Cricket/Top Gear Accident: Andrew Flintoff reveals struggles with anxiety and nightmares after his 2022 Top Gear crash. Flintoff, who sustained severe facial injuries, shares his journey to recovery and its impact on his life in the new BBC documentary series, Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams.
Cricket/The Hundred: James Vince’s unbeaten 73 and Tymal Mills’ 4-16 propelled Southern Brave to a 42-run victory over Welsh Fire in The Hundred. Vince’s elegant play and Mills’ efficient bowling led Brave to a comfortable win, highlighting their dominant performance.
Soccer/Transfers: Emmanuel Petit criticizes Chelsea’s decision to sell Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid, calling it a “very sad” transfer. Gallagher, a key player for Chelsea, leaves the club after 18 years, moving to La Liga for a reported £33m.
Athletics/Olympics: Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet wins gold in the women’s 5,000m at Paris 2024, with Faith Kipyegon reinstated to silver after an initial disqualification. The thrilling race adds to Kenya’s medal tally in the Olympics.
Athletics/Pole Vault: Sweden’s Armand Duplantis sets a new pole vault world record of 6.25m, securing gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Duplantis celebrates his record-breaking feat with a lap draped in the Swedish flag.