21 h. ago Lauren Hemp vows England won’t be complacent in Women’s Euro 2025 ‘rivalry’ against Wales

England have only won consecutive games once in the past year but need to win to reach the quarter-finals

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4 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho denied obvious Man United transfer exit as bargain £24m deal agreed

Manchester United transfer news as Napoli reach an agreement to sign a new winger to leave Alejandro Garnacho in the dark

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5 d. ago Sabalenka ousts former doubles partner Mertens to reach Wimbledon quarter

World No 1 forced to work hard for 6-4, 7-6 victory Siegemund next up after win over Solana SierraTennis players often say it’s hard to play against a friend, the killer instinct never quite as easy to call on as it might be against someone else. Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, has rarely had that problem, but she was pushed hard by her former doubles partner Elise Mertens before ­winning through 6-4, 7-6 (4) to reach the quarter-finals.Mertens had won just two sets in their past nine matches but played as good a match as she has ever done at Wimbledon, and still came out on the wrong side. Sabalenka hit 36 winners and made just 18 unforced errors, coming from 3-1 down in the second set to set up a quarter-final against Laura Siegemund of Germany. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Pavlyuchenkova ends Sonay Kartal’s Wimbledon dream as AI line

British No 3 loses in fourth round 7-6, 6-4 on Centre CourtLine-calling system malfunctions at key point in first setSonay Kartal took Wimbledon by storm as the last British player standing in the women’s singles, after Emma Raducanu’s exit. The Brighton native calmly went about her business in the first week, defeating the world No 21, Jelena Ostapenko, in the first round before dominant straight-set wins against Viktoriya Tomova and Diane Parry to reach the fourth round at a grand slam for the first time.But the fairytale run came to a halt as the unseeded Anastasia ­Pavlyuchenkova’s greater experience told, the 34-year-old winning 7-6 (3), 6-4 to return to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after nine years. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Emma Raducanu fights hard but Aryna Sabalenka ends her Wimbledon dream

World No 1 wins 7-6 (6), 6-4 in third roundBritish player served for first set and led 4-1 in secondFor a few glorious, fleeting moments late on Friday evening, as 15,000 spectators collectively lost their minds, something special was unfolding under the Centre Court roof. Not only was Emma Raducanu holding her own against Aryna Sabalenka, she was soaring. An hour into one of the most intense, fast-paced sets of her life, Raducanu arrived at set point against the best player in the world. But Sabalenka, the world No 1, has long grown accustomed to dealing with that massive target on her back, which so often spurs her opponents to perform far above their usual level. In the face of a grand slam champion playing some of her very best tennis, Sabalenka elevated her game to even greater heights in the decisive moments, crushing Raducanu’s hopes of a statement win by closing out an intense, unforgettable tussle with a 7-6 (6), 6-4 win to reach the fourth round.After coming so close to tr...

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7 d. ago Food truck on spectacular Scots mountain road that feels like 'edge of the world'

Visitors to Applecross peninsula can enjoy stunning views and reach its remote villages via a winding coastal road or the dramatic Bealach na Ba

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1 week ago A moment that changed me: An accident left me terrified of risk. Then I joined a stranger on a motorbike adventure

We rode through the dark, through winding mountain roads to reach scenic nooks I otherwise would never have seen. From then, I had the confidence to make friends and travel moreAs I watched the sleek, white motorbike roll out of the hire shop in Thakhek, Laos, I wondered if I was making a dreadful mistake. It was March 2017 and I had agreed to go on a road trip with a stranger – an American named Travis, whom I had met a few weeks earlier. We were classmates on a Rotary International Peace Fellowship, which brought together people from sectors such as academia, farming and activism to learn about conflict resolution, in Thailand. I tended to have my guard up around people I didn’t know but Travis’s constant gentle efforts to get to know me had worked, and we bonded over a shared sense of humour. When he suggested we explore Laos together, it felt like a natural progression of our budding friendship.Travis wanted to visit a climbing hotspot, I wanted to see the Laos that wasn’t on th...

