Fernando Mendoza was the first pick in the NFL Draft. His mother, who lives with MS, inspired him to make a meteoric rise after being ranked 2,149th in the class of 2022, when he left high school.
Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, has retired from international competition with immediate effect. The 48-year-old cyclist will focus on improving Para-sport, stating it has "stalled somewhat" since the London 2012 Games.
Chris Sutton and AI (Microsoft Copilot Chat) predict the outcomes of the World Cup quarter-final matches, including England vs. Norway and France vs. Morocco. Sutton relies on football insight, while AI uses algorithms, with users of the BBC predictor game currently leading in overall scores.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is urging the promotion to offer more retirement support for fighters, citing concerns about healthcare, pensions, and long-term financial security as athletes transition out of the sport.
Transfer news includes Manchester United's quandary over Marcus Rashford, Arsenal and Tottenham eyeing Antonio Nusa, and Barcelona's interest in Eli Junior Kroupi. Other rumours involve Emiliano Martinez, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Dusan Vlahovic, and potential defensive targets for Real Madrid.
Wildcard Arthur Fery, 23, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after a stunning three-set victory over ninth seed Flavio Cobolli. The win, celebrated with champagne, marks a career-defining moment for Fery, who will now face Alexander Zverev.
The R&A has introduced 'The Open Commitment,' a new code of conduct for fans attending next week's championship at Royal Birkdale, aiming to curb unruly behavior and preserve traditions amid growing concerns over spectator conduct at major golf events.
