Rainibogi wins Fiji’s first Glasgow medal with gold
Taniela Rainibogi set Commonwealth Games records in the snatch, clean and jerk and total to win the men’s 110kg weightlifting title.
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UEFA to boycott 2030 World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans
UEFA has announced it will boycott the 2030 FIFA World Cup if FIFA president Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell ownership stakes in the tournament to private investors.
Mayo ends 75-year All-Ireland football drought with victory over Kerry
Mayo defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final, ending a 75-year title drought and marking their first win since 1951.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger submit joint bid for 2032 Afcon under Sahel alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations under the Alliance of Sahel States, following their departure from Ecowas and formation of a regional security and economic pact.
Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers for British record £117m transfer fee
Chelsea have signed attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record transfer fee of £117 million, marking a major shift in their transfer strategy.
Spain win second FIFA World Cup with 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina
Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1–0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, to claim their second World Cup title. Rodri was awarded the Golden Ball.
Dplus KIA wins League of Legends title at 2026 Esports World Cup
Dplus KIA defeated Karmine Corp 3–0 to claim the League of Legends championship at the 2026 Esports World Cup, marking South Korea's third consecutive title and their first international victory since 2020.
Josh Kerr sets new mile world record at London Athletics Meet
British runner Josh Kerr achieved a new world record of 3:42.66 in the mile at the London Athletics Meet, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj's previous mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999.