German tennis superstar Alexander Zverev is looking to build on his French Open victory at Wimbledon. His longtime girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, has shown her support, sharing a selfie with their new dachshund Buba before his semifinal match.
British ultrarunner Tom Evans, who won Western States 100 in 2023 and UTMB in 2025, will line up for the Hardrock 100 (HR100) on Friday in Silverton, Colorado. This race presents a unique challenge, with its extreme altitude and significant elevation changes, requiring specific preparation from the sea-level athlete.
Tennis fans have pitched up early on Wimbledon’s newly dubbed “Arthur’s Seat” to watch British wildcard Arthur Fery face number two seed Alexander Zverev on Centre Court. The famous hill has now been aptly called Arthur’s Seat by fans, with the grounds starting to get busy as of 11am on Friday.
British wildcard Arthur Fery is set to face Alexander Zverev in Friday’s Wimbledon semi-final after his triumph over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. Fery’s victory stirred cheers across Centre Court and the Hill, with news of his success drifting to Court One as Zverev secured his own place in the last four.
Two days ago, Novak Djokovic secured an extraordinary five-set victory in a Grand Slam quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The 39-year-old defied expectations, playing for over five hours and demonstrating remarkable resilience. His win has been described as “not normal” given his age and the intensity of the match.
The World Cup quarter-finals are generating significant interest, with tickets remaining highly sought after for the upcoming matches. An analysis of secondary market prices provides insight into the cost of attending these crucial games. Demand continues despite the U.S. national team no longer competing for a 2026 World Cup title.
Novak Djokovic will face world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner for a place in Sunday’s final on Friday. They met at this stage last year, with Sinner winning in straight sets. Djokovic chases more history as he is just two wins away from an outright record 25th Grand Slam singles title.
The 2026 MLB Draft is set to begin on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, with the Chicago White Sox’s first overall selection still unclear. This decision is expected to have ripple effects across the draft, particularly from pick No. 2 onwards.
Cruz Hewitt has progressed to the semi-finals of the junior tournament at Wimbledon without losing a set. The 17-year-old’s form at the All England Club has gained some steam in the public sphere, leading to expectations he could be the next big thing in Australian tennis.
Jacob Tobey has departed his role as the Spurs’ lead play-by-play announcer. This follows social media accusations alleging an affair with the sister of a Spurs player, which subsequently went viral. Tobey’s girlfriend indicated on her own social media that she was responsible for the posts and their relationship is over.