Liverpool teammates including Virgil Van Dijk and Portugal coach Roberto Martínez mourned Diogo Jota, 28, and brother André Silva, 25, who died Thursday night in Lamborghini crash on Spain highway, possibly from blown tire. Rúben Neves served as pallbearer at Gondomar church funeral. Premier League winner Jota recently married Rute Cardoso and had three children.
After Tuesday MRI exam following Monday's Roland-Garros injury against Grigor Dimitrov, Sinner wore white sleeve on right arm at No. 1 Court, dominated with 27 of 29 service points, 15 winners, 132 mph serve, won tiebreaker after Shelton's double-fault, defeated Shelton for Djokovic semifinal despite 118 mph ace pressure.
38-year-old Novak Djokovic defeated Alex de Minaur 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 at Wimbledon's Centre Court, overcoming four double-faults, 16 first-set unforced errors, and 19 break points. The 2023 U.S. Open champion recovered with Roger Federer watching, avoiding his earliest exit since Sam Querrey eliminated him in 2016. Following his Carlos Alcaraz runner-up finish last year, he faces Flavio Cobolli (who beat Marin Cilic) in quarterfinals, pursuing his eighth Wimbledon title and record 25th Grand Slam.
The 112th Tour de France starts Saturday in Lille, featuring yellow jersey battle between Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates XRG) and Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), who won five consecutive Tours. Both arrive peak fitness after 2023 fractured wrist, 2024 punctured lung crashes. Pogacar's dominant 2025 includes UAE Tour, Flanders victories. Belgian Evenepoel (Soudal-Quickstep) finished third 2024, 35-year-old Roglic seeks breakthrough. Race director Christian Prudhomme designed deceptive route. Van der Poel-van Aert rivalry continues. Bernard Hinault remains last French winner (1985).
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 in Club World Cup quarterfinals in Atlanta. Désiré Doué scored in the 78th minute, Ousmane Dembélé added insurance goal assisted by Achraf Hakimi, honoring deceased Diogo Jota. Despite Willian Pacho red cards, PSG advances to East Rutherford semifinals against Real Madrid. Jamal Musiala suffered broken ankle from Gianluigi Donnarumma collision. Harry Kane, João Neves, Manuel Neuer featured prominently.
Amanda Anisimova reached her first Wimbledon final Saturday against five-time major champion Iga Swiatek after upsetting top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 Thursday. Anisimova took two-year burnout break, ranked 189th requiring qualifying last year. Swiatek, seeded No. 8, dominated Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in 71 minutes with 26 winners, 23 errors, maintaining 5-0 major finals record.
England thrashed Netherlands 4-0 in 2025 Euros Group D at Stadion Letzigrund. Lauren James scored twice in 23rd minute and hour-mark, Georgia Stanway and Arsenal's Ella Toone added goals. Hannah Hampton and Alessia Russo starred against Daphne van Domselaar's WSL-heavy team under former coach Sarina Wiegman. Lucy Bronze's reigning champions rebounded from France defeat, needing Wales victory Sunday for knockout stage qualification.
Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2-0 at MetLife Stadium in FIFA 2025 Club World Cup semifinal. Joao Pedro, who left Fluminense at age 10 for Watford in 2020 before joining Chelsea from Brighton for $81.5m, scored in 18th and 56th minutes with muted celebrations against his boyhood club. Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez assisted the counterattack goal. Chelsea earned $88.4m-$103.8m reaching the final before 70,556 fans in 34-degree heat, after FIFA cut ticket prices from $473.90 to $13.40. Chelsea seeks second Club World Cup following 2021 victory, facing Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain winner. European teams extend dominance to 17th victory in 18 tries since Corinthians defeated Chelsea in 2012. MetLife Stadium will host FIFA 2026 World Cup matches.
River Seine opens for public swimming after €1.4 billion cleanup for Paris Olympics 2024, ending 1923 ban. Disinfection units, storage basin, daily testing ensure European compliance. Colored flag system, lifeguards, minimum age requirements, free access until August. Lucile Woodward, Anne Hidalgo, Pierre Rabadan, Clea Montanari champion program. Triathlon competitions demonstrated successful transformation.
Caster Semenya, who has DSD condition causing naturally high testosterone, cannot compete in 800 metres since 2019 World Athletics limits. Swiss government referred case to European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber in November 2023. Court ruled 15 to two majority that Swiss federal court violated her Article 6 fair hearing rights. World Athletics introduced cheek swab tests to determine biological sex, barring transgender women from female competition.
