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Jacob Fearnley earns Novak Djokovic Wimbledon respect as superstar 'very glad' match didn't go to fifth set

The Scot - who earned a crack at the seven time Wimbledon champion - was fearless as he lost out 3-6 4-6 7-5 5-7

2024-07-04T16:21:13Z

MotoGP German Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The ninth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Sachsenring in Germany as part of the 21-race calendar. Here is everything you need to know, including the full schedule and how to watch.

2024-04-26T08:27:00Z

Fourth of July fireworks at sporting events

Take a look at fireworks shows at sporting events during the July 4 holiday weekend.

2024-07-04T04:24:13Z

Nico Carrillo Vs. Saemapetch Fairtex: 4 Keys To Victory In Crucial Clash at ONE Fight Night 23

Which fighter will inch closer to a shot at the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title this Friday, July 5?

2024-07-04T07:21:19Z

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong windsurfer Cheng overcomes pre-race jitters in quest for medal

The 25-year-old suffered from anxiety until a psychologist helped address the issue, leaving him 'nervous but excited' about the Games Hong Kong windsurfer Cheng Ching-yin used to be crippled by nerves before big events but he is now targeting a medal at the Paris Olympics after learning to thrive under pressure. Bringing in a sports psychologist h...

2024-07-05T01:17:38Z

Was the Verstappen/Norris clash blown out of proportion?

F1's Austrian GP clash between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen courted much in the way of column inches, but was the incident overblown?

2024-07-04T15:52:29Z

England's Jordan Pickford wore jeans and cap to wedding – and ruined wife's £500k ring

England's reliable goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been cheered on through Euro 2024 by his stunning wife Megan, whose £500k engagement ring once desperately had to be cut off

2024-07-05T05:19:57Z

Rugby-Scotland ring changes with five new caps against Canada

(Reuters) - Five uncapped players were named in Scotland’s starting line-up for their test against Canada in Ottawa on Saturday, plus a further five newcomers on the substitute’s bench. Gregor Brown, Matt Currie, Arron Reed, Gus Warr and Max Williamson are among 14 changes from Scotland’s last game against Ireland in the Six Nations Championship. Only Stafford McDowall, who wins a second cap,

2024-07-03T16:54:29Z

‘A Great Opportunity’ – Teen Prodigy Jozef Chen Excited To Test Himself Against Tye Ruotolo At ONE Fight Night 23

The BJJ superstars will lock horns in U.S. primetime this Friday.

2024-07-04T02:36:59Z

Barca stars show Flick their quality at Euros & Copa America

Proof that most of the pieces are already in place for a successful campaign

2024-07-03T19:11:11Z

Analytics Week: Completion Percentage and the Importance of Film

Watching film and “doing analytics” are not mutually exclusive concepts — here’s why.

2024-07-04T12:13:56Z

See Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Fourth of July 2024

See the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York.

2024-07-04T14:56:04Z

Antonio: 5 July 2024

Friday Edition of the Daily Merengue

2024-07-05T03:16:00Z

Hugh Bowman determined to clean up disciplinary record after satisfactory season

Australian ace evaluates his season as he aims to stay out of the stewards' room next campaign He might be "satisfied" with his 2023-24 campaign, but Hugh Bowman has made avoiding the wrath of stewards his key focus for next season after copping a raft of careless riding suspensions. Bowman collected a Group One aboard Invincible Sage and two legs ...

2024-07-03T07:10:59Z

Soccer-Man City, Man Utd cleared to play in Europe alongside sister clubs

(Reuters) - Manchester City and Manchester United will be allowed to play in the Champions League and Europa League along with their sister clubs Girona and Nice, UEFA's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) First Chamber said on Friday. The European soccer body said the sister clubs' investors had implemented changes to avoid any conflict with UEFA's multi-club ownership rules, including

2024-07-05T15:32:05Z

Copa by the numbers: Argentina vs. Ecuador

A numerical preview of Thursday’s Copa America quarterfinal matchup between these two teams

2024-07-03T15:14:34Z

Friday favourite: Why F1's original circuit retains its thrilling appeal

The very first circuit to host a Formula 1 world championship race in 1950, Silverstone has earned classic status over its subsequent 57 appearances on the calendar. Amid its many facelifts, Bertrand Gachot’s love for the circuit he picks as his favourite hasn’t changed

2024-03-15T09:59:24Z

‘I Will Destroy This Guy’ – ‘Reug Reug’ Oumar Kane Plans To Chop Down Boucher Ketchup At ONE Fight Night 23

The Senegalese star wants to finish his compatriot quickly and fire a warning shot at Anatoly Malykhin on Friday.

2024-07-04T05:52:30Z

7 candidates for the Atlanta United head coach vacancy

Seven free-agent coaches that could take the touchline as Atlanta United's next boss.

