The day in sport mixes long-term bets with abrupt turning points. Thomas Tuchel has moved quickly to steady England after the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, insisting he will stay on through Euro 2028 despite criticism over the defeat and with the FA still behind him. In baseball, the Cincinnati Reds have made a huge statement of faith, tying breakout young pitcher Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million extension that underlines both his rise and the club’s ambition. Formula One brings a more immediate setback: Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid penalty at Spa after McLaren exceeded its power unit allocation, a blow to his Belgian Grand Prix hopes. Football also marked an ending and a likely beginning, with veteran Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon retiring at 43, while Arsenal closed in on winger Christos Tzolis in a deal that signals fresh reshaping in north London.