West Ham have signed England forward Ebony Salmon on a two-year contract after her exit from Aston Villa. The move gives West Ham a confirmed attacking addition ahead of the next phase of squad planning.
France are into the 2026 World Cup semi-finals after beating Morocco, reinforcing their status as tournament favourites. The latest win adds to the case that this group belongs in the conversation with France’s 1998 and 2018 champions.
Mady Villiers bowled India captain Harmanpreet Kaur for 58 in the first women's Test match at Lord's. The wicket stands out because it removed a set captain with a delivery the BBC clip described as excellent.
Norwegian pundits have described the World Cup quarter-final against England as the biggest event in Norway's history. The scale of that reaction says as much about the occasion as the matchup itself.
Jorge Jesus has been named Portugal head coach on a four-year contract running through the 2030 World Cup. The appointment reunites him with Cristiano Ronaldo and gives Portugal a long-term runway rather than a short-cycle tournament fix.
Alexander Zverev defeated British wildcard Arthur Fery in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon final for the first time. The result ends Fery's run and puts Zverev one match from a landmark title at the All England Club.
