Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of Wimbledon after defeating Anastasia Gasanova. Meanwhile, Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai was eliminated in the second round by Karolina Muchova.
Sony announced it will cease physical disc production for all new PlayStation games by January 2028, transitioning to an all-digital model due to consumer trends, as digital downloads account for 85% of sales. This follows recent gamer backlash over GTA 6's digital-only "physical" edition and coincides with PS3/Vita store closures.
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, leaving over 1,700 dead and tens of thousands missing. Survivors are being rescued days later, but hope fades amid economic crisis. International aid is arriving, but the government's response and past corruption are questioned.
20-year-old Australian Maya Joint defeated tennis legend Serena Williams in the first round of Wimbledon. Williams, 44, was making her return after a four-year absence. Joint, born in the US, switched allegiance to Australia three years ago and has rapidly risen in the rankings.
German media group Axel Springer has finalized its £575m acquisition of The Telegraph, concluding three years of ownership uncertainty. The deal, which received regulatory approval in the UK, Ireland, and Austria, aims to boost the newspaper's digital transformation and expand its reach, particularly in the US.
Novak Djokovic wins 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 against China's Wu Yibing in Wimbledon's first round, seeking a record-tying 8th title and 25th Grand Slam
The Chicago Fire has officially signed Robert Lewandowski, Poland's record goalscorer, as a designated player until the 2027-28 season, pending visa approval and transfer certificate completion.
Sony will remove 551 StudioCanal movie and show titles from UK PlayStation Store libraries as of September 1 due to expiring licensing agreements, affecting previously purchased content.
Enzo Maresca succeeds Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, tasked with overcoming a 7-point gap to Arsenal and convincing players, including uncertain Rodri, to buy into his vision, amidst the challenge of living up to Guardiola's 20-title legacy.
Novak Djokovic, seeking his 8th Wimbledon title, draws inspiration from Serena Williams' return to tennis at 44, praising her dedication and epic journey, as he prepares to face Wu Yibing in the first round.
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he is vacating his WBA, WBC, and IBF world title belts. The undefeated Ukrainian boxer stated he wants to allow other fighters in line to compete, but clarified he is not retiring from the sport.
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he will relinquish his WBC, WBA, and IBF title belts, stating it's a "well-considered decision" to open new opportunities and allow other boxers to contend, though he is not retiring from the sport.
Saracens, known as the 'wolfpack,' will take on 'dark horses' Trailfinders in the Premiership Women’s Rugby final at the Stoop on Sunday. Saracens are favorites, having never lost to Trailfinders, but the debutant Trailfinders recently upset defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury in the semi-final.
China's men's table tennis team will compete in the Asian Games without key players Fan Zhendong and Liang Jingkun, the latter withdrawing from trials due to an old injury recurrence. World No. 10 Xiang Peng secured the final spot after a selection tournament.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's ambitious 15-year prediction for Rishabh Pant has resurfaced after Pant's trade back to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore. Goenka had envisioned Pant leading LSG to multiple IPL titles, comparing him to Dhoni and Rohit.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's ambitious 15-year vision for Rishabh Pant, including winning multiple IPL titles, has resurfaced after Pant's trade back to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore. Pant's two-season stint with LSG saw a 35.71% win rate.
WWE RAW's go-home show from London featured a surprising heel turn by Lyra Valkyria on Bayley, a victory for LA Knight over Jimmy Uso with interference from Solo Sikoa, and the crowning of new WWE World Tag Team Champions, The Street Profits.
Indian doubles player Rohan Bopanna has named Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as his favorites for the Wimbledon 2026 singles titles. Bopanna, 46, expressed his lifelong admiration for the tournament and shared his experiences playing in the era of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.
Uruguay's four stars on their football shirts represent two FIFA World Cup titles (1930, 1950) and two Olympic gold medals (1924, 1928), which FIFA recognizes as world championships from an era before the World Cup existed.
Serena Williams will return to singles play at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation. The 23-time Grand Slam champion will also compete in doubles with her sister Venus.
Ramiro Valdes, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and a top government official for decades, has died at 94. President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced his death on Sunday, calling him a "hero of the Cuban revolution" and a "father figure."
Ramiro Valdes, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and a top government official for decades, has died at 94. President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced his death on Sunday, calling him a "hero of the Republic" and "Commander of the Revolution."
Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard for the Wimbledon singles, marking her return to singles action for the first time in four years. She will also compete in doubles with her sister Venus.
The Judo Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar concluded with top-tier judo action. Murao Sanshiro won the -90kg title, Audrey Tcheumeo faced Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko in the -78kg final, and Kim Minjong secured the +100kg title.
