Russell Westbrook announces his retirement after 18 NBA seasons, closing the career of one of the league’s most productive and distinctive guards. The former NBA MVP leaves as a nine-time All-Star, a nine-time All-NBA selection and the holder of the league record for career triple-doubles.

Lionel Messi says he has serious doubts about playing much longer after the death of his father, Jorge Messi. In a tribute, Messi describes deep grief and uncertainty about continuing his career without the man who was both his father and his long-time agent.

Paris Saint-Germain retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in Salzburg. Villa begin brightly and push the match from the start, but PSG make the key moments count and see out the result to add another European trophy.

Chelsea set Manchester City a Friday 5pm deadline to make a move for Enzo Fernandez, with the midfielder valued at £120 million. The deadline raises pressure on any deal and turns the next phase of the transfer window into a test of whether City will meet Chelsea’s terms.

Cadillac make an immediate change at the top of their Formula 1 operation, replacing team principal Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski. The abrupt switch amounts to a mid-season leadership reset as the team reshapes its structure with Budkowski taking charge right away.

Joe Root removes England’s midnight curfew in his first official decision after returning as Test captain. Framing the move with a message to “be adults,” Root signals a looser approach to discipline as England prepare for their series against Pakistan.

Coco Gauff reaches the Toronto semi-finals without taking the court after Belinda Bencic withdraws with a hip injury. The walkover sends the world number four into the last four while ending Bencic’s run in the tournament before the scheduled quarter-final can be played.

Travis Kelce says his July wedding to Taylor Swift was the best night of his life as he returns to Chiefs training camp. The veteran tight end makes his first public comments on the ceremony while beginning preparations for his 14th NFL season.