Teenage English snooker prodigy Stan Moody defeated four-time world champion John Higgins 4-2 in the last‑16 round of the British Open, securing a place in the quarter‑finals. The win came after Moody built a 3‑2 lead with a 46 break and sealed the match with a 69 clearance. He will next face fellow Englishman Liam Highfield in Cheltenham.
Bradford Bulls broke a run of five consecutive home defeats by beating Castleford Tigers 32‑22 at Odsal Stadium. The win was driven by a dominant forward pack and a prolific performance from scrum‑half Chris Atkin, who set up multiple tries. The victory lifts Bradford into a points tie with several teams as they chase survival in their first Super League season back.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticised the 43% rise in ticket prices for the 2027 Ashes Test at Edgbaston, saying it could price many fans out of the series. The ECB defended the pricing as in line with other major UK sporting events, but the backlash highlights concerns over accessibility.
Matt Fisher starred for Surrey with a career‑best 6‑25, helping dismiss Yorkshire for just 82 in their second innings. The day saw a total of 23 wickets fall, a rare occurrence at the Oval, and left Surrey needing 158 more runs to win as they chased 185. Both sides sit near the bottom of the Division One table, fighting to avoid relegation.
Issy Wong delivered an outstanding bowling performance, claiming five wickets in the second ODI between England Women and Ireland at Derby. It marked her first five‑wicket haul in ODI cricket for England, highlighting her rising impact in the women’s game.
Women’s boxing legends Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano honoured the career of Irish boxer Katie Taylor, who is set to retire after her scheduled bout with Flora Pili. The tribute highlights Taylor’s impact on the sport as she prepares for her final fight.
Defending champion Shaun Murphy was eliminated from the British Open in the second round, losing 4-2 to fellow Englishman David Gilbert. Gilbert secured the win with a 117 break, ending Murphy’s title defence. The result was part of a day of close matches in Cheltenham.
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall survived a serious head‑on car collision that left her with a severe concussion. She said she is “lucky and blessed to be alive” but may miss the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest as she recovers.
The International Equestrian Federation announced that it will no longer require Russian and Belarusian riders, horses and officials to compete as neutral athletes, ending a ban imposed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The decision also allows future FEI competitions to be staged in Russia, opening the path for these athletes to represent their country at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
British boxer Pat Brown and journalists Nick Peet and Steph Kamale discuss whether a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury would still capture worldwide interest or be largely ignored. The conversation examines the potential marketability of the heavyweight showdown.