James O'Brien 
Great Britain’s Charlotte Fry made history at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen by defending her Grand Prix Special title and then clinching the Grand Prix Freestyle, completing a rare “double-double.” Riding Glamourdale, she posted a 91.907% score, securing another gold for Britain and helping the team stay atop the standings.
Coventry City have reached an agreement to sign Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for around £17 million. The move bolsters the Sky Blues’ attacking options as they prepare for their first Premier League season in 25 years. Awoniyi, 29, scored 23 goals in 103 games for Forest but fell down the pecking order last season.
Great Britain’s women’s 4x100m relay squad, featuring Dina Asher‑Smith, Amy Hunt, Success Eduan and Imani‑Lara Lansiquot, delivered a commanding performance to claim gold. The victory was described as “absolutely miles ahead” by commentators, highlighting the team’s dominance in the event.
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.