Cricket/England Tests: England captain Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the summer, including the Sri Lanka Test series, due to a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred. Ollie Pope will lead the team in his absence, with Stokes aiming to return for the Pakistan tour in October.
Cricket/The Hundred: Northern Superchargers moved into knockout contention after defeating London Spirit by 21 runs on the DLS method in a rain-affected match. The Superchargers await other results to secure their place in the elimination match.
Cricket/International Coaching: Former England batter Ian Bell has been named Sri Lanka’s batting coach for their upcoming three-Test tour of England, aiming to utilize his knowledge of local conditions.
Soccer/Champions League: Jose Mourinho voiced frustration after Fenerbahce’s Champions League exit, hinting at refereeing controversies, and expressed confidence in his team’s Europa League prospects.
Soccer/Transfers: Manchester United signed Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, strengthening their defense ahead of the Premier League season.
Basketball/UNC Recruitment: Five-star recruit Caleb Wilson has scheduled official visits to Alabama and Kentucky, with no immediate plans to visit UNC, despite previous interest.
Basketball/NBA: Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young praised Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard, predicting a strong impact in his debut season, potentially in a sixth-man role.