Luke Littler continues his defense of the Betfred World Matchplay as he faces Josh Rock in Blackpool. This thrilling match is part of the last 16, with coverage available on Sky Sports Action at 8.00pm and Sky Sports Main Event at 9.30pm. Littler, the defending champion, recently dazzled fans with a nine-darter and an impressive average of nearly 114 in his victory over Nathan Aspinall.

In another highlight, the sixth edition of The Hundred unfolds as London Spirit takes on Manchester Super Giants. The women's match kicks off live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket at 2.30pm, followed by the men's game at 6.00pm. Expect to see stars like Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, and Gus Atkinson, alongside Sophie Ecclestone and Smriti Mandhana in action at Lord’s.

The Commonwealth Games also begins with its opening ceremony, showcasing around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. The ceremony starts at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, live on TNT Sports 2 at 6.30pm and Channel 5 from 8.00pm.

Additionally, sports fans can catch the Tour de France, with stage 18 from Voiron to the summit finish at Orcieres-Merlette. Tadej Pogacar, the race leader, aims to solidify his grip on the yellow jersey, with coverage on TNT Sports 1 at 11.15am.

In golf, the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open begins on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf at 9.30am, alongside the Senior Open Championship at 1.30pm and the 3M Open at 7.00pm.

On this day in history:

• 2006: Tiger Woods won the Open at Hoylake.
• 2017: England beat India by nine runs in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final.
• 2023: Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test against England ended in a draw.