Jack Norris 
Tottenham Hotspur narrowly avoided Premier League relegation, securing their status with a 1-0 win over Everton. However, Gary Neville has branded their season “pathetic”, calling for a thorough review of the club’s ownership and performance. Roberto De Zerbi is planning to build a ‘dream’ team.
The Indianapolis Colts face a challenging start to their 2026 schedule. Matchups against the Ravens, Chiefs, Texans, and Steelers headline a difficult first half of the season. A road game against Jacksonville also looms large in Week 8.
Frank Warren has cautioned Oleksandr Usyk against pursuing a rematch with Rico Verhoeven. Warren insists that Usyk should instead face WBC mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel. Warren stated that he “would not stand” for Usyk fighting Verhoeven again.
More than 120 runners participated in East Kent Mind’s Rise and Run event in Whitstable last Sunday. The 5k run raised over £2,500 for the charity’s mental health services. Harrison White was the first runner to cross the finish line.
George Russell’s retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix has dealt a significant blow to his championship aspirations. The retirement handed the win to his Mercedes team-mate, Kimi Antonelli, who now holds a 43-point lead in the drivers’ championship. Russell acknowledged that Antonelli’s lead means “it’s his to lose.”
Daniel Suarez of Spire Motorsports won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The victory is closely linked to Kyle Busch Motorsports, with Spire racing out of the old Kyle Busch Motorsports shop. Suarez spoke highly of Busch and the help he offered him.
The Enhanced Games, a controversial sporting event where athletes are encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs, has begun in Vegas. The competition features elite athletes aiming to break world records in track, weightlifting, and swimming. Some $25m in prize money is up for grabs, with a $1m bonus for world records in certain events.
Kristian Gkolomeev broke the world record in the men’s 50m free at the Enhanced Games. The Greek swimmer’s 20.81-second swim earned him $250,000 for first place and a $1 million bonus. Fred Kerley competed but fell short of a world record.
The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. This marks the first time this season the Avalanche have blown a third-period lead. The Golden Knights now lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is planning to appeal after a San Diego judge ruled against him in a case regarding a future-earnings deal he signed as a teenager. The judge confirmed her tentative ruling that Tatis’ legal challenge came too late. Tatis now reportedly owes the Big League Advance Fund just under $3.74 million.