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Swiatek and Anisimova clash in Wimbledon women’s singles final

Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova are both in their first Wimbledon final, but who will leave with their first title at the grass-court grand slam?

<p>Iga Swiatek is through to her first Wimbledon final</p>
<p>Duhan van der Merwe got a hattrick in the 48-0 win</p>
LiveRugby Union

Lions sbeat AUNZ Invitational XV in final fixture before first Test

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LiveCycling

Sprinters set to battle in Laval - Tour de France stage eight live

<p>Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano for a third time on the scorecards</p>
Will CastleAt madison square gardens

The deeper purpose of Taylor vs Serrano 3 as trilogy bout underwhelms

Katie Taylor eked out victory on the scorecards to complete a trilogy whitewash over Amanda Serrano

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Miguel DelaneyWomen's Euro 2025

Why England vs Wales will reveal how far the Lionesses can go

<p>Jofra Archer struck with his third ball on a long-awaited return to Test cricket</p>
at Lord's

Archer return lifts energy in England and India’s battle of attrition

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Football

Liverpool to retire No 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota

Wimbledon

<p>Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek go head to head in the women’s final (PA)</p>
Lawrence Ostlere

The battle between Anisimova and Swiatek set to decide Wimbledon final

at wimbledon

Mechanical monster Sinner thumps Djokovic to set up Alcaraz final

<p>Hewett and Reid are aiming to defend their Wimbledon title next week and win a ninth straight doubles grand slam</p>
Exclusive

Hewett and Reid aim for more Wimbledon glory at ‘pinnacle’ of season

<p>Wimbledon coaches play a key role for players each summer at SW19</p>
Lawrence Ostlere

‘Disneyland on steroids’: What it’s like to be a coach at Wimbledon

Tour de France

<p>Tour de France 2025 – stage 8 map</p>
Cycling

Tour de France stage eight preview: Route today with sprint in Laval

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Cycling

Pogacar outsprints Vingegaard to win stage seven and reclaim yellow

Cycling

Who is leading the Tour de France? Yellow jersey and standings

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

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

More sport

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LiveFootball

Women’s Euro 2025 live: England reveal Wales promise ahead of ‘derby’

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LiveFootball

Transfer news: Chelsea eye shock Donnarumma move, Gyokeres on strike

<p>Crystal Palace qualified for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup but they have now been demoted by Uefa</p>
Miguel Delaney

Palace have become an easy target in a crisis of football’s own making

<p>Aitana Bonmati returned to the starting line-up as Spain progressed as group winners by beating Italy</p>
Football

Can anyone stop Spain? Even in defeat, Italy may have found an answer

<p>Keely Hodgkinson says Faith Kipyegon has ‘an aura’ (John Walton/PA)</p>
Athletics

Olympic champion Hodgkinson withdraws from London Diamond League

<p>Fifa president Gianni Infantino is said to be delighted with how the revamped Club World Cup has gone</p>
football

What comes next? Inside Fifa’s grand plan after Club World Cup

<p>Enzo Maresca has guided Chelsea to the Club World Cup final</p>
Will Castle

The tactical evolution that led Chelsea to the Club World Cup final

<p>Novak Djokovic waves goodbye to Centre Court after his semi-final exit (Adam Davy/PA)</p>
Tennis

Djokovic reveals prospects of playing at Wimbledon again

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More news

<p>Callum Wilson believes he still has a lot more to offer after leaving Newcastle</p>
Exclusive

‘I have still got so much to give’: Callum Wilson on leaving Newcastle

<p>Mohammed Kudus will be playing his football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season</p>
Richard Jolly

What Tottenham’s spending spree says about new-look Spurs under Frank

<p>Christian Horner lost a power struggle at Red Bull</p>
kieran jackson

Inside the power struggle at the heart of Horner’s Red Bull exit

Football

England faced the noise then responded in the perfect way

<p>Amanda Anisimova celebrates her victory over Aryna Sabalenka</p>
Tennis

Sabalenka fumes as Anisimova celebrates net cord: ‘Didn’t say sorry’

