A day of endings and precarious beginnings defines the sports agenda. In cricket, England is absorbing the news that Ben Stokes will retire from international duty after the current New Zealand Test, closing the book on one of the defining careers of his generation, from World Cup triumphs to Ashes drama and transformative leadership. Football brings another farewell, with Steve Clarke stepping down as Scotland manager after a disappointing World Cup group-stage exit, despite having restored the nation to major tournaments and ended its long wait for a return to the finals. At Wimbledon, the mood is more uncertain than final, as Emma Raducanu races to prove her fitness after cutting short practice with a right-foot problem. Meanwhile, the World Cup moves on: Colombia’s goalless draw with Portugal sends both through, and the knockout phase opens with a landmark Canada-South Africa clash in Los Angeles.