Dean defends England missing games for army camp
Stand-in captain Charlie Dean defends the decision for England's players to miss domestic matches in order to attend an army bootcamp.

Stand-in captain Charlie Dean defends the decision for England's players to miss domestic matches in order to attend an army bootcamp.

Max Verstappen described his Red Bull's rear wing failures, leading to crashes at the British and Austrian Grands Prix, as "super-dangerous." He expressed frustration with the team's performance and reliability this season.

President Trump celebrated FIFA's decision to lift a one-game suspension on USMNT player Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup. Balogun's red card was controversially overturned.

Wigan Warriors defeated St Helens 16-14 in a dramatic derby match at the Magic Weekend, securing second place in Super League. A late missed penalty kick by St Helens' Jackson Hastings sealed the victory for Wigan.

Padraig Harrington has won the US Senior Open for a record-equalling third time at Scioto Country Club in Ohio. The 54-year-old Irishman secured his third senior major title by four strokes, adding to his 2022 and 2025 victories.

Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a red card has been suspended by FIFA for one year, making him available for the US World Cup tie against Belgium. US President Donald Trump thanked FIFA for reversing the decision, calling it a "great injustice."

Wakefield Trinity dominated Castleford Tigers with a 48-6 victory, scoring nine tries to climb to third in the Super League. Lachlan Walmsley's try celebration supported the Motor Neurone Disease Association.