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Krejcikova scores win as Wimbledon ignores World Cup

Krejcikova scores win as Wimbledon ignores World Cup

Former Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova has defeated the new French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in an epic tie that (mostly) kept attention on the tennis.

Demon taking his Wimbledon tilt one opponent at a time

Demon taking his Wimbledon tilt one opponent at a time

Demon taking his Wimbledon tilt one opponent at a time

Demon taking his Wimbledon tilt one opponent at a time

Alex de Minaur leads a quartet of Australians into Wimbledon action on day four of the championships with a tricky second-round tie against Adrian Mannarino.

Kasatkina sets up Wimbledon showdown with Osaka

Kasatkina sets up Wimbledon showdown with Osaka

Kasatkina sets up Wimbledon showdown with Osaka

Kasatkina sets up Wimbledon showdown with Osaka

Daria Kasatkina has seen off Indonesia's Janice Tjen to move into Wimbledon's third round where she will face four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka.

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Rush to buy tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry on home turf

Rush to buy tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry on home turf

Tens of thousands of Britons have queued to get tickets for the one in 1000-year chance to see the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry on its return to England.

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 74

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies aged 74

Victor Willis, the police uniform-wearing frontman of 1970s disco group Village People, has died after a "short but aggressive illness".

'Just insane': Serena's comeback dynamited by Aussie

'Just insane': Serena's comeback dynamited by Aussie

Serena Williams has been defeated in her Wimbledon comeback at 44 years of age after a sensational performance from Australian youngster Maya Joint.

De Minaur casts off nerves to advance at Wimbledon

De Minaur casts off nerves to advance at Wimbledon

Alex de Minaur has overcome first-round nerves to advance at Wimbledon with James Duckworth and Kim Birrell also progressing.

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Big hitter's shock exit opens door for de Minaur

Big hitter's shock exit opens door for de Minaur

Big hitter's shock exit opens door for de Minaur

Big hitter's shock exit opens door for de Minaur

Men's fourth seed Ben Shelton has been beaten in a Wimbledon boilover clearing a path for Alex de Minaur to reach his first grand slam semi-final.

Scintillating Aussies storm into T20 World Cup final

Scintillating Aussies storm into T20 World Cup final

Scintillating Aussies storm into T20 World Cup final

Scintillating Aussies storm into T20 World Cup final

Australia are through to another T20 World Cup final after Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner starred in an eight-wicket crushing of West Indies at the Oval.

Swiatek survives scare to kick off Wimbledon defence

Swiatek survives scare to kick off Wimbledon defence

Swiatek survives scare to kick off Wimbledon defence

Swiatek survives scare to kick off Wimbledon defence

Emotional Iga Swiatek has launched the defence of her Wimbledon crown with a victory -- but it was far from easy for the Polish great.

Prince Harry exploring every option to bring kids to UK

Prince Harry exploring every option to bring kids to UK

Prince Harry exploring every option to bring kids to UK

Prince Harry exploring every option to bring kids to UK

Prince Harry is battling British authorities over what security will be provided for his family's first visit to the UK in four years.

Shaken defending champion survives Serbian scare

Shaken defending champion survives Serbian scare

Shaken defending champion survives Serbian scare

Shaken defending champion survives Serbian scare

Jannik Sinner has narrowly avoided becoming the first Wimbledon men's champion dethroned in the first round of his defence since Lleyton Hewitt 23 years ago.

From Parisian dream to Wimbledon nightmare

From Parisian dream to Wimbledon nightmare

From Parisian dream to Wimbledon nightmare

From Parisian dream to Wimbledon nightmare

Most of the leading women's players in action on day one at Wimbledon progressed easily, but shock French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska suffered a sad exit.

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Kasatkina defies low expectations for Wimbledon win

Tennis import Daria Kasatkina has broken Australia's duck at Wimbledon after a disappointing start for two of their men's hopes.

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Prolific Perry leaves history aside as Windies loom

Ellyse Perry has not forgotten Australia's World Cup final defeat by West Indies but it is not in the front of her mind as she prepares for a semi-final clash.

'This is what you play for': Aussie great backs Joint

Sam Stosur, who beat Serena Williams in a US Open final, believes Australian Maya Joint will step up in a Wimbledon match watched by the world.

The Good Life actor Penelope Keith dead at 86

Actor Penelope Keith, who is best known for British sitcoms such as The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died at age 86.

Pez the inspiration as Aussies KO big foes at World Cup

Ash Gardner and Ellyse Perry put on a century partnership as Australia beat India at Lord's to reach the T20 World Cup semis and knock out their biggest rivals.

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NZ close in on Test win as Stokes makes retirement call

Ben Stokes’ hopes of a farewell victory after announcing his international retirement were hanging by a thread in the third Test with New Zealand.

'This could be it': why Serena knew she must play Wimby

Returning legend Serena Williams has revealed her doubts about her Wimbledon return -- but she's been doing her homework on her Aussie opponent.

De Minaur driven by hitting new landmark at Wimbledon

Australia's top Wimbledon hope Alex de Minaur may have stopped obsessing about ranking positions, but he's still set his sights on soaring to a new career-high.

Opportunity knocking for Demon at Wimbledon?

Australian hope Alex de Minaur looks to have a fine opportunity for a deep run at Wimbledon -- but there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid.

'An honour and a dream': Joint jumping over Serena date

Australia's Maya Joint can hardly believe she's the one to face Serena Williams on the legend's Wimbledon comeback - but she senses it's a golden opportunity.

King won't live at Buckingham Palace after refit

King Charles and Queen Camilla will break with centuries of tradition and not live at Buckingham Palace once its refurbishment has been completed.

'All set for Australia': India up for must-win Cup date

India have won their penultimate Women's T20 World Cup group match to set up a date with Australia that they'll surely have to win to stay in the tournament.

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