Marco Bianchi 
Two‑time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge claimed victory at the Melbourne Marathon, setting a new course record of 2:09:10 at age 41. The race finished inside the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and featured a mixed field of elite runners, with Kipchoge emphasizing that his body is still peaking and he can compete with the younger generation.
Edinburgh Rugby recorded their third consecutive win, beating Zebre 29‑12 and earning a bonus point to sit atop the newly formed United Rugby Championship. Despite an early try from Zebre and a sin‑bin for Malelili Satala, Edinburgh dominated possession and territory, scoring four tries through Matt Currie, Freddy Douglas, Magnus Bradbury and Tom Currie.
Rayo Vallecano’s home game against Athletic Club was halted and eventually abandoned when supporters threw paper planes and rubber balls onto the field to protest owner Raul Martin Presa. The incident occurred early in the match, leading officials to stop play and later call off the game with the score still 0-0.
Darkness Falls, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore, edged out the unbeaten favourite Desert Castle, ridden by William Buick, to win the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket. The victory came after the colt was dropped back to seven furlongs from a mile-and-one, showcasing his class and speed.
Riders at the Giro di Lombardia in Bergamo halted the start of the race for five minutes to protest safety concerns, citing recent vehicle collisions and the fatal crash of Fin Tarling. Belgian champion Remco Evenepoel addressed the crowd, urging the UCI and race organisers to take responsibility for rider safety.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed victory in the incident‑filled sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix after Mercedes driver George Russell spun off and retired on the opening lap. The race featured a late‑lap clash between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, promoting Kimi Antonelli to fourth and extending Verstappen’s championship lead.
Alexandra Eala, returning to the WTA Tour after a brief break, has been handed a promising draw at the Wuhan Open, starting against a qualifier and potentially meeting several opponents she has previously defeated. The article outlines her possible path through the tournament, highlighting her chances for a deep run given the favorable matchups.
Russian No.1 Mirra Andreeva cruised past Czech Nikola Bartunkova 6‑2, 6‑2 in the China Open semi‑final, securing her first ever final appearance in Beijing. She praised her aggressive play and highlighted the role of her coach Conchita Martinez in preparing for the upcoming final against either Elise Mertens or Qinwen Zheng.
The New Zealand All Blacks powered past Australia with a 50-19 victory at Eden Park, securing the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd consecutive year. The win extended their unbeaten run at the venue to 32 years and halted a recent three‑match losing streak. Damian McKenzie contributed 15 points while seven different try‑scorers highlighted the dominant performance.
Former Spanish player Alex Corretja suggested that Grand Slam events adopt a best‑of‑three format for the opening rounds to create more dynamism and allow lower‑ranked players a better chance of upsetting top seeds. He argued the change would shorten early matches while preserving the traditional five‑set battles from the round of 16 onward.