Marco Bianchi 
Scott Jamieson claimed victory at the Nexo Championship on the Trump International Golf Links course, finishing 11 under par and two strokes ahead of Matthew Jordan. The 42‑year‑old’s win marked his second DP World Tour triumph, ending a 14‑year gap since his 2012 title.
Manchester United teenager Jacob Devaney has moved to Scottish Premiership side Hibernian on a loan deal that includes an option to buy. The 19‑year‑old, a Republic of Ireland Under‑21 international, previously played for St Mirren and featured in United’s pre‑season games.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland debuted the new season with a dramatic buzzcut, shedding his long blonde hair. He shared the change on social media, joking about the haircut and receiving playful reactions from teammates and former colleagues as City prepare to face Bournemouth.
Australia recovered from a shock defeat in Darwin to dominate Bangladesh in the second Test at Mackay, winning by an innings and 51 runs. Mitchell Starc claimed a ten‑wicket haul, earning Player of the Match and Series honors, while the team posted a first‑innings lead of 146. The victory leveled the series 1‑1 and set up a three‑match tour of South Africa later in the year.
Adam Brooks delivered his first Irish Premiership hat‑trick, guiding Crusaders to a 3‑2 victory over Portadown at Seaview. The performance has prompted manager Declan Caddell to label Brooks a potential new Scottish sensation for the club. Portadown manager David Jeffrey lamented the fine margins that have cost his side early season points.
Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro, 25, died after collapsing in the first half of a friendly between Real Sport Clube and Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon. West Brom expressed devastation and will honour him with a minute of applause and black armbands in their upcoming Championship match.
Czech teenager Sara Bejlek continued her impressive run at the Cincinnati Open by defeating Madison Keys in a three‑set quarter‑final, securing a place in her first WTA 1000 semi‑final. She will meet American Coco Gauff, who also advanced to the semi‑finals, setting up a high‑profile clash.
Two‑time world champion boxer Zolani Tete was killed in an ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. South Africa’s minister of sport, Gayton McKenzie, condemned the killing, calling Tete one of the finest fighters the country has produced. The incident has prompted a major police investigation.
Rory McIlroy opened the BMW Championship with a six‑under‑par round but could only manage a one‑under‑par 69 in the second round, slipping five shots behind Wyndham Clark. The Northern Irish champion said he would head to the driving range to work on his game after the tough round.
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, now 40, has signed up to play for Wythenshawe Vets FC, a veteran’s Sunday league side in south Manchester. The registration, listed on the FA’s Full‑Time system, adds Bolt to a squad that already features several former Premier League professionals.