James O'Brien 
Joe Hart discussed Manchester City’s Marc Guehi after the defender was deployed in midfield against Bournemouth, praising his adaptability and impact. The positive assessment suggests the tactical risk taken by the club paid off, reinforcing Guehi’s versatility within the squad.
Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a deficit to win after Kyle Schwarber smashed a walk‑off home run in the bottom of the ninth, sealing an unthinkable comeback over the St. Louis Cardinals. The dramatic finish gave the Phillies the victory in a thrilling MLB contest.
Harry Kane became the first English player to be named Germany’s Footballer of the Year for 2026 after scoring 61 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich. The award, organised by Kicker magazine, saw Kane receive 272 votes, ahead of teammate Michael Olise. Bayern Munich also celebrated other accolades, with Vincent Kompany named Coach of the Year and Giulia Gwinn honoured as the best female player.
British gymnast Joe Fraser captured gold on the high bar and bronze on the parallel bars at the European Championships in Zagreb. The 27‑year‑old delivered a 14.3 on the high bar, his first major championship gold in that event, while teammate Sol Scott added a vault bronze. Fraser credited his coaches, family and recent life changes for his success.
Hull FC rallied from an early deficit to edge Catalans Dragons 27-26 thanks to a late drop goal by Jake Arthur. The win marked only their second victory in ten Super League games, with interim coach Andy Last praising the team’s resilience.
Durham posted a dominant performance against Derbyshire, scoring 283 and 295‑6 declared, then bowled Derbyshire out for 156 and 84 to win by 338 runs. Ben Stokes starred with an unbeaten 66 and a five‑wicket haul, while Ben McKinney contributed a 140‑run innings.
British cyclist Josh Tarling placed third on the tight, technical opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana around Monaco, a remarkable performance given the recent death of his brother Finlay in a road crash. The stage was won by Tadej Pogacar, with Ethan Hayter second, leaving Tarling just four seconds behind the winner.
Daiquiri Bay, a four‑year‑old gelding trained by Alan King, edged out Hopewell Rock and Opportunity in a tight three‑way sprint to claim the Ebor Handicap at York. The victory secured a £300,000 first prize and an automatic entry into the Melbourne Cup, adding to the horse’s recent successes at Newmarket and Royal Ascot.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and their WNBA sister team, the Lynx, have been sold to American businessman Marc Stad, who now holds a controlling stake. The transaction values the combined franchise at $4.5 billion, making it the fourth‑largest NBA sale ever, and sees Alex Rodriguez joining as co‑chairman alongside Marc Lore.
Castleford Tigers announced that head coach Ryan Carr has departed the club citing personal reasons. The Australian coach, who was appointed on a three‑year deal last August, had been stood down two weeks earlier. Director of Rugby Chris Chester said the club was following a process and thanked Carr for his efforts.