Soccer/Copa America Final: Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo criticized the extended halftime show before the final, while fans without tickets breached the stadium, causing significant damage. Safety concerns led to gates being temporarily opened to prevent stampedes, delaying the match by over an hour. Law enforcement made 27 arrests and ejected 55 people.
Soccer/England: Gareth Southgate’s future as England manager remains uncertain with his contract ending in December. Despite notable successes, there’s pressure for clarity ahead of the Premier League season and upcoming Nations League matches.
Darts/World Matchplay: Michael van Gerwen beat Luke Littler 10-6 in the World Matchplay first round, showing glimpses of his past brilliance. Michael Smith and Chris Dobey also progressed, while former champion Peter Wright was knocked out.
Basketball/NBA: Cameron Payne signed a one-year deal with the New York Knicks worth $3.1 million. Payne, who played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers last season, adds depth to the Knicks’ backcourt.
Boxing: Nate Diaz is suing Fanmio promoter Solomon Engel for $9 million, alleging he was not paid the agreed amount for his boxing match against Jorge Masvidal. Diaz claims the promoter cited poor event performance for the payment shortfall.
Soccer/Manchester United: Erik ten Hag criticized Manchester United’s performance in their pre-season defeat to Rosenborg. United conceded in stoppage time, with Ten Hag emphasizing the need for higher standards despite pre-season fitness levels.