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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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History-making lucky loser Potapova into Madrid semis

Anastasia Potapova claims a thrilling win over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open to become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final.

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Azim to fight Claggett live on BBC in May

Adam Azim is set to take on Canadian Steve Claggett in London in May and it will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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Billam-Smith to face Rozicki in Zuffa's first UK show

Former world cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will headline Zuffa Boxing's first show in the UK against Canadian Ryan Rozicki.

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Chelsea's Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk takes his fight against a Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Zaragoza keeper banned for 13 games for punching rival

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada is banned for 13 matches after punching a Huesca player in the face.

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Howson to be first black FA Cup final official

Akil Howson will become the first black official to feature in an FA Cup final when Chelsea take on Manchester City next month.

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Murphy dashes Zhao's hopes of lifting Crucible curse

Shaun Murphy dashes Zhao Xintong's hopes of lifting the Crucible curse with a superb 13-10 win as he moves into the semi-finals of the World Championship.

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Goalkeeper, 70, set to feature for Spanish fifth-tier club

When he pulls on the gloves for CD Colunga against CD Praviano in the fifth tier of Spanish football on Sunday, Angel Mateos Gonzalez will become the oldest player to appear in an official match in Spain.

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Why Joshua's interim bout adds jeopardy to Fury fight

Promoter Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua's proposed fight with Tyson Fury would be in doubt if Joshua loses to Albania's Kristian Prenga in July.

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'Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight'

The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not happen if Joshua loses his July warm-up bout, says promoter Frank Warren.

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Allen beats Hawkins to reach Worlds last four

Mark Allen's bid to become the oldest first-time world champion in the modern era gathers momentum as he reaches the semi-finals with a 13-12 victory over Barry Hawkins.

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Are Celtic & Hearts fans really rooting for their rivals?

With Hearts out in front, Hibs could do the the Scottish Premiership leaders a favour against Celtic, while the defending champions will hope Rangers can do some damage at Tynecastle.

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Bright reflects on 'incredible' 2022 Euros win

Speaking in 2022, Chelsea captain Millie Bright reflected on the "best summer of my life" and England's "incredible" Women's Euros victory.

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Will Rose's McLaren club gamble pay off?

Justin Rose will use his new McLaren Golf clubs in competition for the first time this week. What are the risks of his partnership with the Formula 1 team?

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Grealish recovery 'couldn't be looking any better'

Jack Grealish says his recovery from the operation he had on his season-ending foot injury is going extremely well.

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