Red Bull dismissed CEO Christian Horner July 9, 2025, appointing Laurent Mekies from Racing Bulls. Four-time champion Max Verstappen won two of 12 races, trails leader Oscar Piastri. Team fourth with 172 points, 288 behind McLaren. Alan Permane promoted to Racing Bulls principal.
Switzerland opened Women's European Football Championship with fan zones in eight cities including Zurich, Geneva, Lucerne, St Gallen, Thun, Sion, Bern, Basel featuring Ferris wheel, mini football pitch, huge slide at Messeplatz, Guillaume Hoarau concerts at federal square despite high temperatures at Barfüsserplatz. Tournament ends July 27, Switzerland plays Norway Wednesday.
Mexico won its second consecutive Concacaf Gold Cup, defeating the United States 2-1 in Sunday's final at Houston's NRG Stadium after six years. Coach Pochettino's B-team US squad gained 2026 World Cup hope as emerging players Matt Freese, Malik Tillman, Sebastian Berhalter, Luna, Patrick Agyemang, and Damion Downs impressed despite absent star Christian Pulisic.
Spain defeated Italy 3-1 in Euro 2025, with Montse Tomé's team advancing to Berne quarter-finals Friday against Switzerland while Italy faces Norway. Elisabetta Oliviero opened scoring before Athenea del Castillo equalized via Alèxia Putellas assist, Patricia Guijarro scored the winner, and Esther González added a late third. Elena Linari hit the crossbar early for Italy. Despite Spain's 400+ passes dominance, Andrea Soncin's counterattacking approach exposed vulnerabilities, suggesting faster opponents could trouble the world champions in upcoming tournament rounds.
Country Wicklow's Taylor defends her 2-0 record against Puerto Rican Serrano Friday at Madison Square Garden for undisputed super-lightweight titles. Fourth-round headbutt and eighth-round point deduction from November's 95-94 AT&T Stadium victory sparked Netflix interview controversy, intensifying their rivalry since 2022.
Calgary Stampeders (3-1) visit undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) Friday at Mosaic Stadium after defeating Winnipeg 37-16. Vernon Adams Jr. faces Trevor Harris, with Jake Maier backing up. AJ Ouellette leads CFL rushing (347 yards), Saskatchewan averages 29.3 points, Calgary allows 18.3 points. Calgary holds 7-1 stadium record.
Renaissance Club's opening round featured excellent scoring. Perez and McIlroy performed well, defending champion Robert MacIntyre shot two-under 68, world number one Scottie Scheffler three-under 67. Sepp Straka, Nicolas Echavarria, Jake Knapp shot 64. Scotland's Calum Hill, England's Marco Penge, Marcel Siem, Matti Schmid remained competitive.
Sharks director Todd Marchant says Oakville's Michael Misa, 2025 No. 2 pick, gets every training camp opportunity to make NHL roster. The 18-year-old exceptional status player scored 62 goals, 134 points for Saginaw Spirit, won multiple awards including 2024 Memorial Cup, praised for elite hockey IQ at development camp.
Reigning MVP Messi makes his fourth Canadian start for seventh-place Inter Miami (29 points, games in hand after FIFA Club World Cup exit to Paris Saint-Germain 4-0) against last-place CF Montreal (14 points) Saturday. The 38-year-old World Cup winner with 10 goals, six assists joins Barcelona alumni Suarez, Busquets, Alba.
Second overall 2022 draft pick Chet Holmgren, 23, 7-foot-1, signed five-year $250m extension with champion Oklahoma City Thunder after averaging 16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and eight postseason double-doubles during 2025 title run, alongside teammate Jalen Williams ($6.6m salary) who made 150 three-pointers, 250 blocks in first two seasons.
