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Sara Bejlek rallied past Madison Keys in three sets to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final. The unseeded Czech will next face fourth seed Coco Gauff in Cincinnati.
Former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight champion Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa. Authorities have launched a major investigation after two suspects fled the scene.
Ben Stokes and England captain Joe Root have challenged the decision to leave Headingley out of the 2027 men's Ashes schedule. England have won seven consecutive Tests at the Leeds venue.
Mitchell Starc took 6-12 as Bangladesh were dismissed for 64 on a dramatic opening day of the second Test in Mackay. Australia then reached 165-8, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 51 and the hosts 101 runs ahead.
Mitchell Starc took 6-12 as Australia dismissed Bangladesh for 64 on day one of the second Test in Mackay. Bangladesh then hit back through Shoriful Islam, leaving Australia 165-8 with a 101-run lead.
Senior African football officials have reportedly approached FIFA general secretary Mattias Grafström about a possible challenge to Gianni Infantino. Grafström was said to be surprised and non-committal.
Major League Soccer fined Lionel Messi and Ian Fray undisclosed amounts for separate incidents late in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union. Both sanctions concerned contact to an opponent's head or neck area.
Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam each claimed six wickets as 18 fell on the opening day of the second Test in Mackay. Australia reached 165-8 after dismissing Bangladesh for 64, taking a 101-run lead into day two.
Rehaan Edavalath made a career-best 63 after entering as an injury replacement, helping Worcestershire close day two on 205-7 against Gloucestershire. The visitors lead by 55 runs at Cheltenham, with captain Brett D'Oliveira unbeaten on 49.
Ketlen Vieira weighed 152.2 pounds for her scheduled featherweight title fight with Cris Cyborg, forcing the PFL Tampa main event to move to a 153-pound catchweight. Vieira cannot win the belt, while Cyborg has agreed to vacate it if she loses.
Amanda Serrano retained her WBA and WBO featherweight titles with a majority-decision victory over Lucrecia Manzur, earning the 50th win of her career. The bout drew 3.4 million total views as TikTok's first live-streamed world title fight.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended an aggressive summer rebuild expected to exceed £300m. The overhaul follows two difficult seasons and a final-day escape from relegation.
New Zealand beat Australia 66-19 in Auckland, extending their unbeaten record in the rivalry and retaining the O'Reilly Cup. The defeat came in the Wallaroos' 100th Test and on Maddison Levi's 15-a-side debut.
Marc Stad is set to become controlling owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a transaction reportedly valuing the teams at $4.5 billion. Alex Rodriguez will increase his investment and serve alongside Stad as co-chairman, subject to league approval.
Unai Emery has acknowledged that Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa before the transfer window closes, although the club has rejected another Al-Hilal bid. Villa have already lost four prominent players after winning the Europa League in May.
George Bartlett made 92 as Northamptonshire reached 284 before reducing Lancashire to 68-2 on a shortened second day at Old Trafford.
Tech investor Marc Stad has agreed to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a transaction valuing the franchises at $4.5 billion. The ownership change remains subject to league approval.
Andoni Iraola says Liverpool’s existing quality should not be underestimated despite an unfinished transfer window and several long-term injuries. The new head coach expects the club to keep pursuing additions before the deadline.
Somerset enforced the follow-on after dismissing Essex for 158 on day two at Taunton. Essex reached 59 without loss in their second innings but remained 252 runs behind.
Aune Heggebo has been suspended for two matches after the FA ruled that he successfully deceived officials with a handball goal against Norwich City.
Essex reached 59 without loss in their second innings after Somerset enforced the follow-on on day two at Taunton. The visitors still trail by 252 runs after Somerset posted 469 and dismissed them for 158.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says his squad should not be underestimated despite a quiet summer and several long-term injuries. The Guardian reports that the club still has time to add players before the transfer window closes.
George Hill took 5-29 before Adam Lyth made 51 as Yorkshire closed day two on 135-5 against Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl. Yorkshire led by 111 runs, but three late wickets kept the County Championship match finely poised.
Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has appeared on Wythenshawe FC Veterans’ official online squad list. The Greater Manchester club has not yet formally announced his signing.
Kayla White won the women's 200 metres at the Lausanne Diamond League in 22.18 seconds, with Amy Hunt edging Favour Ofili for second. Shericka Jackson did not finish after pulling up on the bend.
Roberto De Zerbi has defended Tottenham's aggressive summer recruitment as the club's outlay moves toward £300m. The Spurs head coach says the rebuild was needed after two seasons spent close to the Premier League relegation places.
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 home win over newly promoted Coventry City, who were playing their first top-flight match in 25 years.
Joe Root said incoming England head coach Stephen Fleming was in daily contact during the first Test as England beat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley. Fleming is due to begin his role after the series.
Olly Stone took 6-44 as Nottinghamshire bowled Surrey out for 162 and built a 169-run lead by stumps on day two at the Kia Oval. The champions closed on 147-3 in their second innings with seven wickets remaining.
Marc Stad has moved from minority investor to controlling owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx in a transaction reportedly valuing the franchises at $4.5 billion.