Tee Up: From Golf Course to Washington D.C.

Ireland won the toss and chose to have West Indies bat first despite their formidable 352 run score on Friday. Despite injuries impacting Ireland's bowling attack, Carty capitalized on a tiring Irish defense. Supported by captain Shai Hope (75 runs off 75 balls) and Justin Greaves' maiden international half-century, West Indies amassed 385 runs, the highest ODI total ever recorded at Clontarf. West Indies will now face England in three ODIs and three T20s starting Thursday at Edgbaston, marking Harry Brook's captaincy debut for England. Following that series, West Indies will return to Ireland for three T20 internationals in Bready next month.

Twickenham Stadium, also known as Allianz Stadium Twickenham due to a sponsorship agreement with Allianz, is a rugby union stadium in London, England. It is the home of England Rugby Union and hosted some matches for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. The stadium's interior was renovated in 2012. The World Rugby Museum is located within Twickenham Stadium.

The 2025 Queen's Club Championships (HSBC Championships) will be held at the Queen's Club in London from June 7-22. It is a professional tennis tournament featuring both ATP men's and WTA women's events on outdoor grass courts. HSBC became the title sponsor of the tournament in 2025 through a partnership with the LTA. The tournament is owned and operated by the Lawn Tennis Association.

Andy Robertson was recommended to Queen's Park by John Gallagher, who had coached him at younger ages. Robertson worked as a telephone service representative for ticket bookings at Hampden Park, where Queen's Park was based. Queen's Park lost their home first leg match against Peterhead 1-0 due to a penalty. Robertson received a red card during a 2-2 home draw with Fulham. Despite this, manager Slot praised his performance.

The FIFA Club World Cup winner receives a trophy and a certificate recognizing them as world champions. The concept evolved from Copa Rio in 1951, intended as a "club version" of the FIFA World Cup. FIFA president João Havelange proposed expanding the Intercontinental Cup into an all-confederations competition in 1967, which eventually became the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000.

Amanda Anisimova was born in Freehold Township, New Jersey. At the Indian Wells Open, she became the youngest player to reach the fourth round since Nicole Vaidišová in 2005. She won her first WTA title at the 2019 Bogotá tournament, becoming the youngest American to win a title since Serena Williams in 1999. In 2019, she reached the semifinals at the French Open, becoming the youngest player born in the 2000s to advance that far in a major. She also scored her first win over a Top 5 player during the tournament, upsetting No.3 seed and defending champion Simona Halep in the quarterfinals. Anisimova achieved her career-best Grand Slam result with a semifinal run at the 2019 French Open. She reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2022 after defeating No.3 seed Aryna Sabalenka en route to the final in Toronto.

Aircraft Carriers are vital assets in modern navies. Frigates offer a cost-effective alternative to Destroyers, possessing similar deep-water capabilities and weapon systems. Even compact submarines remain relevant in some fleets, including Iran's. The Iranian Armed Forces are the largest in the Middle East by active personnel. They comprise: * The Islamic Republic of Iran Army (Artesh) * The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Sepah) * The Police Command (Faraja) The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces oversees all branches, while the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics handles logistics and funding. In 2004, Iranian forces detained Royal Navy personnel on the Shatt al-Arab river. Iran's conventional military, the Artesh, has a Joint Staff coordinating its four service branches: Ground Forces, Air Force, Navy, and Air Defense Force. The separate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) protects the Islamic Republic's ideology and defends it against internal and external threats.

Tatjana Maria has won three singles titles on the WTA Tour: the 2018 Mallorca Open, the 2022 Copa Colsanitas, and its 2023 defense. She achieved a career-high ranking in the top 50 in November 2017. At Wimbledon in 2022, she reached her first major semifinal. Maria has also won four doubles titles on the WTA Tour.

The 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans will be held on June 14–15, 2025, at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France. Aston Martin is returning to the top class with two modified Valkyries in the Le Mans Hypercar class. Automatic entries were given to winners of various championships including the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), Asian Le Mans Series (ALMS) and GT World Challenge Europe's (GTWCE).

