Swim hero Katie Ledecky extends 16-year winning streak in 1500m with Pan Pacs gold
Katie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships in 15 minutes 36.09 seconds, extending her 16-year winning streak in the event. The race took place at an outdoor pool in Irvine, California, during the opening night of the competition.
Swiatek downs Svitolina to reach first WTA final of 2026
Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to her first WTA final of 2026 in Toronto. The seventh-seeded Polish player improved her head-to-head record against Svitolina to 5-3.
Doué seals Super Cup glory for PSG after Madjo makes history for Aston Villa
PSG defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup, with Ousmane Doué scoring the winning goal at minute 62. Seventeen-year-old Brian Madjo became the competition's youngest scorer with Aston Villa's goal in the 45th minute.
Jack Draper: ‘When you reach rock bottom like that you can come back up again’
Jack Draper cried during a first-round match at the Canadian Open while losing to Térence Atmane, having struggled for 15 months with a bone bruise injury to his left arm. The former world No. 4 described reaching rock bottom emotionally after a year of unsuccessful attempts to return to consistent high-level competition.
Triple-double king Russell Westbrook calls time on 18-year NBA career
Russell Westbrook retired after 18 NBA seasons, holding the record for 209 triple-doubles. The 2017 MVP and two-time scoring champion spent his first 11 seasons with Oklahoma City Thunder.
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5bn
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12.5 billion, exceeding the $10 billion price Mark Walter paid last year. The deal represents a record valuation for an NBA team.
Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father
Lionel Messi expressed doubts about continuing his football career following his father Jorge's death at age 68 last week. Messi, currently 39 years old, suggested his future in the sport remains uncertain after his father's long illness.
Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández
Barcelona increased their offer for Rodri to approximately €60 million, approaching Manchester City's valuation for the 30-year-old midfielder. The bid may include add-ons and follows an earlier €45 million proposal that City rejected.
Arthur Fery ready to test himself at Masters level after Wimbledon run
Arthur Fery reached the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard while ranked 36th in the world. He returns to competition at Cincinnati after a month-long break, holding a first-round bye in the tournament.
Infantino’s opponents developing new framework for running world football
Uefa, Concacaf, and the AFC are jointly developing a new framework for running world football to replace what they view as Fifa's patronage system under Infantino. These three confederations initiated this effort after Infantino ignored their repeated calls for an independent governance review following his proposal to sell 21% of the World Cup.
Apple TV eyes US broadcast rights to the Open as foray into sports broadcasting continues
Apple TV is pursuing US broadcast rights to the Open Championship golf tournament after preliminary discussions with the R&A. NBC currently holds the rights, which expire in 2028.
Don Nelson, legendary coach and five-time NBA champion as player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, who recorded the second-most coaching wins in NBA history, died at age 86. He won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics in the 1960s and 70s and later coached stars including Steph Curry and Dirk Nowitzki.
Tour de France Femmes: Vollering wins second title but tactics row rumbles on
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering won her second Tour de France Femmes title, finishing 1:18 ahead of Kasia Niewiadoma. The decisive moment occurred on the Col d'Èze climb where Vollering attacked and dropped Niewiadoma.
How Trabzonspor shocked Turkish rivals to make Mohamed Salah their Black Sea saviour
Mohamed Salah signed with Trabzonspor, a Black Sea club that broke the Istanbul monopoly by attracting a marquee player to Trabzon instead of to one of Istanbul's Big Three teams. The president initiated contact during the World Cup, and the club successfully competed against Besiktas, which had initially appeared most likely to secure the former Liverpool striker.
Sources: Commanders' Tunsil suffers torn triceps
Laremy Tunsil, the Washington Commanders' left tackle, suffered a torn triceps during practice and will likely require surgery. He is expected to miss at least a significant portion of the regular season.
Fred Richard coasts to first national title at US gymnastics championships
Frederick Richard won the US men's gymnastics all-around championship with a two-day total of 170.015, finishing two points ahead of Shane Wiskus. The 22-year-old, who earned bronze as part of the men's team at the Paris Games, is positioning himself as a contender for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Spanish teen Jodar ousts eighth seed Lehecka at Montreal
Rafael Jodar defeated eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 at the ATP Montreal Masters on Saturday. Jodar will face Arthur Fils in the quarter-finals, who beat Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-6 in a tiebreaker at 10-8.
Premier League managers have never been less English, title-winning or secure in their jobs
Nine of twenty Premier League clubs will start the 2026-27 season with different managers than those who ended the previous campaign, matching turnover levels only seen in 1888-89 and 1946-47. When including recently appointed Roberto De Zerbi and Michael Carrick, eleven teams will begin the season with managers having less than one year in their positions.
Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentina great, dies aged 68
Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, died at age 68 in Rosario after a long illness. He spent his final months between a medical center and his home with family members including his wife Celia and children Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol.
High divers take the plunge in Paris for a new test of reclaimed Seine’s water
Athletes dove from a 20-metre platform in the Seine River during the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Training was suspended when hydrocarbons were detected upstream, though the affected area was treated and competition resumed.
Jays Survive Near Collapse, Beat Phillies 5-4
The Blue Jays defeated the Phillies 5-4 after nearly collapsing in the ninth inning. The game remained close throughout, with Toronto building a late lead before barely holding on to win.
Niewiadoma crushes Tour de France Femmes rivals on Mont Ventoux and takes overall lead
Kasia Niewiadoma won a solo stage victory on Mont Ventoux, taking the overall Tour de France Femmes lead. Demi Vollering trails by 15 seconds and Marlen Reusser by 39 seconds.
How to watch Stormers v All Blacks for FREE: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026 live streams, line-ups
The All Blacks are touring South Africa for the first time since 1996, beginning their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry campaign against the Stormers in Cape Town. Patrick Tuipulotu captains New Zealand in this opening match.
Lions make Gibbs highest-paid RB in NFL history
The Detroit Lions signed running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with $51.5 million guaranteed. The deal potentially reaches $75.75 million and makes Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history.
Is red-hot Norrie now favourite to win Montreal? Brit dumps out third seed De Minaur
Cameron Norrie defeated third seed Alex de Minaur to advance to the fourth round of the National Bank Open in Montreal. This marks Norrie's return to top form five years after winning his biggest title at Indian Wells.
Durbin’s RBI single in the 13th inning caps Red Sox's 12-11 win over the White Sox
Caleb Durbin hit a single to center field in the 13th inning to score Nick Sogard and give the Boston Red Sox a 12-11 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Connor Wong contributed a two-run home run and Anthony Siegler had three RBIs in the game that lasted over four hours.
Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson headline stacked USA roster for Fiba World Cup
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts for the US women's basketball team. The tournament will be held in Berlin from September 4-13, with the US seeking their fifth consecutive title.
One potential breakout star for each Premier League club this season
Arsenal's Salmon became the fourth-youngest player to represent the club when he appeared against Club Brugge in the Champions League in December at 16 years and 102 days old. The defender is being considered as a potential breakout star for the club this season.
Infantino remains FIFA president following crisis meeting
Gianni Infantino retained his position as FIFA president after meeting with the governing body's leaders, despite recent pressure to step down. He apologized for mistakes made while attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup.