James O'Brien 
Paul Casey entered the European Masters in Switzerland as the leader but was overtaken by Thriston Lawrence after a dramatic four‑hole playoff. Lawrence secured the win on the fourth playoff hole, while Casey missed several short putts and will donate his runner‑up prize to a charitable foundation.
The Burghley Horse Trials, one of the premier eventing competitions, took place on the historic grounds of Burghley House. Riders and horses displayed a blend of athleticism, precision and elegance across the three phases of the event. The setting highlighted the tradition and prestige of this top‑level equestrian contest.
Former Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a contract to play for Burnley until the end of the season. The 39‑year‑old joins the Championship side as they sit at the bottom of the league, with manager Nicky Hayen hoping his experience will boost the team.
Top seeds suffered early exits at the US Open as ninth seed Taylor Fritz surrendered a two‑set lead to Francisco Cerundolo, and fifth seed Flavio Cobolli fell to Alexander Blockx. The upsets leave only a few top‑20 players remaining in the draw, opening a clearer path for Alexander Zverev.
Three games into the 2025-26 Premier League season Hull City have earned seven points, including wins over Manchester United and Coventry City and a clean‑sheet draw with Aston Villa. The strong start, highlighted by a solid defence, has them just two points behind early leaders Manchester City and fuels optimism that they can avoid relegation.
Sunderland earned a point after Enzo le Fee converted a late penalty, securing a 1-1 draw against Brentford in the Premier League. The goal came in the closing stages of a hard‑fought match, ensuring Sunderland avoided defeat.
Crystal Palace secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, with Ben Chilwell scoring on his return to the club. The Eagles rallied from behind twice to clinch the win in a thrilling Premier League encounter.
Portsmouth secured a 2-0 home victory over Cardiff City in the English Championship, but the match was marred by a fan‑player incident. Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was slapped by a fan while retrieving a ball, prompting Portsmouth manager John Mousinho to apologise to Cardiff and condemn the behaviour. Both clubs called for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Chelsea Women failed to secure a win in their opening Women’s Super League match, drawing 1-1 with Aston Villa after a late equaliser. The result means Chelsea have dropped points for the first time this season.
British fighter Kurtis Campbell, who overcame childhood bullying and rose through the amateur ranks, earned a UFC contract in 2025 and is now set for his second UFC bout in Paris against Trevor Peek. The story highlights his journey from Muay Thai classes in Liverpool to the global MMA stage.