James O'Brien 
Wigan Warriors put in a dominant performance in the Betfred Super League, scoring six tries to beat the struggling Bradford Bulls 34-6 at Odsal. Jake Wardle starred with a brace while the team’s defence limited Bradford to a single try, moving Wigan up to second place in the league table.
Sunderland have secured a deal to bring 20‑year‑old French defender Dayann Methalie to the club for a total fee of £25.6m. The transfer follows a prolonged pursuit by manager Regis Le Bris as the Black Cats look to bolster their defence ahead of their Premier League campaign and European debut.
British middle‑distance runner Hunter Bell secured victory in her 1500m heat, ensuring she will compete in the final on Sunday. She is the sole UK athlete to reach the women’s 1500m final at the European Championships in Birmingham.
Finlay Tarling, a 19‑year‑old British cyclist, died after a collision with a light goods vehicle during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. In response, his team NSN Development announced it would withdraw from the remaining stages of the race, while organisers said the event will continue in a solemn atmosphere.
World number one Scottie Scheffler shot a nine‑under‑par 61, matching the course record at TPC Southwind and opening a three‑stroke lead after the second round of the St Jude Championship. He joined a leaderboard that featured Im Sung‑jae, Viktor Hovland and other top FedEx Cup contenders, while Robert MacIntyre withdrew with a knee injury.
Sunrisers Leeds held their nerve to defeat Southern Brave in the women’s Hundred eliminator, winning by five wickets at The Oval. The victory sends Sunrisers into the tournament final where they will face the Trent Rockets.
19‑year‑old British cyclist Finlay Tarling died after a serious crash on the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The accident occurred during the race and his death was confirmed shortly after. Further details are pending.
Chelsea have missed the £120m deadline to submit a bid for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The club now expect him to stay this season, although Manchester City have shown interest.
Two‑time world champion Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Commonwealth silver medallist Jade O’Dowda kicked off their heptathlon campaigns in the 100m hurdles. Commonwealth Games champion Kate O’Connor also took part, representing Ireland.
GB gymnasts participated in BBC Sport’s ‘Honesty Cards’ segment, sharing candid stories and personal anecdotes. The feature is timed ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia, offering fans a behind‑the‑scenes look at the athletes.