The men's and women's finals at the Washington tournament, which were originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, were ultimately postponed by one day due to rain. Rain also created problems for tournament organizers in Canada. For the exact same reasons, the playing schedule was disrupted at both the Toronto and Montreal Masters 1000 events.
GeneralMarcel-Frédéric Lubin-Lebrère, former second row or pillar of Stade Toulousain, was seriously injured by bullets during the First World War. This did not prevent him from winning three French championship titles with his club and piling up 15 caps for the French team.
GeneralThe UAE-Team Emirates confirmed this Monday the participation of Tadej Pogacar in the Tour of Spain (August 22-September 13). The Slovenian, winner of his fifth Tour de France in July, will try to win the last Grand Tour which is missing from his list of achievements.
GeneralThe Magpies formalized this Monday the signing of Lukas Hornicek from SC Braga. The Czech goalkeeper signed a 5-year contract after Newcastle lifted his €30m release clause.
GeneralManchester United manager Marc Skinner steps down from his position before the start of the Women's Super League season.