Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez wins stage four of the Giro d'Italia, three days after being involved in a major crash which resulted in three of his team-mates abandoning.
The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 nations across Canada, Mexico, and the US, has been hailed as the biggest ever. Stats show it's been exciting with high goal averages, a record number of late winners, and open play goals. Attendances are high, and star players are performing well, but controversies over ticket prices, hydration breaks, and refereeing persist.
Dame Sarah Storey, Britain's most decorated Paralympian with 19 gold medals, has announced her retirement from elite competition after a 35-year career. The 48-year-old, who excelled in swimming and cycling, plans to leverage her experience in new roles, including her work as Manchester's travel commissioner and chair of Lancashire Cricket.
Justin Bieber will headline the 2026 World Cup half-time show in New York on July 19, performing alongside Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and others. The event supports the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund.
Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old wildcard ranked 114th, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, defying expectations with a series of remarkable victories. His run is being hailed as one of the year's best feel-good sports stories, captivating the nation and rewriting history at the All England Club.
Andrew Giuliani defended Donald Trump's lobbying of FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card, citing referee irregularities and VAR misapplication. The referee, Raphael Claus, had been investigated in Brazil for match-fixing.
Wildcard Arthur Fery, 23, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals after a remarkable three-set victory over ninth seed Flavio Cobolli. This unexpected achievement marks a significant moment for British tennis, with Fery becoming only the fifth British man to reach this stage since the Open era began in 1968.
