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“British number two Choinski claimed a dominant 6-3 7-5 6-2 win over Czech player Vit Kopriva.”
“Germany had won six straight major tournament shootouts, including two against England, and lost none since defeat against the then Czechoslovakia in the final of the 1976 European Championships”
“Nelson appeared in 12 games during the 2025 season and recorded 27 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns.”
“On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country's chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup”
“at least 16 years without ranking in the top 16 of any World Cup tournament.”
“It was an awful day for British tennis in truth with all 10 Brits who played on day one losing in the opening round.”
“In an abysmal opening day for home hopes, Cameron Norrie, the highest-ranked Briton, was among 10 home players who quickly toppled out of the tournament.”
“According to Bild, Tah had never taken a penalty at professional level before and only took the responsibility upon himself after four of his teammates display signs of reluctance. Leon Goretzka, who has represented his country on 72 occas…”
“He added another 102 yards in receptions.”
“explains the White Wolves star forward Abbosbek Fayzullaev, who scored Uzbekistan's first (and, thus far, only) World Cup goal in a 3-1 loss to Colombia on June 17”
“Never in the Open era, which started in 1968, have 10 Brits lost a singles match in the same day at Wimbledon.”
“The only reason it wasn't 11 was because Jack Pinnington Jones' match was suspended on Monday evening when he was two sets down.”
“Swan, who considered retiring from tennis in 2024 because of a persistent back injury, avoided that fate in her first Grand Slam appearance for three years as she became the first British player to progress with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Roma…”
“Die Welt columnist Ulf Poschardt took a similar line, in a piece headlined: 'Only a successful Germany is worth living in'.”
“He’s a seven-time champion at Wimbledon”
“World Cup debut — 34 years in the making — is the fruit of years of government investments”
“Basing will rise more than 60 places in the world rankings after coming through qualifying to play a first ever grand slam main draw.”
“The 44-year-old has the most singles Grand Slam titles of any woman in the Open Era with 23 plus four Olympic gold medals and another 14 Slam doubles titles alongside her sister Venus.”
“Fery battled back from a set down to secure an impressive 3-6 6-2 6-2 6-1 victory over Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur”
“According to Bild, Tah had never taken a penalty at professional level before and only took the responsibility upon himself after four of his teammates display signs of reluctance. Leon Goretzka, Waldemar Anton, Nathaniel Brown and Malick …”
“with his most recent title four years ago in 2022”
“He says Uzbekistan's World Cup debut — 34 years in the making — is the fruit of years of government investments in wider programs for youth.”
“I had until Monday to decide [to take the wildcard]. I think it was like Sunday [that I decided to]. I just wasn't sure up until then. Honestly, I'm still not even sure, but we'll see.”
“That followed Emma Raducanu's pulling out on the eve of the Championships with a stress fracture in her right leg.”
“Furthermore, it is said that PSG value Barcola at more than the £116m which Manchester City forked out to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.”
“holds 24 Grand Slam singles titles”
“She hasn't played a competitive singles match in four years. Since then, she's had a second daughter and only returned to the doubles 21 days ago.”
“Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins has been ruled out of the summer Nations Championship Tests because of a shoulder injury suffered with Exeter. [...] Jenkins, who started all five Six Nations fixtures, suffered a blow in the Chiefs' Prem final de…”
“Barcola was a key cog in Luis Enrique’s side last season, scoring 13 goals in all competitions as the French side won Ligue 1 and the Champions League.”
“one Wimbledon title away from tying Roger Federer”
“She hasn't played a competitive singles match in four years.”
“The 23-year-old is not in Steve Tandy's 33-strong squad for the fixtures against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa. [...] Tandy's side start the tournament [...] There are two uncapped players in Tandy's cut-down squad. They are Ospreys tig…”
“The 24-year-old, who was crowned Belgian Pro League Player of the Season last month after his impressive season in which he scored 22 goals and registered 29 assists, is valued at €40m (£34.5m) by Club Brugge.”
