Spain defeated Turkiye 6-0 in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match, with Mikel Merino scoring three goals. This win puts Spain in the lead of their qualification group. The game saw a series of goals from both Merino and Pedri, among others.
Key Facts
Spain won 6-0 against Turkiye in a World Cup 2026 qualifier match.
Mikel Merino scored three goals, known as a hat-trick.
Spain has six points from two matches, leading their group.
Pedri scored twice, with his first goal in the sixth minute.
Ferran Torres also scored, contributing to the total of six goals.
Spain showed strong control and speed during the match.
Turkiye struggled to defend against Spain’s attacks throughout the game.
The Women's Football Show provides highlights and analysis from the first weekend of the Women's Super League season. Key matches featured Chelsea against Manchester City and Arsenal against London City Lionesses.
Key Facts
The show covers the start of the 2025/26 Women's Super League season.
Chelsea played against Manchester City.
Arsenal faced the new team, London City Lionesses.
Jacob Bethell, a young England cricketer, scored his first professional century in a match against South Africa. This milestone adds to his growing reputation, and England has high hopes for his future performance and leadership in cricket.
Key Facts
Jacob Bethell scored his first professional century in a one-day international against South Africa.
Bethell is 21 years old and has been recognized for his cricket talent for some time.
He received advice from Garfield Sobers, a famous West Indies all-rounder.
Bethell had previously not scored a century despite showing promise in various formats, including Tests and T20s.
England kept Bethell in their squad over the summer, indicating their belief in his abilities.
He is set to captain England for the upcoming tour of Ireland.
Bethell was noted for his talent and leadership potential by England's coach, Brendon McCullum.
Carlos Alcaraz won his second U.S. Open tennis title by defeating Jannik Sinner. The match was delayed because of President Trump's attendance, which required increased security.
Key Facts
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner to win his second U.S. Open title.
The match took place at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.
Enhanced security for President Trump's attendance delayed the match.
President Trump watched the match from a luxury box sponsored by Rolex.
Alcaraz won in four sets and received a $5 million prize.
The win moved Alcaraz from the second-ranking position to first.
This was the third Grand Slam final between Alcaraz and Sinner.
England's football manager, Thomas Tuchel, wants the team to use more long throw-ins and long kicks in the upcoming World Cup. England is currently leading their qualifying group with four wins. Tuchel says there will be time to practice these techniques before the World Cup.
Key Facts
Thomas Tuchel is the manager of the England football team.
He wants the team to use long throw-ins and long balls in the World Cup.
England is leading their qualifying group with four victories.
They have played fewer long balls than in the previous tournament.
England has three more breaks to train before the World Cup.
Tuchel’s contract with England will end after the World Cup.
The World Cup will take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico next summer.
McLaren faced a controversy during the Italian Grand Prix when Oscar Piastri was asked to let his teammate Lando Norris pass him after a pit stop error. Despite Piastri's initial confusion, both drivers ended with no conflict, maintaining McLaren's principle of fair racing.
Key Facts
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were racing for second and third place behind Max Verstappen at the Italian Grand Prix.
McLaren's pit stop strategy led to Piastri being mistakenly put ahead of Norris.
Norris encountered an issue during his pit stop, causing him to exit behind Piastri.
The team instructed Piastri to allow Norris to pass him to correct the order.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella emphasized fairness and team principles in making the decision.
Piastri initially disagreed on the team radio but later accepted the fairness of the decision after the race.
Norris and Piastri finished the race in second and third positions, respectively.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open final with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. This win gave Alcaraz his sixth Grand Slam title and allowed him to regain the No. 1 world ranking. The match experienced a delay due to additional security measures because former U.S. President Donald Trump attended.
Key Facts
Carlos Alcaraz won the U.S. Open final against Jannik Sinner.
This victory marked Alcaraz's sixth Grand Slam title.
Alcaraz has now won two U.S. Open titles.
The start of the match was delayed due to extra security for Donald Trump's attendance.
Alcaraz overtook Sinner in their head-to-head competition, leading 10-5.
Alcaraz regained the No. 1 world tennis ranking from Sinner.
This was the first time in history that the same two players met in three consecutive Grand Slam finals in one season.
Alcaraz's current win-loss record for the year is 61-6.
England's cricket team won against South Africa by a record margin of 342 runs in a One Day International (ODI) match. Jacob Bethell scored his first century, and Jofra Archer took four wickets for 18 runs.
