July 2011 in sports
Deaths in July
- 5: Mika Myllylä
- 6: John Mackey
- 7: Dick Williams
Current sporting seasons
Auto racing 2011
- Formula One
- Sprint Cup
- Nationwide Series
- Camping World Truck Series
- IRL IndyCar Series
- World Rally Championship
- WTCC
- V8 Supercar
- Formula Two
- GP2 Series
- GP3 Series
- American Le Mans
- Le Mans Series
- Rolex Sports Car Series
- FIA GT1 World Championship
- Auto GP
- World Series by Renault
- Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
- Super GT
Basketball 2011
- WNBA
- Philippines professional:
- Governors Cup
- Philippines collegiate:
Cricket 2011
- England:
- County Championship
- Clydesdale Bank 40
- Friends Life t20
Football (soccer) 2011
- National teams competitions
- 2011 Copa América
- UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
- 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
- International clubs competitions
- UEFA (Europe) Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- AFC (Asia) Champions League
- AFC Cup
- CAF (Africa) Champions League
- CAF Confederation Cup
- CONCACAF (North & Central America) Champions League
- Domestic (national) competitions
- Brazil
- Japan
- Norway
- Russia
- Scotland
- Major League Soccer (USA & Canada)
- Women's Professional Soccer (USA)
Golf 2011
- PGA Tour
- European Tour
- LPGA Tour
- Champions Tour
Motorcycle racing 2011
- Moto GP
- Superbike World Championship
- Supersport World Championship
Rugby league 2011
Volleyball 2011
- National teams competitions
- World League
- Men's European League
- Women's European League
Days of the month
July 31, 2011 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- Hungarian Grand Prix in Mogyoród, Hungary: (1) Jenson Button (GBR) (McLaren-Mercedes) (2) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) (3) Fernando Alonso (ESP) (Ferrari)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 11 of 19 races): (1) Vettel 234 points (2) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull-Renault) 149 (3) Lewis Hamilton (GBR) (McLaren-Mercedes) 146
- Hungarian Grand Prix in Mogyoród, Hungary: (1) Jenson Button (GBR) (McLaren-Mercedes) (2) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) (3) Fernando Alonso (ESP) (Ferrari)
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Brickyard 400 in Speedway, Indiana: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 20 of 36 races): (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 20 of 36 races): (1)
- Brickyard 400 in Speedway, Indiana: (1)
- World Touring Car Championship:
- Race of Germany in Oschersleben:
- Race 1: (1) Yvan Muller (FRA) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze) (2) Robert Huff (GBR) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze) (3) Gabriele Tarquini (ITA) (Lukoil – SUNRED; SEAT León)
- Race 2: (1) Franz Engstler (GER) (Engstler Motorsport; BMW 320 TC) (2) Alain Menu (SUI) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze) (3) Tarquini
- Drivers' championship standings (after 8 of 12 rounds): (1) Huff 289 points (2) Muller 283 (3) Menu 220
- Race of Germany in Oschersleben:
Basketball
- FIBA Under-19 World Championship for Women in Puerto Montt, Chile:
- 3rd place game: Australia
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- Final:
- The United States win the title for the fourth consecutive time, and fifth time overall.
- 3rd place game: Australia
- FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in Wrocław, Poland:
- Bronze medal game: Italy
- Final:
- Spain win the title for the first time since 2004, and third time overall.
- Bronze medal game: Italy
Cricket
- India in England:
- 2nd Test in Nottingham, day 3:
- 2nd Test in Nottingham, day 3:
- ICC Intercontinental Cup, round 1:
- In Nairobi, day 4:
- In Nairobi, day 4:
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- Tour de Pologne, stage 1:
- General classification (after stage 1): (1) Kittel
- General classification (after stage 1): (1) Kittel
- Tour de Pologne, stage 1:
- UCI Women's Road World Cup:
- Open de Suède Vårgårda, Road Race:
- Open de Suède Vårgårda, Road Race:
Equestrianism
- Royal International Horse Show in Hickstead, United Kingdom:
- Show jumping – King Georges V Gold Cup (Grand Prix) (CSIO 5*):
- Dressage – World Dressage Masters (CDI 5*):
- Grand Prix Freestyle (A-Final):
- Grand Prix Spécial (B-Final):
- Grand Prix Freestyle (A-Final):
- Show jumping – King Georges V Gold Cup (Grand Prix) (CSIO 5*):
Extreme sports
- X Games XVII in Los Angeles, California (USA unless stated):
- Hometown Heroes Amateur Skateboard Street:
- RallyCross:
- BMX Street:
- Skateboard Game of SK8:
- Men's Moto X Enduro:
- Women's Moto X Enduro:
- Hometown Heroes Amateur Skateboard Street:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia:
- UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship in Nyon, Switzerland:
- CAF Confederation Cup, Group stage, Matchday 2:
- Group A:
- Inter Luanda
- Club Africain
- Standings (after 2 matches): Inter Luanda 4 points, Club Africain, Kaduna United 2, ASEC Mimosas 1.
- Inter Luanda
- Group B: Motema Pembe
- Standings (after 2 matches):
- Standings (after 2 matches):
- Group A:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Leaderboard after final round: (1) Yani Tseng (TWN) 272 (−16) (2) Brittany Lang (USA) 276 (−12) (3) Sophie Gustafson (SWE) 277 (−11)
- Tseng wins her second consecutive British Open, for her second major of the year, and fifth of her career.
- Leaderboard after final round: (1) Yani Tseng (TWN) 272 (−16) (2) Brittany Lang (USA) 276 (−12) (3) Sophie Gustafson (SWE) 277 (−11)
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Senior majors:
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
- Leaderboard after final round (all USA): (1) Olin Browne 269 (−15) (2) Mark O'Meara 272 (−12) (3) Mark Calcavecchia 273 (−11)
- Browne wins his first senior major.
- Leaderboard after final round (all USA): (1) Olin Browne 269 (−15) (2) Mark O'Meara 272 (−12) (3) Mark Calcavecchia 273 (−11)
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
- PGA Tour:
- European Tour:
- Irish Open in Killarney, Ireland:
- Winner: Simon Dyson (ENG) 269 (−15)
- Dyson wins his fifth European Tour title.
- Winner: Simon Dyson (ENG) 269 (−15)
- Irish Open in Killarney, Ireland:
Motorcycle racing
- Superbike:
- Silverstone World Championship round in Silverstone, Great Britain:
- Race 1: (1) Carlos Checa (ESP) (Ducati 1098R) (2) Eugene Laverty (IRL) (Yamaha YZF-R1) (3) Marco Melandri (ITA) (Yamaha YZF-R1)
- Race 2: (1) Checa (2) Laverty (3) Melandri
- Riders' championship standings (after 9 of 13 rounds): (1) Checa 343 points (2) Max Biaggi (ITA) (Aprilia RSV4) 281 (3) Melandri 272
- Silverstone World Championship round in Silverstone, Great Britain:
- Supersport:
- Silverstone World Championship round in Silverstone, Great Britain: (1) Chaz Davies (GBR) (Yamaha YZF-R6) (2) David Salom (ESP) (Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) (3) Fabien Foret (FRA) (Honda CBR600RR)
- Riders' championship standings (after 8 of 12 rounds): (1) Davies 146 points (2) Salom 104 (3) Foret 101
- Silverstone World Championship round in Silverstone, Great Britain: (1) Chaz Davies (GBR) (Yamaha YZF-R6) (2) David Salom (ESP) (Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) (3) Fabien Foret (FRA) (Honda CBR600RR)
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 50m breaststroke:
- Hardy wins the event for the second time.
- Men's 400m individual medley:
- Lochte wins the event for the second successive time, and his fifth title of the championships and twelfth world title overall.
- Women's 50m freestyle:
- Alshammar wins her second world title, and becomes the oldest woman to win an individual title at the age of 33.
- Men's 50m backstroke:
- Tancock wins the event for the second successive time.
- Men's 1500m freestyle:
- Sun wins his second title of the championships.
- Sun breaks the longest-standing long-course world record previously held by Grant Hackett (AUS) from July 2001.
- Women's 400m individual medley:
- Men's 4 × 100 m medley relay:
- Phelps wins the event for the fourth time, and his fourth title of the championships and 26th world title overall.
- Gangloff wins the event for the third time.
- Adrian wins the event for the second successive time and his third world title.
- Women's 50m breaststroke:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Credit Agricole Suisse Open Gstaad in Gstaad, Switzerland:
- Final: Marcel Granollers (ESP) def. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
- Granollers wins his second ATP Tour title, and first since 2008.
- Final: Marcel Granollers (ESP) def. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
- Farmers Classic in Los Angeles, United States:
- Final: Ernests Gulbis (LAT) def. Mardy Fish (USA) 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
- Gulbis wins his second ATP Tour title.
- Final: Ernests Gulbis (LAT) def. Mardy Fish (USA) 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
- Studena Croatia Open in Umag, Croatia:
- Final: Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) def. Marin Čilić (CRO) 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
- Dolgopolov wins his first ATP Tour title.
- Final: Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) def. Marin Čilić (CRO) 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
- Credit Agricole Suisse Open Gstaad in Gstaad, Switzerland:
- WTA Tour:
- Bank of the West Classic in Stanford, United States:
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Marion Bartoli (FRA) 7–5, 6–1
- Williams wins her 38th career title.
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Marion Bartoli (FRA) 7–5, 6–1
- Citi Open in Washington, D.C., United States:
- Final: Nadia Petrova (RUS) def. Shahar Pe'er (ISR) 7–5, 6–2
- Petrova wins her tenth WTA Tour title, and first since 2008.
- Final: Nadia Petrova (RUS) def. Shahar Pe'er (ISR) 7–5, 6–2
- Bank of the West Classic in Stanford, United States:
Volleyball
- FIVB Women's Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru:
- 3rd place match:
- Final:
- Italy win the title for the first time.
- 3rd place match:
July 30, 2011 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Kroger 200 in Clermont, Indiana: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 21 of 34 races): (1) Stenhouse, Jr. 740 points (2)
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- Drivers' championship standings (after 21 of 34 races): (1) Stenhouse, Jr. 740 points (2)
- Kroger 200 in Clermont, Indiana: (1)
- World Rally Championship:
- Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland: (1) Sébastien Loeb (FRA)/Daniel Elena (MON) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (2) Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN)/Miikka Anttila (FIN) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (3) Sébastien Ogier (FRA)/Julien Ingrassia (FRA) (Citroën DS3 WRC)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 8 of 13 rallies): (1) Loeb 171 points (2) Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) 144 (3) Ogier 140
- Rally Finland in Jyväskylä, Finland: (1) Sébastien Loeb (FRA)/Daniel Elena (MON) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (2) Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN)/Miikka Anttila (FIN) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (3) Sébastien Ogier (FRA)/Julien Ingrassia (FRA) (Citroën DS3 WRC)
Cricket
- India in England:
- 2nd Test in Nottingham, day 2:
- Broad bowls the 39th hat-trick in Test cricket, claiming the wickets of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Harbhajan Singh and Praveen Kumar. Broad becomes the twelfth Englishman to achieve a hat-trick and the first since Ryan Sidebottom in 2008.
- 2nd Test in Nottingham, day 2:
- ICC Intercontinental Cup, round 1:
- In Nairobi, day 3:
- In Nairobi, day 3:
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- Clásica de San Sebastián:
- UCI World Tour standings (after 18 of 27 races): (1) Cadel Evans (AUS) (BMC Racing Team) 574 points (2) Gilbert 482 (3) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Saxo Bank–SunGard) 471
- Clásica de San Sebastián:
Extreme sports
- X Games XVII in Los Angeles, California (USA unless stated):
- BMX Park:
- Rally Car Racing:
- Skateboard Street:
- Women's Moto X Racing:
- Skateboard Vert:
- Moto X Speed & Style:
- BMX Park:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia:
- CAF Champions League Group stage, Matchday 2:
- Group A: Coton Sport
- Standings (after 2 matches): Enyimba,
- Standings (after 2 matches): Enyimba,
- Group B:
- Wydad Casablanca
- Espérance ST
- Standings (after 2 matches): Wydad Casablanca, Espérance ST 4 points, Al-Ahly, MC Alger 1.
- Wydad Casablanca
- Group A: Coton Sport
Golf
- Women's majors:
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Leaderboard after third round: (1) Caroline Masson (GER) 201 (−15) (2) Yani Tseng (TWN) 203 (−13) (T3) Catriona Matthew (SCO) & Inbee Park (KOR) 207 (−9)
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Senior majors:
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
- Leaderboard after third round (USA unless stated): (1) Olin Browne 198 (−15) (2) Mark O'Meara 200 (−13) (T3) Mark Calcavecchia, Peter Senior (AUS), Joey Sindelar & Jeff Sluman 204 (−9)
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
Handball
Mixed martial arts
- Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States:
- Heavyweight bout: Dan Henderson (USA) def. Fedor Emelianenko (RUS) via TKO (punches)
- Women's Welterweight Championship bout: Miesha Tate (USA) def. Marloes Coenen (NED) (c) via submission (arm triangle)
- Middleweight bout: Tim Kennedy (USA) def. Robbie Lawler (USA) via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
- Welterweight bout: Tyron Woodley (USA) def. Paul Daley (ENG) via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Welterweight bout: Tarec Saffiedine (BEL) def. Scott Smith (USA) via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)
Rugby union
- Tri Nations Series:
- New Zealand
- The All Blacks' Dan Carter reclaims the career lead in Test points from England's Jonny Wilkinson.[1]
- Standings: New Zealand,
- New Zealand
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 50m butterfly:
- Dekker wins her second title of the championships and third world title overall.
