Marco Bianchi 
Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise by getting a tattoo of World Cup‑winning coach Luis de la Fuente. The tattoo, featuring the coach holding the trophy, was revealed on social media shortly after Spain’s 1‑0 victory over Argentina in the final. The gesture highlights Cucurella’s close bond with the national team staff.
World No.19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed during her first‑round match at the Memphis Classic after temperatures reached 34 °C. Trailing 7‑6 (7‑2) 4‑6 5‑4 against fellow Russian Kristina Liutova, she was forced to retire and required medical assistance.
Seventeen‑year‑old Cruz Hewitt, son of former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt, recorded his first ATP main‑draw win at the Washington Open, beating American qualifier Marcos Giron 6‑3 6‑4. The victory came in his senior debut and sets up a possible second‑round clash with fellow Australian Alex de Minaur.
Motherwell travel to the Faroe Islands for the Conference League second‑leg tie against HB Torshavn, holding a 2‑0 advantage from the first leg. Manager Alfred Johansson urged caution, famously telling his players to “go home and eat barbed wire” to stress the difficulty of the away match. The squad also welcomes the return of forward Tawanda Maswanhise, who missed pre‑season with a jaw injury.
Ruby Evans, a 19‑year‑old gymnast, secured Wales’ first Commonwealth Games gold medal by winning the women’s floor final in Glasgow. The triumph followed a disappointing sixth place in the all‑around and came after Welsh twins Abigail and Emily Roper earned bronze medals earlier in the Games.
West Indies all‑rounder Justin Greaves produced an extraordinary spell in the first Test against Pakistan, taking five wickets without conceding a run (5‑0). His maiden five‑wicket haul helped dismiss Pakistan for 282, giving West Indies a 155‑run lead.
Team Wales captain Olivia Breen secured the first Welsh athletics medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, taking silver in the T38 100m with a season’s best. She finished behind England’s Sophie Hahn and ahead of Maddie Down, marking her fourth Commonwealth Games medal and celebrating her 30th birthday on the day of the final.
Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen narrowly missed a medal, finishing fourth in the 800m freestyle final at the Tollcross Swimming Centre. He was beaten by Australian Matthew Galea and others, while Sam Short won the 400m event. Wiffen will aim to rebound in the upcoming 1500m final, where he previously won bronze at the Paris Olympics.
Welsh heptathlete Abi Pawlett has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games heptathlon after struggling with an Achilles injury that also forced her out of the World Indoor Championships. She will still compete in the 200 m sprint in Glasgow, while fellow Welsh sprinter Hannah Brier missed selection.
Cammy Lynn, a 23‑year‑old Scottish gymnast, surprised himself by securing a bronze medal on the pommel horse at the Commonwealth Games, joining teammate Reuben Ward who took silver. The achievement gave Scotland a silver‑bronze finish in the event and highlighted Lynn’s rapid rise after finishing 10th in the all‑around competition a day earlier.