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A spectator died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday, and the remainder of the event was cancelled. The accident occurred during the 12th stage of the rally. Motorsport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club expressed their deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased.
Miguel Almiron was sent off in a World Cup match against Turkey for covering his mouth, a first under new rules. The incident occurred during a 2026 World Cup game.
Joaquin Niemann regrets being the first golfer penalized under the new code of conduct introduced for major championships in 2026. He was given a two-shot penalty for throwing his sand wedge in frustration during the US Open.
Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set and 4-0 down to beat Nikola Bartunkova 2-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 and reach the Berlin Open semi-finals. She will face Jessica Pegula for a place in the final.
Zoe Backstedt won stage three of the Tour de Suisse Femmes with a commanding finish to a bunch sprint in Bad Ragaz. The 21-year-old Welshwoman took full advantage of a perfect lead-out from her team to power clear in the final 300m.
George North will play his final professional game for the Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on June 27. The 34-year-old announced his retirement in April and will finish his career with a first Baa-Baas appearance.
Scotland came close to a famous victory over West Indies in a T20 World Cup match but ultimately lost by 7 runs. Scotland batted well but could not chase down the target of 154.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven. The referee, Mark Lyson, stopped the fight in the 11th round, which some argued was harsh on Verhoeven. A boxing commission later ruled that Lyson acted in good faith and with the paramount objective of boxer safety.
Urska Zigart, a Slovenian cyclist, broke her jaw in a high-speed crash during the Tour de Suisse Femmes in Locarno. The accident occurred when she lost control riding over a speedbump and crashed hard onto the ground. Zigart’s team confirmed she was taken to hospital and diagnosed with a fractured jaw.
Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.