Climbing is the biggest winner among a number of sports benefiting from millions of pounds of additional funding as UK Sport bids to boost Britain's medal hopes at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
England manager Thomas Tuchel anticipates Reece James will be fit for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James, sidelined with a hamstring injury, is nearing a return to full training, offering a boost amidst a right-back crisis exacerbated by Jarell Quansah's suspension.
Jasmine Paolini defeated Alexandra Eala 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, ending Eala's historic run as the first Filipina to reach the fourth round of a major. Paolini will face Marta Kostyuk next.
England manager Thomas Tuchel anticipates Reece James will be fit for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James has been recovering from a hamstring injury, and his potential return eases a right-back crisis exacerbated by Jarell Quansah's suspension.
Sale wing Tom Roebuck joins the England squad as head coach Steve Borthwick faces multiple back-three injuries, including George Furbank's appendicitis. England, on a five-Test losing streak, prepare for a crucial match against Fiji in Liverpool.
FIFA's Appeal Committee rejected a challenge by Belgium over Folarin Balogun's eligibility to play against them. The RBFA's appeal was deemed inadmissible. Balogun's suspension was controversially reversed after a call from President Trump to FIFA President Infantino.
Spain has reached the World Cup last 16 without conceding, setting new defensive records including Unai Simon's minutes without a goal. Their strong collective defense and possession-based play, led by Rodri, position them as contenders, with a last-16 tie against Portugal next.
