Jack Whaley became only the second Englishman since 1911 to claim the US Amateur title, defeating Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion. The victory secures his entry into the 2027 Masters, US Open and The Open at St Andrews.
Georgia Hunter-Bell secured the women’s 1500m gold for Great Britain, pulling away from the field on the home straight to win comfortably. The victory was described as ‘serene, beautiful’ by the athlete.
Great Britain’s Jazz Sawyers delivered a standout performance at the championships, securing the silver medal in the women’s long jump. She finished just one centimetre behind Italy’s Larissa Iapichino, who took gold. The narrow margin highlighted the high level of competition in the event.
Leicestershire Foxes posted 303‑7 in 50 overs, with Hamza Shaikh scoring a century, and restricted Notts Outlaws to 280 all out, winning by 23 runs. The victory sends Leicestershire to their second One‑Day Cup final in four years, where they will face Middlesex at Trent Bridge.
Rui Oliveira claimed his first professional road victory by winning the final stage of the Volta a Portugal in his hometown of Porto. He dedicated the win to the family of 19‑year‑old British rider Finlay Tarling, who died in an accident earlier in the race. The stage concluded with a sprint finish, while French rider Alexis Guerin secured the overall race win.
Luke Hollman’s unbeaten 83 helped Middlesex chase down 255 runs, edging Durham by two wickets in the One‑Day Cup semi‑final at Radlett. The victory sends Middlesex to their first List A final since 1990, where they will meet Leicestershire at Trent Bridge.
Great Britain’s Keanna Macinnes captured the gold medal in the women’s 200m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships, delivering a gutsy performance and a lifetime best time. The victory adds to Britain’s swimming success at the event.
Mark Selby claimed his fourth China Open crown with a 10-6 victory over Thailand’s Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan. The win lifts Selby to fifth in the world rankings and makes him the first player to win the event four times. Saengkham’s runner‑up finish moves him up 18 places to 27th in the rankings.
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were delayed after police arrested a man suspected of fraud inside Alexander Stadium. The incident forced a temporary suspension of transport and security measures, though the evening concluded with Great Britain winning two gold medals in the 4x100m relays.
Great Britain’s Charlotte Fry made history at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen by defending her Grand Prix Special title and then clinching the Grand Prix Freestyle, completing a rare “double-double.” Riding Glamourdale, she posted a 91.907% score, securing another gold for Britain and helping the team stay atop the standings.