James O'Brien 
Leicester City Women were relegated from the WSL and saw a mass exodus of players. Amid the rebuild, long‑serving captain Sam Tierney renewed her contract until 2028, pledging to stay and help the club return to the top flight. The article outlines the club’s summer departures, new signings and Tierney’s vision for a sustainable future.
England Women have named Charlie Dean as captain for their September one‑day international series against Ireland, while regular captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt and other senior players are being rested. The squad includes two uncapped players and several returning or emerging talents, giving them a chance to gain experience ahead of future selections.
Jack Whaley became only the second Englishman since 1911 to claim the US Amateur title, defeating Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion. The victory secures his entry into the 2027 Masters, US Open and The Open at St Andrews.
Georgia Hunter-Bell secured the women’s 1500m gold for Great Britain, pulling away from the field on the home straight to win comfortably. The victory was described as ‘serene, beautiful’ by the athlete.
Great Britain’s Jazz Sawyers delivered a standout performance at the championships, securing the silver medal in the women’s long jump. She finished just one centimetre behind Italy’s Larissa Iapichino, who took gold. The narrow margin highlighted the high level of competition in the event.
Leicestershire Foxes posted 303‑7 in 50 overs, with Hamza Shaikh scoring a century, and restricted Notts Outlaws to 280 all out, winning by 23 runs. The victory sends Leicestershire to their second One‑Day Cup final in four years, where they will face Middlesex at Trent Bridge.
Luke Hollman’s unbeaten 83 helped Middlesex chase down 255 runs, edging Durham by two wickets in the One‑Day Cup semi‑final at Radlett. The victory sends Middlesex to their first List A final since 1990, where they will meet Leicestershire at Trent Bridge.
Great Britain’s Keanna Macinnes captured the gold medal in the women’s 200m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships, delivering a gutsy performance and a lifetime best time. The victory adds to Britain’s swimming success at the event.
Mark Selby claimed his fourth China Open crown with a 10-6 victory over Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan. The win lifts Selby to fifth in the world rankings and makes him the first player to win the event four times. Saengkham’s runner‑up finish moves him up 18 places to 27th in the rankings.
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were delayed after police arrested a man suspected of fraud inside Alexander Stadium. The incident forced a temporary suspension of transport and security measures, though the evening concluded with Great Britain winning two gold medals in the 4x100m relays.