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When Sabalenka and Osaka faced each other for the first time almost eight years ago in New York, they were both 20 years old and rapidly rising up the rankings.Both players have said the fourth-round match, which Japan’s Osaka won 6-3 2-6 6-4, was a turning point in their careers.”I felt like we both were kind of upcoming, [the] next generation,” said top seed Sabalenka.”When she won that match, I had a feeling she is going to win a Slam.”The Belarusian – who had been a break up in the deciding set – was right. Five days later, Osaka beat…

Fresh off the back of a creditable fifth-place finish in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge, Tottenham Hotspur appeared ready to go again in 2024, with the Aussie having breathed new life into the north London side. As was so often the way in the Daniel Levy era, however, just when the club looked ready to kick on, the required signings weren’t made, with then-club record capture, Dominic Solanke, the only true, ready-made addition that summer. In midfield, for instance, the Lilywhites gambled on two undoubtedly talented but inexperienced youngsters in the form of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, two…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Monday’s 2026 World Cup game between Mexico and England. One of the toughest places to visit in world football — the Azteca awaits, as Mexico welcome England in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, with a quarter‑final place on the line in Mexico City. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Monday’s fixture: Mexico v England – Monday, 1am Acca Selections: Draw (2/1)Expecting a cagey affair here, with nothing to separate the two sides. Both Teams To Score – Yes (19/20)This is the first…

Bell, a 33-year-old veteran from Toledo, exceeded expectations early. Using sharp counterpunching, lateral movement and disciplined boxing, he repeatedly disrupted Mason’s offense and appeared to bank several of the first six rounds. The champion had difficulty cutting off the ring and finding clean openings against the slick challenger. The fight began to change in the second half. Mason started investing heavily to the body, increased his punch output and steadily closed the distance. As Bell’s movement slowed, the hometown favorite began landing his powerful left hand with greater frequency and forced the challenger into exchanges that favored his youth and…

YouTube star Brad Dalke says he has been thrilled by the level of support he has received on his DP World Tour debut. Dalke, 28, was two shots off the lead heading into the third round of the BMW International Open but toiled to a three-over 75 on Saturday in Munich, leaving him seven strokes adrift of joint leaders Michael Hollick and Bernd Wiesberger, who sit at 13 under.Despite his struggles the American – who played against the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland during his college days and now has an army of fans for his…

Mexico boss Javier Aguirre described Harry Kane as “world-class” and said his team would need to be at their best to stop the England captain in their last 16 showdown.  Co-hosts Mexico welcome England to the iconic Mexico City Stadium for a spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, where they will face either Norway or Brazil.  Mexico have won all four of their matches at this year’s World Cup, already their most victories in a single edition, with their latest coming in a 2-0 triumph over Ecuador.  And Thomas Tuchel’s side booked their spot in the last 16 after coming…

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Thomas Tuchel has dismissed concerns over England’s treatment in Mexico as they prepare to face the World Cup co-hosts – saying it had been “nicer than I expected” and that home fans were “friendly and respectful”.Tuchel’s side take on Mexico in a last-16 match that kicks off at 18:00 local time on Sunday (Monday 01:00 BST, live on BBC One, iPlayer and Radio 5 Live).On Saturday, the team were met with a mixture of cheers and jeers from fans as they left their hotel for training under enhanced security measures in Mexico City.Ecuador – beaten 2-0 by Mexico in the…

Macaulay Langstaff explains the decision behind leaving Championship outfit Millwall and signing for Salford City of League Two. It’s been quite the summer of change for the Ammies, reverting back to orange, a change of manager, incomings and outgoings, and the biggest news to date, their newest addition. Langstaff drops down two leagues, in a huge boost to Salford’s hopes of getting into League One. The club have also signed the likes of Abraham Odoh (from Peterborough), Sam Long (from Bromley), Will Norris (turned down deal with Wycombe), Will Aimson (Wigan contract expired) and Joe Powell (Rotherham contract expired). Defeat…

Hutchinson and Rowe were prominent as Scotland recovered from a slow start, during which Joaquin Oviedo sauntered through the middle of a maul to score.On 18 minutes, Hutchinson followed some neat footwork with a great pass to find his centre partner Tuipulotu on the touchline.The skipper touched down in the corner and Fergus Burke, on as a temporary replacement for fly-half Tom Jordan, banged over the extras.Rowe then broke free to send prop Schoeman plunging over from close range to mark his 50th cap in style.The Scotland centres were to the fore again when Tuipulotu ripped through the home defence…