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Spit, polish and strawberries: Wimbledon ignores the real world to perfection
The experience inside the grounds of SW19 is as far removed from outside world as ever, which is no bad thingThere was a group of 10 demonstrators outside the main gates of the Al…
Dart and Norrie fall short on chastening first day for British hopes at Wimbledon
Harriet Dart loses in three sets to OstapenkoCam Norrie out in epic as 10 Britons defeatedTen out of 10 is a great statistic, unless the 10 are losers. British tennis endured its …
Rassie Erasmus sets the tone for Nations Championship with power-packed lineup
Springboks coach has named a starting XV with more than 900 caps for their first Nations Championship game against EnglandThe Nations Championship does not start until Saturday, b…
Mirra Andreeva clears first hurdle at Wimbledon in bid to join greats
New French Open champion is trying to follow it up with SW19 glory, something only the very best have achievedThey call it the toughest job in tennis. No, it’s not coaching Emma R…
Lions release Terrion Arnold after allegations player orchestrated kidnappings and beatings
Cornerback’s bail set at $1m by judge of FloridaProsecutors say player believed he was robbery victimThe Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold, only days after his…
Robert Lewandowski makes MLS move to Chicago Fire on deal till 2028
Former Barcelona striker joins for two and a half seasons37-year-old’s 697 goals is third best total for current playersThe Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acqui…
How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies
The Concacaf president has done much to bring the World Cup to North America, and could be the man to succeed Gianni InfantinoDonald Trump may have been awarded the Fifa Peace Pri…
Sinner overcomes rust and five-set demons to edge past Kecmanovic in Wimbledon opener
World No 1 wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3Italian overcame a fall and bleeding footFor one uncomfortable month, in the aftermath of the most shocking collapse of his career, the …
Maddy Cusack’s father tells inquest she was dismayed at Sheffield United manager’s return
Jonathan Morgan claims he provided player welfareDoctor says Maddy feared mental health stigmaThe most significant cause of the deterioration of the late Sheffield United football…
Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test
Teams meet in round of 32 in New York on Tuesday‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’Didier Deschamps has warned France’s rivals they will not change their attack…
