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Last updated: July 5, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

Tennis

Britain's Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara advanced to the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon men's doubles, maintaining their campaign to defend the title. In the women's singles, Naomi Osaka's resurgence was evident as she secured a notable victory over Aryna Sabalenka, a performance attributed to a new coaching approach and a more relaxed mindset.

Motorsport

The British Grand Prix concluded under a cloud of controversy as a late safety car deployment led to a confusing finish, though race officials maintained the rules were followed. This follows a difficult period for Red Bull, with Max Verstappen labeling a rear wing failure on his car as "super-dangerous" after it contributed to crashes in consecutive races.

Rugby League

Wigan Warriors emerged victorious in a thrilling derby clash against St Helens at the Magic Weekend. The intense encounter, played in chaotic and stormy conditions, ended the event with a memorable contest between the two rivals.

Cricket

One year out from the Ashes, England's women's cricket team showed significant improvement during their run to the T20 World Cup final, but the margin of their defeat to Australia leaves coach Charlotte Edwards facing questions about closing the gap.