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Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal sweeps into Swedish Open third round after win over Cameron Norrie

Rafael Nadal recovered from 4-1 down in the second set to claim victory over British number two Cameron Norrie in the second round of the Swedish Open at Bastad. The 38-year-old, who opted to miss Wimbledon in order focus efforts on the Paris Olympics, had his serve broken by number-five seed Norrie who was looking to level the match after going down 6-4 in the first set. But having received […]

todayJuly 19, 2024 4

Vitality T20 International England's Women Cricket

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England complete T20 series whitewash against New Zealand

Heather Knight's side won by 20 runs against the Kiwis. England completed a clean sweep over New Zealand after a captain’s knock by Heather Knight inspired a 20-run victory in the fifth Vitality T20 international at Lord’s. Knight’s team were back at the home of cricket for the first time since a dramatic Ashes win last July, but not as much was on the line with the five-match series already […]

todayJuly 17, 2024 6

Sarina Wiegman

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Sarina Wiegman ‘relieved’ as England secure Euro 2025 qualification

The tournament will be held in Switzerland. England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted her relief after her side secured qualification for Euro 2025. A goalless draw against Sweden in Gothenburg was enough for the Lionesses to secure direct qualification for next year’s tournament in Switzerland. Reigning champions England finished second in Group A3 and earned a hard-fought point to avoid a play-off scenario for qualification. They dominated the first half, with […]

todayJuly 17, 2024 4

Luke Littler

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Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler in first round at World Matchplay

MvG win 10-6 at Blackpool's Winter Gardens. Michael van Gerwen won the first-round battle of the heavyweights at the World Matchplay as he sent rival Luke Littler packing. Three-time champion Van Gerwen got the worst draw possible against the teenage prodigy, who was unseeded going into the tournament owing to his recent arrival on the scene. The pair have already developed a stirring rivalry in 2024, which Van Gerwen now […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 6

Spain Win the Euro 2024 Final

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Final heartbreak for England again as late winner earns Spain Euro 2024 glory

England’s wait for a first major men’s trophy since 1966 goes on after substitute Mikel Oyarzabal struck at the death as Spain inflicted a second successive European Championship final defeat on Gareth Southgate’s side. Three years ago the nation stood on the edge of history, only for an agonising, all too familiar, shoot-out defeat meaning they had to walk past the trophy as Italy celebrated long into the Wembley night. […]

todayJuly 15, 2024 4

Princess of Wales is attending the Wimbledon men’s final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte

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Kate attends Wimbledon men’s final with Princess Charlotte

The Princess of Wales is attending the Wimbledon men’s final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, in her second public engagement since announcing her cancer diagnosis. Kate, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, will present the trophy to the winner of the clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. She arrived at the tennis tournament in SW19 less than an hour before the final was due to […]

todayJuly 15, 2024 3

Barbora Krejcikova

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Barbora Krejcikova holds off fightback to win Wimbledon title

She beat Jasmine Paolini in three sets. Barbora Krejcikova emulated mentor Jana Novotna to win her second grand slam singles title at Wimbledon. Krejcikova kept the Venus Rosewater Dish in Czech hands following Marketa Vondrousova’s surprise triumph last year by claiming a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory over popular Italian Jasmine Paolini. Krejcikova’s win comes 26 years after Novotna won her only slam title, lifting the trophy she most wanted having […]

todayJuly 15, 2024 3

Jasmine Paolini

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Jasmine Paolini has surprised herself by reaching back-to-back grand slam finals

Jasmine Paolini admitted that if anyone had told her two months ago she would be in the Wimbledon final, she would think they were “crazy”. Paolini, the 28-year-old seventh seed, won a Centre Court classic of a semi-final against Donna Vekic 2-6 6-4 7-6 (10/8) after a nerve-shredding match tie-break. At two hours and 51 minutes it was the longest women’s semi-final in Wimbledon history, and at the end of […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 4

Alice Capsey and Sophie Ecclestone

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Alice Capsey and Sophie Ecclestone star as England clinch T20 series

England secured a T20 series victory over New Zealand after a six-wicket success in Canterbury. Having won the first two matches, they sealed the best-of-five contest by going 3-0 up after chasing down the target of 142. Alice Capsey was the hero, hitting an unbeaten 67 off 60 balls, with Freya Kemp getting the job done with a flurry of late boundaries. Spinner Sophie Ecclestone earlier did the damage with […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 4

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