<p>Noni Madueke is expected to seal a move from Chelsea to Arsenal</p>
Football

Madueke leaves Chelsea camp ahead of Arsenal move, Maresca confirms

Football

England faced the noise then responded in the perfect way

<p>Amanda Anisimova celebrates her victory over Aryna Sabalenka</p>
Tennis

Sabalenka fumes as Anisimova celebrates net cord: ‘Didn’t say sorry’

<p>Noni Madueke is expected to seal a move from Chelsea to Arsenal</p>
Football

Madueke leaves Chelsea camp ahead of Arsenal move, Maresca confirms

ACFC

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ACFC

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

ACFC

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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ACFC

Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

ACFC

The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

In depth

<p>Christian Horner lost a power struggle at Red Bull</p>
F1

Inside the power struggle at the heart of Horner’s Red Bull exit

<p>Sheffield Wednesday are in a state of disarray, but they aren’t alone</p>
Football

Sheffield Wednesday and Morecambe woes show the problem with football

<p>Kyle Walker spent the second half of last season with AC Milan</p>
Football

How Walker and Burnley can make unlikely marriage a success

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Sport

Sarina Wiegman admits she ‘felt tension’ before England’s Euro win

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Sport

Brundle reveals what Horner said to him after Red Bull sacking

<p>Jannik Sinner (left) checks on Grigor Dimitrov after he went down injured (Jordan Pettitt/PA)</p>
Sport

Dimitrov’s ‘unfortunate’ injury draws sympathy from Sinner

<p>Ricky Hatton won 45 of his 48 professional fights (Simon Marper/PA)</p>
Sport

Ricky Hatton, 46, makes shock return to boxing in Dubai announcement

Sport deals

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

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

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

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>
Deals

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>
Deals

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

Football

Football

Why Crystal Palace have been demoted to Conference League

<p>Kosovare Asllani of Sweden celebrates scoring her team's second goal</p>
Football

Women’s Euro 2025 TV schedule: How to watch every match today

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Football

When is England v Wales? Euro 2025 kick-off time and TV channel

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Football

England’s Beever-Jones: It’s hard to block ‘outside noise’ at Euros

Enzo Maresca has guided Chelsea to the Club World Cup final (Frank Franklin II/AP)
Football

Enzo Maresca will not change his preparations to face ‘best in the world’ PSG

Luis Enrique has his sights on another trophy (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Luis Enrique urges PSG to end ‘exceptional season’ with Club World Cup victory

Cole Palmer has featured in an advertising campaign during the Club World Cup (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Chelsea’s Levi Colwill lauds ‘scary good’ team-mate Cole Palmer

Marquinhos has his sights set on another title with PSG (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Marquinhos calls on PSG to seize ‘golden opportunity’ in Club World Cup final

<p>England enjoyed a big win over the Netherlands at Euro 2025 </p>
Football

What do England need to qualify? Women’s Euro 2025 group permutations

Cole Palmer has featured in an advertising campaign during the Club World Cup (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Chelsea’s Levi Colwill lauds ‘scary good’ team-mate Cole Palmer

Marquinhos has his sights set on another title with PSG (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Marquinhos calls on PSG to seize ‘golden opportunity’ in Club World Cup final

<p>England enjoyed a big win over the Netherlands at Euro 2025 </p>
Football

What do England need to qualify? Women’s Euro 2025 group permutations

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

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A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

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

Rugby Union

Huw Jones (centre) lit up a 48-0 Lions victory over an AUNZ Invitational XV (Rick Rycroft/AP)
Rugby Union

Owen Farrell makes first appearance on Lions tour as Huw Jones lights up victory

<p>British and Irish Lions' Luke Cowan-Dickie is treated by medical staff after going down with a head injury</p>
Rugby Union

