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Williams Sisters Collapse From 5-0 Up in Super Tiebreak, Lose US Open Doubles Debut

Serena and Venus Williams squander a 5-0 lead in the decisive super tiebreak to lose 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) to Chan and Joint in the first round of women's doubles at the 2026 US Open.

Luis Enrique Extends PSG Contract Through 2030, Becoming Club's Longest-Serving Coach

Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year extension with PSG through 2030, becoming the longest-serving coach in the club's history after delivering back-to-back Champions League titles.

Caitlin Clark Breaks Assist Record in World Cup Debut as USA Rout China 94-61

Caitlin Clark set a new USA World Cup debut record with 11 assists and 14 points as the defending champions opened with a dominant win over China in Berlin.

Gasly Loses Monaco GP Podium After FIA Court of Appeal Reinstates Penalties

The FIA International Court of Appeal has upheld McLaren and Red Bull's appeals: Gasly drops from third to seventh, Hadjar reclaims his Monaco GP podium.

Navone Continues Stunning US Open Run, Eliminates Berrettini in Four Sets

Unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone defeated Italy's Matteo Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) in a gruelling US Open second-round match on Court 12 at Flushing Meadows.

Monfils Bids Emotional Farewell to Grand Slams as Tien Prevails at US Open

Monfils plays his final Grand Slam, falling to Tien 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 at the US Open. A packed Louis Armstrong Stadium bids farewell.

Jakob Omrzel Claims Breakaway Victory on Calar Alto as Enric Mas Tightens Grip on Red Jersey

Jakob Omrzel solos to victory on stage 12 of the Vuelta a España at Calar Alto, beating Pogačar's record as youngest Slovenian Grand Tour stage winner, while Enric Mas extends his red jersey lead.

Lightning McQueen arrives at Monza as Formula 1 celebrates 20 years of Cars

The seven-time Piston Cup champion has arrived at Monza as an official track vehicle: an honorary lap, a Cars-liveried safety car and a dedicated collection to celebrate 20 years of the Pixar franchise, alongside the extension of the F1-Disney partnership through 2028.

Torino

Khephren Thuram undergoes knee surgery, ruled out until January 2027

Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has undergone successful knee surgery in Lyon for patellofemoral syndrome and will be sidelined until January 2027, missing at least 14 matches across Serie A and the Europa League.

Amen Thompson Signs Five-Year, $208 Million Extension with Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have secured another cornerstone of their young core, agreeing to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with guard-forward Amen Thompson.

Caqueret Left Out of Como's Champions League Squad as Fabregas Calls It "One of the Hardest Days"

Como have left Maxence Caqueret out of their Champions League squad due to UEFA homegrown player rules, with Besiktas monitoring the French midfielder's situation.

Zverev Survives Sonego Marathon to Avoid Historic US Open Upset

Top seed Zverev edges Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7), 7-5, 6-4 in a four-hour-52-minute US Open first-round marathon, avoiding becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in R1 of a Grand Slam since 2003.

For the Birds: Medvedev Protests Umpire's Call to Replay Point After Sparrows Land on Net at US Open

Medvedev protested after two sparrows landed on the net during a rally and the umpire ordered a point replayed despite 45 seconds of continuous play, sparking fury from the Russian.

NBA Suspends Steve Ballmer, Fines Clippers $30M in Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Scandal

NBA suspends Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year and fines the team $30M after finding salary cap rules were circumvented to sign Kawhi Leonard.

Milano

Piero Ausilio Leaves Inter After 28 Years as Club Promotes Dario Baccin

Piero Ausilio has left Inter after 28 years by mutual consent. The club promotes Dario Baccin to chief sports officer. Among his career highlights: the signings of Lautaro, Barella, Bastoni, and free-agent captures Calhanoglu, Thuram and Mkhitaryan.

Hadjar to Miss Italian GP as Lawson Gets Second Shot With Red Bull at Monza

Red Bull have confirmed Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Liam Lawson returns alongside Max Verstappen while Yuki Tsunoda continues at Racing Bulls.

Manchester City sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m in joint-British record deal

Manchester City have signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, matching the British transfer record in a stunning deadline-day deal that took summer spending to £458m.

