Marco Bianchi 
Great Britain’s Toby Samuel secured a rapid service game victory against Zizou Bergs in just 55 seconds during the Eastbourne semi-final. The unprecedented speed of the game highlighted Samuel’s strong performance in the match.
Scotland’s Laura Muir will run the 5,000m at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games to strengthen her endurance for future events like the 2028 Olympics. She previously won 1500m gold in 2022 but will compete in a longer distance this year. The Scottish team includes Sarah Calvert, Josh Kerr, and defending 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan.
South Africa defeated the Netherlands by 88 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Tazmin Brits scored a superb century, contributing significantly to the victory.
Tottenham Hotspur FC has signed Netherlands international midfielder Victoria Pelova from Arsenal on a free transfer. Pelova, 27, spent three seasons with Arsenal, winning the Women’s Champions League in 2025 and two League Cups. She made 30 appearances for Arsenal in her final season after recovering from an ACL injury.
Oscar Onley, a 23-year-old Scottish cyclist, has been ruled out of the 2026 Tour de France after sustaining a significant shoulder injury during the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. His team, Netcompany-Ineos, confirmed the injury following further tests and stated he has begun rehabilitation.
Dan Evans, a British tennis player, has played his last professional singles match after losing to Tristan Schoolkate in Wimbledon qualifying. Evans had announced his retirement earlier this month and will still play in the men’s doubles with Henry Searle. The match was disrupted by an issue with the electronic line calling system.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106, the highest score of the 2026 T20 World Cup, as she leads her team to a comfortable nine-wicket win against Ireland.
Northern Ireland international Conor McMenamin joins Coleraine from St Mirren on a long-term deal. McMenamin has previously played for Glentoran, Cliftonville, and other Irish League teams. He won the League Cup with St Mirren last season.
Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive. The match report is available for UK users only.
Gareth Bale, the former Wales football captain, is looking to invest in a football club through a US-based investment vehicle. He has joined a sports fund that could see him become a part-owner of a club. Bale, who retired from football after the 2022 World Cup, wants to use his experience and perspective to help grow a club.