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• British sprinter Karina Hunt achieved a historic haul by winning four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. • Hunt celebrated her final victory with a mix of "champagne and a KFC," marking her transition into mainstream sporting fame.

• Nottingham Forest is targeting 22-year-old Rennes midfielder Jordan James to strengthen their central options. • The move follows the departure of Elliot Anderson, who recently transferred to Manchester City.

• India posted a strong first-innings total of 462 during the 1st Test of their 2026 tour of Sri Lanka. • Sri Lanka is currently 252/7 after 71.4 overs in their first innings, with Sonal Dinusha leading the scoring with 88 runs off 151 balls.

• Amy Hunt secured her fourth gold medal of the week during the final night of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham 2026. • Hunt competed as part of the Great Britain mixed 4x100m relay team alongside Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, and Zharnel Hughes.

• Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper and vice-captain Hugo Lloris is seeking an exit from the club to pursue a new professional challenge. • The veteran shot-stopper has been strongly linked with a move back to his native Italy as he looks to leave North London.

• Arsenal is currently leading the race to sign Jack Hinshelwood, while Barcelona is preparing a third bid for Rodri. • Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham are all engaged in discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Victor Osimhen.

• Great Britain secured two relay gold medals at the European Athletics Championships, with Amy Hunt winning her third gold in a bid for a historic quadruple. • Dina Asher-Smith made history by equaling Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska's record of 10 overall championship medals, following a bronze in the 200m.

• Scottish clubs, including Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen, and Hibs, are actively pursuing new signings as a critical transfer window deadline approaches. • Celtic is reportedly continuing its spending spree, with midfielder Niko Sigur returning to their target list alongside Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth.

• Pakistan has announced its women's cricket squads for the upcoming Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Fatima Sana appointed as captain for both tournaments. • The Women's Asia Cup will be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, where Pakistan is placed in Group A with India, Thailand, and Hong Kong, China.

• Amy Hunt secured her third gold medal of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham as part of the British women's 4x100m relay team. • Both the British men's and women's 4x100m relay teams claimed victory, cementing a dominant performance for the host nation.

• The Athletic has highlighted 12 exciting new Premier League signings to watch this season, including high-potential young talents. • A key focus is 19-year-old Quenda, a versatile former Sporting CP player who has officially joined Chelsea after agreeing to a deal in 2025.