Lewis Hamilton managed to get around Spa without being hit by Nico Rosberg, surviving an early scare from Sergio "I used to drive for Mclaren but don't tell anyone because it's embarrassing" Perez to win the grand prix.

Our bets for the weekend and long term were well served by the results, with the only surprise being Maldonado's failure to complete enough of the race to crash.
In Paris, Danny Cipriani's performance mirrored England's: a late comeback which wasn't enough to justify success. He may count himself unlucky if he doesn't make the final cut for the world cup, but Lancaster may well look for less erratic options, on and off the pitch.

In cricket, England celebrated being spanked by an innings by lifting the symbol of the death of English cricket.

Steve Smith became the first Australian to make 500 runs in UK ashes since Matt Elliot in 1997. Many good players have played in better conditions since and that is some stat, considering he was on the losing side.
Fred collected on Cardiff being the highest scoring ground and on Mitchell Starc the top aussie bowler. BT Sport are trying to get the contract for the next ashes series. Michael Owen commentating on test cricket could be a dealbreaker.
Roger Federer made Andy Murray's US Open hopes a little harder at the weekend, firstly by defeating the Scotsman in Ohio and then Djokovic, meaning he is up to world number 2.

Thoughts for the US Open welcome.
50/1 outsider, Litigant powered to victory in the Ebor, following a 491 day absence.
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A similar winning distance for Usain "The Saviour of Athletics and Virgin Media" Bolt, who defeated Justin "M. Bison" Gatlin in the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing.

Who doesn't love a happy ending?
On which note, here's a lovable NFL sight: fat bloke scores touchdown. Nose tackle, Mike Purcell of the San Francisco 49ers, intercepts a Dallas Cowboys pass and runs - well kind of - it back to the house for a touchdown in a preseason game.
Cue ironic cheers and commentator giggles.
Have a good day, one and all.