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.