Key Facts
England defeated South Africa in a cricket match by 342 runs.
This was a men's One Day International (ODI) match.
Jacob Bethell scored his first-ever century in this game.
Jofra Archer achieved four wickets and allowed only 18 runs.
The match took place in Southampton.
England's victory set a record margin in ODIs against South Africa.
England's cricket team defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the third one-day international match. Jacob Bethell scored his first professional century, helping England set a high score, while Jofra Archer took four wickets in a damaging spell. Although England did not win the series, it was a record-breaking victory for them.
Key Facts
England scored 414-5 in their 50 overs, with Jacob Bethell hitting 110 runs from 82 balls.
Joe Root added a steady 100 runs, and Jos Buttler hit 62 not out from 32 balls.
England's score was their highest in one-day internationals (ODIs) for three years.
South Africa was all out for 72 runs in 20.5 overs, with their team struggling against England's bowling.
Jofra Archer took four wickets for 18 runs, significantly reducing South Africa's chances.
This win is England's biggest victory in terms of runs in the history of men's ODIs.
South Africa had already won the series 2-1 after winning the first two matches.
The teams are set to play a T20 series next, starting in Cardiff.
Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open after a tense play-off against Joakim Lagergren. This victory at the K Club marked his first win since completing a career Grand Slam in April at the Masters.
Key Facts
Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a dramatic play-off.
He defeated Joakim Lagergren on the third extra hole.
McIlroy holed a 25-foot eagle putt on the 72nd hole to tie the score and force the play-off.
This victory is McIlroy's first since completing a career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.
McIlroy won the Irish Open for the second time, his first win being nine years ago.
The win marked McIlroy's fourth victory of the year.
Both players birdied the first two play-off holes, but Lagergren found water on the third.
England had a strong start against South Africa in the third One Day International cricket match. South Africa's team was struggling at 24 runs for the loss of 6 wickets while trying to reach a target of 415 runs. England's player Jofra Archer was key in this performance.
Key Facts
England is playing against South Africa in a cricket match.
The match is part of the One Day International (ODI) series.
England set a target of 415 runs for South Africa.
South Africa's score was 24 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
England's bowler, Jofra Archer, played an important role with the ball.
The match is taking place in Southampton, England.
New Zealand's rugby team won 40-0 against Ireland, securing the top spot in Pool C. Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored three tries for New Zealand, helping them dominate the match. With this victory, New Zealand advances to the quarter-finals and avenges a previous loss to Ireland.
Key Facts
New Zealand defeated Ireland 40-0 in a rugby match.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee, a teenage player, scored three tries for New Zealand.
New Zealand secured first place in Pool C and advances to the quarter-finals.
Stacey Waaka, Chryss Viliko, and Maia Joseph also scored tries for New Zealand.
The match marked Ireland's first loss in the tournament.
Ireland will play against the winner of the France vs. South Africa match.
The victory allowed New Zealand to avenge a defeat by Ireland in a previous tournament.
Ornella Vignola scored three goals in her first game for Everton in the Women's Super League against Liverpool. Her hat-trick helped Everton win 4-1 at Anfield, marking the first time an Everton player scored three goals in a Merseyside derby since 1931. This debut performance is part of Everton's effort to improve their team through new investments.
Key Facts
Ornella Vignola joined Everton from Spanish club Granada during the summer transfer window.
She scored a hat-trick in her debut match for Everton against Liverpool at Anfield.
This was the first hat-trick by an Everton player in a Merseyside derby since 1931.
Liverpool initially led the game with a goal by Cornelia Kapocs.
Katja Snoeijs also scored for Everton, making the halftime score 2-1.
Everton's new owner, The Friedkin Group, has invested in the team.
Vignola, originally from Uruguay, has also played for Spain at the youth level.
Everton aims to climb the ranks in the Women's Super League after being financially constrained in the past.
Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, marking his first win since May and his third victory of the season. He led the race from the start after securing the fastest lap in Formula 1 history during qualifying. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, both McLaren drivers, finished in second and third positions respectively.
Key Facts
Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
This victory was Verstappen's first since May and his third for the 2025 season.
Verstappen secured pole position by posting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history at Monza.
Lando Norris finished second and Oscar Piastri finished third in the race.
McLaren's team orders led to Piastri letting Norris pass despite having initial lead advantages.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished fourth, cheered by the home crowd.
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth after starting the race from tenth position.
