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Alcaraz stutters to opening Wimbledon victory in five-set epic

Defending champion Alcaraz was erratic and inconsistent against inspired Italian Fognini, but eventually triumphed in an enthralling first match of the tournament on Centre Court

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

Miguel DelaneyWomen's Euro 2025

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

After years of American dominance within the sport, the balance of power has shifted to Europe with world champions Spain leading the way

<p>India's bowling attack lacked sharpness at key points in the first Test</p>

England v IndiaCricket

Bumrah and the India bowling puzzle that will decide 2nd England Test

Flintoff reveals stance on succeeding McCullum as England head coach

<p>Manchester City are out of the Club World Cup</p>

Guardiola says Man City will ‘rest’ after shock Club World Cup exit

<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

Wimbledon

<p>Yulia Putintseva asked for a spectator to be removed</p>

‘Dangerous’ Wimbledon spectator removed after Putintseva complaint

Kieran Jackson

Why Wimbledon wants top billing in the Alcaraz-Sinner arms race

<p>Home hopefuls dominate the list of wildcards for this summer's tournament</p>

Wimbledon

Who are the Wimbledon wildcards? Meet the 14 British hopefuls at SW19

<p>Jack Draper beat Elias Ymer on Centre Court</p>

Wimbledon 2025 prize money: How much do players earn round-by-round?

Club World Cup

<p>Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca celebrates after full time</p>

‘It’s a joke’: Chelsea boss rages at two-hour delay at Club World Cup

<p>Klopp also gave his verdict on a return to coaching</p>

Club World Cup ‘the worst idea ever’, says Jurgen Klopp

<p>Lionel Messi’s side were demolished by his former employers</p>

PSG crush Messi’s Inter Miami to cruise into Club World Cup quarters

<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>Paddy Pimblett (right) facing off with Ilia Topuria after UFC 317</p>

Topuria and Pimblett have left the UFC with one choice

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Russell and Verstappen swap would be a shock – but Brit needs clarity

<p>Jake Paul (left) at a press conference with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr</p>

After Tyson travesty, Paul faces his first serious fight

Independent TV

England U21s celebrate victory after extra time win against Germany

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World champion’s wardrobe malfunction fails to thwart 400m win

<p>Sir Gareth Southgate received his knighthood at Windsor Castle (James Manning/PA)</p>

William’s inspiring dressing-room message to England squad revealed

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Wimbledon event turns sour as player tells opponent ‘nobody likes you’

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 30% 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

<p>Al-Hilal’s players celebrate after beating Manchester City (John Raoux/AP)</p>

Club World Cup 2025: Results, fixtures and knockout schedule

<p>Leicester officially announced the departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy at the end of June</p>

New Leicester manager odds: Sean Dyche early favourite for Foxes post

Bernardo Silva said Manchester City’s Club World Cup exit was as painful as Champions League elimination (John Raoux/AP),

Club World Cup exit as painful as Champions League elimination – Bernardo Silva

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>Blair Kinghorn and Maro Itoje have been opponents on plenty of occasions but are now Lions team-mates</p>

Kinghorn gives Lions skipper Itoje a rude awakening

Jamison Gibson-Park (Damien Eagers/PA)

Jamison Gibson-Park expects Finn Russell partnership to flourish for Lions

Ben White has been given a late call-up by the Lions (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ben White delighted by ‘incredible honour’ of Lions call-up

Tomos Williams of the British and Irish Lions at the USD University Club in Dublin, Ireland (Niall Carson/PA)

Tomos Williams forced out of Lions tour due to hamstring issue

Joe McCarthy shone on his Lions debut (Brian Lawless/PA)

Joe McCarthy enjoying friendship with ‘good fella’ Henry Pollock

Sione Tuipulotu is among the Lions contingent born in the southern hemisphere (Brian Lawless/PA)

Don’t know how funny that gag is – Sione Tuipulotu laughs off ‘Aussie’ dig

Athletics

<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

<p>Georgia Hunter Bell is eyeing a first major title (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

The key change helping Hunter Bell step out of Hodgkinson’s shadow

Cycling

Sir Mark Cavendish led a ride after the cycling track where he began racing was named in his honour (David Lovelady/handout)

Sir Mark Cavendish ‘proud’ to have Douglas cycle track named in his honour

<p>Cavendish returned to the raceway he grew up riding on to rename it in his honour</p>

Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway renamed in honour of Manx sprinter

<p>Elinor Barker is pregnant for a second time and will not race again in 2025</p>

Olympic medallist ends season early after pregnancy announcement

US Sport

<p>NBA prospect Collin Murray-Boyles has gone viral for his reaction to being drafted by the Toronto Raptors</p>

NBA prospect goes viral with reaction to being drafted by the Raptors

<p>Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte became visibly emotional after a fan called out a derogatory comment about his mother, who died in 2017. </p>

MLB star in tears on the field after heckler mocks his dead mother

<p>Jalen Hurts playing in the Super Bowl</p>

Super Bowl-winning Eagles player is now a published author

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