2024-07-04T22:59:56Z

Paris Olympics: Jerry Tuwai back in Fiji fold as Olympic champs target rugby sevens 3-peat

Coach Osea Kolinisau won as a player in 2016 and hopes ex-teammate can revive their struggling team, while the women welcome back a star Osea Kolinisau led Fiji to their first-ever Olympic gold medal when rugby sevens made its debut at the Summer Games in 2016 and now, as a coach, he is turning to old teammate Jerry Tuwai to help the Pacific nation...

2024-07-04T07:29:57Z

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappé will have to overcome idol Cristiano Ronaldo to achieve dream

The Frenchman famously grew up with posters of the Portugal skipper on his wall and will follow in his footsteps by moving to Real Madrid Kylian Mbappe will have to end his childhood idol's European Championship dreams if he is to achieve his when France take on Portugal in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Les Bleus' captain famously grew up with p...

2024-07-04T07:29:59Z

British Grand Prix: Max Verstappen hoping to avoid repeat of 2021 nightmare in duel with Lando Norris

Just days after a clash wrecked both drivers' races in Austria, they could meet again at Silverstone, which saw an opening-lap crash in 2021 Max Verstappen will hope to avoid any repeat of his 2021 nightmare this weekend when he and Lando Norris go head-to-head in the next round of their Formula One title battle at the British Grand Prix. Just days...

2024-07-04T10:45:30Z

Soccer-Turkey snatch Euro dark horses tag from Austria in last-16 win

By Lori Ewing LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Turkey wrested the dark horses tag from Austria's grasp in a pulsating Euro 2024 last-16 match on Tuesday, sparking celebrations in Turkish communities around the world, even as far away as Toronto. Merih Demiral scored both goals in the 2-1 full-throttle victory that injected Turkish fans with hope of another long Euros run after their narrow 3-2 loss

2024-07-03T10:38:43Z

USWNT Olympic roster profiles: Coaches

The final section of the team that must come together is a coaching staff in its first month on the job.

2024-07-04T15:14:14Z

Ok Rae Yoon Vs. Alibeg Rasulov: 4 Keys To Victory In Interim World Title Clash At ONE Fight Night 23

The South Korean striker and the Turkish grappler will throw down this Friday in U.S. primetime.

2024-07-03T17:19:04Z

Soccer-Teams for Spain v Germany at Euro 2024

STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) - Following are the starting lineups for Spain and Germany in their Euro 2024 quarter-final on Friday at the Stuttgart Arena. Spain: Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Alvaro Morata (C). Germany: Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Ruediger, Jonathan Tah, David Raum;

2024-07-05T15:02:15Z

Fans work out exact Andy Murray retirement date as icon slips out the end game amid Wimbledon tears

The Scottish superstar said four words which told everything but it was missed amid an emotional SW19 goodbye.

2024-07-05T10:09:12Z

What should Barcelona do with their returning loanees?

Six players are back at the club

2024-07-03T05:08:48Z

Stefan Korodi And Alexey Balyko Break Down Their Opening Matchup At ONE Fight Night 23

The exciting strikers will throw down in a Muay Thai showdown this Friday.

2024-07-05T01:55:26Z

ONE Championship: bantamweight champ Jonathan Haggerty scared to face me, says Nico Carrillo

Scottish fighter Carillo is ranked at No 1 in the division and said that Englishman Haggerty 'doesn't want to build a fight with me' Nico Carrillo has accused bantamweight Muay Thai champion Jonathan Haggerty of running scared as the Scottish fighter prepares to face Saepametch Fairtex at ONE Fight Night 23 on Saturday. Nicknamed the "King of the N...

2024-07-03T07:10:55Z

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong’s champion fencer Cheung Ka-long should be feared, coach says

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist needs to turn his aura to his advantage, not be crushed by pressure, according to Greg Koenig Hong Kong's defending Olympic champion fencer Cheung Ka-long can strike fear into his opponents as he tries to win again in Paris, his coach has said. Greg Koenig, who is overseeing the 27-year-old's bid for repeat glory in th...

2024-07-05T00:17:29Z

LeBron James agrees to 2-year extension with Los Angeles Lakers, eyes father-son NBA debut

James is expected to make around US$50 million this coming season, making him the first player to eclipse US$500 million in career NBA earnings LeBron James is making it official: He's coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league's all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the...

2024-07-03T16:12:22Z

Soccer-Canada out to continue surprising Copa run against Venezuela

(Reuters) - History is at stake for both Venezuela and Canada when they meet on Friday in Arlington, Texas, in the second Copa America quarter-final. Long considered one of the minnows of South American football, Venezuela would guarantee tying their best Copa America showing by advancing past Canada, ensuring they at least match their fourth-place finish in 2011. "We know that we have to

2024-07-05T01:44:45Z

Turkey's Demiral banned for two games, England's Bellingham fined

HAMBURG (Reuters) -Europe's football governing body UEFA handed a two-match ban to Turkish soccer player Merih Demiral for a politically-charged "wolf" celebration and fined England's Jude Bellingham 30,000 euros ($32,469) for a crotch-grabbing gesture at Euro 2024. Bellingham was also given a one-match suspension in principle, but UEFA said that would not be immediately enforced and would be

