James O'Brien 
Nelly Korda, the world number one golfer, trails Ina Yoon by six shots after the second round of the Women’s PGA Championship. Korda, who has already won the Chevron Championship and U.S. Open this year, remains in contention for a third consecutive major title.
Luke Humphries secured back-to-back US Darts Masters titles by overcoming Luke Littler in a thrilling final at Madison Square Garden. Humphries leveled the match at 5-5 and clinched victory with an 11-dart finish, averaging 104. Littler, despite hitting nine maximums, missed out on his first title in the competition.
Former world champion Lizzie Deignan has returned to Great Britain’s cycling team as a sporting director, a role that will support the road squad at major events through to the LA 2028 Olympic Games. Deignan, who retired in July 2023 after winning an Olympic silver in 2012 and a world title in 2015, will work alongside Matt Brammeier to maximize rider performance.
Warrington Wolves secured a crucial 18-16 victory over Catalans Dragons despite losing key players to injury. Stand-in full-back Ewan Irwin was instrumental with three successful conversions and a match-saving tackle. The win leveled Warrington’s points with league leaders Leeds Rhinos.
Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket players Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. The ECB found Stokes and Atkinson at fault for breaching team rules, but Saracens concluded no disciplinary action was needed against Auvaa. The club criticized the ECB for not involving them in the process.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White condemned officials for failing to call dangerous fouls on star player Caitlin Clark during a 111-109 loss to Phoenix Mercury. Clark suffered a back injury after uncalled incidents, including a knee to the groin and a potential foul during a three-pointer attempt. White emphasized the lack of consistency in officiating and the risks faced by Clark, a record-breaking collegiate player.
Ben Stokes has apologised to his team-mates before his return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson were made unavailable for the second Test due to a breach of the team’s midnight curfew and an incident in a London nightclub. Both players have been recalled to the XI for the third Test.
Dustin Poirier, a 37-year-old former UFC interim lightweight champion, was arrested for alleged public drunkenness in Atlanta, Georgia. He has since accepted that he needs help and is seeking support.
Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, while Arsenal are also in talks with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga. Aston Villa have expressed strong interest in West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen.
Scott Phelan has been appointed permanent head coach of Everton Women after serving as interim coach since February. He led the team to an eighth-placed finish in the Women’s Super League.