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Last updated: July 4, 2026, 11:33 PM ET

Tennis

Grigor Dimitrov emotionally declared his desire to "rewrite his Wimbledon story" after a dramatic five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini, propelling him into the fourth round. He is joined by British wildcard Arthur Fery, who battled through three nosebleeds and a five-set epic against Zizou Bergs to also reach the last. The women's singles saw a significant upset as Alexandra Eala dedicated her win over defending champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks," while Grand Slam champion Elena Rybakina became the highest seed to exit, falling in straight sets to Elise Mertens in a third-round defeat.

Rugby Union

Scotland opened their Nations Championship campaign with a thrilling 47-38 victory over Argentina in Cordoba, featuring seven try-scorers including debutant Gregor Hiddleston. Wales also secured a win in their opener, defeating Fiji 39-24 with six tries. Meanwhile, Ireland snatched a dramatic 33-31 comeback win against Australia, with Hugo Keenan shining on his return, though replacement fly-half Ben Donaldson missed a last-gasp penalty to deny the Wallabies. New Zealand also started their campaign with a captivating nine-try thriller, beating France 27-13 with Will Jordan scoring twice. In other news, England's George Furbank has been ruled out of their opening Nations Championship Test against South Africa with appendicitis due to an appendectomy.

Motorsport

Close to 180,000 spectators are expected at Sunday's British Grand Prix, but hopes for a home winner are tempered by recent form, with Andrew Benson noting that auguries for a home victory are not strong for the event. In Formula, Red Bull Junior driver Fionn McLaughlin scored his first points by finishing ninth in the sprint race at Silverstone.

Golf

YouTube sensation Brad Dalke expressed his delight at the reception he has received during his debut on the DP World Tour, thrilled by the support from fans and competitors alike.

Cycling

Jonas Vingegaard claimed the yellow jersey on the opening stage of the Tour de France, winning a tense team time trial and edging out rival Tadej Pogacar.

Cricket

England's women's cricket team can feel a renewed sense of belief heading into Sunday's T20 World Cup final, marking their most significant match since 2017 according to Matthew Henry. Organizers have resolved a scheduling conflict that initially threatened to prevent England and Australia from warming up on the Lord's outfield before the final, allowing pre-match practice after a performance by pop star Rita Ora. Former captain Heather Knight and other key members of the 2017 World Cup-winning squad have shared their memories of that iconic victory. The question remains whether England can overcome the psychological challenges of facing Australia in the final as they prepare for the match.

American Football / Soccer

Mexico is set to double security measures and limit crowd capacity at key fan gathering points for Sunday's World Cup match against England, following recent fan fatalities. Thomas Tuchel, the England manager, has downplayed concerns about the team's reception, stating that the Mexican fans have been "friendly and respectful" and "nicer than I expected" amid the heightened security.

GAA

Galway has secured a spot in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time since 2018, upsetting Cork with a 2-26 to 1-18 victory at Croke Park.

Other Sports

The "world's largest wiener dog race," the Starkville Derby, has attracted hundreds of dogs and thousands of spectators, drawing international attention to Starkville, Mississippi for the event. Joey Chestnut is preparing for his bid for an 18th Mustard Belt at Friday's hot dog eating contest against Miki Sudo. Caitlin Clark has publicly condemned the negative attention directed at her and the Indiana Fever, stating she will not play on Sunday due to the ongoing controversy. ESPN's panel of experts has identified the most impactful sports photographs in American history for a special feature.