Arsenal celebrated being crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

After 44 years Aston Villa last lifted a European trophy, the celebrations were just wild in Birmingham, after the Europa League winners celebrated ending their 30-year silverware drought with their supporters.

Barcelona forwards Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half ​goals as their side cruised to a ‌4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women's Champions League final in Oslo, in Norway, and secure a fourth UEFA Women’s Champions League crown for the Spanish giants.

The Chicago Bears have returned to the Midlands in 2026, strengthening their commitment to growing American football participation across the region through an expanded NFL Girls Flag programme.

Reigning world and Diamond League champions Nicola Olyslagers (AUS) and Cordell Tinch (USA) will compete at the Novuna London Athletics Meet for the first time on Saturday 18 July.

Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia scored stunning goals as Aston Villa ​outclassed Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final to end a 30-year wait for silverware and ‌earn their coach Unai Emery a record-extending fifth win in the competition.