Soccer/Man City Transfer: Savinho Joins from Troyes Until 2029
Manchester City signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Troyes for €40m. The 20-year-old, who shined on loan at Girona last season, is thrilled to work with Pep Guardiola and aims to delight fans with his joyful and attacking playstyle.
Soccer/Man Utd Transfer: Leny Yoro Joins for £52m
Manchester United signed French defender Leny Yoro from Lille for £52m. The 18-year-old, who helped Lille to a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1, is excited to develop under United’s ambitious project. Sporting director Dan Ashworth praised Yoro’s potential to become a top-class centre-back.
Cricket/Test Match: Pope’s Century Puts England Ahead
Ollie Pope’s century led England to 416 on the first day of the second Test against West Indies. Pope scored 121 and shared a crucial partnership with Ben Duckett, who made 71. Despite a strong start, England lost their last five wickets for 74 runs, ending the day in a strong, yet potentially better position.
Basketball/NBA: Magic Fall to Nets in OT
The Orlando Magic lost 102-100 to the Brooklyn Nets in overtime in the NBA 2K25 Summer League. Despite stellar performances from Theo Maledon and Jay Huff, the Magic couldn’t contain Jalen Wilson, who scored 33 points for the Nets. The game featured several lead changes before Wilson’s decisive layup.
Soccer/Europa Conference League: Linfield and Derry City Out
Linfield and Derry City exited the Europa Conference League in the first qualifying round. Linfield lost 4-3 on aggregate to Stjarnan despite a strong start. Derry City’s 2-1 win over Magpies in extra time wasn’t enough, as they fell 3-2 on aggregate, ending their European campaign early.