14 h. ago Emma Raducanu's reason for United Cup withdrawal as Team GB left teetering

British No. 1 Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from her United Cup clash against Naomi Osaka, leaving Great Britain's prospects in doubt as they hunt a quarter-final spot

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15 h. ago Emma Raducanu injury shared by Tim Henman after sudden United Cup withdrawal

Emma Raducanu was due to face Naomi Osaka in the United Cup on Sunday, but withdrew from the match just hours before it was due to start.

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18 h. ago Emma Raducanu mystery injury sparks Australian Open concern as she suddenly pulls out match

Emma Raducanu was due to take on Naomi Osaka in Great Britain's first tie at the United Cup, but the former US Open champion was forced to withdraw from that match hours before it started

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18 h. ago Emma Raducanu withdraws from opening match of the season at United Cup

The British No 1 was due to face Naomi Osaka but was replaced in Great Britain’s line-up by Katie Swan

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19 h. ago Emma Raducanu sparks major Australian Open concerns as she withdraws from first match of 2026 just HOURS before she was due on court

The 23-year-old was due to play for Team GB in United Cup action in Perth this week as she begins her pre-Australian Open tune-up, but withdrew from the match at the eleventh hour.

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19 h. ago Emma Raducanu sparks concern after pulling out of United Cup with unknown injury

Emma Raducanu was set to play her first match of the year at the United Cup in Perth, but pulled out with hours to spare and was replaced by Katie Swan.

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20 h. ago Emma Raducanu ruled out of United Cup opener in false start to new season

British No 1 withdraws from clash with Naomi Osaka due to injuryKatie Swan replaces former US Open champion to play for Team GBEmma Raducanu remains hopeful that she will be able to compete this week at the United Cup after her 2026 season began with a concerning false start when she was forced to withdraw from her opening match in Perth.Raducanu pulled out of her highly anticipated clash with Naomi Osaka just an hour before play began but a significantly weakened Great Britain team admirably battled hard in the searing heat. Billy Harris, who had replaced the British men’s No 1 Jack Draper, opened the tie with a strong win, defeating Shintaro Mochizuki 7-6 (4), 6-3. Raducanu was replaced by Katie Swan. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago ‘It’s impossible not to feel relief’: UK Venezuelans on Maduro’s capture

Hope, fear and unease ripple through Britain’s Venezuelan community after US forces seized Nicolás MaduroUS strikes on Venezuela – live updatesWhen Cinzia de Santis woke up to the news that Nicolás Maduro had been captured by US troops in a pre-dawn assault on Caracas, she had mixed emotions. “My first reaction was he’s gone, which is kind of good news,” she said.But the manner in which the Venezuelan president and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken to New York to face criminal charges – in a military operation that, at this point, appears to have little to no legal or constitutional authority – has sparked concern. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’

Briton to make United Cup debut against Naomi OsakaBilly Harris replaces Jack Draper in Great Britain teamEmma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares to begin the new tennis season as Great Britain’s leading player at the United Cup in Australia.Raducanu, the British women’s No 1, will make her debut in the mixed-gender team competition on Sunday against Japan’s Naomi Osaka. “I think for me it’s just about stacking the good days,” said Raducanu on her hopes for 2026. “I’ve been putting in some good practices. Even if each practice isn’t as perfect as you want it to be, I think just the consistency of it is the most important thing. That’s what really helped me last year. So I just hope to carry that on and enjoy the tennis, enjoy the process of what I’m doing, which right now I am.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Declan Rice footage sparks worrying Arsenal injury concern after Mikel Arteta update given

Declan Rice missed Arsenal's 4-1 win over Aston Villa due to a knee injury picked up against Brighton and he could be a doubt for the weekend's game against AFC Bournemouth

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3 d. ago Ellen DeGeneres, 67, sparks concern with weight loss after finally jetting back to US from UK life

Ellen DeGeneres sparked concern on Tuesday as she returned to the U.S., stepping out in Montecito with wife Portia de Rossi. 

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3 d. ago The Celtic mantra repeated six times that can drag Wilfried Nancy out of a hole

The champions are careering deeper into crisis on and off the field but Anthony Ralston insists the unity among the players can pull them out the mire.

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5 d. ago Laura Woods looks healthy and happy as she celebrates Christmas with fiancée Adam Collard and their baby son Leo, 11 months, after sparking concern when she collapsed live on air

Laura Woods looked healthy and happier than ever as she shared shared sweet snaps on Tuesday of her Christmas celebrations with family after collapsing on air.

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7 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson sparked concern before gunfire erupted during meal with Top Gear co

Jeremy Clarkson has spoken about noticing 'increasing nerves' from his colleagues, before a dinner party with Richard Hammond and James May ended with sporadic gunfire

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7 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka’s incredibly rich boyfriend has net worth 5x Emma Raducanu

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been in a relationship with her ultra-wealthy partner since early 2024.

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7 d. ago Inside Emma Raducanu's inner circle, stalker incident and coaching carousel

Emma Raducanu has had a tumultuous 2025, but the British star has been able to count on a handful of people in her life and will head into 2026 with a firm coach

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7 d. ago Emma Raducanu's inner circle including coach for 2026 after stalking ordeal

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has faced coaching upheaval and a stalking ordeal in 2025, but enters 2026 with a firm coach and the support of family and childhood friends

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7 d. ago Emma Raducanu shares doubt over Kyrgios v Sabalenka in controversial Battle of the Sexes

The exhibition in Dubai has got the tennis world talking ahead of next month’s Australian Open, with Raducanu sharing her insight on how Sabalenka will cope with Kyrgios’s power after practicing with Carlos Alcaraz

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7 d. ago Emma Raducanu breaks silence on controversial Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios match

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is taking on Nick Kyrgios in an exhibition that has been labelled 'Battle of the Sexes' and Emma Raducanu admits she's an interested onlooker

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8 d. ago Emma Raducanu dealt blow by Jack Draper as tennis star issues gutting statement

Emma Raducanu has been dealt a double blow ahead of the Australian Open

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