James O'Brien 
Elfyn Evans clinched his first World Rally Championship title in dramatic fashion when rival Oliver Solberg crashed less than 100 metres from the finish of the final stage in Sardinia. Evans, the first British champion in 25 years, secured the title by a five‑point margin after the incident.
Emma Raducanu has not competed since the grass‑court season due to a stress fracture, forcing her out of Wimbledon, the US Open and the China Open. The article argues that she should end her 2026 season to qualify for a protected ranking, giving her a better chance to return fresh in 2027.
The article provides highlights of the Super League Grand Final featuring Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity. It recaps the key moments and action from the championship match between the two English rugby league clubs.
Wakefield Trinity defeated Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford to claim the Super League Grand Final title, becoming English champions for the first time since 1968. The victory marks a dramatic turnaround just two years after the club’s relegation.
Gloucester Rugby produced a dominant performance at Kingsholm, scoring eight tries to beat Harlequins 48-0 and move to the top of the early Premiership table. The win featured new signings Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake and highlighted the team’s attacking depth, while Harlequins struggled and remained bottom of the league.
Gloucester recorded a dominant 48-0 victory over Harlequins at Kingsholm, scoring eight tries to claim the top spot in the early Premiership table. The win featured standout performances from new signings Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, as well as a brace of tries from the Atkinson brothers. Harlequins struggled throughout, finishing the match without a point and remaining bottom of the league.
Bristol Bears edged out reigning champions Northampton Saints 41-26 at Ashton Gate in a thrilling Premiership encounter. Louis Rees‑Zammit starred with a brace of tries, while the Bears held on to secure their second consecutive league win. The match featured a late penalty try after a cynical challenge on Rees‑Zammit.
Exeter Chiefs were beaten 40-34 by Bath at the Recreation Ground, with Henry Slade missing two conversions and a late penalty. Coach Rob Baxter defended Slade, urging him to shake off the disappointment and highlighted his record of clutch kicks, while teammate Harvey Skinner secured a losing bonus point with a 79th‑minute penalty.
Aston Villa are the first English club invited to play in the 15th edition of the Antonio Puerta Trophy, a friendly held in memory of Sevilla academy graduate Antonio Puerta. The match will be played at Sevilla’s Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium, with manager Unai Emery returning to the ground where he enjoyed success with Sevilla. Several Villa players, including Leon Goretzka and Taylor Harwood‑Bellis, are expected to feature.
Charlie Harmison, the 18‑year‑old son of 2005 Ashes winner Steve Harmison, has signed his first professional rookie deal with Durham County Cricket Club. The two‑year contract marks the latest addition to a growing list of sons of former county greats joining the professional ranks. Durham, newly promoted to the County Championship’s top flight, also secured rookie deals for Robbie Bowman and Luke Symington.