Pakistan Cricket Board has opened a disciplinary inquiry after reports of misconduct during the England tour, where the side are 2-0 down in the Test series. The board also confirmed recent squad changes, including the replacement of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mike Hesson and the dropping of several senior players. Coach Ashley Noffke said he is not aware of the investigation’s details.
Scarlets’ new signing Gareth Anscombe missed the pre‑season match against Exeter Chiefs because of a registration problem. The club hope the paperwork will be sorted in time for his debut against the Dragons at Parc y Scarlets on 11 September.
World number one Luke Littler claimed the Czech Open title in Prague, overcoming defending champion Luke Humphries in a 7-6 final. The 19‑year‑old also defeated Krzysztof Ratajski, Danny Noppert and Michael van Gerwen en route, earning £35,000 and a spot at the European Championship in Dortmund.
Britain’s Gemma Stevens claimed her first victory at the prestigious Burghley Horse Trials, the biggest win of her career after 31 attempts at five‑star level. Riding Chilli Knight she posted a faultless show‑jumping round and finished on a dressage score of 29.6, beating a field that included Katie Magee and Caroline Pamukcu.
Great Britain and Ireland staged a dramatic comeback at Lahinch, Ireland, overturning a 4‑0 deficit after the morning foursomes to beat the United States 13.5‑12.5 in the Walker Cup. The victory marked GB&I’s first Walker Cup win since 2015 and featured decisive singles performances from Josh Hill and Stuart Grehan.
Paul Casey entered the European Masters in Switzerland as the leader but was overtaken by Thriston Lawrence after a dramatic four‑hole playoff. Lawrence secured the win on the fourth playoff hole, while Casey missed several short putts and will donate his runner‑up prize to a charitable foundation.
The Burghley Horse Trials, one of the premier eventing competitions, took place on the historic grounds of Burghley House. Riders and horses displayed a blend of athleticism, precision and elegance across the three phases of the event. The setting highlighted the tradition and prestige of this top‑level equestrian contest.
Belgian cyclist Tim Wellens secured overall victory in the 2026 Tour of Britain, extending his lead on the final stage to finish eight seconds ahead of British rider Lewis Askey. German rider Nils Politt won the final stage, while Askey held on to second place overall.
Eilish McColgan claimed her fourth victory at the London Big Half, completing the 13.1‑mile race in 1:10:54, a minute and 19 seconds ahead of Jessica Warner‑Judd. The 35‑year‑old Scottish runner returned to competition after a five‑month recovery from a fractured foot suffered during the London Marathon.
South Africa rallied in the second half of the third test in Soweto, with a decisive try from Jesse Kriel and a powerful maul try by Malcolm Marx, to edge New Zealand 29-24. The win gave the Springboks a 2-1 lead in the four‑match ‘Greatest Rivalry’ series, with a final test scheduled in Baltimore. The All Blacks had briefly taken the lead through a Will Jordan try before South Africa’s late surge secured the victory.