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.