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Cliftonville’s Women’s team secured a 4-0 victory over Glentoran in the League Cup final, marking their fourth consecutive title. Captain Kelsie Burrows emphasized the win as a strong start toward their domestic treble ambitions.
Naomi Osaka secured a straight sets victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka to advance to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2026. The win marked a significant achievement as Osaka overcame the top seed in a decisive match.
Padraig Harrington secured his third US Senior Open title, defeating Stewart Cink by four strokes. This victory marks his fourth senior major and continues his dominance in senior golf tournaments.
The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race in County Dublin was abandoned after a fatal accident during the Junior Support race. The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club confirmed a competitor’s death, with further details pending. This marks the third fatality at road races in Ireland in 2026.
World number 146 Grigor Dimitrov defeated Matteo Berrettini in a five-set match at Wimbledon, securing his place in the fourth round where he will face Arthur Fery.
Alexandra Eala made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. She defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek and paid tribute to her grandfather and brother, who trained her as a child.
Fionn McLaughlin, a Red Bull Junior driver from Northern Ireland, earned his first Formula 3 points by finishing ninth in the sprint race at Silverstone. The race was won by American driver Ugo Ugochukwu, with Yevan David and Theophile Nael following in second and third places respectively.
The All Blacks secured a thrilling 34-32 victory over France in the opening match of the Nations Championship. Will Jordan scored two tries, moving closer to Doug Howlett’s try record, while France’s efforts were hampered by a disallowed try and a weakened squad missing key players like Antoine Dupont.
Irish rider James Walsh died after a crash during the Senior Support race at the Tandragee 100 motorcycle event. He had previously won the Junior Support race earlier in the day. The North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club (Tarmac Section) Ltd expressed profound sadness over his death.
Elena Rybakina delivered a dominant performance, defeating Caty McNally 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon 2026. The victory secured Rybakina’s place in the third round of the prestigious tennis tournament.