- Men's 50m freestyle:
- Cielo wins the event for the second successive time, and his second title of the championships and fourth world title overall.
- Women's 200m backstroke:
- Franklin wins her second title of the championships.
- Men's 100m butterfly:
- Phelps wins the event for the third successive time, and his third title of the championships and 25th world title overall.
- Women's 800m freestyle:
- Women's 4 × 100 m medley relay:
- The United States win the event for the first time since 1998.
- Coughlin wins her sixth world title.
- Soni wins her third title of the championships and fourth world title overall.
- Vollmer wins her second title of the championships and third world title overall.
- Franklin wins her third title of the championships.
- Women's 50m butterfly:
Volleyball
- Asian Men's Club Championship in Palembang, Indonesia:
- 3rd place match: Osaka Blazers Sakai
- Final:
- Paykan Tehran win the title for the sixth successive time and seventh time overall.
- 3rd place match: Osaka Blazers Sakai
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's tournament:
- 7th place game: Germany
- 5th place game: United States
- Bronze medal game: Hungary
- Gold medal game:
- Italy win the title for the third time.
- 7th place game: Germany
- Men's tournament:
July 29, 2011 (Friday)
Athletics
- Samsung Diamond League:
- DN Galan in Stockholm, Sweden:
- Men:
- 110m hurdles: Jason Richardson (USA) 13.17
- 200m: Usain Bolt (JAM) 20.03
- 400m: Jermaine Gonzales (JAM) 44.69
- 1500m: Silas Kiplagat (KEN) 3:33.94
- 3000m steeplechase: Paul Kipsiele Koech (KEN) 8:05.92
- Discus throw: Virgilijus Alekna (LTU) 65.05m
- High jump: Ivan Ukhov (RUS) 2.34m
- Javelin throw: Andreas Thorkildsen (NOR) 88.43m
- Long jump: Mitchell Watt (AUS) 8.54m
- Women:
- 100m: Carmelita Jeter (USA) 11.15
- 400m hurdles: Kaliese Spencer (JAM) 53.74
- 800m: Kenia Sinclair (JAM) 1:58.21
- 5000m: Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN) 14:20.87
- Pole vault: Yelena Isinbayeva (RUS) 4.76m
- Triple jump: Olha Saladukha (UKR) 15.06m
- Men:
- DN Galan in Stockholm, Sweden:
Cricket
- India in England:
- 2nd Test in Nottingham, day 1:
- 2nd Test in Nottingham, day 1:
- ICC Intercontinental Cup, round 1:
- In Nairobi, day 2:
- In Nairobi, day 2:
Cycling
- UCI Women's Road World Cup:
- Open de Suède Vårgårda, Team Time Trial:
- Open de Suède Vårgårda, Team Time Trial:
Equestrianism
- Royal International Horse Show in Hickstead, United Kingdom:
- Show jumping – FEI Nations Cup:
- Nations Cup of the United Kingdom (CSIO 5*):
- Standings (after 6 of 8 events): (1)
- Standings (after 6 of 8 events): (1)
- Nations Cup of the United Kingdom (CSIO 5*):
- Show jumping – FEI Nations Cup:
Extreme sports
- X Games XVII in Los Angeles, California (USA unless stated):
- Women's Skateboard Street:
- Moto X Freestyle:
- BMX Vert:
- Bestwick wins the gold for the fifth consecutive year.
- Skateboarding Big Air:
- Women's Skateboard Street:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia:
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania:
- Semifinals:
- Czech Republic
- Spain
- Czech Republic
- Semifinals:
- CAF Champions League Group stage, Matchday 2:
- Group A: Al-Hilal
- Standings: Al-Hilal 4 points (2 matches),
- Standings: Al-Hilal 4 points (2 matches),
- Group A: Al-Hilal
- CAF Confederation Cup Group stage, Matchday 2:
- Group B: JS Kabylie
- Standings: Sunshine Stars 6 points (2 matches),
- Standings: Sunshine Stars 6 points (2 matches),
- Group B: JS Kabylie
Golf
- Women's majors:
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Leaderboard after second round: (1) Caroline Masson (GER) 133 (−11) (T2) Meena Lee (KOR) & Inbee Park (KOR) 134 (−10)
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Senior majors:
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
- Leaderboard after second round (all USA): (1) Olin Browne 133 (−9) (2) Mark O'Meara 134 (−8) (T3) Michael Allen, Mark Calcavecchia & Joey Sindelar 135 (−7)
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 100m freestyle:
- Men's 200m backstroke:
- Lochte wins the event for the second time, and his third title of the championships and tenth world title overall.
- Women's 200m breaststroke:
- Soni wins her second title of the championships, and third world title overall.
- Men's 200m breaststroke:
- Gyurta wins the event for the second successive time.
- Men's 4 × 200 m freestyle relay:
- The United States win the event for the fourth successive time, with Phelps, Lochte and Vanderkaay among the winning teams.
- Phelps wins his second title of the championships and 24th world title overall.
- Lochte wins his fourth title of the championships and 11th world title overall.
- Berens wins the event for the second successive time and his third world title overall.
- Women's 100m freestyle:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's tournament:
- 7th place game: Canada
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- 5th place game: United States
- Bronze medal game:
- Gold medal game:
- Greece win the title for the first time.
- 7th place game: Canada
- Women's tournament:
July 28, 2011 (Thursday)
Athletics
- Samsung Diamond League:
- DN Galan in Stockholm, Sweden:
- Men's shot put: Christian Cantwell (USA) 21.70m
- Women's shot put: Valerie Adams (NZL) 20.57m
- DN Galan in Stockholm, Sweden:
Cricket
- ICC Intercontinental Cup, round 1:
- In Nairobi, day 1:
- In Nairobi, day 1:
Extreme sports
- X Games XVII in Los Angeles, California (USA unless stated):
- Moto X Step Up:
- Skateboard Park:
- Moto X Best Whip:
- Moto X Best Trick:
- BMX Freestyle Big Air:
- Moto X Step Up:
Football (soccer)
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Second Round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Laos
- Philippines
- Tajikistan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- Hong Kong
- Vietnam
- Malaysia
- India
- Palestine
- Maldives
- Yemen
- Myanmar
- UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship in Nyon, Switzerland:
- UEFA Europa League Third qualifying round, first leg:
- Śląsk Wrocław
- AEK Larnaca
- Ventspils
- Alania Vladikavkaz
- Karpaty Lviv
- Olimpija Ljubljana
- Aalesund
- Metalurgist Rustavi
- Red Bull Salzburg
- Anorthosis
- Sparta Prague
- Vorskla Poltava
- Vålerenga
- Young Boys
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- Bursaspor
- Hapoel Tel Aviv
- Omonia
- Split
- Levski Sofia
- AZ Alkmaar
- Gaziantepspor
- Dinamo Bucureşti
- Differdange 03
- Paks
- Željezničar
- Club Brugge
- Mainz 05
- Palermo
- Stoke City
- Nacional
- Atlético Madrid
- Midtjylland
- Ried
- KR Reykjavík
- Śląsk Wrocław
- CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round, first leg:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Leaderboard after first round: (1) Meena Lee (KOR) 65 (−7) (2) Brittany Lincicome (USA) 67 (−5) (T3) Sophie Gustafson (SWE), Caroline Masson (GER), Angela Stanford (USA) & Amy Yang (KOR) 68 (−4)
- Ricoh Women's British Open in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland:
- Senior majors:
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
- Leaderboard after first round (all USA): (1) Olin Browne 64 (−7) (T2) Michael Allen & Mark O'Meara 66 (−5)
- U.S. Senior Open Championship in Toledo, Ohio:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 200m individual medley:
- Lochte wins the event for the second successive time, and his second title of the championships and ninth world title overall.
- Lochte breaks his own world record by 0.10 seconds and sets the first long-course world record since non-textile swimsuits were outlawed at the end of 2009.[2]
- Men's 100m freestyle:
- Magnussen wins his second title of the championships.
- Women's 200m butterfly:
- Jiao wins her second world championship title.
- Women's 50m backstroke:
- Women's 4 × 200 m freestyle relay:
- Hoff wins her seventh world championship title.
- Men's 200m individual medley:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
July 27, 2011 (Wednesday)
American football
- The University of North Carolina fires head coach Butch Davis after four seasons, in the midst of an NCAA investigation.[3]
Baseball
- Major League Baseball: Los Angeles Angels 3, Cleveland Indians 1
- Ervin Santana pitches the third no-hitter of the season, the first solo no-hitter by an Angels pitcher since Mike Witt's perfect game in 1984 and the first non-shutout no-hitter since Darryl Kile in 1993.
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round, first leg:
- HJK Helsinki
- Copenhagen
- Odense
- Maccabi Haifa
- Standard Liège
- Rosenborg
- Benfica
- HJK Helsinki
- CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round, first leg:
- Toronto FC
- Isidro Metapán
- Santos Laguna
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- Toronto FC
- Marseille win the title for the second time.
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 200m butterfly:
- Phelps wins the event for a record fifth time and his 23rd world championship title.
- Women's 200m freestyle:
- Pellegrini wins the event for the second time and her fourth world championship title.
- Men's 800m freestyle:
- Men's 50m breaststroke:
- Men's 200m butterfly:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
July 26, 2011 (Tuesday)
Cricket
- ICC Intercontinental Cup One-Day, round 1:
- 4th Match in Nairobi:
- 4th Match in Nairobi:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania (teams in bold advance to semifinals):
- Group A:
- Czech Republic
- Republic of Ireland
- Final standings: Czech Republic 9 points, Republic of Ireland 4, Greece 3, Romania 1.
- Czech Republic
- Group B:
- Group A:
- UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round, first leg:
- Zestafoni
- Ekranas
- APOEL
- Litex Lovech
- Dynamo Kyiv
- Genk
- Rangers
- Twente
- Zestafoni
- UEFA Europa League Third qualifying round, first leg: Bnei Yehuda
- CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round, first leg:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 200m freestyle:
- Lochte wins his eighth world championship title.
- Women's 100m backstroke:
- Zhao wins her third world championship title.
- Women's 1500m freestyle:
- Friis wins her second world championship title.
- Men's 100m backstroke:
- Women's 100m breaststroke:
- Soni wins the event for the second successive time.
- Men's 200m freestyle:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's tournament:
- Quarterfinals (winners qualify for 2012 Olympics):
- Hungary
- Serbia
- Croatia
- Italy
- Hungary
- Classification 9–12 Semifinals:
- 13th place game: Kazakhstan
- 15th place game: China
- Quarterfinals (winners qualify for 2012 Olympics):
- Men's tournament:
July 25, 2011 (Monday)
Cricket
- India in England:
- 1st Test in London, day 5:
- 1st Test in London, day 5:
- ICC Intercontinental Cup One-Day, round 1:
- 3rd Match in Nairobi:
- 3rd Match in Nairobi:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 100m butterfly:
- Vollmer wins her second world championship title.
- Men's 50m butterfly:
- Cielo wins his third world championship title.
- Women's 200m individual medley:
- Men's 100m breaststroke:
- Dale Oen becomes the first Norwegian world champion in swimming.
- Women's 100m butterfly:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's tournament:
- Quarterfinals:
- United States
- Greece
- Italy
- Canada
- United States
- Classification 9–12 Semifinals:
- New Zealand
- Hungary
- New Zealand
- 15th place game: Uzbekistan
- 13th place game: Kazakhstan
- Quarterfinals:
- Women's tournament:
July 24, 2011 (Sunday)
Athletics
- European Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia:
- Men's 800m:
- Men's 400m hurdles:
- Men's 3000m steeplechase:
- Men's 4 × 100 m relay:
- Men's 4 × 400 m relay:
- Men's pole vault:
- Men's triple jump:
- Men's discus throw:
- Men's decathlon:
- Women's 1500m:
- Women's 5000m:
- Women's 400m hurdles:
- Women's 4 × 100 m relay:
- Women's 4 × 400 m relay:
- Women's high jump:
- Women's long jump:
- Women's javelin throw:
- Men's 800m:
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- German Grand Prix in Nürburg, Germany: (1) Lewis Hamilton (GBR) (McLaren-Mercedes) (2) Fernando Alonso (ESP) (Ferrari) (3) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull-Renault)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 10 of 19 races): (1) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) 216 points (2) Webber 139 (3) Hamilton 134
- German Grand Prix in Nürburg, Germany: (1) Lewis Hamilton (GBR) (McLaren-Mercedes) (2) Fernando Alonso (ESP) (Ferrari) (3) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull-Renault)
- IndyCar Series:
- Honda Indy Edmonton in Edmonton: (1) Will Power (AUS) (Team Penske) (2) Hélio Castroneves (BRA) (Team Penske) (3) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 11 of 18 races): (1) Franchitti 388 points (2) Power 350 (3) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) 282
- Honda Indy Edmonton in Edmonton: (1) Will Power (AUS) (Team Penske) (2) Hélio Castroneves (BRA) (Team Penske) (3) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing)
Baseball
- Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series:
- Game 3 in Sendai: Pacific League 5, Central League 0. Pacific League win series 2–1.
- Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters first baseman Atsunori Inaba is named game MVP with three hits and three RBIs.
- Game 3 in Sendai: Pacific League 5, Central League 0. Pacific League win series 2–1.
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 21:
- Cavendish wins the Champs-Élysées stage for the third straight year, further extending his record. His victory also secures the points classification for the first time.
- Final general classification: (1) Cadel Evans (AUS) (BMC Racing Team)
- Evans becomes the first Australian to win a Grand Tour.
- UCI World Tour standings (after 17 of 27 races): (1) Evans 574 points (2) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Saxo Bank–SunGard) 471 (3) Philippe Gilbert (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Lotto) 402
- Tour de France, Stage 21:
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 10 m platform:
- China win all ten titles.
- Qiu wins his second title of the championships.
- Men's 10 m platform:
Football (soccer)
- Copa América in Argentina:
- Final in Buenos Aires: Uruguay
- Uruguay win the title for a record 15th time.
- Final in Buenos Aires: Uruguay
Golf
- Senior majors:
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
- Leaderboard after final round (all USA): (1) Russ Cochran 276 (−12) (2) Mark Calcavecchia 278 (−10) (T3) Corey Pavin & Tom Watson 279 (−9)
- Cochran wins his first senior major title.
- Leaderboard after final round (all USA): (1) Russ Cochran 276 (−12) (2) Mark Calcavecchia 278 (−10) (T3) Corey Pavin & Tom Watson 279 (−9)
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
- PGA Tour:
- RBC Canadian Open in Vancouver:
- Winner: Sean O'Hair (USA) 276 (−4)PO
- O'Hair defeats Kris Blanks (USA) on the first playoff hole, to win his fourth PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Sean O'Hair (USA) 276 (−4)PO
- RBC Canadian Open in Vancouver:
- European Tour:
- Nordea Scandinavian Masters in Upplands-Bro, Sweden:
- Winner: Alexander Norén (SWE) 273 (−15)
- Norén wins his second title of the year, and third of his career.
- Winner: Alexander Norén (SWE) 273 (−15)
- Nordea Scandinavian Masters in Upplands-Bro, Sweden:
- LPGA Tour:
- Evian Masters in Évian-les-Bains, France:
- Winner: Ai Miyazato (JPN) 273 (−15)
- Miyazato wins her seventh LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Ai Miyazato (JPN) 273 (−15)
- Evian Masters in Évian-les-Bains, France:
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- United States Grand Prix in Laguna Seca, United States:
- MotoGP: (1) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (3) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda)
- Riders' championship standings (after 10 of 18 races): (1) Stoner 193 points (2) Lorenzo 173 (3) Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) (Honda) 143
- MotoGP: (1) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (3) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda)
- United States Grand Prix in Laguna Seca, United States:
Snooker
- Australian Goldfields Open in Bendigo, Australia:
- Final: Stuart Bingham (ENG) 9–8 Mark Williams (WAL)
- Bingham wins his first ranking title.
- Final: Stuart Bingham (ENG) 9–8 Mark Williams (WAL)
Surfing
- Men's World Tour:
- Billabong Pro in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: (1) Jordy Smith (RSA) (2) Mick Fanning (AUS) (3) Adrian Buchan (AUS) & Joel Parkinson (AUS)
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 400m freestyle:
- Park wins the event for the second time.
- Women's 400m freestyle:
- Pellegrini wins the event for the second time and her third world championships title.
- Women's 4 × 100 m freestyle relay:
- The Dutch quartet win the event for the second successive time.
- Men's 4 × 100 m freestyle relay:
- Sullivan wins his second world championship title.
- Men's 400m freestyle:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- International German Open in Hamburg, Germany:
- Final: Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Nicolás Almagro (ESP) 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
- Simon wins his second title of the year, and the ninth of his career.
- Final: Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Nicolás Almagro (ESP) 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
- Atlanta Championships in Atlanta, United States:
- Final: Mardy Fish (USA) def. John Isner (USA) 3–6, 7–6(6), 6–2
- Fish defeats Isner in the final for the second consecutive year, to win his sixth ATP Tour title.
- Final: Mardy Fish (USA) def. John Isner (USA) 3–6, 7–6(6), 6–2
- International German Open in Hamburg, Germany:
- WTA Tour:
- Baku Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan:
- Final: Vera Zvonareva (RUS) def. Ksenia Pervak (RUS) 6–1, 6–4
- Zvonareva wins her second title of the year, and the twelfth of her career.
- Final: Vera Zvonareva (RUS) def. Ksenia Pervak (RUS) 6–1, 6–4
- Baku Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's tournament:
- Playoff round:
- Montenegro
- Spain
- Canada
- Japan
- Montenegro
- Classification 13–16 Semifinals:
- Kazakhstan
- Brazil
- Kazakhstan
- Playoff round:
- Men's tournament:
July 23, 2011 (Saturday)
Athletics
- European Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia:
- Men's 200m:
- Men's 1500m:
- Men's 5000m:
- Men's 110m hurdles:
- Men's 10 km walk:
- Men's high jump:
- Men's javelin throw:
- Women's 200m:
- Women's 800m:
- Women's 3000m:
- Women's 100m hurdles:
- Women's 3000m steeplechase:
- Women's pole vault:
- Women's shot put:
- Women's hammer throw:
- Men's 200m:
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Federated Auto Parts 300 in Gladeville, Tennessee: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 20 of 34 races): (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 20 of 34 races): (1)
- Federated Auto Parts 300 in Gladeville, Tennessee: (1)
Baseball
- Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series:
- Game 2 in Chiba: Pacific League 4, Central League 3. Series tied 1–1.
- Saitama Seibu Lions third baseman Takeya Nakamura wins game MVP after hitting two home runs.
- Game 2 in Chiba: Pacific League 4, Central League 3. Series tied 1–1.
Basketball
- WNBA All-Star Game in San Antonio: Eastern Conference 118, Western Conference 113
- The Eastern Conference win their first All-Star Game since 2007.
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 20:
- General classification (after stage 20): (1) Evans
- General classification (after stage 20): (1) Evans
- Tour de France, Stage 20:
Equestrianism
- Show jumping – Global Champions Tour:
- 7th Competition in Chantilly, Oise (CSI 5*):
- Standings (after 7 of 10 competitions): (1) Alexander 195 points (2) Ludger Beerbaum (GER) 186.5 (3) Diniz 186
- 7th Competition in Chantilly, Oise (CSI 5*):
Football (soccer)
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC), Second round, first leg:
- Thailand
- Lebanon
- China PR
- Turkmenistan
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
- Iran
- Syria
- Qatar
- Iraq
- Singapore
- Uzbekistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Jordan
- Thailand
- Copa América in Argentina:
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania (team in bold advances to semifinals):
- Group A:
- Czech Republic
- Romania
- Standings (after 2 matches): Czech Republic 6 points, Republic of Ireland, Greece 3, Romania 0.
- Czech Republic
- Group B:
- Group A:
- Schalke win the Cup for the first time.
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Golf
- Senior majors:
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
- Leaderboard after third round: (T1) Mark Calcavecchia (USA), Russ Cochran (USA) & David Frost (RSA) 209 (−7)
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 25 km:
- Women's 25 km:
- Men's 25 km:
Rugby union
- Tri Nations Series:
- Australia
- Australia
Snooker
- Australian Goldfields Open in Bendigo, Australia, semi-finals:
- Shaun Murphy (ENG) 2–6 Stuart Bingham (ENG)
- Bingham reaches his first ranking final.
- Ken Doherty (IRL) 2–6 Mark Williams (WAL)
- Shaun Murphy (ENG) 2–6 Stuart Bingham (ENG)
Synchronized swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Team free routine:
- Russia win all seven events contested.
- Ishchenko wins her sixth title of the championships and 15th world title overall.
- Khasyanova wins her third title of the championships and eighth world title overall.
- Davydova wins her third title of the championships and fifth world title overall.
- Kolesnichenko, Korobova, Patskevich, Shishkina and Timanina win their third title of the championships.
- Team free routine:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's tournament:
- Playoff round:
- Netherlands
- Hungary
- Russia
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Classification 13–16 Semifinals:
- Kazakhstan
- Brazil
- Kazakhstan
- Playoff round:
- Women's tournament:
July 22, 2011 (Friday)
Athletics
- Samsung Diamond League:
- Herculis in Fontvieille, Monaco:
- Men:
- 100m: Usain Bolt (JAM) 9.88
- 800m: David Rudisha (KEN) 1:42.61
- 1500m: Silas Kiplagat (KEN) 3:30.47
- 5000m: Mo Farah (GBR) 12:53.11
- 400m hurdles: Angelo Taylor (USA) 47.97
- 3000m steeplechase: Brimin Kipruto (KEN) 7:53.64
- Triple jump: Phillips Idowu (GBR) 17.36m
- Pole vault: Renaud Lavillenie (FRA) 5.90m
- Shot put: Reese Hoffa (USA) 21.25m
- Women:
- 200m: Carmelita Jeter (USA) 22.20
- 400m: Amantle Montsho (BOT) 49.71
- 1500m: Maryam Yusuf Jamal (BHR) 4:00.59
- 100m hurdles: Sally Pearson (AUS) 12.51
- Long jump: Brittney Reese (USA) 6.82m
- High jump: Blanka Vlašić (CRO) 1.97m
- Discus throw: Nadine Müller (GER) 65.90m
- Javelin throw: Barbora Špotáková (CZE) 69.45m
- Men:
- Herculis in Fontvieille, Monaco:
- European Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia:
- Men's 100m:
- Men's 400m:
- Men's long jump:
- Men's hammer throw:
- Women's 100m:
- Women's 400m:
- Women's triple jump:
- Women's discus throw:
- Women's heptathlon:
- Men's 100m:
Baseball
- Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series:
- Game 1 in Nagoya: Central League 9, Pacific League 4. Central League lead series 1–0.
- Tokyo Yakult Swallows first baseman Kazuhiro Hatakeyama is named game MVP after hitting a game-winning three-run home run in the 5th inning.
- Game 1 in Nagoya: Central League 9, Pacific League 4. Central League lead series 1–0.
Cricket
- India in England:
- 1st Test in London, day 2:
- 1st Test in London, day 2:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 19:
- General classification (after stage 19): (1) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Leopard Trek)
- General classification (after stage 19): (1) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Leopard Trek)
- Tour de France, Stage 19:
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 3 m springboard:
- He wins the event for the second successive time, and third world title overall.
- Men's 3 m springboard:
Golf
- Senior majors:
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
- Leaderboard after second round: (T1) Mark Calcavecchia (USA), Lee Rinker (USA) & Rod Spittle (CAN) 137 (−7)
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 5 km:
- Lurz wins the event for the fourth successive time, and fifth world title overall.
- Women's 5 km:
- Switzerland wins its first ever gold medal at a World Aquatics Championships.
- Men's 5 km:
Snooker
- Australian Goldfields Open in Bendigo, Australia, quarter-finals:
- Matthew Selt (ENG) 3–5 Shaun Murphy (ENG)
- Mark Allen (NIR) 3–5 Stuart Bingham (ENG)
- Mark Selby (ENG) 3–5 Ken Doherty (IRL)
- Dominic Dale (WAL) 4–5 Mark Williams (WAL)
Synchronized swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Duet free routine:
- Ishchenko wins the event for the second successive time, and her fifth title of the championships and 14th world title overall.
- Romashina wins the event for the second successive time, and her third title of the championships and 10th world title overall.
- Duet free routine:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals, teams in italic advance to playoff round):
- Men's tournament:
- Group A:
- Hungary
- Kazakhstan
- Final standings: Hungary 6 points, Montenegro 4, Spain 2, Kazakhstan 0.
- Hungary
- Group B:
- Group C:
- Group D:
- United States
- Italy
- Final standings: Italy 6 points, Germany 4, United States 2, South Africa 0.
- United States
- Group A:
- Men's tournament:
July 21, 2011 (Thursday)
Athletics
- European Junior Championships in Tallinn, Estonia:
- Men's 10,000m:
- Men's shot put:
- Women's 10 km walk (all RUS):
- Men's 10,000m:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 18:
- General classification (after stage 18): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 18): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 18:
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 10 m platform:
- Chen wins her second title of the championships and fourth world title overall.
