Sunrisers Leeds held their nerve to defeat Southern Brave in the women’s Hundred eliminator, winning by five wickets at The Oval. The victory sends Sunrisers into the tournament final where they will face the Trent Rockets.
19‑year‑old British cyclist Finlay Tarling died after a serious crash on the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The accident occurred during the race and his death was confirmed shortly after. Further details are pending.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored 101 runs in his second Test, becoming the first Bangladeshi to make a Test century on Australian soil. His innings helped Bangladesh post 351‑6 and take a 153‑run lead over Australia in the first Test at Darwin’s Marrara Oval.
Two‑time world champion Katarina Johnson‑Thompson and Commonwealth silver medallist Jade O’Dowda kicked off their heptathlon campaigns in the 100m hurdles. Commonwealth Games champion Kate O’Connor also took part, representing Ireland.
GB gymnasts participated in BBC Sport’s ‘Honesty Cards’ segment, sharing candid stories and personal anecdotes. The feature is timed ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia, offering fans a behind‑the‑scenes look at the athletes.
Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang, who turned professional in 2025 and won her first professional event early in her career, died at 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand. The WPGA Tour of Australasia expressed condolences, and a GoFundMe was set up to help cover her medical expenses.
Great Britain’s Amy Hunt claimed the 200m gold at the European Championships in Birmingham, adding to her earlier 100m title and becoming the first athlete to win four golds at a single edition of the tournament. She finished in 22.19 seconds, while compatriot Dina Asher‑Smith took bronze and Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke earned silver.
British swimmer Filip Nowacki captured the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, edging out his rivals in a thrilling finish. The victory marks a major achievement for the UK in the competition.
Great Britain secured three gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy, triumphing in the women’s four, the PR3 mixed coxed four, and the men’s four development events. The victories were led by crews featuring Eleanor Brinkhoff, Frankie Allen and Theo Bell among others, and serve as a strong lead‑up to the 2026 World Championships later in August.
Team Northern Ireland boxers Michaela Walsh and Kaci Rock both settled for silver medals at the Commonwealth Games after being outpointed in their finals. Walsh added a third silver to her collection, while Rock earned his first Games silver, leaving Jon McConnell as the next hopeful for a gold medal in the men’s light‑middleweight final.