Max Verstappen has confirmed he held talks with McLaren before deciding that remaining with Red Bull was the right choice. The four-time champion says the team must address fundamental car-balance problems as it builds toward next season.
Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in five sets to reach the US Open semifinals. The quarterfinal lasted four hours and 28 minutes and finished at 3:34 a.m. in New York.
Dani Olmo believes Spain's World Cup triumph can give Barcelona added confidence in their latest Champions League campaign. The midfielder says the club has learned from two recent knockout exits.
George Balderson claimed 3-35 as Lancashire restricted Gloucestershire to 164-6 on a weather-shortened first day at Old Trafford. An unbeaten 45-run stand between Daz Ahmed and Sai Kishore kept the visitors in the contest.
Corbin Burnes worked three scoreless innings against Kansas City in his 2026 debut, completing a 15-month return from Tommy John surgery as Arizona pursues a postseason place.
Marc Bartra scored twice with headers before Troy Parrott struck the winner as Real Betis overturned a halftime deficit to beat Lille 3–2 on their Champions League return.
