
US Open offers record $108m prize fund and announces player council
The US Open announced a record $108m prize fund, marking a 20% increase, alongside the formation of a Grand Slam Player Council and a $2m welfare fund contribution.

The US Open announced a record $108m prize fund, marking a 20% increase, alongside the formation of a Grand Slam Player Council and a $2m welfare fund contribution.

Carlos Alcaraz announces his return from a wrist injury for the US Open using journalist Fabrizio Romano's catchphrase, as the tournament reveals a record $108m prize fund amid ongoing player protests.
A seleção brasileira feminina de basquete venceu a Argentina por 58 a 53 em Guadalajara, garantindo a liderança do Grupo A e vaga nas semifinais do torneio classificatório para o Pré-Olímpico de 2028.

A new Prime Video documentary, 'Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter', examines the life and mindset of the 24-time grand slam champion. Directed by Jason Hehir, the film explores Djokovic's Serbian roots, his controversial career moments, and his drive to compete.

Tennis Grand Slam tournaments plan to form a player advisory council to address ongoing disputes over prize money. The move follows player boycotts of media activities and demands for a 22% revenue share, with the US Open expected to announce record prize money.
O tenista brasileiro de 19 anos desistiu do Masters 1000 de Cincinnati após sentir um incômodo no lado esquerdo do abdômen durante o treino, visando recuperação para o US Open.

È morto Varenne, leggendario cavallo trottatore italiano nato nel 1995. Vincitore di due Grand Slam e detentore di numerosi record, il "Capitano" si è spento a causa di un infarto fulminante, lasciando un segno indelebile nella storia dell'ippica mondiale.

Venus and Serena Williams returned to doubles tennis together for the first time in four years at the Cincinnati Open, falling 6-2, 1-6, 10-8 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns.
O Brasil conquistou o título de campeão geral do Grand Prix de judô em Lima 2026, no Peru, ao liderar o quadro de medalhas com 11 pódios, incluindo cinco de ouro.

Novak Djokovic suffered an early-round defeat at the Cincinnati Masters after battling physical illness and vomiting on court, casting further doubt on his future participation in non-Grand Slam events as he prioritizes major tournaments.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka discusses how fashion has expanded her audience beyond sports, while refocusing on her competitive ambitions ahead of the North American hard-court swing following a Wimbledon quarterfinal exit.

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has spoken for the first time since Grand Slam Track's bankruptcy, clarifying that a $500,000 payment to himself was a travel expense reimbursement and stating that athletes have now been paid.
Coco Gauff's Grand Slam victory is rooted in her family's sacrifices and unwavering belief in her tennis dream, from her parents' career changes to her mother's guidance on staying grounded.
O tenista brasileiro João Fonseca venceu o grego Stefanos Tsitsipas no Masters 1000 do Canadá, em Montreal, encerrando um jejum de 11 anos sem triunfos de brasileiros no torneio. O próximo adversário será o norueguês Casper Ruud.

Alexandra Eala won her maiden WTA singles title at the Washington Open, sparking a surge of interest in tennis in the Philippines and drawing praise from President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr.
The Australasian Tour announces a 19-event summer golf schedule, highlighted by Rory McIlroy's return to Kingston Heath and the Australian PGA Championship in Sydney, potentially featuring Bryson DeChambeau. The season includes European Tour spots and new venues.
A seleção brasileira de judô venceu a Alemanha por 5 a 1 no Desafio Internacional de Judô em Blumenau (SC), quebrando um jejum de três anos. Shirlen Nascimento, Daniel Cargnin, Rafaela Silva, Rafael Macedo e Leonardo Gonçalves garantiram a vitória, com destaque para a revanche contra adversários do Mundial de Budapeste.
Serena Williams overcame childhood poverty in Compton, California, to become a tennis icon. Her parents, Richard Williams and Oracene Price, coached her and Venus on public courts with limited resources, fostering discipline and belief that led to 23 Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers in the sport.

The French Open has become the first Grand Slam to offer players a share of its revenue for prize money, a move that increases pressure on the US Open to finalize its prize fund. Players seek 16% of revenue immediately, rising to 22% by 2030.

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen lost in the Athens Open quarter-finals to Barbora Krejcikova, making it likely she will need to play qualifiers for the US Open main draw. Her current ranking of No 122 is below the top 104 threshold for direct entry, with a wildcard being her only other option.

Chinese player Guo Hanyu and French player Kristina Mladenovic defeated second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani 6-3, 7-5 to win the Wimbledon women's doubles title. This marks their first major triumph together.
Alexander Zverev joked about his losing streak to Jannik Sinner after finishing runner-up at Wimbledon 2026. Sinner won his second consecutive Wimbledon title, defeating Zverev in the final. Zverev will rise to world No. 2 in the rankings.
Alexander Zverev joked about his rivalry with Jannik Sinner after losing the Wimbledon final. Sinner won his second consecutive Wimbledon title, defeating Zverev in four sets. Zverev will rise to world No. 2 in the rankings.
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win his second consecutive Wimbledon title. The victory marks Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title and comes after a disappointing French Open exit. Zverev suffered a knee injury during the match.