Lions suffer injury scare with Cowan-Dickie doubtful for first Test

Matt Sherratt hopes Wales’ win can ‘be the start of something’ (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Matt Sherratt wants Wales’ win against Japan ‘to be the start of something’

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was left to rue ill-discipline as his side lost 29-14 in Fiji (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Gregor Townsend wants Scotland to learn from ill-discipline shown against Fiji

Kieran Hardy scored two tries for Wales (Adam Davy/PA)
Rugby Union

Wales fend off Japan fightback to end losing run

Winger Darcy Graham was sent off as Scotland lost 29-14 in Fiji (Jane Barlow/PA)
Rugby Union

Darcy Graham sees red as Scotland slip to defeat in Fiji

Formula 1

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F1

Horner branded an ‘idiot’ by Ecclestone: ‘He thought he was 20’

<p>Horner believes altering the track is the only option (David Davies/PA)</p>
LiveF1

Horner set for massive payout after shock Red Bull F1 sacking: Latest

F1

Amid Ferrari rumours, Horner could be back in F1 sooner than you think

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner (Bradley Collyer/PA)
F1

Christian Horner’s tension with Jos Verstappen part of exit – Gunther Steiner

<p>Watch: Christian Horner gives emotional speech after Red Bull F1 sacking.</p>
Sport

Watch: Christian Horner gives emotional speech after Red Bull sacking

<p>Christian Horner has left Red Bull Racing after 20 years at the helm</p>
F1

Horner breaks silence on Red Bull exit after ‘special journey’

<p>According to some online commentators, it’s like ‘watching the withering of Girl Power in real time’ </p>
Lifestyle

How Girl Power Geri turned into Christian Horner’s ‘surrendered wife’

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F1

Horner’s emotional speech at Red Bull leaked: ‘I’ve fought hard’

Boxing

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LiveBoxing

Taylor edges Serrano for third time to complete trilogy whitewash

LiveBoxing

Taylor edges Serrano for third time to complete trilogy whitewash

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<p>Gervonta Davis during his most-recent fight, on 1 March</p>
Boxing

Boxer ‘Tank’ Davis arrested on domestic violence battery charge

<p>Hamzah Sheeraz making his ring walk in Saudi Arabia in February</p>
Boxing

Sheeraz’s risk against Berlanga reveals his greatest attribute

<p>Hamzah Sheeraz celebrates victory over Tyler Denny</p>
Boxing

When is Sheeraz vs Berlanga? Date, start time, undercard, how to watch

<p>Kody Mommaerts has appeared on Sky Sports, Netflix, and other high-profile platforms</p>
Boxing

The new voice of boxing wants you to listen – no, really listen

<p>Kody Mommaerts has appeared on Sky Sports, Netflix, and other high-profile platforms</p>
Boxing

The new voice of boxing wants you to listen – no, really listen

<p>Hamzah Sheeraz will fight for world boxing honours in 2025 (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Boxing

Sheeraz eyes Canelo showdown as he plans to ‘shoot for the stars’

<p>The unbeaten David Benavidez should provide a difficult test for Anthony Yarde</p>
Boxing

Benavidez vs Yarde headlines stacked card as Haney boxes KO artist

Tennis

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Tennis

How Swiatek explained away her doping case and escaped a serious ban

<p>Amanda Anisimova covers her mouth in disbelief after beating Aryna Sabalenka (Jordan Pettitt/PA)</p>
Tennis

Wimbledon order of play: Anisimova and Swiatek star in women’s final

<p>The roofs on Centre Court and Court One were originally introduced to protect them from rain</p>
Tennis

Wimbledon faces calls to close roof amid London weather warnings

<p>Anisimova’s best previous Grand Slam performance was a semi-final at Roland Garros in 2019 </p>
Tennis

