3 h. ago Wimbledon close to its hottest day ever as temperatures soar past 34C

Fans queued with umbrellas, celebrities filled the Royal Box and players battled brutal heat as Wimbledon edged towards a record-breaking day

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6 h. ago Photos of Wimbledon fans and players struggling to stay cool in record

Tennis fans and players did their best to stay cool on the opening days of the Wimbledon tournament in London. Athletes plunged ice bags on their head while fans did their best to create shade with hats, umbrellas and clothing.

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31 h. ago Wimbledon, fireworks and a giant flower: photos of the day – Monday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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68 h. ago As Wimbledon prepares for its hottest opening day ever, players are offered longer breaks and fans told to wear wide

With the tournament braced for its hottest opening day tomorrow at a predicted high of 34C, the one thought occupying their minds is how to keep everyone cool.

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69 h. ago SW19 set for record breaking scorcher... As Wimbledon prepares for its hottest opening day, players are offered longer breaks and fans told to wear wide

With the tournament braced for its hottest opening day tomorrow at a predicted high of 34C, the one thought occupying their minds is how to keep everyone cool.

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3 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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3 d. ago Revealed: What really happened at the 'Wimbledon Incident' when Meghan Markle asked people not to take photos

Meghan Markle's bodyguards warned tennis fans not to take pictures of Meghan at Wimbledon in 2019 so she could 'engage with people rather than camera phones'.

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4 d. ago Police dogs given booties for protection during the Club World Cup

Fans and players weren’t the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup

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4 d. ago Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat

Fans and players weren’t the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup

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6 d. ago Rafael Leao gets Arsenal fans excited with social media activity amid transfer links

Arsenal are working on a number of potential new signings over the summer and AC Milan and Portugal star Rafael Leao is one player who plenty of fans would welcome

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6 d. ago Warning shot for 2026: Club World Cup’s brutal heat exposes a World Cup risk

That the US gets hot in the summer is hardly breaking news. Even if it may not give any one team an advantage, it puts players, fans and officials at riskIn the 31 years since the United States last hosted the men’s World Cup, a few things remain unchanged.Recent politics notwithstanding, the US population is diverse and air travel is relatively easy, so international games tend to attract supporters no matter where they live. As long as ticket prices are reasonable, a good crowd is a good bet. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Players and fans at the Club World Cup are coping with high temperatures as a heat wave hits US

Substitutes who watch from the locker room, abandoned practice sessions and sweat-soaked jerseys

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8 d. ago Diablo 4 Season 8 end date confirmed as fans hope Season 9 gets game back on track

Diablo 4 Season 8 has been a mixed bag for fans, but the end date is quickly approaching, leaving players to wonder what they can expect from Season 9 in the future

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8 d. ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners suffer blow in Benjamin Sesko and Marc Guehi chase as demands clear

Arsenal are yet to sign any new players in the summer transfer window, but Mikel Arteta has promised fans a "big summer" in the market as he looks to overhaul his squad

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9 d. ago ‘It was unbelievably skilled’: Pope hails Brook after swashbuckling innings

Yorkshireman hits 99 with first Test on knife edge‘He was pretty gutted to get out,’ says England No 3Ollie Pope hailed the ability that the “unbelievably skilled” Harry Brook possesses “to flip a game” after the Yorkshireman’s quickfire 99 helped England to sprint to a total only six runs short of India’s first-innings 471 on day three at Headingley. With India reaching stumps on 90 for two the outcome of the first Test remains beautifully uncertain.“Everyone knows what a fantastic player Harry is, and I think being able to put really skilled bowlers under that much pressure shows exactly the skills he has got,” Pope said. “But it is not just slugging, it is very well thought out. The ability to kind of flip a game – we were saying: ‘Oof, if he bats for another hour here we could be in an amazing position.’ That just shows the kind of skill he’s got, and power. It was unbelievably skilled.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago PFA Player of the Year shortlist confirmed with Liverpool fans fuming at 'outrageous' snub

Liverpool enjoyed a stunning season in the Premier League by winning the Premier League title but fans are confused at the fact that one of their top stars is not in contention for a top PFA award

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1 week ago Club World Cup match halted as fans vacate seats and players told to remain calm

The Club World Cup match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly had to be halted on Thursday afternoon as fans were told to find shelter amid severe lightning in the area

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1 week ago Britain melts in the heatwave: Isle of Wight festivalgoers try to stay cool and Brits struggle to sleep amid five

The UK could break its record for the warmest day of the year for the second day in a row today, with temperatures up to 33C (91F) forecast after a 2025 high of 32.2C (90.0F) in London yesterday.

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1 week ago Rugby fans storm pitch and fight as top players chased into dressing room

15 riot police attempted to break up the violence as players fled to safety

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2 w. ago Chelsea star picks Club World Cup concept that he wants Premier League to copy

The Club World Cup has been introducing players to huge fanfare before matches and Chelsea star Romeo Lavia would love to see the Premier League copy the concept

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