Juventus Pull Off Deadline Day Double Swoop: Woltemade and Sarr Arrive on Loan

Juventus seal deadline day double loan deal for Newcastle striker Woltemade and Tottenham midfielder Sarr, bolstering Spalletti's squad for the Serie A campaign.

Jonathan David Joins Atletico Madrid on Loan from Juventus with €25m Option

Jonathan David leaves Juventus for Atletico Madrid on loan with a €25m option to buy. The 26-year-old Canadian signs a season-long deal with Simeone's side.

Berrettini Exposes Betting Threats Against Family After US Open Win Over Wawrinka

Matteo Berrettini revealed after his first-round US Open win over Stan Wawrinka that gamblers threatened his brother Jacopo during Roland Garros.

Ferrari Unveils Schumacher Tribute Livery for Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Ferrari reveals a special livery honouring Michael Schumacher for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina National Team: 'I Have Nothing More to Give'

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team after 21 years, 207 caps, and 125 goals. He wrote the Instagram post on 21 July, two days after the World Cup final loss to Spain.

Tsitsipas Stuns Cincinnati Champion Fils in US Open First Round Upset

Unseeded world No. 53 Stefanos Tsitsipas came from a set and a break down to beat Cincinnati champion Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4 in a first-round upset at the 2026 US Open.

Torino

Juventus Complete Deal for Nick Woltemade as Jonathan David Heads to Atletico Madrid

Juventus agree deal with Newcastle for German striker Nick Woltemade on loan as Jonathan David closes on move to Atletico Madrid.

A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum Withdraw from FIBA Women's World Cup for Health Reasons

USA Basketball confirmed that A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will miss the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin for health reasons. Citron and Iriafen replace them on the American roster.

Bradley Barcola Completes Record £123m Move to Liverpool from PSG

Bradley Barcola has completed his move to Liverpool from PSG for an initial £106m, potentially rising to £123m. The France international has signed a five-year deal and will wear the number 29 shirt.

Djokovic Breaks Down in Tears as Navone Stuns World in US Open Upset

Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears after a stunning first-round defeat at the 2026 US Open to Argentina's Mariano Navone: 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in five sets. The fourth seed suffers his first Grand Slam opening-round loss since 2006.

Napoli

Como stun Napoli 2-1 at the Maradona as Fabregas outwits Allegri

Como pulled off one of the early upsets of the Serie A season, defeating Napoli 2-1 at the Maradona. Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas scored either side of a Rasmus Hojlund equaliser to hand Cesc Fabregas a statement victory over Massimiliano Allegri.

Marquez Dominates Aragon MotoGP With Sprint and Race Double to Close Title Gap

Marc Marquez won both the sprint and the race at MotorLand Aragon, slashing Jorge Martin's championship lead from 37 to 19 points in a stunning weekend double.

Enric Mas dominates Alto de Aitana to win Vuelta stage 9 and tighten red jersey grip

Enric Mas claimed a commanding summit victory on stage 9 of the Vuelta a España, outsprinting Oscar Onley on the Alto de Aitana to consolidate his red jersey lead.

Emiliano Martínez Completes £7.5m Chelsea Move From Aston Villa

Emiliano Martínez has completed a surprise move to Chelsea from Aston Villa for £7.5m, signing a two-year deal with an option for a third season.

South Africa Beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to Level Series 1-1

The Springboks respond to their Ellis Park loss with a dominant first-half display: Kolisi returns from injury with a try, Kolbe boots 18 points as South Africa levels the series.

Pogačar Crashes Out of Vuelta in Ambulance: Title Bid Ends in Heartbreak on Stage 8

Tadej Pogačar has abandoned the Vuelta a España after a heavy crash on stage 8 left him with shoulder and facial injuries. The race leader was carried away in an ambulance as Enric Mas inherited the red jersey.

Bezzecchi Sets First Sub-1:45 Lap to Deny Marc Marquez Aragon Pole

Marco Bezzecchi sets the first-ever sub-1:45 lap at MotorLand Aragon with a 1:44.962 to beat Marc Marquez by 0.089 seconds for Aragon GP pole. The reigning world champion concedes: "Sometimes you cannot do anything."

Portugal Stun Spain 95-89 for Historic First-Ever Basketball Victory

Portugal defeat reigning world champions Spain 95-89 in Zaragoza for their first-ever competitive win: Williams scores 22, Queta adds 16 points and 9 rebounds.

