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Luke Littler is aiming to become just the third back-to-back winner of the World Matchplay [Getty Images]
Defending champion Luke Littler strolled into the World Matchplay final with a 17-5 demolition of unseeded Dirk van Duijvenbode in Blackpool.
The world number one raced in an 8-2 advantage and was averaging 117.10 and on course to beat Phil Taylor’s tournament match average record of 114.99
Littler admitted afterwards that distracted him and his level did drop slightly as he finished with an average just below 111.

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is set to tip off Saturday night, with some of the best in the game preparing to take the court with honorary captains Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon at the helm for their respective teams.
Headlining the top vote-getters this year were Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (1,045,051 votes) and Caitlin Clark (1,023,321) in a close race, with Bueckers representing “Team Coop” and Clark representing “Team Spoon.”
Among the first-time All-Star starter selections are Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles and Wings star Jessica Shepard.

It’s been over 1,000 days since Errol Spence Jr. last stepped into a boxing ring for a fight.
Now the former welterweight champion looks to turn back the clock, ending a nearly three-year layoff as he faces Tim Tszyu in a headlining bout from Sydney, Australia.
Spence’s last fight came against Terence Crawford for the undisputed welterweight titles in July 2023. Entering the bout unbeaten and widely regarded among the sport’s top fighters, Spence suffered a one-sided knockout defeat which ultimately prompted his extended hiatus.

Real Madrid willing to pay 100m euros to beat Arsenal to Bundesliga star

Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Yan Diomande this summer and are set to challenge Arsenal for the signature of the Ivorian star, who has become one of the most sought-after players in European football.

Diomande has enjoyed a remarkable rise since joining RB Leipzig, and the Bundesliga club have remained firm in their stance that he will stay for at least another season. Despite growing interest from several leading clubs, they have so far refused to sanction his departure.

The San Francisco 49ers will open training camp Sunday with a new face on their roster.
General manager John Lynch on Saturday told reporters the club is signing tight end Tanner McLachlan and waiving undrafted rookie TE Khalil Dinkins in a corresponding roster move.
Dinkins, who signed with the 49ers out of Penn State after he wasn’t selected this year’s draft, was placed on the non-football injury list after apparently suffering an injury during the offseason.

Scottie Scheffler had a superb back nine on day three of the 3M Open (Andrew Wevers)
World number one Scottie Scheffler surged back into contention at the 3M Open on Saturday with a stunning back nine featuring an eagle and five birdies.
The four-time major winner had been seven shots behind overnight leader Michael Kim at the turn on day three of the PGA Tour event in Minnesota.
Scheffler admitted he had given himself a talking-to that featured language “I shouldn’t repeat if it’s being recorded” after his bogey on nine.

Alpe D’Huez — Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz won the Tour de France’s final mountain stage on Saturday, riding clear to victory in Alpe d’Huez after American Sepp Kuss crashed twice in the closing kilometers.
The EF Education-EasyPost rider completed the 170.9-km route from Le Bourg-d’Oisans to claim his second stage win in three days and secure the mountains classification.

“He showed perseverance. He just kept on going,” Carapaz’s sports director, Charlie Wegelius said.

The conversation surrounding Clemsonfootball’s quarterback room has only intensified since Cade Klubnik’s departure, but Greg McElroy doesn’t believe the Tigers are heading into preseason camp without a clear favorite.
Christopher Vizzina and freshman Tait Reynolds will continue competing when practice begins, though the former Alabama quarterback turned ESPN analyst sees the veteran’s experience giving him a significant edge. While Reynolds has impressed coaches since arriving on campus, McElroy expects Clemson to stick with the player who has spent years developing behind Klubnik.

Senior linebacker Arion Carter returns to Tennessee for his fourth season with the Vols in 2026. He represented Tennessee at SEC media days on Monday in Tampa, Florida.
The 6-foot-1, 238-pound linebacker discussed his post-football aspirations.
“I want to be an orthopedic surgeon,” Carter said. “I’m a public health major. That’s what I’m studying in my undergrad, but speaking on that topic I’ve made so many great relationships at the University of Tennessee. It’s a blessing just to come back and have so much gratitude for that.

COOPERSTOWN, NY — Carlos Beltrán’s emotions were in check throughout his press conference Saturday, but afterwards, taking a few more questions from Spanish-speaking reporters, he was asked what his Hall of Fame induction means to his homeland of Puerto Rico.
He began to talk, stopped, shut his eyes, and then hurriedly walked away as tears streamed down his face.
Beltrán, who turned down an opportunity to manage the New York Mets this summer, but would love to have the job if offered again after the season, spoke for 30 minutes about what his induction means to him.