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1 week ago Wimbledon 2025 day one: Raducanu eases through, Alcaraz survives huge scare, and more – live

British hopefuls Kartal, Tarvet and Fery advanceEmail John | Raducanu faces Xu in openerAnswers to my game. Thank you all for playing. 1) Wimbledon! The Southfields sign in the background and Waitrose plastic bag in the foreground were a bit of a giveaway. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wimbledon 2025 live: Tennis scores as Alcaraz survives scare in five

Follow live updates and scores from Day 1 of the Championships at the All England Club in London

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1 week ago Wimbledon 2025 day one: Alcaraz survives huge scare, Raducanu in action, and more – live

British hopefuls Kartal, Tarvet and Fery advanceEmail John | Raducanu faces Xu in openerAnswers to my game. Thank you all for playing. 1) Wimbledon! The Southfields sign in the background and Waitrose plastic bag in the foreground were a bit of a giveaway. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Carlos Alcaraz eager to mark his era with third consecutive Wimbledon title

However, Sinner, Djokovic and Draper stand in his way as leading men take the stage with epic battles on the cardsIn the days after his victory at Queen’s Club a week ago, a win that had maintained perfectly the momentum he had built with his French Open triumph, Carlos Alcaraz enjoyed his well-deserved two days of rest to the fullest. He spent his time away from the court wisely, playing golf with Andy Murray, strolling through central London and seeking out good food and good vibes. Then, on Wednesday, he returned to work with his sights on a singular goal.A year that had started off for Alcaraz with such turbulent, challenging results now seemingly positions him at the height of his powers. After struggling initially with the elevated pressure and scrutiny during Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, along with the weight that comes with his immense achievements, Alcaraz will begin his title defence at Wimbledon against Fabio Fognini on Monday playing great tennis, enjoying himself and con...

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1 week ago Lions hit with major injury scare during statement Force win

The British & Irish Lions claimed their first victory on Australian soil by overwhelming Western Force 54-7 but a possible injury crisis is brewing at scrum-half after Tomos Williams was forced off

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2 w. ago QPR confirm new head coach as Arsenal great joins coaching staff

A day after announcing Marti Cifuentes has officially left the club, Queen's Park Rangers have confirmed the hiring of Julien Stephan as the club's new head coach, with Arsenal great Steve Bould also coming aboard

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu battles back against Ann Li to set up Maya Joint clash at Eastbourne

British number one resumes Wimbledon preparations with gusty Queen’s Club showing

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2 w. ago Our Yorkshire Farm star recalls 'worst day of my life' after major health scare

Clive Owen has detailed one terrifying medical scare which involved one of his children two years ago.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz 'spark romance rumours as they are spotted laughing and joking together ahead of US Open team

The pair are set to team up for the US Open in August, but it appears their bond may go beyond the tennis court, after Emma was spotted supporting the star at the Queens Club Championships.

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz 'spark romance rumours as they enjoy a string of cosy outings together ahead of US Open team

The pair are set to team up for the US Open in August, but it appears their bond may go beyond the tennis court, after Emma was spotted supporting the star at the Queens Club Championships.

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2 w. ago Dan Evans beats Miomir Kecmanovic to set up Tommy Paul clash at Eastbourne

British no5 continues Wimbledon preparations after strong Queen’s Club showing

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz wins third title in a row, defeats Jiri Lehecka at Queen’s Club

Carlos Alcaraz wins third title in a row, defeats Jiri Lehecka at Queen’s Club  Tennis.com

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats Lehecka to extend win streak and regain crown as king of Queen’s

Alcaraz overcomes Czech opponent 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 in finalSpaniard stretches his unbeaten run to 18 matchesCarlos Alcaraz was initially not quite ready for the moment when he moved within touching distance of another Queen’s title. In the final stages of a bruising second set tiebreak, the score level at 5-5, Alcaraz threw in a double fault against a soaring Jiri Lehecka. He soon found himself battling in a final set he would have rather not contested.Alcaraz handled this moment of adversity with the same self-assurance and courage he has shown so many times before while demonstrating his growing maturity as he refocused to close out the in-form Czech Lehecka 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 and triumph at Queen’s for the second time in his career. Continue reading...

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