- Women's 10 m platform:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania:
- UEFA Europa League Second qualifying round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Irtysh Pavlodar
- Mika
- Gaz Metan Mediaș
- Vojvodina
- Ventspils
- Khazar Lankaran
- Levadia Tallinn
- Elfsborg
- Sheriff Tiraspol
- Aktobe
- Honka
- Qarabağ
- Bnei Yehuda
- Varaždin
- Vorskla Poltava
- Sarajevo
- Dinamo Tbilisi
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- AEK Larnaca
- Spartak Trnava
- Aalesund
- Red Bull Salzburg
- Gagra
- Tromsø
- Midtjylland
- Lokomotiv Sofia
- Žilina
- Thun
- Gaziantepspor
- ADO Den Haag
- Rabotnički
- Jablonec
- Olympiakos Volou
- Westerlo
- Fulham
- Split
- Bohemians
- Dundee United
- St Patrick's Athletic
- Nacional
- Austria Wien
- Irtysh Pavlodar
Golf
- Senior majors:
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
- Leaderboard after first round: (T1) Mark Calcavecchia (USA), Mike Harwood (AUS) & Mark McNulty (IRL) 68 (−4)
- The Senior Open Championship in Surrey, England:
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Team:
- Team:
Snooker
- Australian Goldfields Open in Bendigo, Australia, Last 16:
- David Gilbert (ENG) 2–5 Mark Williams (WAL)
- Marcus Campbell (SCO) 1–5 Mark Allen (NIR)
- Mark Selby (ENG) 5–3 Mark Davis (ENG)
- Tom Ford (ENG) 0–5 Stuart Bingham (ENG)
- Neil Robertson (AUS) 4–5 Dominic Dale (WAL)
- Liang Wenbo (CHN) 4–5 Ken Doherty (IRL)
Synchronized swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Free routine combination:
- Ishchenko wins her fourth title of the championships and 13th world title overall.
- Romashina wins her second title of the championships and ninth world title overall.
- Khasyanova wins her second title of the championships and eighth world title overall.
- Davydova wins her second title of the championships and fourth world title overall.
- Gromova, Kolesnichenko, Korobova, Patskevich, Shishkina and Timanina win their second title of the championships.
- Free routine combination:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals, teams in italic advance to playoff round):
- Women's tournament:
- Group A:
- Netherlands
- Kazakhstan
- Final standings: United States 5 points, Netherlands 4, Hungary 3, Kazakhstan 0.
- Netherlands
- Group B:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Final standings: Canada 6 points, Australia 4, New Zealand 2, Uzbekistan 0.
- Australia
- Group C:
- Group D:
- South Africa
- Italy
- Final standings: Italy 6 points, China 4, Cuba, South Africa 1.
- South Africa
- Group A:
- Women's tournament:
July 20, 2011 (Wednesday)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 17:
- General classification (after stage 17): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 17): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 17:
Football (soccer)
- Copa América in Argentina:
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania:
- Group A:
- Greece
- Romania
- Greece
- Group B:
- Group A:
- UEFA Champions League Second qualifying round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- APOEL
- Dacia Chişinău
- Videoton
- Borac Banja Luka
- Breiðablik
- APOEL
Golf
- The LPGA announces that the Evian Masters will become that tour's fifth major championship effective in 2013. The event, already a Ladies European Tour major, will be renamed the Evian Championship when it becomes an LPGA major.[4]
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 10 km:
- Men's 10 km:
Snooker
- Australian Goldfields Open in Bendigo, Australia:
- Last 32:
- Stephen Maguire (SCO) 2–5 Ken Doherty (IRL)
- Mark Williams (WAL) 5–2 Barry Pinches (ENG)
- Mark Selby (ENG) 5–3 Joe Perry (ENG)
- Matthew Stevens (WAL) 4–5 Liang Wenbo (CHN)
- Ding Junhui (CHN) 2–5 Stuart Bingham (ENG)
- Last 16: Matthew Selt (ENG) 5–1 Stephen Hendry (SCO)
- Last 32:
Synchronized swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Solo free routine:
- Ishchenko wins the event for the second successive time, and her third title of the championships and 12th world title overall.
- Solo free routine:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's tournament:
- Group A:
- Spain
- Hungary
- Standings (after 2 games): Hungary 4 points, Spain, Montenegro 2, Kazakhstan 0.
- Spain
- Group B:
- Group C:
- Group D:
- South Africa
- United States
- Standings (after 2 games): Italy, Germany 4 points, United States, South Africa 0.
- South Africa
- Group A:
- Men's tournament:
July 19, 2011 (Tuesday)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 16:
- General classification (after stage 16): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 16): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 16:
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 1 m springboard:
- Men's 3 m synchro springboard:
- Qin wins the event for the third successive time and his fifth world championship title.
- Luo wins his second world championship title.
- Women's 1 m springboard:
Fencing
- European Championships in Sheffield, United Kingdom:
- Men's sabre team:
- Women's épée team:
- Men's sabre team:
Football (soccer)
- Copa América in Argentina:
- UEFA Champions League Second qualifying round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Flora Tallinn
- F91 Dudelange
- Tobol Kostanay
- Neftchi Baku
- Ekranas
- HJK Helsinki
- BATE Borisov
- Litex Lovech
- HB Tórshavn
- Viktoria Plzeň
- Wisła Kraków
- Škendija
- Flora Tallinn
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 10 km:
- Payne wins the title for the second successive time.
- Women's 10 km:
Snooker
- Australian Goldfields Open in Bendigo, Australia:
- Last 32:
- Dominic Dale (WAL) 5–2 Steve Mifsud (AUS)
- John Higgins (SCO) 4–5 Matthew Selt (ENG)
- Ali Carter (ENG) 3–5 Marcus Campbell (SCO)
- Neil Robertson (AUS) 5–2 Nigel Bond (ENG)
- Mark Allen (NIR) 5–3 Ryan Day (WAL)
- Last 16: Rory McLeod (ENG) 1–5 Shaun Murphy (ENG)
- Last 32:
Synchronized swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Team technical routine:
- Team technical routine:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's tournament:
- Group A:
- Hungary
- Netherlands
- Standings (after 2 games): Netherlands, United States 3 points, Hungary 2, Kazakhstan 0.
- Hungary
- Group B:
- Uzbekistan
- Australia
- Standings (after 2 games): Canada 4 points, Australia, New Zealand 2, Uzbekistan 0.
- Uzbekistan
- Group C:
- Group D:
- Italy
- China
- Standings (after 2 games): China, Italy 4 points, Cuba, South Africa 0.
- Italy
- Group A:
- Women's tournament:
July 18, 2011 (Monday)
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 1 m springboard:
- Women's 10 m synchro platform:
- Chen wins the event for the third successive time.
- Men's 1 m springboard:
Fencing
- European Championships in Sheffield, United Kingdom:
- Men's épée team:
- Women's foil team:
- Men's épée team:
Snooker
- Australian Goldfields Open in Bendigo, Australia, last 32:
- David Gilbert (ENG) 5–1 James Mifsud (AUS)
- Shaun Murphy (ENG) 5–3 Andrew Higginson (ENG)
- Jamie Cope (ENG) 3–5 Tom Ford (ENG)
- Judd Trump (ENG) 3–5 Mark Davis (ENG)
- Stephen Hendry (SCO) 5–3 Martin Gould (ENG)
- Peter Ebdon (ENG) 3–5 Rory McLeod (ENG)
Synchronized swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Duet technical routine:
- Ishchenko wins her second title of the championships and eleventh world title overall.
- Romashina wins the event for the second successive time and her eighth world title overall.
- Duet technical routine:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's tournament:
- Group A:
- Hungary
- Kazakhstan
- Hungary
- Group B:
- Group C:
- Group D:
- United States
- Italy
- United States
- Group A:
- Men's tournament:
July 17, 2011 (Sunday)
Athletics
- European U23 Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic:
- Men's 1500m:
- Men's 3000m steeplechase:
- Men's 4×100 metres relay:
- Men's 4×400 metres relay:
- Men's 20km walk:
- Men's discus throw:
- Men's hammer throw:
- Men's high jump:
- Men's triple jump:
- Women's 1500m:
- Women's 5000m:
- Women's 4×100 metres relay:
- Women's 4×400 metres relay:
- Women's 20km walk:
- Women's long jump:
- Women's pole vault:
- Women's heptathlon:
- Men's 1500m:
- Central American and Caribbean Championships in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico:
- Men's 110m hurdles:
- Men's 200m:
- Men's 800m:
- Men's 4×400 metres relay:
- Men's 20 km walk:
- Men's half-marathon:
- Men's high jump:
- Men's triple jump:
- Women's 100m hurdles:
- Women's 200m:
- Women's 800m:
- Women's 3000m steeplechase:
- Women's 4×400 metres relay:
- Women's 10 km walk:
- Women's half-marathon:
- Women's javelin throw:
- Women's long jump:
- Women's shot put:
- Women's heptathlon:
- Men's 110m hurdles:
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Lenox Industrial Tools 301 in Loudon, New Hampshire: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 19 of 36 races): (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 19 of 36 races): (1)
- Lenox Industrial Tools 301 in Loudon, New Hampshire: (1)
- World Touring Car Championship:
- Race of UK in Castle Donington, Leicestershire:
- Race 1: (1) Yvan Muller (FRA) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze) (2) Robert Huff (GBR) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze) (3) Alain Menu (SUI) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze)
- Race 2: (1) Muller (2) Huff (3) Franz Engstler (GER) (Liqui Moly Team Engstler; BMW 320 TC)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 7 of 12 rounds): (1) Huff 263 points (2) Muller 248 (3) Menu 192
- Race of UK in Castle Donington, Leicestershire:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 15:
- General classification (after stage 15): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 15): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 15:
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Men's 10 m synchro platform:
- Huo wins the event for the third successive time.
- Men's 10 m synchro platform:
Equestrianism
- CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany:
- Dressage – Grand Prix Freestyle (CDIO 5*):
- Show jumping – Grand Prix (CSIO 5*):
- Dressage – Grand Prix Freestyle (CDIO 5*):
Fencing
- European Championships in Sheffield, United Kingdom:
- Men's foil team:
- Women's sabre team:
- Men's foil team:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) First round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Belize
- Belize
- Copa América in Argentina:
- CAF Champions League Group stage, matchday 1:
- CAF Confederation Cup Group stage, matchday 1:
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
- Leaderboard after final round: (1) Darren Clarke (NIR) 275 (−5) (T2) Dustin Johnson (USA) & Phil Mickelson (USA) 278 (−2)
- Clarke becomes the fourth Northern Irish player to win a major, after Fred Daly at the 1947 Open Championship, Graeme McDowell at the 2010 U.S. Open & Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open.
- Leaderboard after final round: (1) Darren Clarke (NIR) 275 (−5) (T2) Dustin Johnson (USA) & Phil Mickelson (USA) 278 (−2)
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
- PGA Tour:
- Viking Classic in Madison, Mississippi:
- Winner: Chris Kirk (USA) 266 (−22)
- Kirk wins his first PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Chris Kirk (USA) 266 (−22)
- Viking Classic in Madison, Mississippi:
Horse racing
- Canadian Thoroughbred Triple Crown:
- Prince of Wales Stakes in Fort Erie, Ontario:
- Prince of Wales Stakes in Fort Erie, Ontario:
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- German Grand Prix in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany:
- MotoGP: (1) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda)
- Riders' championship standings (after 9 of 18 races): (1) Stoner 168 points (2) Lorenzo 153 (3) Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) (Honda) 132
- Moto2: (1) Marc Márquez (ESP) (Suter) (2) Stefan Bradl (GER) (Kalex) (3) Alex de Angelis (SMR) (Motobi)
- Riders' championship standings (after 9 of 17 races): (1) Bradl 167 points (2) Márquez 120 (3) Simone Corsi (ITA) (FTR) 84
- 125cc: (1) Héctor Faubel (ESP) (Aprilia) (2) Johann Zarco (FRA) (Derbi) (3) Maverick Viñales (ESP) (Aprilia)
- Faubel and Zarco finish the race in a dead heat, with Faubel awarded victory by virtue of having set a faster race lap than Zarco.[5]
- Riders' championship standings (after 9 of 17 races): (1) Nicolás Terol (ESP) (Aprilia) 166 points (2) Zarco 134 (3) Viñales 122
- MotoGP: (1) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda)
- German Grand Prix in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany:
Synchronized swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Solo technical routine:
- Ishchenko wins the event for the third successive time, and her tenth world title overall.
- Solo technical routine:
Snooker
- World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand:
- Semi-finals:
- Wales
- Hong Kong
- Wales
- Final: China
- China win the title for the first time.
- Semi-finals:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- MercedesCup in Stuttgart, Germany:
- Final: Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP) def. Pablo Andújar (ESP) 6–4, 6–0
- Ferrero wins his 16th career title.
- Final: Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP) def. Pablo Andújar (ESP) 6–4, 6–0
- SkiStar Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden:
- Final: Robin Söderling (SWE) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 6–2, 6–2
- Söderling wins the title for the second time in three years, winning his fourth title of the year and tenth of his career.
- Final: Robin Söderling (SWE) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 6–2, 6–2
- MercedesCup in Stuttgart, Germany:
- WTA Tour:
- Internazionali Femminili di Palermo in Palermo, Italy:
- Final: Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) def. Polona Hercog (SLO) 6–3, 6–2.
- Medina Garrigues wins her second title of the year and 11th of her career. She wins the event for the fifth time.
- Final: Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) def. Polona Hercog (SLO) 6–3, 6–2.
- Gastein Ladies in Bad Gastein, Austria:
- Final: María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) def. Patricia Mayr-Achleitner (AUT) 6–0, 7–5
- Martínez Sánchez wins her fourth career title.
