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Cricket/The Hundred: Vince’s Heroics Lead Southern Brave to Victory Southern Brave captain James Vince’s unbeaten 90 led his team to a 32-run win over Birmingham Phoenix. Phoenix’s Ben Duckett scored 92, but Brave’s bowlers, including Chris Jordan with 3-19, proved too strong.

Cricket/The Hundred: Bryce Shines for Welsh Fire Sarah Bryce’s maiden half-century guided Welsh Fire to a six-wicket victory over Trent Rockets. Bryce’s unbeaten 51 and Jess Jonassen’s 2-29 were pivotal in chasing down the target of 131, moving Fire to the top of the table.

Cricket/ODI: India and Sri Lanka Tie ODI After Asalanka Heroics Charith Asalanka’s late heroics helped Sri Lanka tie with India in the first ODI. Asalanka’s two crucial wickets in consecutive deliveries prevented India from scoring the winning run, leaving both teams at 230.

Triathlon/Paris 2024: Practice Swim Cancelled Due to Seine’s Water Quality The swim practice for the mixed team triathlon at Paris 2024 was cancelled due to poor water quality in the Seine. Heavy rain had increased bacteria levels, making it unsafe for athletes.

Soccer/Pre-Season: Haaland Hat-Trick Seals Man City’s Win Over Chelsea Erling Haaland’s hat-trick led Manchester City to a 4-2 victory over Chelsea in a pre-season match. Chelsea’s defensive errors contributed to their defeat despite two late goals from Sterling and Madueke.

Soccer/Pre-Season: Liverpool Triumph Over Man Utd with 3-0 Win Liverpool concluded their US tour with a 3-0 victory against Manchester United. Goals from Carvalho, Jones, and Tsimikas secured the win, while United struggled with defensive lapses and missed opportunities.

UFC/Fight Night: Nurmagomedov Remains Unbeaten Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Cory Sandhagen in the UFC Fight Night main event in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov’s grappling skills and striking earned him a hard-fought victory, keeping his unbeaten record intact.

Cricket/The Hundred: Buttler Out with Calf Injury England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler withdraws from The Hundred due to a calf injury, missing Manchester Originals’ initial matches. Buttler aims to recover for England’s T20s and ODIs against Australia in September.

Cricket: Gibson to Leave Yorkshire at Season’s End Ottis Gibson, Yorkshire’s head coach, will leave at season’s end. Despite challenges, Gibson improved the team’s prospects, pushing for promotion in County Championship Division Two. Yorkshire seeks a successor.

Cricket/ODI: India and Sri Lanka Tie After Asalanka’s Heroics Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka secured a dramatic tie against India in the first ODI. Both teams scored 230, with Asalanka’s decisive wickets leveling the match. The second ODI is set for Sunday.

Tennis/Olympics: Australia’s Ebden and Peers Win Doubles Gold Australia’s Matthew Ebden and John Peers clinched men’s doubles gold at the Paris Olympics, overcoming the USA’s Krajicek and Ram. They triumphed in a match tie-break, winning 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-1), 10-8.

Soccer: Ten Hag Backs Young Left-Back Amass Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag sees potential in 17-year-old Harry Amass, who may join the first team amid injuries to senior left-backs. Amass impressed in pre-season with his physicality and technique.

Rugby/MLR: New England to Face Seattle in Final The New England Free Jacks will defend their Major League Rugby title against Seattle Seawolves in California. MLR CEO Nic Benson highlights the league’s growth, with increasing attendance and excitement for the championship game.

Soccer: Guardiola to Shorten Team Talks After £2m Fine Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola plans to shorten his team talks after the club was fined £2.09m for repeated delays. Guardiola also commented on players’ conditions and praised Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca.

Gymnastics/Olympics 2024: Biles Wins Sixth Olympic Gold
Simone Biles clinched her sixth Olympic gold in the all-around gymnastics event in Paris, becoming the oldest winner in 72 years. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade took silver, while Sunisa Lee earned bronze. Biles celebrated with a goat necklace, symbolizing her status as the greatest of all time (GOAT).

Cricket/The Hundred: Matthews’ Unbeaten 78 Leads Fire to Victory
Hayley Matthews’ 78 not out guided Welsh Fire to a six-wicket win over London Spirit in The Hundred. Chasing 151, Fire won with five balls to spare, moving to third place. Danielle Gibson top-scored for Spirit with 41, while Freya Davies shone with the ball.

Cricket: McCullum Considered for England White-Ball Role
Former captain Eoin Morgan suggests England’s Rob Key should approach Test coach Brendon McCullum for the limited-overs head coach position following Matthew Mott’s departure.

