James O'Brien 
In a dominant display, Halifax Panthers thrashed Leeds Rhinos 92-24 to retain the Wheelchair Challenge Cup, marking their sixth triumph. Rob Hawkins was the star, scoring ten tries and 72 points, while Jack Brown added a hat‑trick. The victory continued Halifax’s recent success, following last year’s win over London Broncos.
Mitch Marsh delivered a powerful innings of 69 runs from 34 balls, including six sixes, propelling Sunrisers Leeds to 187-5. The performance came in a The Hundred match at Headingley against Southern Brave, with both sides seeking their first victory of the season.
Noah Lyles claimed victory in the men’s 100 metres at the US athletics championships, posting a world‑leading 9.79 seconds and matching his Olympic‑year personal best. He finished ahead of Ronnie Baker and Kenny Bednarek, while Sha’Carri Richardson won the women’s 100m in 10.77 seconds.
American golfer Michael Kim posted a 12‑under‑par 59 in the second round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, the 16th sub‑60 round in PGA Tour history. The round featured birdies on the last four holes and put Kim three shots ahead of fellow American Ben Kohles.
LeBron James, the 41‑year‑old NBA superstar and all‑time leading scorer, confirmed he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers for his final season. The move follows rumors linking him to several other teams and includes a quote expressing his excitement to help the 76ers become a championship contender.
Birmingham Phoenix were dismissed for just 64 runs, their lowest total of the season, as Trent Rockets chased down the target in 31 balls. Ellyse Perry top‑scored with 39, but no other Phoenix batter reached double figures, highlighting a continued batting slump in the women’s Hundred competition.
British Paralympic cyclist Daphne Schrager received a two‑year anti‑doping ban after testing positive for the muscle‑building substance Ligandrol. The ban, back‑dated to June 2025, will run until June 2027, meaning she misses the Commonwealth Games but could return for the 2028 Paralympics.
England’s men’s amputee football team, the reigning Nations League champions, risk missing the upcoming World Cup in Mexico because they have only raised £32,427 of the £50,000 needed. Former coach Scott Rogers called the funding shortfall “criminal” and goalkeeper Thomas Atkinson highlighted the disparity with fully professional nations.
England captain Harry Kane will begin formal negotiations with German champions Bayern Munich to extend his contract, which expires at the end of next season. The 32‑year‑old joined Bayern in 2023 for a reported £86m and has already helped the club win two league titles and a German Cup, while other clubs, including Barcelona and Saudi teams, remain interested.
Seventeen‑year‑old Shantae Amankwaah is the youngest member of Team England’s gymnastics squad heading to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Bristol‑born athlete looks up to former champion Claudia Fragapane and aims to enjoy the experience while hoping for a medal. Her family, including a former footballer father and a sprinter grandmother, provides strong support ahead of her debut.