5 h. ago The incredible story of a Wimbledon finalist who became a murderer: Son of Irish baron with a 'killer' backhand saw his life spiral out of control after SW19 heartbreak

The remarkable front page of French newspaper 'Le Petit Journal' in 1907 illustrated the crime of a former Wimbledon finalist in the most graphic manner possible.

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33 h. ago 'I visited Rafael Nadal's hotel in Dominican Republic with incredible tennis centre'

In collaboration with tennis legend Rafael Nadal and as part of Meliá Hotels & Resorts, the luxurious five-star resort offers an idyllic escape with its facilities nothing short of perfection

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34 h. ago 'I visited Rafael Nadal’s hotel and couldn't believe what the tennis courts were like'

We relaxed and rejuvenated at a new wellness resort in the Dominican Republic from tennis ace Rafael Nadal’s hotel brand Zel, and it quickly became our home away from home

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50 h. ago Emma Stone and Steve Carell 'incredible' in true story tennis film hailed 'must see'

Battle of the Sexes, co-directed by Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, spotlights the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, with Emma Stone and Steve Carell in lead roles

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5 d. ago Tennis fans can’t believe John McEnroe’s incredible BBC wages for working Wimbledon

John McEnroe is back on BBC commentary duties for Wimbledon, but not everyone is convinced the three-time singles champion justifies his hefty salary for two week's work

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6 d. ago Trump says he is ‘not offering Iran anything’ as country says US must rule out airstrikes before talks resume – Middle East crisis live

Iranian deputy foreign minister says it has been told US wants to talk but president says he is not speaking to them and repeats claim that its nuclear facilities have been ‘obliterated’France, Germany and the UK have condemned “threats” against the head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, after Iran rejected its request to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the US.Tehran has accused Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), of “betrayal of his duties” for not condemning the attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites, and Iranian lawmakers this week voted to suspend cooperation with the agency.France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemn threats against the director general of the IAEA Rafael Grossi and reiterate our full support to the agency.We call on Iranian authorities to refrain from any steps to cease cooperation with the IAEA. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Jacob Fearnley exclusive interview: ‘It’s incredible what Jack Draper is doing – I can make it to the top too’

The Scot on his Wimbledon prospects, career targets, and fast-paced life at the pinnacle of tennis

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8 d. ago Arizona’s Marte says fan reduced him to tears after saying he had texted player’s late mother

22-year-old was given indefinite MLB ban after commentsInfielder’s mother died in car accident in 2017The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte has given details about the comments that reduced him to tears during a game earlier this week.A 22-year-old fan was given an indefinite ban from every MLB stadium after he made comments about the second baseman’s late mother during a Diamondbacks game at the Chicago White Sox. Marte’s mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Tourist dies in mysterious Dominican Republic drowning after beach walk

While the Dominican Republic is one of the Caribbean’s most popular tourist destinations, several tourists have been found dead under suspicious circumstances in recent months

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9 d. ago Too scared to go to hospital: the pregnant women in Dominican Republic dying because of deportation fears

Haitian Lourda Jean Pierre died shortly after giving birth at home after seeing images of pregnant women and new mothers being rounded up in hospitals by immigration agentsAbout an hour after giving birth on the floor of her one-room shack in the Dominican Republic, Lourdia Jean Pierre, 32, started gasping for breath.Her husband, Ronald Jean, knew something was seriously wrong, and shouted for help from the neighbours. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco found guilty in sex abuse case, receives 2

Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has been found guilty of sexual abuse charges

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1 week ago White Sox ban fan for comments that left Ketel Marte in tears over late mother

Infielder’s mother died in car accident in 2017White Sox remove and ban 22-year-old fan from stadiumArizona’s victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night was marred after a fan’s insults about Ketel Marte’s late mother left the Diamondbacks second baseman in tears.Marte was visibly upset after the incident, which took place when he came to bat at the top of the seventh inning. The 31-year-old’s mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in 2017 in the Dominican Republic. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte left in tears after fan insults late mother during game

Infielder’s mother died in car accident in 2017Fan removed by security at request of ArizonaArizona’s victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night was marred after a fan’s insults about Ketel Marte’s late mother left the Diamondbacks second baseman in tears.Marte was visibly upset after the incident, which took place when he came to bat at the top of the seventh inning. The 31-year-old’s mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in 2017 in the Dominican Republic. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Disgraced MLB star Wander Franco learns fate amid sexual abuse trial

The former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is on trial in his native Dominican Republic, facing charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking.

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2 w. ago Longtime DEA informant charged in alleged scheme to extort high

A drug informant who helped the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration build some of its biggest cases has been arrested and charged with scheming to extort major cocaine traffickers facing extradition from Colombia and the Dominican Republic

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3 w. ago Mexico see off Dominican Republic in Gold Cup opener amid Ice concerns

Jiménez scores 40th goal in Mexico’s 3–2 group stage winÁlvarez, Montes also strike as El Tri top Group A earlyDominican Republic push champs in high-energy contestDefending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on Saturday night in a Concacaf Gold Cup group stage match.West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez opened the scoring in the 44th minute, Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez added a goal in the 47th and defender César Montes got another one in the 53rd. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Wimbledon icon Maria Sharapova looks almost unrecognisable five years after retiring

Maria Sharapova, who retired from professional tennis in 2020, has undergone an incredible transformation since the days she was crowned "hottest athlete in the world"

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3 w. ago Wander Franco's attorney to ask court to exonerate his client in sexual abuse case

The attorney for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco says he will ask the court to exonerate his client of all charges in a sexual abuse case involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged crimes

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3 w. ago Wander Franco charged with gun possession as his trial on child sexual abuse charges continues

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been charged with illegal possession of a handgun

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4 w. ago TUI holiday from hell as couple 'see dead body, public sex and guest defecating in pool'

A couple were left reeling after being offered £200 and some counselling sessions in response to their complaints about what should have been a luxury five-star getaway in the Dominican Republic

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