James O'Brien 
Martina Navratilova, a four‑time Billie Jean King Cup champion, recorded her sole loss in the competition during the 2004 quarter‑final for the United States against Austria, partnering Jill Craybas and falling 6‑3, 0‑6, 6‑3. The defeat ended her 40‑match winning streak, leaving her overall BJK Cup record at 40‑1.
The USA Davis Cup team was defeated by Czechia in a qualifier, with Ben Shelton losing both his singles matches, extending his winless streak in the competition. The piece highlights the contrasting Davis Cup records of American players, noting Tiafoe’s struggles and Fritz’s relatively strong performance. It also references the USA’s historic success in the Davis Cup and the long gap since their last title in 2007.
Former Birmingham City winger Jordan Graham has been hospitalised after a serious road traffic accident. The Professional Footballers’ Association confirmed he is receiving specialist treatment and asked for privacy while he recovers. Former clubs, including Gillingham and Leyton Orient, have expressed their support.
Ja’Marr Chase made an incredible catch that helped the Cincinnati Bengals defeat the Houston Texans, earning a spot in the NFL plays of the week. The play was highlighted as one of the best moments from the weekend’s NFL action.
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer will miss the international break after withdrawing from England’s Nations League squad because of a minor injury. He had been recalled by Thomas Tuchel following his omission from the World Cup squad, but the injury forces him to sit out the four upcoming games.
Englishman Ross Smith claimed his second major PDC title by defeating two‑time former winner Gerwyn Price 11-5 in the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam. The victory came after Smith rallied from a 5‑5 tie, hitting back‑to‑back high checkouts to secure the trophy and the £100,000 prize.
JJ Spaun posted a 67 in the final round to capture the PGA Championship, marking his first major victory. The win makes him the second American to win the tournament in the past three years.
The US Davis Cup team was defeated by Czechia in the qualifying round, missing out on a spot in the Davis Cup Finals. Despite leading 2-1 at one point, the team could not secure the tie, prompting emotional reactions from veteran doubles star Bob Bryan and rising star Ben Shelton. Both praised the effort but expressed disappointment over the result.
Great Britain’s 21‑year‑old cyclist Zoe Backstedt stepped up to the elite level at the UCI World Road Championships in Montreal and secured the silver medal in the women’s time trial. She finished 40.11 seconds behind Swiss champion Marlen Reusser and ahead of Germany’s Franziska Koch.
After the US Open, Jessica Pegula discussed the issue of matches ending extremely late, with some games finishing after 3 a.m. She dismissed suggestions such as abolishing lets or adding a golden point, and proposed keeping best-of-three sets until the quarterfinals.