Vuelta a España: Wout van Aert battles scorching heat to claim stage 13 victory
Wout van Aert won stage 13 of the Vuelta a España, a 192km route from Almuñécar to Loja, in scorching heat. Enric Mas retained the red jersey with a lead of 1 minute 45 seconds.
Caitlin Clark’s double-double helps USA rout China in Fiba World Cup opener
Caitlin Clark recorded 14 points and 11 assists in her World Cup debut as the United States defeated China 94-61, extending the American win streak to 31 games. Paige Bueckers contributed 14 points in her debut while China's Zhang Ziyu scored 13 points in her first appearance.
WSL window winners & losers: Ecstatic Arsenal but have Man City & Chelsea done enough?
Arsenal signed eight new players to pursue their first Women's Super League title since 2019. London City Lionesses acquired Alexia Putellas as their most expensive signing in league history as part of a major summer spending campaign.
The Women’s Super League is back: What’s new, key match-ups and how to watch
The Women's Super League features added teams and increased unpredictability this season. London City Lionesses signed two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas after finishing sixth last season.
Earps, Putellas and how London City can afford their high-profile transfers
London City Lionesses signed high-profile players including two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and FIFA's best women's goalkeeper Mary Earps in 2024. The club, owned by American businesswoman Michele Kang, acquired these players while adhering to Women's Super League financial regulations.
Gaël Monfils takes final grand slam bow after US Open defeat to Learner Tien
Gaël Monfils lost to Learner Tien in straight sets at the US Open, marking his final grand slam appearance before retiring at the end of 2026. The 40-year-old Frenchman fell to the No. 14 seed in a match that lacked the dramatic five-set contests he had hoped to play in his farewell.
Nick Kyrgios enters treatment program after accepting one-month ban for cocaine use
Nick Kyrgios accepted a one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine on June 22 at an ATP 250 tournament in Spain. He entered a treatment program and is eligible to compete again starting Friday.
Lewis Hamilton ready to rock Monza with ‘phenomenal’ Italian GP win for Ferrari
Ferrari is bringing an upgraded engine to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Lewis Hamilton says winning at his home race would be unprecedented territory for him, coming after a difficult previous season with the team.
Will the Clippers’ $30m fine tame the NBA’s billionaire class? We’re about to find out
The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million to demonstrate commissioner Adam Silver's authority over ultra-wealthy owners like Steve Ballmer, who purchased the team for $2 billion in 2014. Ballmer's estimated net worth of $152.7 billion makes him one of the world's richest individuals.
What Odell Beckham Jr. really brings to John Harbaugh’s NY Giants roster
Odell Beckham Jr. joined the New York Giants roster as a veteran player. His addition aims to enhance the offense and integrate into the team's competitive culture.
Jordan Chiles announces comeback bid for third Olympics at LA 2028
Jordan Chiles announced her intention to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking her third Games appearance. Michael Jordan narrated the video in which Chiles shared her comeback decision.
Clippers docked five first-round draft picks and fined $30m over Kawhi Leonard scandal
The NBA stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and fined them $30 million for circumventing salary cap rules to sign Kawhi Leonard. The team has no natural picks in the draft from 2029 through 2033.
In-form Coco Gauff serves notice with assured start to US Open title pursuit
Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in her US Open first-round match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The fourth-seeded American saved three break points during a pivotal hold in her pursuit of a second US Open title.
Fernández completes record-equalling £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City
Enzo Fernández transferred from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on a five-year deal, equalling the British transfer record. Manchester City also signed Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for up to £65 million on the same day.
Stan Kroenke, owner of Arsenal and LA Rams, to buy MLB’s Angels for reported $4bn
Stan Kroenke's sports company will buy the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno in a reported $4 billion deal expected to close in early 2027. The purchase requires MLB approval and will give Kroenke's company teams across five major sports leagues: the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS.
Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’s cocaine ban was ‘pretty much expected’
Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine at an event in June and received a suspension from tennis. Stefanos Tsitsipas commented that the ban was expected but expressed surprise at how long it took to impose.
Saka settles gruelling battle with Aston Villa to extend Arsenal’s winning start
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal defeated Aston Villa in a match where Villa failed to test goalkeeper David Raya. Aston Villa have now lost their first two league matches of the season without scoring, a situation not experienced since 2002.
Aryna Sabalenka begins US Open title defence with victory against Camila Osorio
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 in her US Open title defence opening match. Sabalenka stated she avoids dwelling on past results, whether victories or losses, to maintain focus on present performance.
Djokovic loses 5-set marathon in US Open shocker
Novak Djokovic lost his first-round US Open match to Mariano Navone in five sets lasting four hours and 36 minutes. The 39-year-old fell 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, marking his first opening-round exit at the tournament.
All-time great Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin stacked LA Rams
Aaron Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year, ended his retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams after eight months away. The 35-year-old defensive tackle, drafted 13th overall in 2014, aims to win a second Super Bowl with the team.
England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's
Pakistan was bowled out for 194 in their second innings at Lord's on day four. England won the match by 194 runs and clinched the Test series with one match remaining.
Lionel Messi’s ‘footballing beauty’ hailed as Miami crush Montreal; MLS roundup
Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist in Inter Miami's 7-1 victory over Montreal, marking the first time he achieved four goals in an MLS match. The performance helped Miami end a five-game winless streak across all competitions.
'This is step No. 1': NDSU wins 1st-ever FBS game
North Dakota State won its inaugural FBS game 33-7 against Jacksonville State, with quarterback Nathan Hayes completing 14 of 22 passes for two touchdowns. Running back Myles Mitchell contributed 74 rushing yards to the Bison's dominant performance in their first contest at the higher division level.
Novak Djokovic feels ‘as best as I can be’ before tilt at 25th grand slam title in New York
Novak Djokovic is competing at the US Open seeking his 25th grand slam title in a wide-open men's draw. He had only played one match since Wimbledon before arriving in New York, losing at Cincinnati to Thiago Agustín Tirante.
Lawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's
Dan Lawrence scored an unbeaten half-century as England reached 177-7 in their second innings on day three at Lord's. England built a 357-run lead over their opponents on a rain-affected day.
‘Utterly baffled’: the 17-year-old girl who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
A 17-year-old girl named Jackie Mitchell struck out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig consecutively during a 1931 exhibition baseball game. The feat prompted Babe Ruth to publicly question whether women should play baseball, claiming they were too delicate for daily play.
Shaky Sabalenka and wide-open men’s draw set stage for US Open drama
Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka enters the tournament with a 17-7 record since April and has not reached a final during that span. She lost in the third round of Cincinnati last week despite leading 5-1 in the first set tiebreak against Sara Bejlek.
College football is booming, chaotic and more confusing than ever
Television ratings for college football have surged significantly, while money flows to numerous programs and thousands of players. Many teams face economic challenges competing in a transfer arms race, leaving some programs stranded by realignment and draining fan finances.
USA’s Russell and Brazil’s Dos Santos smash world records on ‘crazy’ night in Zurich
Masai Russell and Alison Dos Santos each set world records in the hurdles events at a sold-out stadium in Zurich with 25,000 spectators. The still, balmy weather conditions contributed to the record-breaking performances on Thursday night.
Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich
Audrey Werro ran 1:55.94 in the 800 meters, finishing 0.41 seconds behind Jarmila Kratochvilova's outdoor world record. Kratochvilova set her mark of 1:53.28 in 1983.