Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong. Erigaisi capitalized on a late blunder by Carlsen, securing a crucial win for Team MGD1.
Xu Jiayu and Yu Yiting set new Asian records in the men's 50m backstroke and women's 200m individual medley at China's National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Veteran Sun Yang also contributed to a relay victory.
British tennis player Arthur Fery achieved the best result of his career by defeating Adrian Mannarino in the HSBC Championships at Queen's. The world number 140 reached his first ATP Tour quarter-final with the victory.
Andrew Castle, former British No 1, has announced that this year's Wimbledon will be his last as a commentator for the BBC after 23 years. He cited changes in coverage and expressed gratitude for the "best gig in sports broadcasting" during a significant era for men's tennis.
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite for the Wimbledon Championships after receiving a wildcard for the women's doubles. Serena, returning after a four-year retirement, and Venus, who has competed since 1994, will partner for the first time since 2018.
Alex de Minaur's bid for a pre-Wimbledon title ended in a heartbreaking final loss to Kamil Majchrzak at the Rosmalen Championships in the Netherlands. De Minaur lost in a final-set tie-break, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), despite a strong grass-court season start.
Alexey Korovashkov of Russia secured a silver medal in the 500-meter single sprint at the 2026 European Canoe Championships in Portugal, competing under a neutral status. Martin Fuksa of the Czech Republic took gold.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. The woman, in her 30s, suffered critical arm and leg injuries and was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Beaches were closed for 24 hours following the incident.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman in her 30s from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Verco described the shark as approximately 3.5 meters long and noted the woman sustained critical arm and leg injuries. Beaches in the area were closed following the incident.
Russian canoeist Sergey Svinarev won a gold medal at the European Championships in Portugal, finishing the 200-meter race in 38.279 seconds. Spain's Pablo Grana took silver, and Belarus's Alexander Zubok secured bronze. Russian athletes are competing under a neutral flag.
Michael Chandler is set to fight Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, a historic event he sees as a personal pinnacle. Despite the patriotic backdrop, Chandler emphasizes the fight is for himself, a culmination of a career gamble. He also discusses his ongoing desire to fight Conor McGregor.
Michael Chandler is set to fight Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn. The American fighter sees this as a personal achievement and a dream come true, representing his country on a historic card. Despite past successes and setbacks, Chandler is focused on his own performance and the opportunity to prove himself.
Jaspal Rana, a celebrated former Indian shooter and coach, passed away in New Delhi on Friday. Known for his numerous Commonwealth and Asian Games medals, Rana was also instrumental in mentoring young athletes. His death, reportedly without prior health issues while en route to Germany, has prompted widespread tributes from prominent figures.
Meg Harris, a decorated swimmer with two Olympic golds and six world titles, has qualified for her first individual 100m freestyle event at an international competition. She secured her spot at the Australian Swimming Trials, finishing second behind Mollie O'Callaghan. Harris expressed excitement about this personal milestone after years of competing primarily in relays.
Serena Williams' return to professional tennis was cut short at the Queen's Club Championships after her doubles partner, Victoria Mboko, withdrew due to a knee injury. The pair had won their opening match before Mboko's injury forced them out.
Wimbledon has increased prize money by 20% to £64.2m, the largest rise in its history. However, this may not satisfy top players demanding a larger revenue share, leading to ongoing disputes.
Wimbledon has increased its prize money by 20% to £64.2m, the largest rise in its history. However, this may not satisfy top players demanding a 16% revenue share, which would equate to over £70m, amid ongoing disputes with Grand Slam tournaments over prize money and player welfare.
Legendary trainer John Moore, forced into retirement by age limits, is returning to Hong Kong racing as an owner. His horse, Grand Eagle, will debut at Sha Tin on Saturday.
Ja'Kobe Tharp set a new world record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon. He broke Aries Merritt's previous record of 12.80 seconds and Grant Holloway's NCAA record of 12.98 seconds.
Ja'Kobe Tharp, 20, shattered the 110m hurdles world record with a time of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon. This marks the first world record at the event in 50 years.
Victoria Mboko's doubles partnership with Serena Williams is uncertain after the Canadian player retired from her singles match at the HSBC Championships in London due to a left knee injury. Mboko, 19, slipped and was heard saying "there is no stability right now" before withdrawing.
Athletes express frustration over the delayed announcement of the National Sports Awards 2025-26, attributed by the sports ministry to a "re-evaluation of names" for the Arjuna Awards. The prolonged wait is impacting athlete morale, with traditional award dates no longer fixed.
Indian chess prodigy Pranesh Munirethinam faces uncertainty over his participation in the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Hong Kong due to a visa delay. Coach RB Ramesh has appealed for urgent assistance to expedite the process.
Chinese figure skater Alice Liu Yuxuan, 13, aims for the World Junior Championships and 2028 Winter Youth Olympics. She previously made history by landing a quadruple jump and trained with Eteri Tutberidze.