Germany defeated Poland 2-0 with goals from 22-year-old Wolfsburg winger Jule Brand (52 minutes) and Lea Schüller (66 minutes), but captain Gwinn suffered a devastating knee injury tackling Ewa Pajor. The Bayern Munich fullback, who missed the 2023 World Cup after two ACL injuries, left tearfully awaiting MRI results. Coach Christian Wück called it a bitter price. Brand scored her first major tournament goal despite having 10 goals in 60 caps since winning the Golden Girl award. Schüller, with 53 goals in 76 games, scored after his German Cup final hat-trick. Klara Bühl provided wing threat alongside Brand following Svenja Huth's retirement. Sweden and Denmark await in group stage, with Denmark facing Germany on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich's Club World Cup quarterfinals defeat to PSG extends poor record against top European clubs including Aston Villa, Feyenoord, Inter Milan, and Benfica. Jamal Musiala's leg fracture and ankle dislocation from Donnarumma collision sidelines him for months. Vincent Kompany lost a core player while Florian Wirtz chose Liverpool over Bayern. Max Eberl struggles with transfers, missing targets Nico Williams, Rafael Leao, and Bradley Barcola while pursuing Nick Woltemade despite Stuttgart's €100m demand. Only signed Tom Bischof and one defender. Leroy Sané departed free to Galatasaray. Thomas Müller left after Uli Hoeneß contradicted Jan-Christian Dreesen, questioning Harry Kane's role.
Arsenal complete Gyökeres £70m and Zubimendi signings for Rice partnership. Manchester United secure Everton free transfer, £35m Chelsea player, and Fiorentina's 25-year-old target. Barcelona pursues Liverpool player after missing Nico Williams, while Brentford faces improved United bid.
Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Saturday's Club World Cup quarterfinal in East Rutherford, N.J. under 86-degree heat. Coach Xabi Alonso started 21-year-old Gonzalo García and Fran García over gastroenteritis-recovering Kylian Mbappé, building 2-0 lead. Maximilian Beier scored before Mbappé's 67th-minute bicycle kick. Serhou Guirassy converted penalty after Dean Huijsen's red card. Thibaut Courtois saved Marcel Sabitzer's final shot. American Gio Reyna remained benched. Madrid extends five-game winning streak against Dortmund, faces PSG Wednesday semifinal despite Arsenal's Champions League elimination. Repeats 2024 Champions League final victory.
Akash Deep (28, eight Tests since February debut) took 6-99, 10-for-187 replacing Bumrah, captain Shubman Gill scored 269, 161 as India crushed England 336 runs at Edgbaston after Headingley defeat, leveling series 1-1.
Blue Jays (51-38) completed seven-game streak with Barger's 11th-inning walk-off single at Rogers Centre, their seventh walk-off win. Toronto leads Yankees by three in AL East after May 28 deficit, posting 31-16 home record behind Springer's two-run homer.
Undefeated Pakistan topped Pool B with 10 points in Asian Youth Netball Championship (June 27-July 4) among eleven teams, defeating Maldives 49-39, Chinese Taipei 56-32, others 71-15, 91-6, Japan 79-39, advancing to Plate Cup Division semi-finals.
Senegal meets Zambia Wednesday 5pm at El Bachir Stadium Mohammedia in decisive TotalEnergies Women's AFCON 2024 clash. Morocco hosts as Senegal rides 4-0 DR Congo victory while Zambia recovers from 2-2 draw. Coach Mame Moussa Cissé's disciplined team faces Nora Häuptle's attacking duo Barbra Banda and Bay FC striker Racheal Kundananji. Captain Korka Fall seeks redemption after 2022 penalty defeat cost World Cup 2023 qualification.
25-year-old Jonathan David arrived in Italy for Juventus medical tests under general manager Damien Comolli, coach Igor Tudor staying. Canadian striker's Lille contract expired after 25 goals, 12 assists in 49 matches. Five-year deal worth six million euros plus two million bonuses annually, replacing Dusan Vlahovic. Canada's top scorer: 36 goals in 67 appearances.
Blue Jays' Giménez (.218, 5 HR, 23 RBI), acquired off-season for Nick Mitchell, misses Angels game with ankle injury, MRI pending. AL East leaders (50-38, six-game streak) recalled Piña, placed Garcia on IL.
Muhammad Ali 'The Greatest' called impossible opinion not fact. July's World Aquatics Championships features gigantic temporary blue box in Kallang with 3.9 million litres water, where vehicles stood stationary, now recording movement through revolutionary equipment showcasing sport's magic.
39-year-old Trevor Harris returns from Jordan Williams BMO Field hit after head/illness injury, completing 13-of-17 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns, one interception. Trade acquisition Jake Maier threw 13-of-23 for 170 yards in 37-18 BC Lions victory, keeping Saskatchewan undefeated 4-0 before Friday's Calgary matchup. Harris has 8,085 career yards.