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Jasmine Paolini secured a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina’s historic run.Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a major in the Open era when she beat defending champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday.Despite fighting hard to force a deciding set, the 21-year-old was unable to continue her dream run as she fell to a 6-4 4-6 6-3 defeat by the resilient Italian. It is the first time Paolini has reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam since she reached back-to-back finals at the French Open…
Former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs has given his prediction for the strongly rumoured showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder. Last week, Usyk announced the decision to vacate the WBC, IBF and WBA. However, the Ukrainian confirmed he wouldn’t be retiring straightaway, targeting one more fight before hanging up the gloves on a stellar career. Talks to face former WBC titlist Wilder have restarted after stalling earlier in the year. Usyk’s team has made it clear that the three-time undisputed champion wants to headline in the US before retiring, and Wilder, as one of this era’s standouts, makes sense. ‘The…
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup.Trump says football’s world governing body “made the right decision” to suspend Balogun’s ban, adding it would have left a “big stain” on the tournament had it been implemented.Balogun, who is his country’s top scorer at the current tournament, was set to be suspended for his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium in Seattle on Tuesday.But on Monday night, Fifa suspended the automatic one-game ban for 12 months, freeing the way for the 25-year-old forward to be selected.Speaking at the White…
Ross Kemp goes viral again reacting to England beating Mexico 3-2 in what played out to be a 2026 World Cup last 16 thriller. It was a night to remember, for those watching match home and those in the Azteca Stadium in Mexico, a performance that made you proud to be English. See more of that HERE. As ever, Ross Kemp gave his take on the game as it happened, it made for quite the viewing, at one point he shares he got told to keep the noise down as he watched the match. He said in his…
“The fact that it’s for charity, I think, is fantastic. There’s not one negative thing to say about that. There’s probably not a negative to say about it all, to be honest. It’s strategical,” said Clarke to Boxing King Media about Fury’s decision to face 46-year-old Wach in a behind closed doors tune-up. “We know that it’s Mariusz Wach. We know what he offers. He’s a big lump. If he’s preparing for AJ, he’s probably bigger than AJ, I think. “He’s been around the block. I’ve beat him myself. The last time I seen him boxing, Moses Itauma put him…
England’s phased approach to the match was confirmed by assistant coach Anthony Barry at half-time.”We prepared the players that up until the first water break it would be a difficult game,” he said.”We would have to suffer. Mexico always start fast. We knew 0-0 would be a good result [at the break].”England muted some of Mexico’s momentum early on.The visitors were notably more measured defensively than in previous games.Before the match Tuchel, who has instilled high-intensity pressing into his side, called for them to be more deliberate in doing so.”We are fully committed to our press,” he said. “But it’s…
The British Grand Prix ending under the safety car and denying a potentially thrilling finale was a controversial but also complicated incident, raising issues from the sport’s past and questions over what it may yet address for the future.Silverstone victor Charles Leclerc of course said afterwards that he would rather have done it in more style than with taking the flag behind the safety car. The scenario does not happen often but whenever it does, almost no one finds it a satisfactory way to conclude a race.On Sunday Max Verstappen’s late crash had prompted the safety car and the field…
Switzerland and Colombia meet at BC Place in Vancouver on July 7, 2026, in a World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash that kicks off at 1:00 PM local time (UTC-7). Switzerland finished the group stage with three wins from four competitive matches and conceded just twice, while Colombia topped their group unbeaten to book this last-16 appearance. Bookmakers make Colombia the narrow favorites in this World Cup 2026 knockout stage encounter, priced at +135 against Switzerland’s +265. Colombia’s odds reflect a squad built around genuine top-level talent in Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich) and James Rodríguez (Minnesota United FC), while…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup Round of 16 game between Switzerland and Colombia. Our Prediction: Draw (19/10), Switzerland 1-1 Colombia (24/5) – Switzerland To Win On Penalties (9/1) Just like that, we’re brining an end to the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with Switzerland and Colombia looking to become the final side to book their spot in the quarter-final stage, the two nations meet at BC Place Vancouver on Tuesday. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Tuesday’s fixture: Switzerland v Colombia – Tuesday, 9pm View all…
England have named an unchanged side for the third T20 against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.England lead the five-match series 1-0 after the first T20 at Chester-le-Street was abandoned before they earned a thrilling four-wicket win at Old Trafford.Jacob Bethell top scored in that game with an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls as the hosts chased own 191 to win with an over to spare.Harry Brook is captaining England in the five T20 matches despite being overlooked to lead the Test side against New Zealand. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened for India in Manchester as he became the youngest…