Author: Sports News UK
Naomi Osaka arrived on Centre Court wearing the outfit that has been the talk of Wimbledon: part Japanese ceremonial dress, part homage to Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. She was dressed to thrill. But ultimately it was her tennis that spoke loudest of all.On the other side of the net was Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1 and the biggest slugger in the women’s game.Osaka not only handled her power, though, but had an astonished Sabalenka watching as winner after winner screeched past her on the way to a 6-2, 7-6 (2) mauling.It was Sabalenka’s first straight‑sets defeat at a grand…
Jordan Pickford: A great save low down from a diving header from Raul Jimenez early on. An important moment as England would have been behind early in the atmospheric Azteca. Was called upon just before half-time to produce an acrobatic save to deny Jimenez again when Mexico were pushing for a leveller at 2-1. 7Jarell Quansah: An unfortunate end for Quansah, who was sent off after a video assistant review (VAR) for a high challenge. The right-back had been putting in a good performance before his night was ended early. 5Ezri Konsa: A testing evening for Konsa and the whole…
By the latter stages of the second set in his first-ever meeting with the best player in the world, Shintaro Mochizuki’s kitchen sink had already been tossed into the arena. The Japanese qualifier twice found himself down a break point while trailing 3-4, with Jannik Sinner prowling as he tried to snatch the decisive break.Mochizuki saved the first break point by throwing down a cunning serve and volley, ending it with a majestic high backhand volley winner, then he scuppered Sinner’s second chance with two more beautiful volleys in succession, effortlessly executing an outlandishly-angled lunging volley to kill the point.…
WWE The non-competes for post-WrestleMania 42 cuts are almost up. There’s been one exception where Uhaa Nation (fka Apollo Crews) answered Mustafa Ali’s challenge at Slammiversary. Andre Chase was part of the cuts and has revealed his new name is Andre Chance and that he’ll be involved with PRODUCE Wrestling. Chance was a guest on Between 2 Jobs where he discussed manifesting his release and preparing for his life post-WWE. “I feel like I kind of manifested my release in a way. It’s WrestleMania weekend and another WrestleMania that I’m…
Long before kick-off, thousands of Norway supporters had gathered outside the stadium, many draped in Viking helmets, waving giant red flags and singing songs that have become familiar throughout this World Cup. There was excitement, naturally, but also something else – belief. A quiet confidence that this team could compete with anyone.For years, Norway have watched major tournaments from afar despite producing world-class talent.This is only their fourth World Cup appearance – the first since 1998. And the furthest they had gone before this year were two last-16 finishes 50 years apart, in 1938 and 1998. They had not won…
Coco Gauff’s dream of winning a first Wimbledon title is still alive after a hard-fought, race against time victory over Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic. After the latest start in Wimbledon history, at 8.40pm, the American dropped the first set but fought back to clinch a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win, finishing just two minutes before the 11pm curfew.Gauff hit nine double faults, including five in one game in the first set, but the quality of ball-striking was immense and the No 7 seed held her nerve to get the job done and reach the quarter-finals for the first time. The 22-year-old will…
The Rock just added a serious new toy to the driveway, and this one came with plenty of muscle. On July 5, 2026, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to Instagram to show off his newly delivered Shelby pickup truck, giving fans a full walkaround of the blacked-out, lifted ride after working on it for a couple of months. The Rock said the truck had been in the works before it finally landed in his driveway, and he made sure to give a shoutout to other pickup lovers while showing it off. “Happy Sunday. Wanted to show all my pickup boys…
Britain’s Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara maintained their bid to reclaim the Wimbledon men’s doubles title by reaching the quarter-finals with a hard-fought comeback victory.World number one pairing Patten and Heliovaara, champions at the All England Club in 2024, defeated Czech duo Adam Pavlasek and Patrik Rikl 5-7 6-3 7-6 (10-6).The 2025 Australian Open winners, who have won 12 titles together since joining forces in 2024, will face Argentine Guido Andreozzi and Frenchman Manuel Guinard for a semi-final place.The other half of the draw still features Britain’s defending champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, and Neal Skupski, who…
Betfred Super League Magic WeekendWigan (6) 16Tries: Keighran, Field, Eckersley Goals: Keighran 2St Helens (8) 14Tries: Davies, Welsby Goals: Hastings 2, SailorWigan Warriors emerged victorious in a chaotic, stormy and thrilling derby with St Helens as Super League’s Magic Weekend ended with a bang at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Saints held a narrow half-time lead after a penalty goal from Jackson Hastings was followed by an exchange of tries, with Adam Keighran going over for Wigan and Jake Davies responding for Paul Rowley’s team.Wigan scored second-half tries through Jai Field and Zach Eckersley to take command, but Jack Welsby reduced the…
Last Week, Lady Shani returned to AAA. Last night, she returned to the ring. The former Reina de Reinas Champion shoot straight to the top, having a one on one match against the longest reigning AAA Reina de Reinas Champion Flammer. Representing México Las Tóxicas and its leader came in feeling themselves, as confident as they ever been, unfazed by Lady Shani’s return. ¡Vivan Las Tóxicas y viva México! Flammer, Maravilla y La Hiedra ya están aquí para hacer vibrar la noche. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LDCsvlKKqz— Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) July 4, 2026 Shani came back stronger and faster reminding everyone…