Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after defeating world number 10 Flavio Cobolli. The 23-year-old, ranked 114, won 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-0 in front of a home crowd, becoming the first men's wildcard to reach this stage in 25 years. He will now face Alexander Zverev.
Four England players, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham, are at risk of suspension for the World Cup semi-final due to yellow cards. Rice, Guehi, and O'Reilly were booked in the win against Mexico, while Bellingham was cautioned against DR Congo. Jordan Henderson also received a late caution and faces potential surgery.
Alexander Zverev ended his losing streak against Taylor Fritz, winning 6-4 6-4 6-2 in their Wimbledon quarter-final. Fritz was hampered by a knee injury, allowing Zverev to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses on a three-year deal, a major coup for the Women's Super League club. The Spanish midfielder, who left Barcelona after 14 years, was unveiled in New York.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson broke his arm celebrating a win over Mexico and has undergone surgery in Kansas City. The 36-year-old will miss the rest of the World Cup but will stay with the squad.
Roberto Martinez has officially departed from his role as Portugal's national football team coach following their last-16 loss to Spain in the World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed the end of his contract, which he had held since January 2023, and announced the search for a successor has begun.
