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Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return

Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026

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Poor Wimbledon performance prompts yet another British inquest

After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.

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Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes

Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder.

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Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy

Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.

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Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden

Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last-16 tie with Paraguay.

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Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers

LeBron James will continue his career with another team after leaving the LA Lakers - and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.

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Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers

Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola this week after receiving encouragement that the forward could be available this summer.

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Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

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Mbappe scores twice against Sweden for France

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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'I've been dreaming of this moment' - Joint stunned to beat 'legend' Williams

Maya Joint, 20, says she has been "dreaming" of playing on Centre Court since she was little, after overcoming "legend" Serena Williams to reach the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

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Barcola 'emphatically' doubles France's lead over Sweden

Bradley Barcola "empahatically" fires home France's second goal in their World Cup round of 32 match against Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return

Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.

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Dimitrov makes winning return after tearful exit

Grigor Dimitrov makes a winning return to Wimbledon, 12 months after suffering one of the most devastating nights of his career.

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Perry gives Australia injury scare in semi-final win

Ellyse Perry gives Australia an injury scare before Sunday's T20 World Cup final by retiring hurt during her side's semi-final win over West Indies.

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Fury to fight Wach in Thailand as warm-up to Joshua bout

Tyson Fury will fight Poland's Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July as a warm-up for a potential all-British encounter with Anthony Joshua.

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