James O'Brien 
Coco Gauff made a remarkable comeback against Jessica Pegula in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach her first semi-final. The victory marks a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her resilience on the grass courts of Wimbledon.
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. The deal included Bobby Portis moving to Miami, while Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis went to Milwaukee. Heat president Pat Riley called it ‘one of the great trades’ in franchise history.
Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo secured a straight-sets victory in the Wimbledon mixed doubles quarter-finals but faced post-match tensions. Laura Siegemund left the court upset after a time violation penalty, sparking a dispute between her partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Ostapenko over alleged slow play.
Wakefield Trinity secured a dominant 48-6 victory over Castleford Tigers, with multiple tries from Cameron Scott, Tom Johnstone, and Caleb Hamlin-Uele, significantly boosting their chances of securing a top-four finish in the Betfred Super League.
Madison Keys secured a victory over Amanda Anisimova in an all-American tie at Wimbledon 2026, advancing to the fourth round. The match featured standout moments, including Keys’ powerful forehand described as a ‘bazooka.’
Six-time Paralympic champion Bethany Firth set a new S14 100m backstroke world record at the Dutch National Championships in Eindhoven, improving her own record by 0.03 seconds. The achievement secured her funding for the upcoming season and positions her for the 2028 LA Paralympics. Firth will next compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Arthur Fery, a British wildcard, secured his first Wimbledon third-round appearance by overcoming Otto Virtanen in a four-set match on day four of the tournament. The victory kept British hopes alive in the men’s singles draw.
Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has denied allegations of misconduct published by golf publication Skratch, which included claims of inappropriate behavior towards women and being asked to leave golf clubs. His representatives called the report an ‘anonymously sourced drive-by shooting’ and emphasized that Mickelson’s membership revocations were his own decisions. The allegations follow previous controversies, including his departure from a California golf club in 2022.
Nottingham Forest are set to appoint Oliver Glasner as their new manager, replacing Vitor Pereira. The deal is nearly finalized, with Glasner having previously managed Crystal Palace.
Maya Joint, 20, overcame Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon 2026, expressing that she had dreamed of playing on Centre Court since childhood. Williams, referred to as a ‘legend,’ fell short in her singles return at the tournament.