Marco Bianchi 
Rohit Sharma made history by scoring the first ODI century by an Indian at Lord’s as India pursued 388 runs in the third and deciding match of the series against England. His knock was pivotal in the high‑scoring chase, marking a memorable moment for Indian cricket at the iconic venue.
Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt, aged 21, successfully defended her title at the 2026 Baloise Ladies Tour, securing overall victory with a total time of 11 hours 27.08 minutes. She won the stage 3A time trial and finished just one second ahead of Netherlands’ Nienke Veenhoven, with Felicity Wilson‑Haffenden and others close behind.
Stefanos Tsitsipas captured the Swiss Open title, his first ATP victory in 16 months, beating Belgium’s Raphael Collignon 6-4 6-7(3-7) 6-3. The win moves him up the rankings and marks his 13th career ATP title, including six on clay.
Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s head of global football development, said the three‑minute hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and will be reviewed after the tournament. He noted that while the breaks did not appear to affect match results, they have drawn criticism from fans and some coaches, and FIFA will analyse their impact.
Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova announced she had a minor surgery and will miss the upcoming Canadian Open in Toronto, ruling her out for several weeks. The 29‑year‑old, ranked sixth in the world, is focusing on recovery ahead of the US Open later in August.
Johanna Walsh romped to an emphatic victory in the Irish Oaks at The Curragh, winning by four lengths after a late withdrawal of stablemate Thundering On. The well‑backed 7‑2 shot was ridden by jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle, who praised the horse’s straightforward nature and continued improvement.
Brazilian midfielder Ederson extended his deal with Serie A side Atalanta after a £35m move to Manchester United fell through following a failed medical. The transfer collapsed after concerns were raised during tests, and United subsequently backed out. Atalanta did not disclose the length of the new contract.
Scotland have been involved in several try‑laden games this season, scoring 21 tries in four matches but also conceding heavily. Coach Gregor Townsend says the upcoming clash with Fiji will be another “try‑fest” and stresses the importance of improving both attack and defence. He highlighted the need for resilience after a recent loss in South Africa and warned that Fiji can be dangerous if Scotland switch off.
Legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers, has died at the age of 89. Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets, and was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975.
Australian golfer Lucas Herbert failed to convert a five‑foot putt on the 18th, resulting in a bogey and a second‑round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship. The miss prevented him from achieving a record‑breaking 61, the lowest round ever recorded in a men’s major.