- Final: María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) def. Patricia Mayr-Achleitner (AUT) 6–0, 7–5
- Internazionali Femminili di Palermo in Palermo, Italy:
Triathlon
- ITU World Championships, Leg 4 in Hamburg, Germany:
- Women (all AUS):
- Standings (after 4 of 6 events): (1) Bárbara Riveros Díaz (CHI) 2498 points (2) Paula Findlay (CAN) 2400 (3) Andrea Hewitt (NZL) 2318
- Women (all AUS):
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's tournament:
- Group A:
- Netherlands
- Kazakhstan
- Netherlands
- Group B:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Group C:
- Group D:
- Italy
- South Africa
- Italy
- Group A:
- Women's tournament:
July 16, 2011 (Saturday)
American football
- IFAF World Championship in Vienna, Austria:
- 5th place match: France
- Gold medal match:
- The United States win the title for the second successive time.
- 5th place match: France
Athletics
- European U23 Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic:
- Men's 200m:
- Men's 400m:
- Men's 5000m:
- Men's 110m hurdles:
- Men's 400m hurdles:
- Men's pole vault:
- Men's javelin throw:
- Women's 200m:
- Women's 400m:
- Women's 100m hurdles:
- Women's 400m hurdles:
- Women's 3000m steeplechase:
- Women's high jump:
- Women's hammer throw:
- Women's javelin throw:
- Men's 200m:
- Central American and Caribbean Championships in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico:
- Men's 5000m:
- Men's 3000m steeplechase:
- Men's 400m hurdles:
- Men's pole vault:
- Men's long jump:
- Men's hammer throw:
- Men's javelin throw:
- Men's decathlon:
- Men's 4 × 100 m relay:
- Women's 5000m:
- Women's 400m hurdles:
- Women's high jump:
- Women's 4 × 100 m relay:
- Men's 5000m:
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- New England 200 in Loudon, New Hampshire: (1)
- Busch wins his 49th race in the secondary class, tying Mark Martin's record. Busch's victory is also his 100th in the NASCAR national series — Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series — and becomes the third person to reach that mark, after Richard Petty and David Pearson.
- Drivers' championship standings (after 19 of 34 races): (1)
- New England 200 in Loudon, New Hampshire: (1)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 14:
- General classification (after stage 14): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 14): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 14:
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China:
- Women's 3 m synchro springboard:
- Wu wins the event for the fifth time. He wins her first synchro springboard title and second world championship title.
- Women's 3 m synchro springboard:
Equestrianism
- CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany:
- Dressage – Grand Prix Spécial:
- Eventing – CICO 3*:
- Team result:
- Individual result:
- Team result:
- Show jumping – Best of Champions:
- Dressage – Grand Prix Spécial:
Fencing
- European Championships in Sheffield, United Kingdom:
- Men's sabre individual:
- Women's épée individual:
- Men's sabre individual:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- Third place play-off in Sinsheim:
- Third place play-off in Sinsheim:
- Copa América in Argentina:
- CAF Champions League Group stage, matchday 1:
- Group A: Raja Casablanca
- Group B: MC Alger
- Group A: Raja Casablanca
- CAF Confederation Cup Group stage, matchday 1:
- Group A: Kaduna United
- Group B:
- Sunshine Stars
- Maghreb de Fès
- Sunshine Stars
- Group A: Kaduna United
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
- Leaderboard after third round: (1) Darren Clarke (NIR) 205 (−5) (2) Dustin Johnson (USA) 206 (−4) (T3) Thomas Bjørn (DEN) & Rickie Fowler (USA) 208 (−2)
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
Snooker
- World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand:
- Quarter-finals:
- Wales
- China
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Quarter-finals:
Triathlon
- ITU World Championships, Leg 4 in Hamburg, Germany:
- Men:
- Standings (after 4 of 6 events): (1) Javier Gómez (ESP) 2027 points (2) Clarke 1935 (3) Hauss 1907
- Men:
Volleyball
- Women's European League Final Four in Istanbul, Turkey:
- Bronze medal match: Czech Republic
- Final:
- Serbia win the title for the third successive time.
- Bronze medal match: Czech Republic
- Men's European League Final Four in Košice, Slovakia:
July 15, 2011 (Friday)
American football
- IFAF World Championship in Vienna, Austria:
- 7th place match: Australia
- Bronze medal match: Mexico
- 7th place match: Australia
Athletics
- European U23 Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic:
- Men's 100m:
- Men's 800m:
- Men's long jump:
- Men's decathlon:
- Women's discus throw:
- Women's triple jump:
- Women's 100m:
- Women's 800m:
- Women's 10,000m:
- Women's shot put:
- Men's 100m:
- Central American and Caribbean Championships in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico:
- Men's 100m:
- Men's 400m:
- Men's 1500m:
- Men's 10,000m:
- Men's shot put:
- Men's discus throw:
- Women's 100m:
- Women's 400m:
- Women's 1500m:
- Women's triple jump:
- Women's pole vault:
- Women's discus throw:
- Women's hammer throw:
- Men's 100m:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 13:
- General classification (after stage 13): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 13): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 13:
Fencing
- European Championships in Sheffield, United Kingdom:
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
- Leaderboard after second round: (T1) Darren Clarke (NIR) & Lucas Glover (USA) 136 (−4) (T3) Thomas Bjørn (DEN), Chad Campbell (USA), Martin Kaymer (GER) & Miguel Ángel Jiménez (ESP) 137 (−3)
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
Snooker
- World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand (teams in bold advance to quarter-finals):
- Group A:
- Egypt
- Wales
- Final standings: Wales 14 points, Republic of Ireland 11, Pakistan 10,
- Final standings: Wales 14 points, Republic of Ireland 11, Pakistan 10,
- Egypt
- Group B:
- United Arab Emirates
- Thailand 1
- Final standings: China, Australia 13 points,
- Final standings: China, Australia 13 points,
- United Arab Emirates
- Group C:
- Brazil
- England
- Final standings: England 14 points, Northern Ireland 13 points, India 9,
- Final standings: England 14 points, Northern Ireland 13 points, India 9,
- Brazil
- Group D:
- Thailand 2
- Scotland
- Final standings: Scotland 13 points, Hong Kong 11, Thailand 2 10,
- Final standings: Scotland 13 points, Hong Kong 11, Thailand 2 10,
- Thailand 2
- Group A:
Surfing
- Women's World Tour:
- Roxy Pro in Biarritz, France: (1) Stephanie Gilmore (USA) (2) Carissa Moore (USA) (3) Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) & Pauline Ado (FRA)
- Standings (after 6 of 7 events): (1) Moore 55,000 points (2) Fitzgibbons 48,150 (3) Gilmore 39,350
- Roxy Pro in Biarritz, France: (1) Stephanie Gilmore (USA) (2) Carissa Moore (USA) (3) Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) & Pauline Ado (FRA)
Volleyball
- Women's European League Final Four in Istanbul, Turkey:
- Semifinals:
- Serbia
- Turkey
- Serbia
- Semifinals:
July 14, 2011 (Thursday)
Athletics
- European U23 Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic:
- Men's shot put:
- Men's 10,000m:
- Men's shot put:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 12:
- General classification (after stage 12): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 12): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 12:
Equestrianism
- CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany:
- Dressage – Grand Prix de Dressage (CDIO 5*):
- Team result (Nations Cup of Germany):
- Individual result:
- Team result (Nations Cup of Germany):
- Show jumping – FEI Nations Cup:
- Nations Cup of Germany (CSIO 5*):
- Standings (after 5 of 8 events): (1) Netherlands 39.5 points (2) Ireland 30 (3) Germany 27
- Nations Cup of Germany (CSIO 5*):
- Dressage – Grand Prix de Dressage (CDIO 5*):
Fencing
- European Championships in Sheffield, United Kingdom:
- Women's sabre individual:
- Men's foil individual (ITA unless stated):
- Women's sabre individual:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League Second qualifying round, first leg:
- Shakhter Karagandy
- Metalurgist Rustavi
- Śląsk Wrocław
- Rad
- KuPS
- Flamurtari Vlorë
- Iskra-Stal
- Tauras Tauragė
- Rudar Pljevlja
- TPS
- Sant Julià
- Minsk
- Örebro
- Shakhtyor Soligorsk
- Vålerenga
- Ferencváros
- Häcken
- Anorthosis
- Floriana
- Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Llanelli
- Sūduva Marijampolė
- Olimpija Ljubljana
- Differdange 03
- Tirana
- The New Saints
- Vaduz
- EB/Streymur
- Paks
- Kecskemét
- Željezničar
- Juvenes/Dogana
- Liepājas Metalurgs
- Vllaznia Shkodër
- Metalurg Skopje
- Glentoran
- Crusaders
- Domžale
- KR Reykjavík
- FH
- Shakhter Karagandy
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
- Leaderboard after first round: (T1) Thomas Bjørn (DEN) & Tom Lewis (ENG) (a) 65 (−5) (T3) Lucas Glover (USA), Miguel Ángel Jiménez (ESP) & Webb Simpson (USA) 66 (−4)
- Lewis records the lowest score by an amateur at the Open, and becomes the first amateur to hold the lead of the Open since Michael Bonallack (ENG) in 1968. He is also the first amateur to lead any major since Mike Reid (USA) led after the first round of the 1976 U.S. Open.
- Leaderboard after first round: (T1) Thomas Bjørn (DEN) & Tom Lewis (ENG) (a) 65 (−5) (T3) Lucas Glover (USA), Miguel Ángel Jiménez (ESP) & Webb Simpson (USA) 66 (−4)
- The Open Championship in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom:
Snooker
- World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand (teams in bold advance to quarter-finals):
- Group A:
- Wales
- Germany
- Standings: Wales 11 points (3 matches), Republic of Ireland 9 (3), Germany 9 (4), Pakistan 7 (3),
- Standings: Wales 11 points (3 matches), Republic of Ireland 9 (3), Germany 9 (4), Pakistan 7 (3),
- Wales
- Group B:
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- Standings: Malta 12 points (4 matches), China, Australia 9 (3),
- Standings: Malta 12 points (4 matches), China, Australia 9 (3),
- United Arab Emirates
- Group C:
- Belgium
- England
- Standings: England, Northern Ireland 11 points (3 matches), Belgium 8 (4),
- Standings: England, Northern Ireland 11 points (3 matches), Belgium 8 (4),
- Belgium
- Group D:
- Poland
- Scotland
- Standings: Scotland 10 points (3 matches),
- Standings: Scotland 10 points (3 matches),
- Poland
- Group A:
July 13, 2011 (Wednesday)
Cricket
- Tri-nation series in Scotland in Edinburgh:
- Final standings: Sri Lanka 7 points, Scotland 4,
- Final standings: Sri Lanka 7 points, Scotland 4,
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 11:
- General classification (after stage 11): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 11): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 11:
Equestrianism
- CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany:
- Show jumping – Prize of Europe (CSIO 5*):
- Show jumping – Prize of Europe (CSIO 5*):
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- Semifinals:
- France
- The United States reach the final for a record-equalling third time.
- Japan
- Japan reach the final for the first time.
- France
- Semifinals:
- Copa América in Argentina (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals):
- UEFA Champions League Second qualifying round, first leg:
- Zestafoni
- Maccabi Haifa
- Malmö FF
- Bangor City
- Skënderbeu Korçë
- Dinamo Zagreb
- Sturm Graz
- Skonto
- Partizan
- Rosenborg
- Linfield
- Zestafoni
Snooker
- World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand:
- Group A:
- Egypt
- Wales
- Standings: Wales 8 points (2 matches), Germany 7 (3), Republic of Ireland 6 (2),
- Standings: Wales 8 points (2 matches), Germany 7 (3), Republic of Ireland 6 (2),
- Egypt
- Group B:
- Thailand 1
- China
- Standings:
- Standings:
- Thailand 1
- Group C:
- Brazil
- England
- Standings: Northern Ireland 8 points (2 matches), England 7 (2), Belgium 6 (3), Brazil 5 (3),
- Standings: Northern Ireland 8 points (2 matches), England 7 (2), Belgium 6 (3), Brazil 5 (3),
- Brazil
- Group D:
- Scotland
- Thailand 2
- Standings: Hong Kong 9 points (3 matches), Scotland 7 (2),
- Standings: Hong Kong 9 points (3 matches), Scotland 7 (2),
- Scotland
- Group A:
July 12, 2011 (Tuesday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Phoenix: National League 5, American League 1.
- The National League win back-to-back All-Star Games for the first time since winning three in succession between 1994 and 1996. Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder is named as Most Valuable Player, after a three-run go-ahead home run in the fourth inning.
