Soccer/La Liga: Athletic Bilbao secured a 1-0 victory over Valencia, with Beñat Prados scoring the decisive goal in the first half.
Cricket/Test Series: Stand-in captain Ollie Pope aims to “reward” England with runs in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, after a challenging first match in charge.
Cricket: England’s Dawid Malan retired from international cricket, leaving a legacy across all formats, including a T20 World Cup victory.
Soccer/Carabao Cup: Newcastle marked Sandro Tonali’s return with a shootout win over Nottingham Forest, advancing to the third round.
Tennis/US Open: Emma Raducanu suffered a tough first-round exit at the US Open, losing to Sofia Kenin in three sets.
Soccer/Premier League: Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen predicts Arne Slot will be an “instant success” as Liverpool’s new manager, praising his style and leadership.
Rugby: Salford is set to solidify its rugby heritage, with plans to enhance the Community Stadium for both rugby league and union.