Leknessund Breaks Clear to Win Stage Seven of Vuelta as Norway Mourns King Harald

Andreas Leknessund of Uno-X Mobility soloed to victory on stage seven of the Vuelta a España, his first Grand Tour win, on a day of national mourning in Norway after the death of King Harald V.

Real Madrid Sign Two-Time NBA Champion Damian Jones for 2026-27 Season

Real Madrid complete the signing of two-time NBA champion Damian Jones on a deal through the end of the 2026-27 season

Champions League 2026-27 Draw: Inter Draw Real Madrid and Liverpool, Roma Face Mourinho, Arsenal for Napoli, Como Meet PSG and Barcelona

The 2026-27 Champions League league phase draw has paired the Italian clubs with elite opposition: Inter face Real Madrid and Liverpool, Roma draw Mourinho's Fenerbahçe, Napoli take on Arsenal, and Como meet PSG and Barcelona. The opening matchday is set for 8-10 September.

US Open 2026 Draw: Sonego Faces Zverev, Berrettini to Meet Wawrinka as Seven Italians Take Centre Stage

The US Open 2026 draw pits Sonego against top seed Zverev and Berrettini against Wawrinka in a star-studded first round, with seven Italians in the main draw.

Pogačar Survives Near-Crash and Out-Sprints Mas for Third Vuelta Stage Win

Tadej Pogačar survived a near-crash on the descent of the Puerto El Bartolo before out-sprinting Enric Mas for his third stage win at the 2026 Vuelta a España.

Kean to Como: Fiorentina and Como Finalize €40m Transfer Package

Como and Fiorentina are working through the bonus structure of a €40m package for Moise Kean, with the Italy striker expected to complete a move to Lombardy for Como's debut Champions League season.

Ogura ruled out of Aragon MotoGP after motocross injury, Savadori to substitute

Ai Ogura fractures his left thumb during motocross training in Japan and undergoes surgery in Barcelona, ruling him out of this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix. Test rider Lorenzo Savadori steps in.

Guendouzi Sparks Mass Brawl After Fenerbahce Qualify for Champions League

Matteo Guendouzi was at the centre of chaotic post-match scenes at the Groupama Stadium on Wednesday night after Fenerbahce qualified for the Champions League league phase with a 2-1 win over Lyon, completing a 3-2 aggregate victory in the playoff round.

Viking FK stun Dinamo Zagreb to seal historic Champions League qualification

Viking FK beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 in Stavanger to qualify for the Champions League league phase for the first time in the Norwegian club's history, overturning the first-leg deficit in a sensational European upset.

Tech3 KTM Officially Sign Luca Marini for 2027 MotoGP Season

Tech3 KTM have officially confirmed the signing of Luca Marini for the 2027 MotoGP season. The Italian leaves Honda for a two-year deal with the satellite team as MotoGP enters the 850cc era.

Ferrari to Run Special Schumacher Tribute Livery at Italian Grand Prix

Ferrari will honour Michael Schumacher with a special tribute livery on its SF-26 cars at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, marking 30 years since his first Ferrari win.

Aldeguer Confirmed at VR46 for 2027 with Factory Ducati Contract

Fermín Aldeguer will join the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for 2027-2028, becoming the first non-Italian to race for Valentino Rossi's factory-supported squad with a factory Ducati Desmosedici GP.

Alcaraz and Serena Williams Win First Mixed Doubles Match at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams launched their first-ever partnership with a convincing 5-3, 4-1 victory over Lloyd Glasspool and Erin Routliffe in the first round of the 2026 US Open mixed doubles.

All Blacks Overcome 18-Point Deficit to Beat Lions 41-35 in Thrilling Ellis Park Encounter

The All Blacks rallied from 17-35 down to beat the Lions 41-35 at Ellis Park in a 12-try thriller, completing a clean sweep of South African franchise sides on their Greatest Rivalry tour.

EuroLeague Expands to 24 Teams as Franchise Model Draws €700 Million in Binding Offers

EuroLeague expands to 24 teams with 21 permanent franchises; 11 candidates submit binding offers totalling €700M in franchise fees, with investment projected at over €3.2B in five years.