James O'Brien 
England’s Red Roses clinched a 26-19 victory over New Zealand after Zoe Harrison converted a late try, overturning a missed penalty moments earlier. The win came at the Allianz Stadium in a thrilling international test match.
World champion Lando Norris urged the FIA to ban Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto after the Argentine driver locked his brakes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix restart, causing a chain‑reaction crash that eliminated Gasly and Norris. All three drivers retired, and Colapinto received a 10‑second penalty that will be converted into a grid drop for the next race.
Former Team World captain John McEnroe revealed his all‑time Laver Cup line‑ups for both Team Europe and Team World on a podcast. He selected legends such as Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and others for Europe, and Sampras, Agassi, Connors and himself for World, while noting that Carlos Alcaraz would have been a strong alternate. The interview highlights his reflections on tennis history and the evolving balance between European and non‑European players.
Bath opened their Premiership season with a convincing 33‑17 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. The highlight was Santiago Carreras’ magical intercept try, while Bath built a 28‑10 lead at halftime thanks to tries from du Preez, Cokanasiga and Frost. Harlequins fought back but a late try from Ewan Richards sealed the win for Bath.
Warwickshire (the Bears) posted 372 runs in their first innings of the Rothesay County Championship match at Edgbaston, thanks to Sam Hain’s 142 and Ed Barnard’s 88. The sizable lead puts them 6 points ahead of Leicestershire and puts the title within reach.
Sam Hain hit a brilliant 142 for Warwickshire against Leicestershire at Edgbaston, giving the Bears a 247‑run first‑innings lead. The win moves Warwickshire to six points, putting them on the brink of clinching their ninth County Championship title.
Southend United manager Kieron Dyer used the anniversary of his liver transplant to deliver an emotional team talk before the club’s 6‑1 win at Gateshead, saying the win was dedicated to his organ donor. The talk helped motivate the Shrimpers, who moved to second place in the National League.
England’s women’s rugby team, the Red Roses, have seen such a surge in popularity that players like scrum-half Natasha Hunt admit they can no longer meet every fan’s request for selfies and autographs after matches. Hunt explains that large crowds, recovery schedules, injuries and family commitments limit their ability to engage post‑game, echoing similar concerns in women’s football.
The Green Bay Packers suffered a 35-14 loss at Lambeau Field to the Atlanta Falcons, prompting boos from their own fans. Head coach Matt LaFleur described the defeat as a ‘butt‑whooping’ after the Falcons’ offense racked up 498 yards and four touchdowns.
Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first MVP, has died at age 93. He was a two‑time MVP, 11‑time All‑Star and the first player to reach 20,000 points, spending his career with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks and winning the 1958 NBA title.