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Holger Rune, the former world No.3, revealed on Instagram that he will return to competition at the Davis Cup tie in Copenhagen on 18 September, ending an 11‑month hiatus caused by a ruptured Achilles tendon. He discussed how the injury reshaped his approach to training, nutrition and recovery, citing inspiration from top players such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Northern Ireland road racer Gary McCoy is recovering from a severe crash at the Isle of Man TT that left him with five broken vertebrae and a broken shoulder blade. Despite the injuries, he remains determined to return to competition next year, driven by his lifelong passion for motorbike racing.
Former world No.1 Andy Roddick told ESPN that the growing “Eala‑mania” in the Philippines is real and here to stay, highlighting the Filipino star’s recent victories over Iga Swiatek and her WTA title in Washington. He emphasized that her on‑court success backs the hype and noted her next stop will be the Singapore Open.
Donegal GAA announced that Jim McGuinness will stay on as senior football manager for the 2027 season, extending his second spell at the helm. The announcement also confirmed Mickey McCann’s two‑year term as senior hurling manager. McGuinness previously guided Donegal to back‑to‑back Ulster titles and an All‑Ireland final appearance.
Zheng Qinwen, the 23‑year‑old Chinese Olympic champion, rallied from a 5‑0 deficit in the first set to beat former champion Iga Swiatek at the US Open. The 7‑5, 6‑3 victory sends her into the quarter‑finals, extending her New York winning streak to seven matches.
Motherwell’s appeal to cut a £5,000 fine for their post‑match social media reaction to Celtic’s last‑minute penalty was rejected by the Scottish FA. However, the club’s former player Elliot Watt saw his four‑match ban reduced to two matches, with two further games suspended. The incident also saw Kelechi Iheanacho score the decisive penalty for Celtic.
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated in the fourth round of the 2026 US Open, falling 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to American No.1 Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The loss came after recent coaching changes, with Tsitsipas now working with Thomas Perrin and Patrick Mouratoglou.
Pakistan Cricket Board has opened a disciplinary inquiry after reports of misconduct during the England tour, where the side are 2-0 down in the Test series. The board also confirmed recent squad changes, including the replacement of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mike Hesson and the dropping of several senior players. Coach Ashley Noffke said he is not aware of the investigation’s details.
Red Star Belgrade supporters unveiled a controversial tifo depicting convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic ahead of their derby with Partizan Belgrade. The match ended with Red Star securing a 2-1 victory. The incident follows a recent UEFA fine for a similar display in a Europa League tie.
Scarlets’ new signing Gareth Anscombe missed the pre‑season match against Exeter Chiefs because of a registration problem. The club hope the paperwork will be sorted in time for his debut against the Dragons at Parc y Scarlets on 11 September.