James O'Brien 
Shaun Murphy edged out Judd Trump 5-4 in a deciding frame to book a place in the semi‑finals of the English Open. The win sets up a semi‑final clash with Mark Williams, while other quarter‑finals saw Ding Junhui and Ali Carter advance.
Hull FC produced an impressive performance to beat second‑placed Leeds Rhinos 18‑12 in the Betfred Super League, clinching the League Leaders’ Shield. Despite a strong start from Leeds, Hull’s tries from Logan Moy, Lloyd Kemp and Lennon Clark, plus Kemp’s goal‑kicking, secured a shock victory. Leeds coach Brad Arthur criticised his side’s disjointed attack as they head into their upcoming playoff semi‑final.
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson comfortably won her 800m semi‑final, guaranteeing a spot in the final. In the same race, Swiss competitor Veronica Vancardo fell, ending her chances of advancing.
Watford announced the free‑transfer signing of 36‑year‑old Jamaican international Michail Antonio, who joins the Hornets on a one‑year contract after training with the squad. The move comes as Watford look to strengthen their attack ahead of a Championship home game against Stoke City.
The San Francisco 49ers posted a dominant win over the Los Angeles Rams in the first NFL game ever played in Australia. Brock Purdy led the offense with three touchdown passes, and the match drew a crowd of more than 100,000 at Melbourne’s iconic cricket ground.
Arsenal Women midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross plays at the Emirates Stadium for the first time since her mother passed away, describing the match as an emotional day. She credits the support of the club, coaches and teammates as she returns to the pitch against Crystal Palace.
Washington Spirit have completed the signing of 21‑year‑old Tanzanian forward Clara Luvanga from Al‑Nassr, a move that could set a new transfer record in the women’s game. The fee, rumored at about $2.3 million, has not been officially confirmed, and Luvanga signs a contract through the 2029 NWSL season.
Gainsborough Trinity, a Northern Premier League club, issued a statement condemning a person who pretended to be manager Russ Wilcox and contacted players with fake transfer and wage proposals. CEO Matt Boles clarified that no such communications came from the club and warned the impostor to cease the activity.
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino argued that Chelsea’s breaches of Premier League rules should see them stripped of the 2016‑17 title, which he believes should be awarded to Tottenham as the second‑placed team. He cited the club’s £10.75m fine and self‑reported rule breaches as justification for his claim.
Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks rallied from a 10‑0 deficit to beat the New England Patriots 13‑10 in the NFL season opener at Lumen Field. The win featured multiple interceptions, a 45‑yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba and a late field goal by Jason Myers, while Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Sam Darnold’s hip injury was not a fracture.