/12. Kris Srikkanth led all scorers
with 38.
2005
The All Blacks open their test series against the British
& Irish Lions with a 21-3 win at Jade Stadium in Christchurch.
The win was overshadowed by a dangerous tackle that saw Lions
captain Brian O'Driscoll dislocate his shoulder in the opening minutes of the
match.
O'Driscoll was driven head-first into the ground by opposite
number Tana Umaga and hooker Keven Mealamu.
Dan Carter kicked three penalties and a conversion, with Ali
Williams and Sitiveni Sivivatu scoring tries. Johnny Wilkinson kicked the only
goal for the Lions.
2009
French center Mathieu Bastareaud admits he lied about being
attacked by up to five people outside the team hotel, after a 14–10 defeat to
New Zealand in Wellington.
He later revealed that his injuries were caused by a drunken
fall in his hotel room.
2017
American Jordan Spieth secures victory at the Travelers
Championship, after holing out from the bunker.
Spieth, who finished -12, led wire-to-wire at TPC River
Highlands and had to land a 60-foot shot from the bunker to win the tournament
in a playoff against Daniel Berger.
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