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AC Milan legend Franco Baresi, who spent his entire 20-year career at the club and captained them for 15 seasons, has died at 66. Milan announced his passing on 31 July 2026, calling him 'the Rossonero of the Century.'
Collingwood has formally parted ways with 2023 Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill, cutting short a contract to 2030. Hill said he needs a break to work on himself and regain his passion for football, after a year in which he played just three VFL games and faced racist abuse from a supporter.
Sydney Roosters defeated North Queensland Cowboys 82-12 in Townsville on 30 July 2026, recording the highest score by a winning team in 91 years. Sam Walker scored a hat-trick and 36 individual points as the Roosters joined Penrith at the top of the NRL table.
Scotland's Megan Keith won 5000m bronze at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting a Native Record of 14:49.10, days after a disappointing seventh-place finish in the 10,000m. Australia's Rose Davies took gold ahead of Jessica Hull.
Hibernian came back from a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Kosovo's KF Malisheva, winning the second leg at Easter Road to progress in the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. Head coach David Gray, a club legend as a player, faced criticism after the first leg but saw his side respond emphatically.
England fought back from a six-goal first-quarter deficit to beat South Africa 58-54 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing a netball semi-final against New Zealand on 1 August. Lois Pearson scored a perfect 17 from 17 shots after England lost centre Imogen Allison to an ankle injury.
English golfer Charley Hull refused to apologise for a prank in which she convinced caddie Adam Woodward he had won £100,000 on a fake scratchcard bought in Blackpool during AIG Women's Open week. Hull told critics to 'lighten up' and 'lump it,' while promising to buy Woodward 100 scratchcards.
Southern Brave claimed their first win of the men's Hundred 2026 season, defending 128 to beat Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs at the Utilita Bowl, helped by a team hat-trick that swung the match.
England's Zac Shaw won his first individual international gold in the T12 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 10.89 seconds. He revealed a tribute to his late mother Evette, who died of cancer about a year earlier.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in World Cup and other tournaments to private investors has been rejected by both UEFA and CONCACAF. UEFA voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments if the plan proceeds, while CONCACAF's 41 member associations confirmed their rejection on 30 July 2026.
Sports news across the world's major sports — results, competitions, players and the stories around the game.
415 articles
AC Milan legend Franco Baresi, who spent his entire 20-year career at the club and captained them for 15 seasons, has died at 66. Milan announced his passing on 31 July 2026, calling him 'the Rossonero of the Century.'
Collingwood has formally parted ways with 2023 Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill, cutting short a contract to 2030. Hill said he needs a break to work on himself and regain his passion for football, after a year in which he played just three VFL games and faced racist abuse from a supporter.
Sydney Roosters defeated North Queensland Cowboys 82-12 in Townsville on 30 July 2026, recording the highest score by a winning team in 91 years. Sam Walker scored a hat-trick and 36 individual points as the Roosters joined Penrith at the top of the NRL table.
Scotland's Megan Keith won 5000m bronze at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting a Native Record of 14:49.10, days after a disappointing seventh-place finish in the 10,000m. Australia's Rose Davies took gold ahead of Jessica Hull.
Hibernian came back from a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Kosovo's KF Malisheva, winning the second leg at Easter Road to progress in the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. Head coach David Gray, a club legend as a player, faced criticism after the first leg but saw his side respond emphatically.
England fought back from a six-goal first-quarter deficit to beat South Africa 58-54 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing a netball semi-final against New Zealand on 1 August. Lois Pearson scored a perfect 17 from 17 shots after England lost centre Imogen Allison to an ankle injury.
English golfer Charley Hull refused to apologise for a prank in which she convinced caddie Adam Woodward he had won £100,000 on a fake scratchcard bought in Blackpool during AIG Women's Open week. Hull told critics to 'lighten up' and 'lump it,' while promising to buy Woodward 100 scratchcards.
Southern Brave claimed their first win of the men's Hundred 2026 season, defending 128 to beat Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs at the Utilita Bowl, helped by a team hat-trick that swung the match.
England's Zac Shaw won his first individual international gold in the T12 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 10.89 seconds. He revealed a tribute to his late mother Evette, who died of cancer about a year earlier.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in World Cup and other tournaments to private investors has been rejected by both UEFA and CONCACAF. UEFA voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments if the plan proceeds, while CONCACAF's 41 member associations confirmed their rejection on 30 July 2026.