Chase Elliott is poised to compete in the Craftsman Truck Series, taking the wheel of the Spire Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet that Kyle Busch last drove to victory. This upcoming race at North Wilkesboro will be part of a demanding triple-duty weekend for the 2020 Cup Series champion. The event follows Busch’s death in May, requiring Spire to find replacement drivers to complete his racing schedule.
The long-standing debate over who was better on grass between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras has drawn comment from former world number one Jim Courier. He shared his thoughts on a hypothetical peak-era match, discussing the qualities of both players. Courier also reflected on their sole actual encounter at Wimbledon.
Record prize money is on offer at this year’s Wimbledon, with the eventual winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles each receiving £3.6m. Prize money was a contentious subject ahead of the 2026 Championships, leading Wimbledon to announce its biggest ever single-year uplift.
Great Britain’s Alfie Hewett has maintained his pursuit of two titles at Wimbledon, securing victories in both his men’s wheelchair singles and doubles matches on Thursday. He successfully advanced in both competitions, ensuring his presence in a semi-final and a final.
Samantha Busch and family suffered an unimaginable loss in May with the tragic passing of Kyle Busch. She’s now asking for help, seeking suggestions to create mementoes from his shirts.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals are scheduled to continue today, Friday, July 10, as Spain prepare to face Belgium. For football enthusiasts in the United Kingdom, the match will kick off at 8pm BST, live on BBC One.
Honor Millard has recently drawn public attention amidst British wildcard Arthur Fery’s notable run at Wimbledon. A food content creator and consultant, Millard has a shared history with Fery from their school days.
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made a surprise visit to Wimbledon last week, greeting members of the public. She handed out tickets and took card payments before watching Briton Arthur Fery on Court 18.
Pat Cash has shared a rare family moment at Wimbledon, posting about how special it was to have his sons by his side at the tournament he won in 1987. The tennis legend, 61, called it a “special” experience to share the grounds where he beat Ivan Lendl to win the title.
Jamie Pollard, the longest-tenured Director of Athletics in Iowa State history, has announced his retirement. His 22-year career leading the Cyclones’ 18-sport intercollegiate athletics programme will conclude on June 30, 2027, or when a successor is in place. A national search for new leadership is set to commence in Fall 2026.