Marco Bianchi 
British doubles star Joe Salisbury, a six‑time Grand Slam champion, announced his retirement from professional tennis in a heartfelt Instagram message. He reflected on his career, his partnership with Rajeev Ram, and expressed pride in his achievements, while fellow British players praised his contributions to the sport.
Cardiff City have bolstered their defensive options with the return of 20‑year‑old Wales centre‑back Dylan Lawlor, who has recovered from a knee injury. His comeback comes ahead of the home clash with Charlton Athletic, while teammate Will Fish remains sidelined after hernia surgery.
Dutch striker Donyell Malen, once a fringe player at Aston Villa, has transformed into the most prolific scorer across Europe’s top five leagues since joining AS Roma in January. He has netted 20 goals and contributed 22 goal involvements, outscoring stars such as Harry Kane, while manager Gian Piero Gasperini has deployed him as a central striker.
Iga Swiatek, the Polish world No.1, suffered a shocking defeat at the US Open after holding a 5-0 lead in the first set of her round‑of‑16 match against China’s Qinwen Zheng. The loss prompted former champion John McEnroe to comment on the unexpected collapse and discuss the role of Swiatek’s coach, Francisco Roig. Zheng advanced to the quarter‑finals while Swiatek’s campaign ended earlier than expected.
Ukrainian world No.10 Marta Kostyuk reached the last eight of the Guadalajara Open after a first‑round bye and a walkover when Taylor Townsend pulled out sick. She is set to face eighth‑seed Liudmila Samsonova in the quarter‑finals.
World Cup‑winning coach Luis de la Fuente has agreed a new deal that will keep him in charge of the Spain national team until 2032, extending his tenure beyond the original 2028 expiry. The extension ensures continuity as Spain prepares to defend the 2030 World Cup on home soil and begins its 2026‑27 Nations League campaign.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, who last coached Carlos Alcaraz until the end of the 2025 season, announced in a Movistar interview that he intends to return to coaching. He did not name a specific player but three names were highlighted as potential candidates: rising Spaniard Rafael Jodar, Canadian Felix Auger‑Aliassime and world‑number‑one Jannik Sinner.
Four‑time world champion Max Verstappen dominated an exhibition go‑kart event at Silverstone, overtaking all 100 amateur participants in just 14 laps. The field, made up of media personalities and a YouTuber, was quickly reduced as Verstappen surged from 37th to first, finishing with 21 laps to spare.
Cliftonville have confirmed that Jim Magilton will stay on as manager despite Glentoran’s approach to replace their departing boss Declan Devine. The 57‑year‑old will lead the Reds when they host Glentoran in the Irish Premiership later this week.
Hibernian have dismissed head coach David Gray after a 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock, leaving the club ninth in the Scottish Premiership. The decision also saw assistants Liam Craig and Craig Samson depart, with John Potter taking charge for the upcoming game against Aberdeen.