Charlie Bennett

Emma Finucane won the keirin at Glasgow 2026 to complete a historic four-gold Commonwealth Games clean sweep in the time trial, sprint, team sprint and keirin. The Welsh cyclist became the first sprinter in 96 years to achieve the feat, defeating Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews and reinforcing her status as Britain’s leading women’s sprinter. Finucane said she had learned to manage pressure and emotions after the Paris Olympics, expressed pride at singing the Welsh anthem, and plans to take a holiday before preparing for the World Championships.

A 48‑page unofficial preview of the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale is now available, highlighting the course’s difficulty, its history of elite champions and key contenders for the Claret Jug. Scottie Scheffler enters as the defending champion, with Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and several American players expected to challenge. The edition includes contender analysis, a hole‑by‑hole course guide and a look back at memorable Open moments, and is available online and in stores beginning July 3.

Paul Scholes believes Christian Eriksen’s return will help Rasmus Hojlund improve Manchester United’s attacking output after the young striker scored his first Premier League goal in a comeback win over Aston Villa. Scholes argues Eriksen’s passing can unlock Hojlund’s movement, addressing United’s goal-scoring struggles. Hojlund expressed relief at his breakthrough, while Erik ten Hag said the goal will boost the striker’s confidence.