Leicestershire have been charged over the Grace Road pitch used for their 42-run County Championship win against Glamorgan. The club disputes the allegations, which will be considered by an independent panel.
Australia coach Tony Popovic says he would repeat his key penalty-shootout decisions after the Socceroos’ last-32 World Cup defeat to Egypt. He is now preparing the young squad for Brazil friendlies and January’s Asian Cup.
Alex Pereira says a second fight with Ciryl Gane is the logical next step after his interim heavyweight title loss. The UFC has not confirmed the rematch, with the division still awaiting champion Tom Aspinall’s return.
Stephen Bunting says he received death threats after his shock third-round defeat at the last World Darts Championship. The world No. 10 has since reduced his activity on X while continuing to use other social platforms.
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva rallied past Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to reach her first US Open quarter-final, where Coco Gauff awaits.
Como 1907 has extended forward Roberta Picchi’s contract through 2027-28 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The club says its medical staff will support her treatment alongside specialist teams.
