MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi has been banned from the Czech Grand Prix after slapping a track steward following a crash in Saturday's sprint race. The Italian rider apologized for his actions, which were deemed "prejudicial to the interests of the sport."
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from their County Championship matches, signaling their potential availability for England's third Test against New Zealand. Both players were previously unavailable for the second Test due to an investigation into a London nightclub incident.
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen expressed hope that Norway's return to the World Cup after 28 years will become a regular occurrence, calling it "the new normal" for the national team. Carlsen, attending championships in Hong Kong, reminisced about his childhood dreams of Norway being a consistent football force.
Wyndham Clark expanded his lead to six shots at the US Open after a challenging third round at Shinnecock Hills. Despite strong winds and difficult greens, Clark shot an even-par 70, while Scottie Scheffler emerged as his closest competitor.
England are on the brink of defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, ending day four on 182 for five, trailing by 281 runs. Josh Tongue acknowledged the absence of captain Ben Stokes, who was scoring runs in a county match, while Joe Root continues his stand-in captaincy.
George Hendy scored twice to secure Northampton's second title in three seasons. Club captain George Furbank praised Hendy's finishing ability, calling him a "special player." Exeter Chiefs' director of rugby, Rob Baxter, acknowledged Northampton's strong season despite the loss.
Prema Racing pilotu Alp Aksoy, Italian F4 Championship'in Monza ayağında ilk yarışta 4., ikinci yarışta ise 3. olarak podyuma çıktı. Aksoy, "Çok güzel bir gündü. Yarın da hedefim podyum" dedi.
Il team Sled ha vinto il Rolex Tp52 World Championship di vela a Porto Cervo dopo 9 regate. Trinity Racing (Svezia) è arrivato secondo, Platoon Aviation terzo. Alpha+ è scivolato al quarto posto.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris and wing Tommy O'Brien will miss the upcoming Nations Championship matches due to foot and groin injuries, respectively. The Ulster duo Bryn and Zac Ward have been called up as replacements, and Dan Sheehan will captain the team.
Ollie Devoto, a former England international, will conclude his professional rugby career with the Chicago Hounds in the Major League Rugby championship final against California Legion. Devoto, who joined the Hounds for the 2025 season after a career in England, praised the team's facilities and coaching, highlighting the potential for MLR's growth in the US.
Daphne Chan secured Hong Kong's first women's individual bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships, defeating South Korean and Japanese opponents before falling to eventual finalist Sera Azuma.
Jockey Andrea Atzeni returns to Sha Tin after suspension to ride Silvery Breeze in the Premier Plate and Crimson Flash in the Premier Cup. Atzeni aims to add to his 57 wins this season, currently second in the jockeys' championship.
Antonin Panenka reflects on his revolutionary penalty kick that won the 1976 European Championship for Czechoslovakia against West Germany. The audacious chip down the middle, which humiliated goalkeeper Sepp Maier, has become a legendary move in football, with Panenka expressing pride and amusement at its continued use, though lamenting the lack of royalties.
Alex de Minaur's Queen's Club Championships hopes were dashed by Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinals. Nakashima won 7-5, 6-3, preventing de Minaur from reaching a career-high ranking. The Australian challenge ended with Rinky Hijikata's loss.
Leinster secured their second consecutive United Rugby Championship title by defeating the Bulls 36-7 at Croke Park. The victory avenges their recent Champions Cup final loss and marks Leinster's 10th league title overall.
Golfer Joaquin Niemann received a two-shot penalty at the US Open for "serious misconduct" after throwing his sand wedge in frustration on the sixth hole. The 27-year-old Chilean, the first player penalised under new major championship rules, expressed regret for his actions.
Golfer Joaquin Niemann received a two-shot penalty for "serious misconduct" at the US Open after throwing his sand wedge in frustration on the sixth hole. The penalty, the first under a new code of conduct for major championships, increased his score significantly, though he later improved in the second round.
Alejandro Davidovich fue eliminado en los cuartos de final del torneo de Queen's al perder contra Tommy Paul. El español no pudo aprovechar oportunidades clave en el segundo set, y el estadounidense avanzó a semifinales, sumando su sexta victoria ante Davidovich.
Trinity Racing, al debutto, guida il Rolex Tp52 World Championship dopo il quarto giorno. La classifica è serrata con i primi 6 team a 10 punti di scarto. Domani, ultime 2 regate, decideranno il vincitore.
Formula 4 şampiyonasının lideri Alp Aksoy, bu hafta sonu Monza'da yarışacak. Genç pilot, motor sporlarının ikonik pistlerinden birinde podyumda yer almayı ve liderliğini sürdürmeyi hedefliyor.
Hong Kong will host the Hyrox World Championships in June next year, attracting high-spending visitors and leveraging proximity to the mainland China market. Experts anticipate a boost in tourism from dedicated athletes.
Vice President Vance postpones Switzerland trip to negotiate Iran peace deal. Obama Presidential Center opens with former presidents. NYC celebrates Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973. DHS plans facial recognition for immigrant identification.
The Premier League fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been announced. Reigning champions Arsenal will begin their title defence against promoted Coventry City on August 21. Manchester City start their post-Pep Guardiola era at home to Bournemouth, while Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola faces Newcastle United.
Veteran prop James Slipper has reversed his international retirement to rejoin the Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship. The 37-year-old, with 151 caps, was persuaded by coach Joe Schmidt due to depth concerns. Slipper is open to playing in the 2027 Rugby World Cup if he is in form and needed.
