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England's men's artistic gymnastics team won silver at the Commonwealth Games after a dramatic final marked by a serious injury to teenager Gabriel Langton, who fell from the high bar and was taken away on a stretcher. Canada secured gold with 241.400 points, ahead of England's 238.250.
Duncan Scott won the 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a Games record. Training partner Tom Dean took bronze after the pair raced together from the start.
Ferrari led Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but Charles Leclerc expects a close qualifying battle. Aston Martin’s upgraded car impressed Fernando Alonso, while Mercedes had a difficult day.
This weekend features key sports events including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Tour de France finale in Paris, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, and the Hungarian Grand Prix. Highlights include Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Cameron McEvoy seeking gold, Tadej Pogacar aiming for a record-equalling Tour de France title, and Lewis Hamilton challenging Kimi Antonelli in Formula One.
Ferrari dominated Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc leading, though he anticipates a tight qualifying. Aston Martin's new car showed significant improvement, despite Lance Stroll's suspension failure. Mercedes faced difficulties, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli finishing 13th.
Ascot Racecourse has reported record post-Covid attendance and £10.5m in pre-tax profits, announcing a British-record £2.5m prize fund for next year's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. This strategic move aims to elevate the race's prestige, attracting a strong field including Japanese contenders.
