The day in sport mixes major appointments and career moves with milestones and moments of reflection. A new era begins for Senegal under Patrick Vieira, established names shape tennis and Formula 1, and cricket delivers both a selection response to defeat and a notable batting la...
The day in sport mixes major appointments and career moves with milestones and moments of reflection. A new era begins for Senegal under Patrick Vieira, established names shape tennis and Formula 1, and cricket delivers both a selection response to defeat and a notable batting landmark.
Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal’s men’s national team, replacing Pape Thiaw as head coach of the Teranga Lions. The appointment gives one of Africa’s strongest football sides a high-profile new leader as it looks to build on recent success and prepare for the next stage of international competition.
Venus Williams receives a US Open singles wildcard, putting the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion into the main draw in New York. Tournament organizers also leave another wildcard place open, creating a possible path for Serena Williams to enter if she chooses to continue her return to competitive tennis.
Alex Albon commits his future to Williams by signing a one-year contract extension that keeps him with the Formula 1 team through 2027. The deal gives Williams continuity around one of its key drivers as it plans for the next phase of its long-term rebuild on the grid.
Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN and an influential figure in sports television, dies at 93 in Florida. Rasmussen helps launch a network that transforms how fans consume sport in the United States and beyond, making his death a significant moment for the sports media industry.
Australia reshuffles its batting order for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, dropping opener Jake Weatherald and recalling Matthew Renshaw. The move follows a surprise nine-wicket defeat in Darwin and reflects Australia’s attempt to address the top-order problems that undermine the side in the first match.
Rishabh Pant becomes the first Indian batter to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket during the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He reaches the mark with a boundary off Lahiru Kumara on Day 4, and the shot also brings up his 20th half-century in the format.
Paul Scholes is banned from driving for six months after speeding convictions stemming from two incidents in two days. The former Manchester United and England midfielder, now 51, is sentenced after being prosecuted and convicted over the pair of offences in quick succession.
Top Sport stories
- Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach, replacing Pape Thiaw (13 sources)
- Alex Albon signs one-year contract extension with Williams through 2027 (12 sources)
- Venus Williams receives US Open singles wildcard as tournament leaves spot open for Serena (11 sources)
- ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 following Parkinson’s disease (8 sources)
- Australia drop Jake Weatherald and recall Matt Renshaw for second Test vs Bangladesh (8 sources)
- Paul Scholes gets six-month driving ban after speeding twice in two days (7 sources)
- U.S. and Canada hold last-minute talks to avert Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs (7 sources)
- Iran says it will keep Strait of Hormuz closed until U.S. meets interim deal conditions (6 sources)
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