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Richard Jolly
Diogo Jota: The fan favourite who achieved more than he ever dreamed
Lawrence Ostlere
Why dominance of Pogacar and ‘big four’ will warp this Tour de France
Kieran Jackson
Silverstone is last chance saloon for Hamilton’s first year at Ferrari

Van Dijk among Liverpool stars arriving at Diogo Jota funeral: Latest

Player and brother Andre Silva died when car veered off road and burst into flames after suspected tyre blowout

<p>Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson arrive at the funeral of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva being held at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in the town of Gondomar near Porto</p>

<p>The British and Irish Lions are back in action</p>

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Lions face strong Waratahs side after shock Farrell call-up

A tougher test will be expected as the Lions take on the Sydney side

<p>Sarina Wiegman leads the Lionesses into a ‘new challenge’ at Euro 2025</p>

Miguel DelaneyEuro 2025

Why blockbuster Euro 2025 opener is a huge moment for a ‘new England’

How England’s new game-changers can ‘surprise’ the group of death

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Norris tops Hamilton to go fastest before Silverstone qualifying

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Sinner v Martinez – Wimbledon live tennis scores plus Djokovic returns

Wimbledon

<p>Emma Raducanu lost to No 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka but put in a valiant performance</p>

Raducanu’s brave Wimbledon exit shows future is brighter than the past

<p>Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to progress in straight sets </p>

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Norrie thrives as Britain’s last man standing thanks to key change

Sonay Kartal is through to the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Sonay Kartal shines in Wimbledon spotlight to clinch best grand slam result

<p>Novak Djokovic returns to the court on Saturday</p>

Wimbledon order of play: Day six with Djokovic and Sinner in action

Tour de France

<p>Tadej Pogacar is in scintillating form coming into the Tour</p>

Why dominance of Pogacar and ‘big four’ will warp this Tour de France

<p>Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard resume their duel for the Tour de France crown this weekend</p>

Five key stages where the Tour de France may be won or lost

<p>Rivals Pogacar and Vingegaard will once again contest the Tour de France</p>

How Vingegaard can solve Pogacar problem to boost Tour de France hopes

<p>A map of the 2025 Tour de France route</p>

Stage-by-stage guide to a brutal 2025 Tour de France

Club World Cup

<p>Hercules hit the winner for Fluminense</p>

Super-sub Hercules strikes to send Fluminense into last four

<p>Chelsea are into the last four</p>

Chelsea reach semi-finals as late own goal downs Palmeiras

Chelsea captain Reece James has been disappointed with the standard of pitches at the Club World Cup (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)

Chelsea captain Reece James criticises standards of pitches at Club World Cup

<p>The Club World Cup begins on Saturday, 14 June</p>

Club World Cup 2025: How to watch every match on TV and online

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ACFC

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Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

In depth

<p>Carlos Alcaraz, left, congratulates Ollie Tarvet on his run to the second round of Wimbledon</p>

Tarvet’s Wimbledon battle with Alcaraz flies flag for US college route

<p>Spain are hoping to add continental success to their World Cup win</p>

How Euro 2025 could show a power shift in women’s football

<p>Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash in their fight earlier this year</p>

The key change Eubank Jr and Benn must make to win rematch

Independent TV

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Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

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Diogo Jota speaks of his love and passion for Liverpool in unseen clip

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Drone footage captures powerful Anfield tributes to Jota

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Liverpool fans leave tributes outside Anfield after Diogo Jota death

Sport deals

<p>adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>

Save over 30% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

<p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>

Best Mountain Warehouse discount codes: 20% off everything

<p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>

Nike discount codes for July 2025 – how to get 10% off

<p>I’ve tested the top Apple AirPods on the market, and these are the best deals available on my favourite headphones this month </p>

Best AirPods deals July 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

Football

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Palmer hails ‘special’ Estevao as new Chelsea signing stars

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson arrive at the funeral of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva (PA)

Liverpool players and boss arrive in Portugal to attend Diogo Jota’s funeral

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When is England v France? How to watch Lionesses’ Euro 2025 opener

Visit the USA

Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

Rugby Union

<p>An inexperienced Japan extended the misery for Wales as their search for a first win since 2023 continues</p>

Wales stunned by Japan as long losing run hits desperate new low

George Ford is set for his 100th England appearance on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA)

‘Another day at the office’ as George Ford brings up England century

Interim head coach Matt Sherratt has the opportunity to end Wales’ 17-match losing streak in Japan (Joe Giddens/PA)

Matt Sherratt ‘doubles down on the basics’ in bid to end Wales’ losing streak

<p>Owen Farrell (left) and Dan Biggar toured together with the Lions in 2017 and 2021</p>

Biggar questions Farrell’s Lions call-up: ‘It doesn’t make sense’

Pierre Schoeman and the Lions props have formed a strong bond (Niall Carson/PA)

Lions’ props roam the team hotel like ‘migrating bison’ – Pierre Schoeman

Luke Cowan-Dickie (centre) is pleased to have Owen Farrell added to the Lions squad (Brian Lawless/PA)

Luke Cowan-Dickie backs Lions call-up for ‘class player’ Owen Farrell

Athletics

<p>Faith Kipyegon, from Kenya, crosses the finish line</p>

Kipyegon didn’t break the four-minute mile – she can succeed next time

<p>Gout Gout lowered his 200m personal best at his first senior meet in Europe</p>

Gout sets new target after smashing Australian record

<p>Armand Duplantis secured pole vault gold in Nanjing</p>

Stockholm Diamond League schedule and start times

Cycling

<p>Riders will have to study the rulebook to avoid falling foul of the UCI's new system</p>

What is cycling’s new yellow card system?

<p>Tadej Pogacar won the 2024 Tour de France</p>

Tour de France 2025 prize money: How much does each stage winner earn?

<p>Tour de France 2025 – stage 1 map</p>

Tour de France stage one preview: Sprinters battle for yellow jersey

US Sport

<p>Kershaw makes history</p>

Clayton Kershaw makes Dodgers history

<p>Gilgeous-Alexander swept up several awards as he led OKC to a maiden NBA title</p>

NBA finals MVP reportedly agrees record $285m contract extension

<p>Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder to their first NBA championship</p>

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC Thunder agree to massive new contract

Betting

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

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Best Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK for July 2025

<p>We’ve picked out the best new betting sites in the UK for 2025</p>

The best new betting sites for 2025

<p>Betting apps have become the main way for gamblers to have a flutter </p>

The best betting apps for sport in 2025