Romain Gregoire from France won the Tour of Britain. The final day of the race was also the retirement event for cycling champion Geraint Thomas. Gregoire kept his lead despite finishing 13th in the final stage because Remco Evenepoel, his closest competitor, came in 24th.
Key Facts
Romain Gregoire won the Tour of Britain, marking his second major stage race victory.
Gregoire secured the win with a two-second lead over Remco Evenepoel.
Olav Kooij from the Netherlands won the final stage.
Geraint Thomas retired from cycling after the final stage of the Tour of Britain.
The race's final day was 112.2 kilometers long, ending in Cardiff.
Julian Alaphilippe finished third in the overall standings.
British cyclist Oscar Onley finished fourth overall, being the best-placed British rider.
Geraint Thomas won the Tour de France in 2018 and has two Olympic gold medals.
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas participated in his final race during the Tour of Britain, ending in his hometown of Cardiff. Before the race, fellow cyclists and fans honored him, celebrating his career achievements. The event marked the end of Thomas's competitive cycling journey and highlighted his influence on younger riders.
Key Facts
Geraint Thomas, a former Tour de France winner, took part in his final race, the Tour of Britain.
The final stage of the race was 122.2 kilometers (76 miles) and ended in Cardiff.
The race started at a velodrome in Newport, named after Thomas.
Thomas's first cycling experience began at Maindy Flyers club in Cardiff almost 30 years ago.
Fans, including young cyclists, gathered to honor his contributions to the sport.
Thomas won the Tour de France in 2018 and Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.
Young cyclists expressed admiration and inspiration from Thomas's career.
Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix for Red Bull. McLaren directed Oscar Piastri to let teammate Lando Norris pass him during the race. This decision caused some controversy as the team handled a pit stop delay issue in a championship battle.
Key Facts
Max Verstappen secured first place in the Italian Grand Prix for Red Bull.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri was asked to give up his position to Lando Norris during the race.
Lando Norris had a slower pit stop due to a faulty wheel gun, dropping him behind Piastri.
McLaren believed swapping drivers mirrored past tactics, similar to an event in Hungary last year.
The incident reduced Piastri's points lead over Norris by three, leaving a 31-point gap.
The McLaren strategy decision has stirred discussion in the ongoing drivers' championship.
Fernando Alonso retired from the race due to a suspension failure.
Sheila Chepkirui from Kenya won the women's Great North Run, with Eilish McColgan from the UK coming in third. In the men's race, Alex Mutiso from Kenya finished first. The event also included wheelchair races, with Sean Frame and Mel Nicholls winning their categories.
Key Facts
Sheila Chepkirui won the women's Great North Run in 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 32 seconds.
Eilish McColgan finished third in the women's race, aiming to win like her mother before.
Alex Mutiso from Kenya won the men's race with a time of 1:00:52.
Sean Frame won the men's wheelchair race, finishing in 49:24.
Mel Nicholls won the women's wheelchair race with a time of 1:05:24.
The Big Half marathon in London saw wins from Jack Rowe and Jess Warner-Judd in their races.
David Weir won the men's wheelchair race at The Big Half for a fourth time.
Eden Rainbow-Cooper claimed victory in The Big Half women's wheelchair race.
Ellie Kildunne, a key player for England's rugby team, will miss the upcoming quarter-final match against Scotland after suffering a concussion. She sustained the injury during a World Cup game against Australia and must follow a 12-day recovery protocol before returning to play. Kildunne may recover in time for a possible semi-final match on September 20th, depending on her progress.
Key Facts
Ellie Kildunne suffered a concussion during England's Rugby World Cup match against Australia.
Kildunne must follow a minimum 12-day rest period before playing again.
The head injury happened when Kildunne hit her head on the ground in a tackle.
World Rugby requires players showing obvious concussion signs to follow strict recovery protocols.
Kildunne started heading back to personal training by the Thursday after her injury.
England's potential semi-final match is scheduled for September 20th, two weeks after Kildunne's injury.
Smart mouthguards with lights and an alert system help monitor force levels during games.
Another player, Hannah Botterman, left the game due to back spasms but is being monitored for recovery.
Jacob Bethell scored his first century in professional cricket by hitting a boundary. This happened during the third match of the series between England and South Africa in Southampton.
Key Facts
Jacob Bethell hit a four to reach his first professional cricket century.
The match was the third in a series between England and South Africa.
The game took place in Southampton.
England's score at that point was 289-2.
The match was part of the One Day International (ODI) series.