Tennis/Olympics 2024: Murray’s Career Ends with Doubles Defeat
Andy Murray ended his tennis career with a straight-set defeat in the Olympic men’s doubles quarter-finals. The 37-year-old, along with Dan Evans, lost to Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul. Murray expressed pride in his career achievements and was emotional in his farewell.

Soccer: Erik ten Hag Confident in Man Utd Future
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed confidence despite a short-term contract under Team Ineos. Ten Hag, focused on building success, dismissed the need for long-term security, emphasizing teamwork and mutual support.

Soccer/Transfer News: Arteta Urged to Sign Alvarez
Mikel Arteta has been encouraged to sign Julian Alvarez from Manchester City to strengthen Arsenal’s attack. Former player William Gallas believes Alvarez would elevate Arsenal, bringing valuable experience and versatility.

Tennis/Olympics 2024: Boulter and Watson Exit Doubles
Katie Boulter and Heather Watson’s Olympic journey ended in the women’s doubles quarter-finals against Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, who won 6-3, 6-1. Despite the loss, the British duo cherished their performance and camaraderie.

Skateboarding/Olympics: Team GB’s Sky Brown dislocated her shoulder but aims to compete in the women’s park skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics.

Cricket/The Hundred: Hayley Matthews’ unbeaten 78 led Welsh Fire to a victory over Oval Invincibles, marking their first defeat in this year’s competition.

Cricket/County Championship: Northamptonshire opener Emilio Gay will leave at season’s end to pursue international ambitions.

Cricket/The Hundred: Ellyse Perry’s all-round performance helped Birmingham Phoenix end a 13-game winless streak against Trent Rockets.

Boxing/Olympics: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif progressed to the quarter-finals after her opponent withdrew.

Soccer/Transfers: Ipswich Town signed defender Conor Townsend from West Brom.

MMA: A Nevada judge rejected the UFC’s $335m settlement with former fighters, questioning the amount.

Tennis/Olympics 2024: Andy Murray, partnered with Dan Evans, secured a thrilling win against Belgium’s Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen, advancing to the Olympic men’s doubles quarter-finals in Paris. The British pair triumphed 6-3, 6-7, 11-9.

Gymnastics/Olympics 2024: Simone Biles led the USA to reclaim the women’s gymnastics team gold, overcoming past challenges and delivering a flawless performance in Paris. The team bested Italy and Brazil.

Shooting/Olympics 2024: Nathan Hales won Great Britain’s first men’s trap gold since 1968, setting a new Olympic record with 48 out of 50 shots.

Cricket/England: With Matthew Mott departing as England’s white-ball coach, there’s speculation that Jonathan Trott could be a strong replacement, bringing fresh leadership to the team.

Cricket/The Hundred: Northern Superchargers ended a six-game losing streak with a victory over Southern Brave, while the women’s teams recorded the first-ever tie in the competition.

Baseball/MLB: The Seattle Mariners capitalized on Boston Red Sox errors, securing a 10-6 victory to even the series.

Mountain Biking/Olympics: Tom Pidcock overcame a puncture to win his second Olympic mountain bike title, defeating Victor Koretzky in Paris with exceptional skill.

Swimming/Olympics: Matt Richards narrowly missed gold in the 200m freestyle, taking silver just 0.02 seconds behind David Popovici. Duncan Scott finished fourth.

Cricket: Chris Woakes may be considered for future overseas tours despite his less impressive away record, says England’s head coach Brendon McCullum.

Cricket: Middlesex secured their first One-Day Cup win this season, defeating Northants by five wickets with contributions from Nathan Fernandes and Mark Stoneman.

Cricket: Manchester Originals edged out Trent Rockets by one run in a thrilling finale in The Hundred women’s competition.

Football: Julian Alvarez expressed frustration at limited game time at Manchester City, hinting at future decisions post-Olympics.

Football: Tottenham’s Bryan Gil has joined Girona on a season-long loan, continuing his career in La Liga

Cricket/The Hundred: Invincibles Beat Fire in Low-Scoring Contest
Oval Invincibles defended a total of 113 to defeat Welsh Fire by 10 runs. Despite early batting struggles, the Invincibles’ spinners, led by Adam Zampa (3-24), dominated, while Welsh Fire fell short despite David Payne’s late effort.

Olympics/Swimming: Peaty Takes Silver in 100m Breaststroke
Adam Peaty claimed silver in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics, narrowly losing to Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi by 0.02 seconds. Peaty expressed relief and pride after overcoming personal challenges.

