Don Nelson, one of basketball’s defining coaches and a five-time NBA champion as a player with the Boston Celtics, dies at 86. Nelson builds a Hall of Fame career on and off the court, winning titles in Boston before becoming one of the NBA’s most influential and inventive head coaches.

Football pays tribute after the death of Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, at 68 following an illness. Messi returns to Argentina to be with his family, and the loss is felt across Inter Miami and Argentine football as clubs and players mark his death with public condolences and gestures of support.

Washington suffers a major blow on the offensive line as Laremy Tunsil tears a triceps in practice and is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2026 season. The injury at training camp forces the Commanders to rethink protection plans and depth in front of their offense.

Detroit suddenly faces a quarterback depth issue after Teddy Bridgewater steps away from the Lions. With Jared Goff still entrenched as the starter, the immediate consequence is a vacancy at backup, leaving the team to reassess its options before the regular season gets closer.

Demi Vollering claims a second Tour de France Femmes title by winning the final stage in Nice and putting the race beyond doubt. She finishes the hilly ninth stage clear at the line, capping a commanding performance and extending her advantage over the nearest overall challengers.

Joaquin Niemann captures LIV Golf New York in wire-to-wire fashion, closing with a 2-under 69 to finish three shots clear. The event also settles the season race, with Jon Rahm clinching the LIV Golf points title for a third straight year through his overall standing.

The Canadian Open produces a major upset as world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka falls to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the round of 16. Alexandrova comes through in three sets over nearly two and a half hours, ending Sabalenka’s run and shaking up the draw.