2024-07-05T11:36:37Z

Soccer-Germany out to snap 36-year winless run against Spain

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany take on fellow title contenders Spain in their mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday, hoping to end a winless run at tournaments against them that stretches back to 1988. The Germans are enjoying their best international tournament in eight years with home fans desperate for their first title in a decade but their match against the

2024-07-04T01:16:04Z

Soccer-Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties to move into Copa America semis

HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) -Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The match went to penalties after Lisandro Martinez's opener for Argentina was cancelled out by Kevin Rodriguez in stoppage time. There is no extra time in Copa America

2024-07-05T04:05:09Z

Soccer-Can, Tah start for Germany against unchanged Spain

STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) -Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann made two changes to his lineup with Jonathan Tah and Emre Can coming in to the team to face an unchanged Spain in their Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Friday. After missing their last game against Denmark due to suspension, Tah returned to the lineup to play as Antonio Ruediger's centre back partner in place of Nico Schlotterbeck

2024-07-05T15:17:19Z

Soccer-Liverpool's Slot hopes to build on Klopp's winning culture

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Newly arrived Liverpool coach Arne Slot is not worried about filling Juergen Klopp's shoes, but is happy to build on the strong base left behind by the former manager, the Dutchman said on Friday. Liverpool won almost every major honour during Klopp's nine-year stay including the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup, and Slot said he admired the

2024-07-05T13:31:47Z

Luke Littler tells fans 'get popcorn ready' after Michael van Gerwen World Matchplay darts draw

The duo will face off in the first round of the World Matchplay, with the teenage sensation already cranking up the mind games.

2024-07-04T18:06:41Z

Andy Murray left in tears as he pays emotional tribute after Wimbledon doubles defeat and hints at future coaching role

The Scot and his brother Jamie lost in the doubles but it is not all over for Andy yet as he prepares for the mixed doubles.

2024-07-04T20:52:04Z

Soccer-Martinez saves Argentina in Copa shootout win over Ecuador to reach semis

HOUSTON, Texas (Reuters) -Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Lisandro Martinez's opener for Argentina was cancelled out by Kevin Rodriguez in stoppage time, and with no extra time at the Copa America apart from the final the match

2024-07-05T05:05:37Z

Paris Olympics anti-doping chiefs to use hi-tech approach in bid to stop potential cheats

Tools at the agency's disposal include biological and performance passports as well as other data In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency (ITA) plans to deploy a more streamlined, hi-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats. Benjamin Cohen, Director General of the ITA, said potential tools...

2024-07-03T07:10:58Z

Soccer-Unsentimental Spain hope to 'send Toni Kroos into retirement'

By Andrew Cawthorne and Fernando Kallas DONAUESCHINGEN, Germany (Reuters) - Spain will put sentiment to one side on Friday when they play Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals knowing that victory would spell retirement for veteran midfielder Toni Kroos who has already hung up his boots at Real Madrid. Forward Joselu heaped praise on last season's teammate at Real Madrid, but said Spain were

2024-07-03T14:24:07Z

ONE Friday Fights 69 – Results And Highlights For Every Match

We’re reporting to you live from the world-famous Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand!

2024-07-05T03:55:50Z

Siobhan Haughey makes Paris Olympics promise to ‘give Hong Kong people a sense of pride’

Swimmer aims to show Hongkongers 'we might be a small city, but we can do great things' as she targets Games glory Siobhan Haughey has set herself the target of swimming faster than ever before at the Paris Olympics, and said success for Hong Kong could have an inspirational impact on the city. Three years after Haughey twice put Hong Kong on the p...

2024-07-03T23:28:47Z

How Liverpool players performed in the Copa America 2024 group stage

Four Liverpool players performed well in the Copa America 2024 group stage, including Alexis Mac Allister, Alisson, Darwin Nunez, and Luis Diaz.

2024-07-04T23:29:57Z

Best MLS player from the Copa America group stage - ranked

A handful of Major League Soccer players were among the best performers at the Copa America group stage for their respective countries.

2024-07-03T19:10:33Z

Soccer-From dark horses to sudden exit, Austria leave Euros wanting more

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Austria are leaving Euro 2024 having at times dazzled with their high-octane style but also knowing there was potentially more in it for Ralf Rangnick's team than a round of 16 exit. The Austrians suffered a 2-1 loss to Turkey in a pulsating match on Tuesday and, despite a golden stoppage time chance for an equaliser, it left them still without a knockout

2024-07-03T10:48:32Z

Norris backtracks on Verstappen F1 apology demand

McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris has spoken about his "close to the edge" Austrian GP clash with Max Verstappen

2024-07-04T14:07:08Z

Ex-Blackburn Rovers defender ready to help Kitchee return to top of Hong Kong pile

Jay Haddow 'excited and optimistic about future' after uncertain spell with Championship side Hong Kong-born Jay Haddow is "excited and optimistic about the future" after joining boyhood club Kitchee, following a challenging two years with former club Blackburn Rovers. Haddow, who has signed a one-year contract, will count as a foreigner, given his...

2024-07-04T07:30:01Z