Cricket
- Tri-nation series in Scotland in Edinburgh:
- Standings: Scotland 4 points (1 match), Ireland 2 (2),
- Standings: Scotland 4 points (1 match), Ireland 2 (2),
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 10:
- General classification (after stage 10): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- General classification (after stage 10): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Team Europcar)
- Tour de France, Stage 10:
Football (soccer)
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) First round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Lucia
- Copa América in Argentina:
- UEFA Champions League Second qualifying round, first leg:
- Pyunik
- Valletta
- Mogren
- Maribor
- Slovan Bratislava
- Shamrock Rovers
- Pyunik
Snooker
- World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand:
- Group A:
- Pakistan
- Wales
- Standings: Wales 5 points (1 match), Germany, Pakistan 5 (2), Egypt 3 (2),
- Standings: Wales 5 points (1 match), Germany, Pakistan 5 (2), Egypt 3 (2),
- Pakistan
- Group B:
- Malta
- Thailand 1
- Standings: Australia 7 points (2 matches), Thailand 1 5 (2), Malta 4 (2),
- Standings: Australia 7 points (2 matches), Thailand 1 5 (2), Malta 4 (2),
- Malta
- Group C:
- India
- England
- Standings: England,
- Standings: England,
- India
- Group D:
- Scotland
- Afghanistan
- Standings: Poland, Hong Kong 5 points (2 matches), Afghanistan 4 (2), Scotland,
- Standings: Poland, Hong Kong 5 points (2 matches), Afghanistan 4 (2), Scotland,
- Scotland
- Group A:
July 11, 2011 (Monday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball Home Run Derby in Phoenix: New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Canó defeats Boston Red Sox first baseman Adrián González in the finals, 12–11, to win the event.
Cricket
- Tri-nation series in Scotland in Edinburgh:
Football (soccer)
- Copa América in Argentina (team in bold advances to quarterfinals):
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Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
- Leaderboard after final round: (T1) Hee Kyung Seo (KOR) & So Yeon Ryu (KOR) 281 (−3) (3) Cristie Kerr (USA) 283 (−1)
- 3 holes playoff: Ryu 10 (−2) def. Seo 13 (+1)
- Ryu wins her first major title.
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Snooker
- World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand:
- Group A:
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Pakistan
- Group B:
- Thailand 1
- China
- Thailand 1
- Group C:
- Brazil
- India
- Brazil
- Group D:
- Thailand 2
- Hong Kong
- Thailand 2
- Group A:
July 10, 2011 (Sunday)
Archery
- World Championships in Turin, Italy:
- Men's individual recurve:
- Women's individual recurve:
- Men's team recurve:
- Women's team recurve:
- Mixed team recurve:
- Men's individual recurve:
Athletics
- Samsung Diamond League:
- Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix in Birmingham, United Kingdom:
- Men:
- 100m: Asafa Powell (JAM) 9.91
- 400m hurdles: Dai Greene (GBR) 48.20
- 800m: Abubaker Kaki Khamis (SUD) 1:44.54
- 5000m: Mo Farah (GBR) 13:06.14
- Triple jump: Phillips Idowu (GBR) 17.54m
- Shot put: Dylan Armstrong (CAN) 21.55m
- Javelin throw: Andreas Thorkildsen (NOR) 88.30m
- Women:
- 100m hurdles: Sally Pearson (AUS) 12.48
- 200m: Bianca Knight (USA) 22.59
- 400m: Amantle Montsho (BOT) 50.20
- 800m: Jenny Meadows (GBR) 2:02.06
- 1500m: Morgan Uceny (USA) 4:05.64
- 3000m steeplechase: Sofia Assefa (ETH) 9:25.87
- Long jump: Janay DeLoach (USA) 6.78m
- High jump: Blanka Vlašić (CRO) 1.99m
- Pole vault: Silke Spiegelburg (GER) 4.66m
- Discus throw: Nadine Müller (GER) 65.75m
- Men:
- Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix in Birmingham, United Kingdom:
- World Youth Championships in Lille Métropole, France:
- Boys' 200m:
- Boys' 1500m:
- Boys' 3000m:
- Boys' medley relay:
- Boys' javelin throw:
- Boys' pole vault:
- Girls' 200m:
- Girls' 800m:
- Girls' 2000m steeplechase:
- Girls' medley relay:
- Girls' long jump:
- Boys' 200m:
- Asian Championships in Kobe, Japan:
- Men's 110m hurdles:
- Men's 200m:
- Men's 4 × 100 m relay:
- Men's 800m:
- Men's 4 × 400 m relay:
- Men's long jump:
- Men's javelin throw:
- Women's 100m hurdles:
- Women's 200m:
- Women's 4 × 100 m relay:
- Women's 800m:
- Women's 4 × 400 m relay:
- Women's 3000m steeplechase:
- Women's high jump:
- Women's shot put:
- Men's 110m hurdles:
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- British Grand Prix in Silverstone, Great Britain: (1) Fernando Alonso (ESP) (Ferrari) (2) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) (3) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull-Renault)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 9 of 19 races): (1) Vettel 204 points (2) Webber 124 (3) Alonso 112
- British Grand Prix in Silverstone, Great Britain: (1) Fernando Alonso (ESP) (Ferrari) (2) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) (3) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull-Renault)
- IndyCar Series:
- Honda Indy Toronto in Toronto: (1) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (2) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (3) Ryan Hunter-Reay (USA) (Andretti Autosport)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 10 of 18 races): (1) Franchitti 353 points (2) Will Power (AUS) (Team Penske) 298 (3) Dixon 270
- Honda Indy Toronto in Toronto: (1) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (2) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (3) Ryan Hunter-Reay (USA) (Andretti Autosport)
- V8 Supercars:
- Sucrogen Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
- Race 15: (1) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Triple Eight Race Engineering; Holden VE Commodore) (2) Craig Lowndes (AUS) (Triple Eight Race Engineering; Holden VE Commodore) (3) Mark Winterbottom (AUS) (Ford Performance Racing; Ford FG Falcon)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 15 of 28 races): (1) Whincup 1683 points (2) Lowndes 1497 (3) Shane van Gisbergen (NZL) (Stone Brothers Racing; Ford FG Falcon) 1317
- Race 15: (1) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Triple Eight Race Engineering; Holden VE Commodore) (2) Craig Lowndes (AUS) (Triple Eight Race Engineering; Holden VE Commodore) (3) Mark Winterbottom (AUS) (Ford Performance Racing; Ford FG Falcon)
- Sucrogen Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
Baseball
- All-Star Futures Game in Phoenix: U.S. Futures 6, World Futures 4.
- U.S. win the game for the second successive year and the seventh time overall. Oakland Athletics shortstop Grant Green is named game MVP.
Basketball
- FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Riga, Latvia:
- Bronze medal game: Argentina
- Final:
- Lithuania win the title for the first time.
- Bronze medal game: Argentina
Cricket
- India in the West Indies:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 5:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 5:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 9:
- General classification (after stage 9): (1) Voeckler
- General classification (after stage 9): (1) Voeckler
- Tour de France, Stage 9:
Equestrianism
- Falsterbo Horse Show in Skanör med Falsterbo, Sweden:
- Show jumping – Grand Prix (CSIO 5*):
- Show jumping – Grand Prix (CSIO 5*):
- CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany:
- Show jumping – Olympic Qualification for Central and Eastern Europe, Asia and Oceania (CSI 2*):
- Best team:
- Best South East Asia or Oceania competitor: Taizo Sugitani (JPN)
- Best team:
- Vaulting – Nations Cup of Germany (combined competition):
- Show jumping – Olympic Qualification for Central and Eastern Europe, Asia and Oceania (CSI 2*):
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- Quarterfinals:
- Sweden
- Sweden qualify for the 2012 Olympic Tournament.
- Brazil
- The United States advance to the semifinals for the sixth successive time.
- Sweden
- Quarterfinals:
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) First round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- British Virgin Islands
- Dominican Republic
- British Virgin Islands
- FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico City, Mexico:
- Copa América in Argentina (team in bold advances to quarterfinals):
- International friendly:
- South Sudan
- South Sudan plays its first football fixture during its independence celebration.
- South Sudan
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
- Leaderboard after third round (USA unless indicated): (T1) Cristie Kerr, So Yeon Ryu (KOR) & Angela Stanford 212 (−1)
- Leaderboard after fourth day: (1) Hee Kyung Seo (KOR) 281 (−3) (2) Ryu −2 after 69 holes (3) Kerr −1 after 70 holes
- 30 players will complete their rounds tomorrow.
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
- PGA Tour:
- John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois:
- Winner: Steve Stricker (USA) 262 (−22)
- Stricker wins the tournament for the third consecutive year, for his eleventh PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Steve Stricker (USA) 262 (−22)
- John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois:
- European Tour:
- Barclays Scottish Open in Inverness, Scotland:
- Winner: Luke Donald (ENG) 197 (−19)
- Donald wins his third European Tour title of the season and sixth of his career.
- Winner: Luke Donald (ENG) 197 (−19)
- Barclays Scottish Open in Inverness, Scotland:
- Champions Tour:
- Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in Pebble Beach, California:
- Winner: Jeff Sluman (USA) 206 (−10)
- Sluman wins the tournament for the third time in four years, for his fourth Champions Tour title.
- Winner: Jeff Sluman (USA) 206 (−10)
- Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in Pebble Beach, California:
Motorcycle racing
- Superbike:
- Brno World Championship round in Brno, Czech Republic:
- Race 1: (1) Marco Melandri (ITA) (Yamaha YZF-R1) (2) Max Biaggi (ITA) (Aprilia RSV4) (3) Carlos Checa (ESP) (Ducati 1098R)
- Race 2: (1) Biaggi (2) Melandri (3) Checa
- Riders' championship standings (after 8 of 13 rounds): (1) Checa 293 points (2) Biaggi 263 (3) Melandri 240
- Brno World Championship round in Brno, Czech Republic:
- Supersport:
- Brno World Championship round in Brno, Czech Republic: (1) Gino Rea (GBR) (Honda CBR600RR) (2) Fabien Foret (FRA) (Honda CBR600RR) (3) Chaz Davies (GBR) (Yamaha YZF-R6)
- Riders' championship standings (after 7 of 12 rounds): (1) Davies 121 points (2) Broc Parkes (AUS) (Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) & Foret 85
- Brno World Championship round in Brno, Czech Republic: (1) Gino Rea (GBR) (Honda CBR600RR) (2) Fabien Foret (FRA) (Honda CBR600RR) (3) Chaz Davies (GBR) (Yamaha YZF-R6)
Netball
- World Championships in Singapore:
- Bronze medal match:
- Gold medal match:
- Australia win the title for the second successive time and tenth time overall.
- Bronze medal match:
Snooker
- Wuxi Classic in Wuxi, China:
- Final: Ali Carter (ENG) 7–9 Mark Selby (ENG)
- Selby wins his fifth professional title.
- Final: Ali Carter (ENG) 7–9 Mark Selby (ENG)
Tennis
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals:
- Janko Tipsarević (SRB) def. Michael Ryderstedt (SWE) 6–2, 7–5, 6–3
- Viktor Troicki (SRB) def. Robert Lindstedt (SWE) 3–6, 6–4 retired
- David Ferrer (ESP) def. Mardy Fish (USA) 7–5, 7–6(3), 5–7, 7–6(5)
- Philipp Petzschner (GER) def. Michaël Llodra (FRA) 6–3, 6–4
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) 7–6(3), 7–6(5)
- ATP World Tour:
- Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in Newport, United States:
- Final: John Isner (USA) def. Olivier Rochus (BEL) 6–3, 7–6(6)
- Isner wins his second career title.
- Final: John Isner (USA) def. Olivier Rochus (BEL) 6–3, 7–6(6)
- Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in Newport, United States:
- WTA Tour:
- Poli-Farbe Grand Prix in Budapest, Hungary:
- Final: Roberta Vinci (ITA) def. Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) 6–4, 1–6, 6–4
- Vinci wins her third title of the year and sixth of her career.
- Final: Roberta Vinci (ITA) def. Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) 6–4, 1–6, 6–4
- Poli-Farbe Grand Prix in Budapest, Hungary:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League Final four in Gdańsk and Sopot, Poland:
- Men's European League, Leg 6 (teams in bold advance to final four):
- Women's European League, Leg 6 (teams in bold advance to final four):
July 9, 2011 (Saturday)
Archery
- World Championships in Turin, Italy:
- Men's individual compound:
- Women's individual compound:
- Men's team compound:
- Women's team compound:
- Mixed team compound:
- Men's individual compound:
Athletics
- World Youth Championships in Lille Métropole, France:
- Boys' 400m hurdles:
- Boys' 800m:
- Boys' 10000m walk:
- Boys' triple jump:
- Boys' high jump:
- Girls' 400m hurdles:
- Girls' 1500m:
- Girls' pole vault:
- Girls' discus throw:
- Girls' hammer throw:
- Girls' heptathlon:
- Boys' 400m hurdles:
- Asian Championships in Kobe, Japan:
- Men's 400m hurdles:
- Men's 5000m:
- Men's high jump:
- Men's shot put:
- Women's 400m hurdles:
- Women's 5000m:
- Women's pole vault:
- Women's triple jump:
- Women's heptathlon:
- Men's 400m hurdles:
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Quaker State 400 in Sparta, Kentucky: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 18 of 36 races): (1) Busch 624 points (2)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 18 of 36 races): (1) Busch 624 points (2)
- Quaker State 400 in Sparta, Kentucky: (1)
- V8 Supercars:
- Sucrogen Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
- Race 14: (1) Garth Tander (AUS) (Holden Racing Team; Holden VE Commodore) (2) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Triple Eight Race Engineering; Holden VE Commodore) (3) Will Davison (AUS) (Ford Performance Racing; Ford FG Falcon)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 14 of 28 races): (1) Whincup 1533 points (2) Craig Lowndes (AUS) (Triple Eight Race Engineering; Holden VE Commodore) 1359 (3) Shane van Gisbergen (NZL) (Stone Brothers Racing; Ford FG Falcon) 1206
- Race 14: (1) Garth Tander (AUS) (Holden Racing Team; Holden VE Commodore) (2) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Triple Eight Race Engineering; Holden VE Commodore) (3) Will Davison (AUS) (Ford Performance Racing; Ford FG Falcon)
- Sucrogen Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
Baseball
- Derek Jeter becomes the 28th player in Major League Baseball history with 3,000 career hits, and the first to reach the mark with the New York Yankees. He entered the club with a home run off David Price in the third inning of the Yankees' game against the Tampa Bay Rays.[6]
Cricket
- India in the West Indies:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 4:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 4:
- Sri Lanka in England:
- 5th ODI in Manchester:
- 5th ODI in Manchester:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 8:
- General classification (after stage 8): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- General classification (after stage 8): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- Tour de France, Stage 8:
Equestrianism
- Falsterbo Horse Show in Skanör med Falsterbo, Sweden:
- Dressage – World Dressage Masters (CDI 5*):
- Grand Prix Freestyle (A-Final):
- Grand Prix Spécial (B-Final):
- Grand Prix Freestyle (A-Final):
- Show jumping – Falsterbo Derby (CSIO 5*):
- Dressage – World Dressage Masters (CDI 5*):
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- Quarterfinals:
- England
- France qualify for the 2012 Olympic Tournament.
