16 h. ago Jonathan Milan surges to stage win in Critérium du Dauphiné and snatches lead from Pogacar

Italian sprinter collects victory and takes yellow jerseyBritain’s Fred Wright is runner-up on second stageThe Italian sprinter Jonathan Milan surged away from the pack to win the second stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in Issoire and take the overall lead from Tadej Pogacar.Milan (Lidl-Trek) had to battle to keep up on a hilly 204.6km run through central France from Prémilhat. When the pack hit the home straight, he rocketed away from his rivals to collect a 10-second victory bonus and the yellow jersey. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Takeover fever grips City as three UK firms receive US offers

Alphawave, Oxford Ionics and Spectris targeted as flagging share prices leave British companies vulnerableBusiness live – latest updatesAmerican investors are poised to snap up three companies listed on the London Stock Exchange for a combined value of more than £5bn, as flagging share prices leave British companies vulnerable to takeovers.Alphawave, which is one of the few semiconductor companies listed in the UK, received an offer worth 183p a share from the US rival Qualcomm and on Monday the British company’s board recommended the deal to shareholders after months of talks. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago UK chip designer Alphawave agrees to $2.4bn takeover by US rival Qualcomm

Offer to buy the British-listed company is latest blow to the London Stock ExchangeBusiness live – latest updatesThe British chip designer Alphawave has agreed to a $2.4bn (£1.8bn) takeover by its US rival Qualcomm, the latest loss to the London Stock Exchange as it struggles to hang on to large technology companies.Alphawave, which is one of the few semiconductor companies listed in the UK, received an offer worth 183p a share and on Monday its board recommended the deal to shareholders after months of talks. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Jannik Sinner breaks golden rule in epic French Open final loss to Carlos Alcaraz

The Italian had three championship points to win his first French Open title, but ultimately fell to defeat to Alcaraz

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3 d. ago British teen Hannah Klugman stuns tennis at French Open with help from Jack Draper and Rafael Nadal

Hannah Klugman has become the first British player to reach the French Open juniors final in almost 50 years.

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4 d. ago Murder accused may have injured himself deliberately in attempt to prove he acted in self

Kevin Draper denied murdering Jack O'Brien

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7 d. ago Jack Draper admits he is a ‘long way behind’ Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner after French Open exit

An encouraging clay-court season for Draper was brought to an abrupt halt by the inspired Alexander Bublik

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7 d. ago Jack Draper says French Open defeat to Alexander Bublik 'hurts a lot' as he reflects on missed opportunity

Draper took the first set but eventually slumped to a fourth round exit against Alexander Bublik

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7 d. ago It hurts a lot – Jack Draper out of French Open after defeat to Alexander Bublik

The world number 62 from Kazakhstan triumphed 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4 against the British number one and fifth seed at Roland Garros.

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7 d. ago Jack Draper v Alexander Bublik LIVE: British No 1 stunned at French Open after Djokovic beats Norrie

The fourth round saw British hopes in the French Open come to an end

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7 d. ago Jack Draper crashes out of the French Open after suffering shock defeat to Alexander Bublik

Britain’s hopes of success at the French Open are over for another year

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7 d. ago Jack Draper suffers shock French Open exit as British hopes ended

Jack Draper seemed to have his head scrambled by the unpredictable Alexander Bublik as he slumped to a 5-7 6-3 6-2 6-4 loss at the French Open on Monday

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7 d. ago Jack Draper v Alexander Bublik LIVE: French Open score and updates after Djokovic beats Norrie

The fourth round continues with Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner also in action

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7 d. ago Jack Draper's net worth, childhood, personal life, and honest thoughts on modelling

The 23-year-old, who is fifth in the ATP rankings but has never won a match at Roland Garros, is hoping to secure a place in the quarter-finals at the French Open this week

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7 d. ago Jack Draper's true feelings on Emma Raducanu emerge as he makes relationship admission

The British men's singles star is back in action at the French Open as he looks to continue his impressive rise

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7 d. ago Jack Draper’s ‘UFC’ regiment that has Alexander Bublik at a loss on how to beat him

Draper is in the fourth round of the French Open for the first time

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8 d. ago When is Jack Draper playing today? Alexander Bublik match start time and how to watch French Open live today

Winner likely to face Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals

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8 d. ago Elina Svitolina saves three match points before knocking out Jasmine Paolini

Last year’s runner-up Paolini had three chances to win in straight sets before losing 6-1 in the decider.

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8 d. ago Jack Draper’s rise up the rankings branded ‘insane’ by French Open opponent

Draper has risen into the world’s top five and faces former top-20 player Alexander Bublik in the last 16 at Roland Garros

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9 d. ago Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner ‘practice less together’ ahead of potential French Open clash

Sinner and Draper have been good friends off the court for some time but could meet in the quarter-finals of the French Open

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