Murray and Evans into Olympics quarter-finals after dramatic victory
Andy Murray’s swansong continues at the Paris Olympics after a nail-biting 6-3, 6-7 (8-10), 11-9 victory over Belgian duo Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen to reach the quarter-finals alongside Dan Evans. Source
Worlds at Ally Pally sold out before general sale after record demand
The 2024/25 Paddy Power World Darts Championship has sold out before going on general sale after record demand for this year’s showpiece at the Alexandra Palace. Source
Thursday at the Olympics: What’s on, medal events, Brits to watch
There are 18 gold medals up for grabs on day six at the 2024 Olympic Games. We look at where those medals will be won and which Brits will be in action on Thursday. Source
Superchargers and Brave make history with first women’s Hundred tie
Kate Cross scrambled two runs off the final ball to level the scores and secure a dramatic tie between Northern Superchargers and Southern Brave in The Hundred. Source
What’s behind Red Bull’s ‘surprise’ Perez call – how safe now is he?
Sergio Perez will return from F1’s summer break at the Dutch Grand Prix in late August still in his Red Bull seat next to Max Verstappen and still with a big role to play in their attempt to defend the constructors’ world title amid an ever-growing challenge from McLaren. Source
Everton complete deal for Lyon defender O’Brien
Everton have signed Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien from Lyon. Source
‘Brave as a lion’ O’Brien completes unusual journey to Everton
It was in the first half of Molenbeek’s game against Beveren in April of last year that it happened. Molenbeek’s best defender contested a duel with the opposition striker and emerged from it with a broken nose. The blood was streaming down his face. Source
Partick Thistle replay request denied after bizarre sub mix-up
Partick Thistle’s request to have their League Cup match against Motherwell replayed has been denied. Source
Hollie Doyle: Vingegaard can go one better at Goodwood
Super Sprint second Vingegaard is one of three chances for our ambassador on day two of the Qatar Goodwood Festival on Wednesday. Source
Lowry: Olympic gold would help make up for major hurt at The Open
Shane Lowry believes winning Olympic gold will make up for missing out on a second Open title, as Ireland team-mate Rory McIlroy targets his biggest win for a decade. Source