Marco Bianchi 
Ballyspallen hosted Eglinton in a Premier League fixture when rain halted play. A broken printer meant the DLS calculation could not be completed, and under NWCU rules the home side had to concede, giving Eglinton the win. The incident highlights the importance of proper technical equipment for match officials.
Pakistan’s men’s Test cricket team will meet King Charles in the gardens of Clarence House between the second and third Tests of their England tour, after the Pakistan Cricket Board threatened to cancel the series over a controversial interview with Imran Khan’s sons. The meeting follows government advice and comes as the team continues the series despite the dispute.
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez secured his third straight victory at the Aragon Grand Prix, extending his championship challenge. The win moved him to second in the standings, 19 points behind leader Jorge Martin, and highlighted a high‑speed overtake on Marco Bezzecchi.
Filip Hrgovic captured the world heavyweight title after an extraordinary ninth‑round knockout of Britain’s Moses Itauma at the O2 Arena in London. The victory marks a historic moment for the Croatian boxer, who became the new world champion.
Viktor Hovland leads the Tour Championship after a stellar 65 in the third round, holding a one‑stroke advantage over Ryan Gerard. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and former champion Rory McIlroy also posted low rounds, keeping the competition tight as the event moves toward its final day in Atlanta.
Tadej Pogacar, the three‑time Tour de France champion and race leader, crashed on the eighth stage of the Vuelta a Espana, suffering a broken collarbone, concussion and other injuries. The UAE Team Emirates medical team confirmed he will need surgery and has been forced to abandon the Grand Tour, ending his bid to win all three major tours in a single season.
Ulster Rugby has brought former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on board as a coach development adviser to help create a sustainable coaching pipeline. General manager Rory Best says Schmidt’s expertise will give the province a “lift” as they aim to improve squad depth and continuity ahead of the new United Rugby Championship season.
Dundee United confirmed that manager Jim Goodwin will miss the upcoming Scottish Premiership match against Kilmarnock after being admitted to hospital with an illness. Assistant Lee Sharp took over first‑team training and pre‑match media duties, while the club asked for privacy for Goodwin and his family.
Welsh para-rower Ben Pritchard successfully defended his PR1 men’s single sculls world title at the World Championships in Amsterdam, posting a time of 8:50.46. He overcame a strong challenge from Italy’s Giacomo Perini and Australia’s Erik Horrie, winning by nearly seven seconds despite adverse weather conditions.
The Netherlands women’s cricket team posted 270-4, powered by Phebe Molkenboer’s maiden ODI century, and restricted Scotland to 212 all out, winning by 58 runs. The victory gave the Dutch side a 1-0 lead in the three‑match series held at Titwood, Glasgow.