James O'Brien 
On Test Match Special, former England captain Michael Vaughan and commentator Jonathan Agnew slammed the England cricket team’s culture after bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a nightclub. The incident adds to a series of recent off‑field issues involving the side, prompting calls for a change in attitude.
NFL owners have approved the sale of the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks to a consortium headed by Vinod Khosla for a record $9.612 billion, making it the second‑largest franchise transaction in North American sports history. The deal transfers ownership from the estate of the late Paul G. Allen, with Khosla pledging to maintain the team’s winning legacy.
West Ham United have agreed to sell Senegalese left‑back El Hadji Malick Diouf to Brentford for up to £40 million. The deal includes an initial £35 million fee plus £5 million in add‑ons and Diouf is now set to undergo a medical before completing the move back to the Premier League.
American golfer Matt Gogel has received a six‑month suspension after admitting to placing small recreational wagers on golf tournaments in 2024 and 2025, violating PGA Tour policy. The ban runs from 23 August 2026 until 22 February 2027, and Gogel says he looks forward to returning to competition.
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu announced she will sit out the 2026-27 season to work on her technique and artistry. The 21‑year‑old will miss the March World Championships in Finland but says she will return stronger after the break.
Premiership Women’s Rugby reported a 23.4% rise in average attendances for the 2025-26 season, buoyed by the heightened interest after England’s home World Cup victory. The league also saw a record fourth title for Saracens and significant growth in social media reach and broadcast coverage.
Serena Williams and rising star Carlos Alcaraz partnered in the mixed doubles event at the US Open. They were defeated by the pair of Flavio Coboilli and Belinda Bencic, losing 5-4 (7-4) 4-1.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz partnered in the mixed doubles event at the US Open, facing Flavio Coboilli and Belinda Bencic. The pair were defeated 5-4 (7-4) 4-1.
Former England winger Raheem Sterling was arrested after his Lamborghini crashed into barriers on the M3 in Hampshire. He has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen, and is due to appear in court on 15 September.
St Helens legend Jonny Lomax, 35, confirmed he will retire at the end of the 2026 Super League season after a career spanning 388 appearances and numerous titles. Injuries, including a fractured jaw, have limited his playing time this year, and he reflected on his achievements and gratitude for the sport.