“two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is sidelined with injury”
“Only one of them is ranked lower than 100th in the world. That's No.60 Katie Boulter, who was previously as high as 23rd in the WTA standings.”
“Wales must cope without an influential forward who has missed just one Test under Tandy, when unavailable for the South Africa fixture outside World Rugby's international window.”
“Rogers is said to be ‘open’ to a move to the Emirates, but Villa will reportedly demand a whopping £130m fee for the England international.”
“had 74 points (38 goals, 36 assists) in 52 games for the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires last season.”
“Boulter faces an Italian teenager ranked 172nd.”
“"We have selected a squad of 33 players for the Nations Championship to mirror what will be required for the World Cup in 2027," said the head coach, who cut 11 players and lost Jenkins.”
“Netherlands missed three of their spot kicks before Ismail Saibari smashed home his to seal a 3-2 win for Morocco and set up a last 16 showdown with Canada.”
“after the 20-year-old had 74 points (38 goals, 36 assists) in 52 games for the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires last season.”
“Now 41, wildcard Wawrinka is a bona fide legend embarking on his farewell tour.”
“Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins has been ruled out of the summer Nations Championship Tests because of a shoulder injury suffered with Exeter.”
“Netherlands now have four straight losses across the last three World Cups and the UEFA League of Nations Finals in penalty shoot-outs.”
“Greentree, who was taken by the Kings 26th overall in 2024, is expected to start his professional career in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack.”
“He's won all of the other three Grand Slams but has only ever reached the quarter-finals on the grass major.”
“Tandy's side start the tournament against Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, 4 July (14:10 BST) before away Tests against Argentina and South Africa.”
“Koeman has shouldered much of the blame for the exit having switched to a five at the back system for the first time in 32 games with his side devoid of creativity for much of the contest.”
“First‑round pick Alberts Smits took the ice for his first time after a whirlwind weekend in Buffalo after he was taken by the Blueshirts fifth overall on Friday night.”
“Although Berrettini has been around on tour a long time, at 30, it's remarkably the first time ever the pair have gone head-to-head.”
“Exeter hope that surgery will mean the 31-times capped forward will be fit at the start of the 2026-27 season.”
“Eberechi Eze says he would be happy to step up to the plate but has missed three of his last four, most notably firing wide in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to PSG.”
“the ball flew … and bounced … and ricocheted … all over the place in a 9-4 win to start a three-game series.”
“Express Sport brings you all you need to know for Tuesday, June 30 at the All England Club...”
“There are two uncapped players in Tandy's cut-down squad. They are Ospreys tight-head prop Ben Warren and Exeter back-row forward Kane James.”
“Veteran Jordan Henderson was the only player to miss in the 2018 World Cup shootout win against Colombia.”
“There were 17 hits and three lead changes through the first 3 ½ innings.”
“The final Wimbledon matches will take place on July 12, two days after the Invictus Games countdown event.”
“For Germany fans the unthinkable has happened. Not only another early exit at a major tournament but a first World Cup penalty shootout loss.”
“Veteran Jordan Henderson was the only player to miss in the 2018 World Cup shootout win against Colombia, while Morgan Rogers has missed the only penalty of his career so far.”
“There were four home runs and 33 total baserunners by the end of the night.”
“She was pictured alongside Princess Catherine at the women's singles final in July 2019, just weeks after giving birth to Archie.”
“Since their most recent World Cup success in 2014, Germany have twice failed to make it out of the group stage - in 2018 and 2022 - and lost in the first knockout match of the 2026 finals.”
“World number one Sinner overcame a scare in his Wimbledon opener to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets.”
“thrilling a crowd of 12,394 in MLB’s most unconventional setting.”
“Meghan also attended Wimbledon during the summer of 2018, just months after marrying Prince Harry in Windsor.”
“The national team is not that.”
“The defending champion is therefore the clear favourite to claim his fifth Grand Slam title, at least according to the bookies.”
