Former plasterer Jonny Clayton is excelling in this season's Premier League having been tipped to struggle in the showpiece event.
Coco Gauff has reached her first Wimbledon semi-final after a comeback victory against Jessica Pegula. Gauff won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, recovering from a slow start. She will face Naomi Osaka or Karolina Muchova next.
The USMNT's World Cup campaign ended in a 4-1 loss to Belgium, overshadowed by political interference from Donald Trump and internal disputes between FIFA and UEFA. The team's performance was criticized as timid and lacking passion, with off-field drama potentially impacting morale.
Wigan Warriors have reported racist social media abuse directed at player Junior Nsemba to the police and the Rugby Football League. Coach Matt Peet condemned the treatment and called for the sport to eradicate such abuse, offering an open invitation to those responsible to discuss the matter.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39, and Egypt's Mohamed Salah, 34, face off in Atlanta for a 2026 World Cup quarter-final spot. Messi, a World Cup winner and record-holder, is in his likely last tournament, while Salah aims for his biggest World Cup moment after leading Egypt to the last 16.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Egypt's Mohamed Salah, both footballing icons in the twilight of their careers, face off in Atlanta for a 2026 World Cup quarter-final spot. Messi, a World Cup winner, leads Argentina's quest for a 'bicampeonato', while Salah, a national hero, aims to create history with Egypt in their first knockout appearance.
Northamptonshire's winning streak ends, the Rew brothers face off, Usman Tariq's unusual bowling style, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire dominate their groups, Adam Lyth scores big, James Vince shows captaincy, and Surrey secure a crucial win.