Charles III is the King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He ascended to the throne in 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to his reign, Charles was actively involved in charitable work through the King Charles III Charitable Fund, which has donated over £73 million to various causes since 1979. He also wrote four books and co-authored other works.

Leicester Tigers historian Stuart Farmer describes Saturday's Premiership final against Bath as "Two big juggernauts going against each other". Bath and Leicester have won 12 of the first 15 Premiership titles between them under the league's previous format. They occupied the top two places in the table four times between 1994 and 2000, with Bath winning in 1994 and 1996 and Leicester in 1995 and 2000. It has been a while since Bath have been back at the top of the tree, but Farmer says it is "really nice to have that rivalry properly back on". He adds that it is a "throwback to the 80s and 90s and those incredible, rip-roaring occasions we had."

Heston Blumenthal is a renowned British chef born in London in 1966. His culinary approach is experimental and focused on exploring the science of cooking, as seen in his early work "Kitchen Chemistry." He gained widespread recognition through BBC series like "In Search of Perfection," where he delved into historical recipes and techniques. Blumenthal's restaurant "Dinner by Heston Blumenthal" is renowned for its menu composed entirely of dishes inspired by historical culinary practices. He has authored numerous cookbooks, including "The Fat Duck Cookbook" and "Historic Heston," which showcase his unique approach to cuisine.

Roger Daltrey was born in London during a World War II bombing raid on March 1, 1944. He is considered The Who's founding member and has been the vocalist for the band since its inception. He became the voice for Pete Townshend's lyrics and ideas, developing a parallel career as a film actor alongside his musical pursuits. Daltrey's solo career includes ten studio albums. His fifth album, "Parting Should Be Painless" (1984), received negative reviews and was his least successful at the time. The Who were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005.

Tom Jones hosted a successful television variety show titled "This Is Tom Jones" from 1969 to 1971. He performed a duet with Janis Joplin on the show in 1969. In 2005, he collaborated with Australian singer John Farnham, releasing the live album "John Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert". A musical based on his life, titled "Tom: A Story of Tom Jones", premiered at the Wales Millennium Centre in 2016.

The winner of the Club World Cup receives the FIFA Club World Cup trophy and a FIFA World Champions certificate. The tournament's origins can be traced back to 1951 with Copa Rio, created by the Brazilian FA as a "club version" of the FIFA World Cup. FIFA president René Courte first proposed expanding the Intercontinental Cup into an all-confederations Club World Cup under FIFA auspices in 1967, leading to the establishment of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000. The current trophy has been in use since 2025, replacing the one used between 2005 and 2023. Like the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup is sponsored by multinational corporations.

U.S. intelligence suggests Israel is considering a strike on Iran. This follows an Israeli vow to retaliate for an Iranian ballistic missile attack on October 1st. Iran claimed this attack was in retaliation for the killings of leaders from Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as a senior Iranian commander. While Israel hasn't confirmed or denied involvement, it accuses Iran of secretly developing nuclear weapons, which Iran denies. Former President Trump has publicly stated his support for "complete dismantlement" of Iran’s nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has echoed this sentiment, urging the U.S. to push for zero enrichment and complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear program. Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated significantly in recent years, with both sides engaging in proxy conflicts through armed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

High school teacher Jamie Varley faces charges of assault, cruelty, and possession of indecent images. His co-accused, John McGowan-Fazakerley, is charged with child death, sexual assault, and cruelty. Varley was suspended from South Shore Academy in Blackpool after his arrest in 2023. McGowan-Fazakerley and Varley were involved in the adoption process of a child named Preston.

The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly known as Glastonbury Festival or Glasto, is a five-day event held near Pilton, Somerset, England. It features contemporary performing arts and takes place at Worthy Farm between the villages of Pilton and Pylle. The festival site overlooks the Glastonbury Tor in the "Vale of Avalon".