Who is Amanda Anisimova? From losing in qualifying to Wimbledon final

Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek (PA)
Tennis

Wimbledon briefing: Day 12 recap and women’s final preview

Tennis

Alcaraz makes third Wimbledon final with historic double in sight

Novak Djokovic waves to the Centre Court crowd (Adam Davy/PA)
Tennis

Novak Djokovic admits age is catching him up – but plans to be back at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz is through to another Wimbledon final (Mike Egerton/PA)
Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz excited for the next chapter of his rivalry with Jannik Sinner

Cricket

Ben Stokes celebrates running out India’s Rishabh Pant (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Cricket

Ben Stokes makes breakthrough for England on tough morning against India

Cricket

Ben Stokes makes breakthrough for England on tough morning against India

Ben Stokes celebrates running out India’s Rishabh Pant (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Dan Lawrence struck 120 off 54 balls in Surrey’s six-wicket win against Glamorgan (Nigel French/PA)
Cricket

Dan Lawrence hits unbeaten ton as Surrey earn six-wicket win against Glamorgan

Lord’s witnessed Jofra Archer’s first red-ball spell for his country since February 2021 (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Cricket

Jofra Archer’s rousing return to Test arena a ‘genuine joy’ – Joe Root

<p>England were given a crucial breakthrough by an outstanding catch from Joe Root</p>
Cricket

Root breaks Test record with outrageous catch against India

Jofra Archer (centre) celebrates the wicket of India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Cricket

Jofra Archer makes instant impact with wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Jofra Archer (centre) celebrates the wicket of India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Cricket

Jofra Archer makes instant impact with wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Alice Capsey knows there are no quick fixes for England (Steven Paston/PA)
Cricket

Alice Capsey admits England have no quick fix to their current struggles

England’s Jamie Smith celebrates reaching a half-century (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Cricket

Jamie Smith picks up the baton for England after early Joe Root dismissal

Golf

Rory McIlroy climbed up the leaderboard after shooting a 65 on the second day of the Scottish Open (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Golf

Chris Gotterup shoots 61 to move top of Scottish Open leaderboard

Golf

Chris Gotterup shoots 61 to move top of Scottish Open leaderboard

Rory McIlroy climbed up the leaderboard after shooting a 65 on the second day of the Scottish Open (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Royal Portrush hosts the Open Championship for only the third time (Richard Sellers/PA)
Golf

5 players to watch as the Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush

Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush for The Open in his native Northern Ireland (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points

Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning at Royal Portrush in 2019 (David Davies/PA)
Golf

The Open at Royal Portrush: Golf’s memorable moments in Northern Ireland

Victor Perez holds a share of the lead after the opening round of the Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Victor Perez finishes strong to hold share of Scottish Open lead

Victor Perez holds a share of the lead after the opening round of the Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Victor Perez finishes strong to hold share of Scottish Open lead

<p>Charley Hull had been struggling with a virus, according to reports</p>
Golf

Hull withdraws from Evian Championship after collapsing on tee

<p>Rory McIlroy will return to action at the Renaissance Club this weekend</p>
Golf

McIlroy targets Scottish Open success after escaping PGA Tour ‘grind’

Athletics

<p>Lyles goes for gold on the same day his former roommate’s competition starts (John Walton/PA)</p>
Athletics

Diamond League: Monaco schedule, start times and TV channel tonight

<p>Caster Semenya won Olympic gold in London and Rio de Janeiro</p>
Athletics

Semenya wins appeal as sex eligibility case set to return to court

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

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

Cycling

<p>The Tour de France is often called the world’s biggest annual sporting event</p>
Cycling

An amateur cyclist completed the Tour de France. Here’s what happened

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

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

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Cycling

Healy takes maiden Tour de France stage win with sensational solo ride

US Sport

<p>Kershaw makes history</p>
US Sport

Clayton Kershaw makes Dodgers history

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

NBA finals MVP reportedly agrees record $285m contract extension

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

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

Betting

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Sport

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

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Sport

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>
Sport

The best new betting sites for 2025

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

The best betting apps for sport in 2025

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