James O'Brien 
Arthur Fery, a British wildcard, secured his first Wimbledon third-round appearance by overcoming Otto Virtanen in a four-set match on day four of the tournament. The victory kept British hopes alive in the men’s singles draw.
Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has denied allegations of misconduct published by golf publication Skratch, which included claims of inappropriate behavior towards women and being asked to leave golf clubs. His representatives called the report an ‘anonymously sourced drive-by shooting’ and emphasized that Mickelson’s membership revocations were his own decisions. The allegations follow previous controversies, including his departure from a California golf club in 2022.
Nottingham Forest are set to appoint Oliver Glasner as their new manager, replacing Vitor Pereira. The deal is nearly finalized, with Glasner having previously managed Crystal Palace.
Maya Joint, 20, overcame Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon 2026, expressing that she had dreamed of playing on Centre Court since childhood. Williams, referred to as a ‘legend,’ fell short in her singles return at the tournament.
LeBron James, 41, is departing the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, during which he won an NBA title in 2020 and played alongside his son Bronny since 2024. The Lakers praised his legacy, and media reports suggest he is a target for the Golden State Warriors.
The article highlights Serena Williams’ historic Wimbledon legacy, focusing on her seven singles titles and her notable comeback from retirement. It reflects on her achievements and return to Centre Court, emphasizing her impact on the sport.
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson will miss his first Open Championship since 2009 after withdrawing from final qualifying. The 42-year-old American, who plays on the LIV Golf tour, has not qualified automatically and has been removed from the entry list for the 2026 championship at Royal Birkdale.
Burnley’s attempt to appoint Rob Edwards as their new manager has failed after he turned down the approach. Edwards, previously sacked by Wolves, was a candidate following Scott Parker’s departure, but Burnley remain without a manager two months after relegation.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh broke the women’s 50m freestyle world record with a time of 23.55 seconds at the Sette Colli meeting in Rome, surpassing her training partner Kate Douglass’s record set nine days earlier. Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom, the previous record holder, finished second.
England’s women’s cricket team secured a nine-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand at The Oval, with Danni Wyatt-Hodge scoring an unbeaten 89. The win maintains England’s perfect tournament record and advances them to the semifinals.