Manchester Super Giants dominated London Spirit in the opening match of the 2026 women’s Hundred, bowling them out for 80 and then chasing the target with 41 balls remaining. Ryana MacDonald‑Gay took four wickets, guiding the Giants to a comfortable victory.
Double Olympic champion swimmer Matt Richards is targeting a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow 2026 to complete his collection of major titles. He leads a Welsh squad of 21 swimmers and para‑swimmers, including Kieran Bird, Medi Harris, Ela Letton‑Jones and rising stars Theodora Taylor and Tyler Melbourne‑Smith.
England’s veteran wing attack Natalie Metcalf has been forced out of the Commonwealth Games squad after a calf injury was confirmed by scans. The 33‑year‑old, who helped England win gold in 2018, will miss the Glasgow tournament and has been replaced by Ella Clark. Coach Anna Stembridge expressed disappointment at the loss to the team.
St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has resigned with immediate effect less than a year into his tenure. The club, currently sixth in the Super League and dealing with an injury crisis, will face a derby against Wigan Warriors under interim coach Eamon O’Carroll. Chairman Eamonn McManus said the decision was difficult and the club will aim to restore its status as a silverware contender.
Jessica Andrade, the former UFC strawweight champion from Brazil, has taken a job as a delivery driver while she recovers from a shoulder injury that sidelined her since August 2025. The move highlights the financial challenges some fighters face despite having fought 30 times in the UFC.
Scottish darts player Cameron Menzies was taken ill with high blood pressure during his World Matchplay second‑round match in Blackpool. After feeling dizzy and fainting, he was escorted off the stage and could not return, resulting in a 1‑2 defeat to Ross Smith. The PDC confirmed he was cleared medically but had to forfeit the match.
Huddersfield Giants, currently at the bottom of the Super League table, will host a free‑entry game against Catalans Dragons on 8 August to reveal their 2027 home‑ground plans. The club is set to leave the Accu Stadium, which it shares with Huddersfield Town, after the season ends.
Jemimah Rodrigues recovered from an initial fumble to run out Freya Kemp with a direct hit. The wicket gave Southern Brave renewed hope of victory in their opening Hundred match against Welsh Fire.
England’s record points‑scorer Emily Scarratt has signed a permanent contract with the Red Roses as the lead attack and backs coach. After an interim stint during the Women’s Six Nations, she left Loughborough Lightning to focus on coaching the national side.
Anthony Joshua, together with promoter Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith, talked about his scheduled bout against Kristian Prenga. Joshua expressed confidence that a victory could set up a clash with Tyson Fury to claim the undisputed heavyweight title.