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.
England’s Marco Penge and New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier share the lead at 11 under after a rain‑delayed third round of the British Masters at The Belfry. Play was suspended due to darkness and heavy weather, with the tournament set to resume on Sunday morning.
Wakefield Trinity defeated York Knights 28‑12 at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, securing a place in the Super League play‑offs and moving into fourth place. The win ended a three‑match losing streak and keeps their hopes of a home eliminator alive. Both coaches praised the performance, with Wakefield’s Mike McMeeken highlighting the patience required to break down York.
Warrington Wolves held off a late surge from Hull FC to win 16‑14 at the KC Stadium, securing their sixth consecutive victory and keeping alive their chances of finishing in the Super League top two. Tries from Leon Hayes, Matty Ashton and Josh Thewlis, combined with reliable goal‑kicking from George Williams, proved decisive in the wet East Yorkshire conditions.
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.
Britain’s Charlotte Henshaw captured her 12th Para-canoe World Championship title in the KL2 200m final in Poznan, Poland, just 11 days after a hospital stay for cellulitis. Despite missing water training, she won by more than three seconds, adding to her impressive tally of world titles.
England batter Emilio Gay was given out lbw by Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas during the second Test at Lord’s. The dismissal came shortly after play resumed following a three‑hour rain delay on day three of the match.
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.
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.
France’s Cassandre Beaugrand secured her fourth consecutive victory in the World Triathlon Championship Series at the Weihai race, finishing ahead of Britain’s Beth Potter. The win moves her to the top of the series standings despite competing in fewer events this season.