- Germany
- Two times defending champion Germany suffer their first defeat after 15 World Cup matches.
- England
- Quarterfinals:
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) First round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Bahamas
- Bahamas
- Copa América in Argentina:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
- Leaderboard after second round and after third day: (1) Mika Miyazato (JPN) 137 (−5) (2) Ai Miyazato (JPN) 138 (−4) (3) I.K. Kim (KOR) 139 (−3)
- With only 19 of the 72 players who made the cut having begun their third round, the USGA will attempt to complete the tournament with two rounds on Sunday.
- Leaderboard after second round and after third day: (1) Mika Miyazato (JPN) 137 (−5) (2) Ai Miyazato (JPN) 138 (−4) (3) I.K. Kim (KOR) 139 (−3)
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Rugby union
- Super Rugby Final in Brisbane: Reds
- The Reds win their first championship in the competition's professional era, and for the third time including their 1994 and 1995 titles in the amateur Super 10.
- IRB Pacific Nations Cup, round 2 in Suva, Fiji:
Snooker
- Wuxi Classic in Wuxi, China, semi-finals:
- Shaun Murphy (ENG) 3–6 Ali Carter (ENG)
- Ding Junhui (CHN) 5–6 Mark Selby (ENG)
Tennis
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals:
- Simon Aspelin/Robert Lindstedt (SWE) def. Novak Djokovic/Nenad Zimonjić (SRB) 6–4, 7–6(5), 7–5
- Juan Ignacio Chela (ARG) def. Evgeny Korolev (KAZ) 2–6, 6–2, 6–0
- Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) 6–4, 6–1
- Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) def. Marcel Granollers/Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 6–7(3), 6–4, 6–4, 6–4
- Michaël Llodra/Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) def. Christopher Kas/Philipp Petzschner (GER) 7–6(4), 6–4, 6–4
- WTA Tour:
- Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden:
- Final: Polona Hercog (SLO) def. Johanna Larsson (SWE) 6–4, 7–5
- Hercog wins her first career title.
- Final: Polona Hercog (SLO) def. Johanna Larsson (SWE) 6–4, 7–5
- Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League Final four in Gdańsk and Sopot, Poland:
- Men's European League, Leg 6 (teams in bold advance to final four):
- Women's European League, Leg 6 (teams in bold advance to final four):
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico:
- Seventh place match: Peru
- Fifth place match: Argentina
- Bronze medal match: Cuba
- Final:
- Brazil win the Cup for the third time.
- Seventh place match: Peru
July 8, 2011 (Friday)
Athletics
- Samsung Diamond League:
- Meeting Areva in Saint-Denis, France:
- Men:
- 200m: Usain Bolt (JAM) 20.03
- 400m: Chris Brown (BAH) 44.94
- 1500m: Amine Laâlou (MAR) 3:32.15
- 110m hurdles: Dayron Robles (CUB) 13.09
- 3000m steeplechase: Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad (FRA) 8:02.09
- Discus throw: Robert Harting (GER) 67.32m
- High jump: Jaroslav Bába (CZE) & Aleksey Dmitrik (RUS) 2.32m
- Long jump: Irving Saladino (PAN) 8.40m
- Pole vault: Renaud Lavillenie (FRA) 5.73m
- Women:
- 100m: Kelly-Ann Baptiste (TRI) 10.91
- 800m: Caster Semenya (RSA) 2:00.18
- 5000m: Meseret Defar (ETH) 14:29.52
- 400m hurdles: Zuzana Hejnová (CZE) 53.29
- Javelin throw: Christina Obergföll (GER) 68.01m
- Shot put: Valerie Adams (NZL) 20.78m
- Triple jump: Yargelis Savigne (CUB) 14.99m
- Men:
- Meeting Areva in Saint-Denis, France:
- World Youth Championships in Lille Métropole, France:
- Boys' 2000m steeplechase:
- Boys' hammer throw:
- Boys' 400m:
- Boys' 110m hurdles:
- Girls' high jump:
- Girls' 5000m walk:
- Girls' triple jump:
- Girls' 400m:
- Boys' 2000m steeplechase:
- Asian Championships in Kobe, Japan:
- Men's 100m:
- Men's 400m:
- Men's 1500m:
- Men's 3000m steeplechase:
- Men's pole vault:
- Men's triple jump:
- Men's decathlon:
- Women's 100m:
- Women's 400m:
- Women's 1500m:
- Women's discus throw:
- Men's 100m:
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Feed the Children 300 in Sparta, Kentucky: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 18 of 34 races): (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 18 of 34 races): (1)
- Feed the Children 300 in Sparta, Kentucky: (1)
Cricket
- India in the West Indies:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 3:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 3:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 7:
- General classification (after stage 7): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- General classification (after stage 7): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- Tour de France, Stage 7:
Equestrianism
- FEI Nations Cup Show Jumping:
- Nations Cup of Sweden in Skanör med Falsterbo (CSIO 5*):
- Standings (after 4 of 8 events): (1)
- Standings (after 4 of 8 events): (1)
- Nations Cup of Sweden in Skanör med Falsterbo (CSIO 5*):
Football (soccer)
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) First round, first leg:
- Copa América in Argentina:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
- Leaderboard after first round (all USA): (1) Stacy Lewis 68 (−3) (T2) Amy Anderson (a), Ryann O'Toole & Lizette Salas 69 (−2)
- Leaderboard after second day (USA unless indicated): (1) I.K. Kim (KOR) −4 after 32 holes (T2) Anderson (a; after 18 holes), Lewis (after 34 holes) & Wendy Ward (after 33 holes) −2
- Weather delays continue, with 66 players yet to begin their second round, and another 57 on the course. The second round resumes tomorrow.
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Snooker
- Wuxi Classic in Wuxi, China, quarter-finals:
- Shaun Murphy (ENG) 5–1 Peter Ebdon (ENG)
- Ali Carter (ENG) 5–3 Yu Delu (CHN)
- Ding Junhui (CHN) 5–4 Stephen Maguire (SCO)
- Mark Selby (ENG) 5–0 Graeme Dott (SCO)
Tennis
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals:
- Viktor Troicki (SRB) def. Michael Ryderstedt (SWE) 6–3, 6–1, 6–7(6), 7–5
- Janko Tipsarević (SRB) def. Ervin Eleskovic (SWE) 6–2, 1–0 retired
- Juan Ignacio Chela/Eduardo Schwank (ARG) def. Evgeny Korolev/Yuri Schukin (KAZ) 6–3, 6–2, 7–5
- Feliciano López (ESP) def. Mardy Fish (USA) 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(2), 8–6
- David Ferrer (ESP) def. Andy Roddick (USA) 7–6(9), 7–5, 6–3
- Richard Gasquet (FRA) def. Florian Mayer (GER) 4–6, 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
- Gaël Monfils (FRA) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) 7–6(3), 7–6(5), 6–4
Volleyball
- FIVB World League Final round in Gdańsk and Sopot, Poland (teams in bold advance to final four):
- Men's European League, Leg 6 (teams in bold advance to final four):
- Women's European League, Leg 6 (teams in bold advance to final four):
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico:
July 7, 2011 (Thursday)
Athletics
- World Youth Championships in Lille Métropole, France:
- Boys' 100m:
- Boys' shot put:
- Boys' long jump:
- Boys' octathlon:
- Girls' 100m:
- Girls' 100m hurdles:
- Girls' javelin throw:
- Boys' 100m:
- Asian Championships in Kobe, Japan:
- Men's 10,000 metres:
- Men's discus throw:
- Women's 10,000 metres:
- Women's long jump:
- Women's hammer throw:
- Women's javelin throw:
- Men's 10,000 metres:
Cricket
- India in the West Indies:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 2:
- India's Harbhajan Singh, with his dismissal of Carlton Baugh, becomes the eleventh bowler to claim 400 Test wickets.
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 2:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 6:
- General classification (after stage 6): (1) Hushovd
- General classification (after stage 6): (1) Hushovd
- Tour de France, Stage 6:
Football (soccer)
- Copa América in Argentina:
- FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico:
- UEFA Europa League First qualifying round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Shakhter Karagandy
- Metalurgist Rustavi
- Irtysh Pavlodar
- Ulisses
- Flamurtari Vlorë
- Milsami Orhei
- Zeta
- Qarabağ
- Fola Esch
- Nõmme Kalju
- Lusitanos
- Tromsø
- Häcken
- Vllaznia Shkodër
- Minsk
- NSÍ Runavík
- Paks
- Neath
- Rabotnički
- Olimpija Ljubljana
- Tre Penne
- St Patrick's Athletic
- Cliftonville
- Glentoran
- KR Reykjavík
- Shakhter Karagandy
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
- Leaderboard after first day: (T1) Cristie Kerr (USA) −2 after 15 holes & Amy Anderson (USA) −2 after 12 (T3) Inbee Park (KOR) −1 after 17, Ai Miyazato (JPN) −1 after 15 & Silvia Cavalleri (ITA) −1 after 1
- 131 players will complete their first rounds on July 8.
- Leaderboard after first day: (T1) Cristie Kerr (USA) −2 after 15 holes & Amy Anderson (USA) −2 after 12 (T3) Inbee Park (KOR) −1 after 17, Ai Miyazato (JPN) −1 after 15 & Silvia Cavalleri (ITA) −1 after 1
- U.S. Women's Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Snooker
- Wuxi Classic in Wuxi, China, round 1:
- Peter Ebdon (ENG) 5–3 Rouzi Maimaiti (CHN)
- Matthew Stevens (WAL) 4–5 Yu Delu (CHN)
- Stephen Maguire (SCO) 5–2 Liang Wenbo (CHN)
- Graeme Dott (SCO) 5–2 Cao Yupeng (CHN)
Tennis
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals:
- Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Andrey Golubev (KAZ) 6–3, 6–0, 6–4
- Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) def. Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
Volleyball
- FIVB World League Final round in Gdańsk and Sopot, Poland (teams in bold advance to final four):
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico:
- Eleventh place match: Chile
- Classification 7–10:
- Canada
- Peru
- Canada
- Quarterfinals:
- Cuba
- United States
- Cuba
- Eleventh place match: Chile
July 6, 2011 (Wednesday)
Athletics
- World Youth Championships in Lille Métropole, France:
- Boys' discus throw:
- Girls' 3000m:
- Girls' shot put:
- Boys' discus throw:
Cricket
- Sri Lanka in England:
- 4th ODI in Nottingham:
- 4th ODI in Nottingham:
- India in the West Indies:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 1:
- 3rd Test in Roseau, Dominica; day 1:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 5:
- General classification (after stage 5): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- General classification (after stage 5): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- Tour de France, Stage 5:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals):
- Group C:
- Sweden
- North Korea
- Final standings: Sweden 9 points, United States 6, North Korea, Colombia 1.
- Sweden
- Group D:
- Equatorial Guinea
- Australia
- Final standings: Brazil 9 points, Australia 6, Norway 3, Equatorial Guinea 0.
- Equatorial Guinea
- Group C:
- Copa América in Argentina:
- UEFA Champions League First qualifying round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- Valletta
- Valletta
Olympic Games
- Pyeongchang, South Korea is selected as host of the 2018 Winter Olympics at the 123rd IOC Session in Durban.[7]
Rugby league
- State of Origin Series:
- Game III in Brisbane: Queensland
- Queensland win the series for the sixth successive time and 18th time overall.