“Finally, however, the Dodgers (55-30) began to pull away.”
“Domestically German football is booming. Bundesliga stadiums are packed; even third-division games attract tens of thousands of spectators each weekend.”
“Djokovic, 39, is bidding to equal Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and claim a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam at the All England Club.”
“bouncing back from the three-run second from the Athletics (40-45)”
“I will turn 59 the day after tomorrow and I'm still stupid.”
“If Djokovic gets to 25 it’s a bit like Rafael Nadal and his 14 French Open titles. It’s a number that’s never been hit before and would be truly remarkable.”
“with Muncy tying the game with his 17th of the year”
“In a statement, the BHA said, external the racecourse's 12 fixtures remain with the administrator "and may be sold or transferred to a licensed racecourse operator, with the consent of the BHA".”
“Andy Pages put them in front with a two-run blast for his 16th of the season.”
“Livramento has since had a minor surgical procedure and Newcastle expect the 23-year-old to return to action at some point this summer.”
“Shohei Ohtani provided the biggest highlight of the night, clobbering a three-run homer that would’ve been gone in any of MLB’s 30 ballparks, flying an estimated 432 feet for the second-longest of his team-leading 18 big flies this season.”
“Following an assessment, England's medical team estimated Livramento would be out for about four or five weeks.”
“‘The last six weeks, he’s been the best player in baseball.’”
“The full-back has had surgery after pulling up in training just three days before England's group opener against Croatia on 17 June. Following an assessment, England's medical team estimated Livramento would be out for about four or five w…”
“Roberts is not only on the doorstep of joining the 1,000-win club, but also becoming the fastest manager in MLB history to get there.”
“Manager Thomas Tuchel, as a result, called up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah in his place.”
“he will become the fourth Dodgers manager to ever reach the milestone, joining Tommy Lasorda, Walter Alston and Wilbert Robinson.”
“Newcastle's non-internationals are due back at the training ground for testing on 13 July.”
“from the Dodgers’ lineup, which saw eight of nine starters record at least two hits.”
“Aston Martin are 10th of the 11 teams in the constructors' championship, having scored one point at the Monaco Grand Prix. Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's first big performance upgrade of the season will be introduced at the Hungarian Gra…”
“Teoscar Hernández, who went 2-for-5 (albeit with three strikeouts) in his return from a month-long absence with a hamstring strain.”
“On the chassis side, we're quite a long way overweight. Some of that comes from integrating the power unit and dealing with vibration issues we've had to work through with Honda, but we also didn't do as good a job as we should have on our…”
“He then came back up in the third and singled again, this time on a 103 mph line drive to right.”
“Aerodynamically, we also took a bold direction – which was largely pushed by me – without the luxury of exploring multiple concepts in depth because time was against us, I wouldn't say the direction we've taken is fundamentally wrong, but …”
“I'm OK now, but it's been a difficult period. In truth, I was not 100% last year. I had to balance health and work much more carefully. [...] I kept a very good relationship with the engineers and I don't feel it caused too much of a blip.”
“Newey said the update was 'very important' to Alonso. [...] Fernando is really looking forward to the upgrade and if it performs we hope he'll be in the cockpit for another season. [...] he wants to see clear, tangible progress. If we can …”
“Historically, at this team, there hasn't been enough investment in engineering simulation tools – not just project management systems, but the core physics tools themselves. We're putting that investment in now, but you don't rewrite and v…”
“A development to the Honda engine, which is the least powerful on the grid and is said by insiders to be lacking 50kW (67bhp) compared with the best, is also expected this summer.”
“On the chassis side, we're quite a long way overweight. Some of that comes from integrating the power unit and dealing with vibration issues we've had to work through with Honda, but we also didn't do as good a job as we should have on our…”
“So far this season, Aston Martin are an average of 3.4 seconds off the pace, and even a two-second improvement would only move them up to the midfield, and would still leave them behind Alpine and Racing Bulls, the fastest two cars outside…”
“I'm OK now, but it's been a difficult period,”
