Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola begins his tenure with players returning July 14 for pre-season. Focus is on an aggressive style, with revamped staff. Challenges include integrating new signings and managing Champions League alongside Premier League.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as neutrals if they meet anti-doping rules. The IOC still condemns the Ukraine invasion but believes athletes shouldn't be penalized for government actions.
World number one Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon semi-finals after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. Despite not yet reaching his peak form, Sinner showed composure in key moments and managed the 30C heat effectively.
Burnley are in advanced talks to appoint Genk head coach Nicky Hayen as their new manager, with discussions ongoing but the deal not yet finalized.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has slammed FIFA's "complicit silence" after Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban was suspended. UEFA called the decision "unprecedented," but other confederations remained quiet, leading Tebas to accuse FIFA of eroding credibility through arbitrary decisions.
England's dramatic World Cup win against Mexico attracted a peak audience of 9.1 million viewers on BBC TV and iPlayer, making it the largest live UK broadcast audience between 02:00 and 04:00 BST. The event also set records for BBC Sport's digital platforms.