- Game III in Brisbane: Queensland
July 5, 2011 (Tuesday)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 4:
- General classification (after stage 4): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- General classification (after stage 4): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- Tour de France, Stage 4:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals):
- UEFA Champions League First qualifying round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses):
- F91 Dudelange
- F91 Dudelange
Volleyball
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico (teams in bold advance to semifinals, teams in italics advance to quarterfinals):
- Group A:
- Group B:
- Costa Rica
- Peru
- Brazil
- Final standings: Brazil 14 points, United States 13, Puerto Rico 9, Peru 6, Trinidad and Tobago 3, Costa Rica 0.
- Costa Rica
July 4, 2011 (Monday)
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 3:
- General classification (after stage 3): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- General classification (after stage 3): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- Tour de France, Stage 3:
Volleyball
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico:
- Group A:
- Group B:
- Puerto Rico
- Brazil
- United States
- Standings (after 4 matches): United States, Brazil 12 points, Puerto Rico, Peru 6, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica 0.
- Puerto Rico
July 3, 2011 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- World Touring Car Championship:
- Race of Portugal in Porto:
- Race 1: (1) Alain Menu (SUI) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze) (2) Yvan Muller (FRA) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze) (3) Robert Huff (GBR) (Chevrolet; Chevrolet Cruze)
- Race 2: (1) Huff (2) Muller (3) Tiago Monteiro (POR) (Sunred Engineering; SEAT León)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 6 of 12 rounds): (1) Huff 227 points (2) Muller 198 (3) Menu 167
- Race of Portugal in Porto:
- Intercontinental Le Mans Cup
- 6 Hours of Imola in Imola, Italy:
- 6 Hours of Imola in Imola, Italy:
Basketball
- EuroBasket Women in Łódź, Poland:
- Bronze medal game: Czech Republic
- Final:
- Russia win the title for the third time and qualify for 2012 Olympic Tournament.
- Turkey, France, Czech Republic and
- Bronze medal game: Czech Republic
Cricket
- Sri Lanka in England:
- 3rd ODI in London:
- 3rd ODI in London:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 2:
- General classification (after stage 2): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- General classification (after stage 2): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Garmin–Cervélo)
- Tour de France, Stage 2:
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Amsterdam, Netherlands:
- 7th place match: Germany
- 5th place match: England
- 3rd place match: South Korea
- Final:
- Netherlands win the title for the sixth time.
- 7th place match: Germany
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) First Round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Chinese Taipei
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- Pakistan
- Laos
- Philippines
- Palestine
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Chinese Taipei
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) First round, first leg: U.S. Virgin Islands
- FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico:
- Copa América in Argentina:
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- AT&T National in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania:
- Winner: Nick Watney (USA) 267 (−13)
- Watney wins his second PGA Tour title of the season and fourth of his career.
- Winner: Nick Watney (USA) 267 (−13)
- AT&T National in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania:
- European Tour:
- Alstom Open de France in Guyancourt, France:
- Winner: Thomas Levet (FRA) 277 (−7)
- Levet wins his sixth European Tour title.
- Winner: Thomas Levet (FRA) 277 (−7)
- Alstom Open de France in Guyancourt, France:
- Champions Tour:
- Montreal Championship in Blainville, Quebec, Canada:
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- Italian Grand Prix in Mugello, Italy:
- MotoGP: (1) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (2) Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) (Honda) (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda)
- Riders' championship standings (after 8 of 18 races): (1) Stoner 152 points (2) Lorenzo 133 (3) Dovizioso 119
- Moto2: (1) Marc Márquez (ESP) (Suter) (2) Stefan Bradl (GER) (Kalex) (3) Bradley Smith (GBR) (Tech 3)
- Riders' championship standings (after 8 of 17 races): (1) Bradl 147 points (2) Márquez 95 (3) Smith 79
- 125cc: (1) Nicolás Terol (ESP) (Aprilia) (2) Johann Zarco (FRA) (Derbi) (3) Maverick Viñales (ESP) (Aprilia)
- Riders' championship standings (after 8 of 17 races): (1) Terol 153 points (2) Zarco 114 (3) Viñales 106
- MotoGP: (1) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (2) Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) (Honda) (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda)
- Italian Grand Prix in Mugello, Italy:
Taekwondo
- World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan (top 3 qualify for 2012 Olympics):
- Men's +80 kg:
- Women's 57 kg:
- Men's +80 kg:
Tennis
- Grand Slams:
- Wimbledon Championships in London, England, day 13:
- Men's Singles Final: Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] def. Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3
- Djokovic wins his first Wimbledon title, and the second Grand Slam title of the year and third overall.
- Mixed Doubles Final: Jürgen Melzer (AUT) / Iveta Benešová (CZE) [9] def. Mahesh Bhupathi (IND) / Elena Vesnina (RUS) [4] 6–3, 6–2
- Melzer and Benešová win their first Grand Slam title in mixed doubles.
- Girls' Singles Final: Ashleigh Barty (AUS) [12] def. Irina Khromacheva (RUS) [3] 7–5, 7–6(3)
- Barty wins her first girls' Grand Slam title.
- Boys' Doubles Final: George Morgan (GBR) / Mate Pavić (CRO) [2] def. Oliver Golding (GBR) / Jiří Veselý (CZE) [1] 3–6, 6–4, 7–5
- Girls' Doubles Final: Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) / Grace Min (USA) [2] def. Demi Schuurs (NED) / Tang Haochen (CHN) 5–7, 6–2, 7–5
- Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles Final: Jacco Eltingh (NED) / Paul Haarhuis (NED) def. Jonas Björkman (SWE) / Todd Woodbridge (AUS) 3–6, 6–3, [13–11]
- Ladies' Invitation Doubles Final: Lindsay Davenport (USA) / Martina Hingis (SUI) def. Martina Navratilova (USA) / Jana Novotná (CZE) 6–4, 6–4
- Senior Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles Final: Pat Cash (AUS) / Mark Woodforde (AUS) def. Jeremy Bates (GBR) / Anders Järryd (SWE) 6–3, 5–7, [10–5]
- Wheelchair Men's Doubles Final: Maikel Scheffers (NED) / Ronald Vink (NED) [1] def. Stéphane Houdet (FRA) / Michael Jeremiasz (FRA) 7–5, 6–2
- Wheelchair Women's Doubles Final: Esther Vergeer (NED) / Sharon Walraven (NED) [1] def. Jiske Griffioen (NED) / Aniek van Koot (NED) [2] 6–4, 3–6, 7–5
- Men's Singles Final: Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] def. Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3
- Wimbledon Championships in London, England, day 13:
Volleyball
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico:
- Group A:
- Group B:
- Peru
- United States
- Brazil
- Standings (after 3 matches): Brazil, United States 9 points, Peru 6, Puerto Rico 3, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica 0.
- Peru
July 2, 2011 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Coke Zero 400 in Daytona Beach, Florida: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 17 of 36 races): (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 17 of 36 races): (1)
- Coke Zero 400 in Daytona Beach, Florida: (1)
Basketball
- EuroBasket Women in Łódź, Poland:
- 7th place game: Latvia
- 5th place game (winner qualifies for 2012 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament): Croatia
- 7th place game: Latvia
Cricket
- India in the West Indies:
- 2nd Test in Bridgetown, Barbados, day 5:
- 2nd Test in Bridgetown, Barbados, day 5:
Cycling
- Grand Tours:
- Tour de France, Stage 1:
- Tour de France, Stage 1:
Equestrianism
- Show jumping – Global Champions Tour:
- 6th Competition in Cascais (CSI 5*):
- Standings (after 6 of 10 competitions): (1) Beerbaum 186.5 points (2) Edwina Alexander (AUS) 155 (3) Diniz 149
- 6th Competition in Cascais (CSI 5*):
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Amsterdam, Netherlands (teams in bold advance to the final):
- Pool C:
- Argentina
- South Korea
- Final standings: Netherlands 7 points, Argentina, Korea 4, New Zealand 1.
- Argentina
- Pool C:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- Group C (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals):
- North Korea
- United States
- Standings (after 2 matches): United States, Sweden 6 points, North Korea, Colombia 0.
- North Korea
- Group C (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals):
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) First Round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Timor-Leste
- Timor-Leste
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) First round, first leg: Turks and Caicos Islands
- Copa América in Argentina:
- Group A in Jujuy: Colombia
- Group A in Jujuy: Colombia
- Toronto FC 2–1 (1–1) Vancouver Whitecaps. Toronto win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Toronto win the title for the third successive time.
- Toronto FC 2–1 (1–1) Vancouver Whitecaps. Toronto win 3–2 on aggregate.
Handball
- Pan American Women's Championship in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil:
- Bronze medal game:
- Gold medal match:
- Brazil win the title for the seventh time. Argentina, Cuba and Uruguay qualify for the World Championship, along with hosts Brazil.
- Bronze medal game:
Mixed martial arts
- UFC 132 in Las Vegas, United States:
- Bantamweight Championship bout: Dominick Cruz (USA) (c) def. Urijah Faber (USA) via unanimous decision (50–45, 49–46, 48–47)
- Middleweight bout: Chris Leben (USA) def. Wanderlei Silva (BRA) via KO (punches)
- Light Heavyweight bout: Tito Ortiz (USA) def. Ryan Bader (USA) via submission (guillotine choke)
- Welterweight bout: Carlos Condit (USA) def. Kim Dong-hyun (ROK) via TKO (flying knee and punches)
- Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver (GER) def. Matt Wiman (USA) via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Taekwondo
- World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan (top 3 qualify for 2012 Olympics):
Tennis
- Grand Slams:
- Wimbledon Championships in London, England, day 12:
- Women's Singles Final: Petra Kvitová (CZE) [8] def. Maria Sharapova (RUS) [5] 6–3, 6–4
- Kvitová wins her first Grand Slam title, and becomes the first Czech woman since Jana Novotná at the 1998 Wimbledon Championships to win a Grand Slam singles title.
- Men's Doubles Final: Bob Bryan (USA) / Mike Bryan (USA) [1] def. Robert Lindstedt (SWE) / Horia Tecău (ROM) [8] 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(2)
- The Bryans win their second Wimbledon title and a record-equalling11th Grand Slam title in men's doubles, tying the all-time record of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde.
- Women's Doubles Final: Květa Peschke (CZE) / Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) [2] def. Sabine Lisicki (GER) / Samantha Stosur (AUS) 6–3, 6–1
- Peschke and Srebotnik win their first women's doubles Grand Slam title.
- Boys' Singles Final: Luke Saville (AUS) [16] def. Liam Broady (GBR) [15] 2–6, 6–4, 6–2
- Saville wins his first boys' Grand Slam title.
- Women's Singles Final: Petra Kvitová (CZE) [8] def. Maria Sharapova (RUS) [5] 6–3, 6–4
- Wimbledon Championships in London, England, day 12:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League, Week 6 (teams in bold advance to final round):
- Pool A: United States
- Pool A: United States
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico:
- Group A:
- Group B:
- Peru
- Brazil
- United States
- Standings (after 2 matches): Brazil, United States 6 points, Puerto Rico, Peru 3, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica 0.
- Peru
July 1, 2011 (Friday)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Subway Jalapeño 250 in Daytona Beach, Florida: (1)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 17 of 34 races): (1) Sorenson 610 points (2)
- Drivers' championship standings (after 17 of 34 races): (1) Sorenson 610 points (2)
- Subway Jalapeño 250 in Daytona Beach, Florida: (1)
Basketball
- EuroBasket Women in Łódź, Poland:
- Classification round: Montenegro
- Semifinals:
- Russia
- Turkey
- Russia
- Classification round: Montenegro
Cricket
- Sri Lanka in England:
- 2nd ODI in Leeds:
- 2nd ODI in Leeds:
- India in the West Indies:
- 2nd Test in Bridgetown, Barbados, day 4:
- 2nd Test in Bridgetown, Barbados, day 4:
Football (soccer)
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany:
- Group B (team in bold advances to quarterfinals):
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Standings (after 2 matches): Japan 6 points, England 4, Mexico 1, New Zealand 0.
- Japan
- Group B (team in bold advances to quarterfinals):
- Copa América in Argentina:
Taekwondo
- World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan (top 3 qualify for 2012 Olympics):
- Men's 68 kg:
- Women's +67 kg:
- Men's 68 kg:
Tennis
- Grand Slams:
- Wimbledon Championships in London, England, day 11:
- Men's Singles Semi-Finals:
- Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] def. Andy Murray (GBR) [4] 5–7, 6–2, 6–2, 6–4
- Nadal reaches his fifth Wimbledon final in six years, and 13th Grand Slam final overall.
- Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) [12] 7–6(4), 6–2, 6–7(9), 6–3
- Djokovic reaches his first Wimbledon final, and fifth Grand Slam final overall. In doing so, Djokovic becomes the world number 1 player in the ATP Rankings.
- Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] def. Andy Murray (GBR) [4] 5–7, 6–2, 6–2, 6–4
- Men's Singles Semi-Finals:
- Wimbledon Championships in London, England, day 11:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League, Week 6 (teams in bold advance to final round):
- Pool A: United States
- Pool B:
- Pool C: Finland
- Pool D:
- Italy
- France
- Final standings: Italy 28 points, Cuba 23, France 11, Korea 10.
- Italy
- Pool A: United States
- Women's Pan-American Cup in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico:
- Group A:
- Group B:
- Puerto Rico
- Brazil
- United States
- Puerto Rico
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