A magnificent defensive effort by Wigan Warriors against derby rivals St Helens earns them a third Challenge Cup final appearance in five years.
England's dramatic World Cup victory against Mexico attracted a peak audience of 9.1 million viewers on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer, making it the biggest live UK broadcast audience between 02:00 and 04:00 BST.
England's World Cup campaign heavily relies on Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who have scored 90.9% of the team's goals. Their partnership is crucial as England faces Norway in the quarter-finals.
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who hit the winning runs in the country's first World Cup victory, has died at 38. He was being treated for a rare immune condition in New Delhi.
England's World Cup success hinges on the prolific partnership of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who have scored 90.9% of the team's goals. Their combined output is crucial as England faces Norway in the quarter-finals.
Belgium players expressed a "sense of injustice" after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban before their World Cup match against the US. Despite the controversy, Belgium won convincingly 4-1, with players and the national team mocking the situation.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Egypt, inspired by Mohamed Salah, in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final. Both aging stars are in the twilight of their careers, with Messi potentially playing his last World Cup while Salah aims for 2030. The match highlights contrasting World Cup journeys and national hero status.
