Great Britain’s Kadeena Cox captured her second gold at the Para-cycling Track World Championships, breaking a world record in the C4 sprint qualifying and then edging out Australia’s Tara Neyland in the final. The 35‑year‑old also won the C4 1km gold with another record, adding to Great Britain’s overall medal haul.
English jockey Ryan Moore secured his sixth Breeders’ Cup Turf win aboard Benvenuto Cellini at Keeneland, extending trainer Aidan O’Brien’s record to eight victories in the event. The race also saw James Doyle finish second and Diamond Necklace third, while O’Brien celebrated his 28th top‑level win of the year.
Northampton Saints rallied from a 14‑point deficit to defeat in‑form Gloucester 28‑14, scoring four unanswered tries in the second half. The win moves Saints up to third place in the Premiership table, while Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell left the field with a hamstring injury.
Bath broke a three‑game winless streak by beating Sale 36‑28 in a Premiership Rugby clash. Joe Cokanasiga was the star, scoring two tries, while other backs added to the tally and a bonus point secured Bath’s fourth‑place standing before the international break.
The Youth Olympic Games kicked off with an opening ceremony in Dakar, Senegal. The event was broadcast live for viewers worldwide, showcasing cultural performances and the parade of athletes. This marks the first time the Youth Olympics have been held in Africa.
Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a return to the cruiserweight division in 2027, targeting a fight against unbeaten American David Benavidez for a vacant world title. His adviser Sergey Lapin says the plan is to win the belt and then unify all cruiserweight titles before retiring.
Harlequins secured back‑to‑back Premiership victories by edging out Exeter Chiefs 31‑28 at Sandy Park. The match featured nine tries, with Murley, David, Schmid (2), and Kenningham scoring for the visitors, while Exeter’s Wilson, Abuladze, Butt and Woodburn crossed the line. A late defensive stand saw the Quins hold on for the win.
Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar revealed he is ‘just happy to be alive’ after a serious crash in the Vuelta a Espana that left him with three fractured vertebrae, a broken collarbone and concussion. The injuries have forced him out for the rest of the season, and he aims to return to competition in 2027.
Ireland’s women’s rugby side secured a historic 38‑17 win over South Africa in Cape Town, completing a back‑to‑back Test series victory on South African soil. Beibhinn Parsons starred with three tries, while captain Erin King and Aoife Dalton also crossed the line. Coach Scott Bemand’s side became the first Irish team to win consecutive Tests in South Africa.
The New Zealand Kiwis delivered a statement victory over Fiji, winning 78‑0 to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi‑finals. The match featured a dominant first half, multiple try‑scorers and a red card for Fiji half‑back Brandon Wakeham, while New Zealand also dealt with a sending‑off for winger Ronaldo Mulitalo. Coach Stacey Jones confirmed that star full‑back Kalyn Ponga, who missed the opener with a broken arm, is back in training and could feature in the next match.