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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.

Cricket/The Hundred: Oval Invincibles defeated Birmingham Phoenix by eight wickets, with Adam Zampa taking 3-11. Phoenix managed just 89 runs, with key contributions from Saqib Mahmood and Mohammad Amir.

Cricket/Ashes: Jofra Archer aims to play in the 2025-26 Ashes in Australia, following a long injury recovery. He won’t play red-ball cricket in 2024 but hopes to return for England’s 2024 home Test series against India.

Equestrian: Charlotte Dujardin has been provisionally suspended from competition pending an investigation into alleged horse mistreatment.

Olympics/Security: Paris 2024 organizers are preparing extensive security measures for the Games, including a large police presence and an anti-terrorist perimeter.

Soccer: Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández apologized for offensive chants, with manager Enzo Maresca asserting no bad intentions were behind them.

Olympics: Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic torch in Paris, and LeBron James has been named Team USA’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony.

Cricket/Women’s T20 World Cup: The Women’s T20 World Cup will expand to 12 teams in 2026 and 16 in 2030, the ICC announced. The 2024 tournament in Bangladesh will feature 10 teams, with Australia seeking a fourth consecutive title. The ICC also placed USA Cricket and Cricket Chile on notice for governance issues.

Tennis/Paris Olympics: Andy Murray will retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old plans to compete in both singles and doubles, marking his fifth Games. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, had career-saving hip surgery in 2019 and aims to end his career on a high note.

Soccer/Arsenal Transfer: Arsenal is close to signing Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for about £34m. Manager Mikel Arteta is focusing on strengthening the squad, particularly in central midfield, to improve on past performances and challenge for the Premier League title.

Soccer/De Gea Return: Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is nearing a return to football after a year out. He has multiple offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia, America, and Italy but has ruled out a move within the Premier League.

Basketball/Team USA: LeBron James led Team USA to a 92-88 victory over Germany in an exhibition game, scoring 20 points, including crucial late-game plays. The win concluded their exhibition series with a perfect record as they prepare for the Paris Olympics.

Soccer/Man Utd Transfers: Manchester United is negotiating to sign Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui, potentially reuniting him with former coach Erik ten Hag. The club is also in talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt as they aim to strengthen their defense for the upcoming season.

Soccer/Chelsea Signing: Chelsea signed USMNT left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United for £8.5m on a six-year contract. Wiley is expected to join Strasbourg on loan. The 19-year-old has been a standout in MLS and part of the US squad for the Paris Olympics.