Global Sports Spotlight: From MacGill's Sentence to Bird's Leadership

In a major sports update, former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has been granted a reprieve from jail. Instead, MacGill received a 22-month intensive corrections order following his involvement in the supply of cocaine. He was also sentenced to 495 hours of community service. Despite initially pleading not guilty, MacGill had admitted to cocaine use and introducing his partner's brother to a drug dealer, reports ABC.

In baseball news, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 10-0, completing a four-game sweep and marking their sixth consecutive win. Kris Bubic delivered an impressive pitching performance, and teammates Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez contributed significantly to the Royals' victory.

In basketball, Sue Bird has embraced her new leadership role with the U.S. women's national team. As the first-ever managing director, Bird aims to strengthen the team's global dominance. Elsewhere, Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry remains without a return date following a hamstring injury sustained in the Western Conference semifinals.

(With inputs from agencies.)