Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.
Tottenham have signed Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee potentially reaching £100m. The 26-year-old joins Spurs for an initial £92.5m plus £7.5m in add-ons, following another significant signing, Mateus Fernandes.
Nottingham Forest has appointed Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira who was sacked on Tuesday. Glasner, formerly of Crystal Palace, becomes Forest's fifth manager in under a year.
Belgian soccer authorities have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to overturn a one-game suspension for USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, who is set to play against Belgium. President Trump reportedly asked FIFA to review the ban.
British wildcard Arthur Fery is carrying the nation's hopes at Wimbledon, reaching the fourth round and facing Grigor Dimitrov on Centre Court. The 23-year-old, known for his unique "All aboard the Fery!" chant, has overcome injuries and a recent nosebleed issue to achieve a career-best performance.
Folarin Balogun's red card at the World Cup was overturned, allowing him to play against Belgium. This highly unusual decision, reportedly influenced by US President Trump's call to FIFA president Infantino, has drawn criticism from Belgium and pundits, raising questions about fairness and precedent.
Despite Mexico's World Cup loss to England, fans in Santa Ana, California, celebrated their community and identity. The tournament provided a unifying triumph, offering a stark contrast to recent anxieties over immigration raids.