Olympics/Swimming: Marchand Wins 400m Medley Gold
France’s Leon Marchand set an Olympic record to win gold in the 400m individual medley at the Paris Olympics. He outpaced Japan’s Tomoyuki Matsushita and USA’s Carson Foster, delighting the home crowd.

Basketball/Olympics: Team USA Dominates Serbia
Team USA defeated Serbia 110-84 in their opening game at the 2024 Olympics, led by LeBron James and Kevin Durant. The team showcased strong performances despite missing key players like Jayson Tatum.

Football/Transfers: Manchester United Nearing Mazraoui Deal
Manchester United is close to signing Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui, with terms agreed for the defender. The move is expected to follow Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s potential transfer to West Ham.

Football/Transfers: David de Gea in Talks with Genoa
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is in negotiations with Serie A side Genoa. The move is uncertain due to salary expectations, marking a potential return for the Spanish goalkeeper after a year out of competitive football.

Olympics/Diving: Tom Daley Prepares for Comeback
Tom Daley is set for his fifth Olympic appearance in Paris, competing in the men’s synchro 10m platform event. Daley reflected on his journey, including personal losses and achievements, as he prepares for a potential return to the podium.

Swimming/Olympics 2024: Adam Peaty qualified fastest in the 100m breaststroke, aiming for his third consecutive Olympic gold. He clocked 58.86 seconds, just ahead of China’s Qin Haiyang. Meanwhile, Team GB missed out on medals in both men’s and women’s 4x100m freestyle relays.

Football/Olympics 2024: Canada’s women’s football team was penalized six points and coach Bev Priestman was banned for a year after a drone was used to spy on rival training. Fifa imposed fines and suspensions on Canadian officials, with appeals under consideration.

Cricket/Third Test: Jamie Smith’s impressive 95 helped England dominate West Indies, who ended day two at 33-2, trailing by 61 runs.

Cricket/Ireland vs Zimbabwe: Richard Ngarava’s 4-wicket haul left Ireland struggling at 33-5 in a 158-run chase, with Zimbabwe favorites to win.

Cricket/West Indies: Deandra Dottin ended her international retirement, returning to West Indies’ squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Tennis/Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz won their doubles debut, beating Argentina’s Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez.

Cycling & Diving/Olympics 2024: Team GB celebrated early medals, with Anna Henderson securing silver in cycling and Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen winning bronze in diving.

Olympics/Paris 2024: Paris is set to host its first Olympics in a century, with gender parity among athletes. The opening ceremony features boats on the River Seine and possibly performances by Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.

Cricket/England vs. West Indies: Mark Wood is nearing the elusive 100mph bowling speed, with his fastest recorded delivery at 97.73mph.

UFC 304: Leon Edwards prepares meticulously for his 5am fight against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester.

Soccer/Manchester United: Harry Maguire reflects on a challenging season and Erik ten Hag’s leadership amidst uncertainty.

Soccer/Chelsea & Real Madrid: Chelsea and Real Madrid discuss a swap deal for goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Boxing/Paris 2024: Mike Tyson expresses excitement for Team USA’s boxing prospects at the Paris Olympics.

Basketball/Paris 2024: The dominance of US men’s basketball may face challenges at the 2024 Olympics as international teams strengthen.

Cricket/The Hundred: Southern Brave triumphed over London Spirit by seven wickets, with James Vince scoring 56 and Craig Overton taking three early wickets. Spirit’s Liam Dawson made a late stand with 45 not out.

Cricket/England Team: Harry Brook expressed no immediate ambitions for England captaincy amidst speculation about changes in the team’s leadership, stating his current focus remains on Test cricket.

Football/Olympics: Argentina coach Javier Mascherano criticized the handling of their chaotic 2-1 loss to Morocco, calling it a “disgrace” and “circus” after crowd trouble delayed the match.

Football/Transfer News: David de Gea is considering offers from Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Italy, signaling a potential return to professional football after over a year out.

Football/USMNT: The U.S. men’s team lost 3-0 to France in the opening game of the Olympic tournament, with goals from Alexandre Lacazette, Michael Olise, and Loïc Badé.

Football/Manchester United: Erik ten Hag isn’t under pressure to secure a top-four finish, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe focusing on long-term team progression and infrastructural improvements.

Football/Gambling Sponsorships: Premier League and other English football bodies released a new code of conduct for gambling deals, aiming for responsible sponsorship practices ahead of a 2026 ban on front-of-shirt betting sponsors.