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World No 2 wins quarter-final 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 Zverev will face Mensik or Fonseca in semi-final Alexander Zverev took another step towards winning his elusive grand slam title as he held off a rapid start from the breakout teenage star Rafael Jódar to return to the semi-finals of the French Open with a 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3. The past few weeks have had little precedent in the recent history of men’s…

Brendon McCullum backs quick bowler to bring ‘noise’ Gus Atkinson could play if conditions less hot at Lord’s England have announced a slimmed-down squad of 12 for the first match of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday, postponing until the last minute a decision over whether to reward the “full noise” approach of Hampshire’s Sonny Baker with a Test debut. The approach …

The origin of PSG’s largesse and the effect it’s had on their domestic game can’t be ignored, even as we appreciate the team’s stunning quality Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Since 1990, only one side had ever successfully defended the Champions League – Real Madrid, who won three in a row between 2016 and 2018. Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the final on Saturday elevates them…

Silva had been in charge at Fulham for five years Benfica poised to lose José Mourinho for Madrid job Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as the head coach. The Portuguese is wanted by Benfica, who are poised to lose José Mourinho to Real Madrid. Fulham said: “We can confirm that Marco Silva will leave his role as head coach at Fulham this summer. It’s a position th…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Southampton don’t have an official club motto. But at the start of next season, as they try to leave behind the spying scandal that devastated their 2025-26 campaign, they could borrow a phrase from the poetry of Alexander Pope: to err is human; to forgive, divine. The club’s owner Dragan Solak has confirmed that their German head coach, Tonda E…

Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu’s side can not just survive against the best but beat them too This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking o…

In a rare interview, the businessman discusses football, his ownership of the Azovstal steelworks and why he is optimistic about the future It is the morning after Russia’s heaviest aerial raid on Kyiv in several months. At least 25 people have been killed and, as always, those emerging from a sleepless night are the lucky ones. Rinat Akhmetov is at the end of a paved driveway half an hour from t…

All England Club to confirm prize fund details on 11 June Year-long dispute over increased pay at grand slams The world’s leading players told Wimbledon officials that they expect a substantial increase in prize money at this year’s Championships at a meeting that also involved representatives from the US Open at Roland Garros on Monday. The All England Club is due to confirm details of this year…

It was a season to remember for Vitinha, Pierre Sage and Florian Thauvin but one to forget for Paul Pogba and Nice By Get French Football News “I like feeling the match go through me,” said Vitinha at the end of December. It’s an apt way for the 26-year-old to interpret his role at PSG, given that everything the team produces on the pitch involves him in some way or another. Continue reading...

Frenchman first choice now Iraola is in Liverpool talks Palace put off by compensation fee for Frank Lampard Crystal Palace are in talks with Pierre Sage with a view to making him their head coach after he led Lens to second in Ligue 1 this season. Andoni Iraola was the preferred option to replace Oliver Glasner but the former Bournemouth manager is in discussions with Liverpool over succeeding A…

Abdullah Hayayei, 36, died in London accident in 2017 Practice throwing cage fell on and killed UAE athlete UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 for the “wholly avoidable” death of a Paralympian who was killed during a training session in east London. Abdullah Hayayei, 36, a father of five, was preparing to represent the United Arab Emirates at the World Para Athletics Championships when a 440lb …

Knicks attempting to win their first title since 1973 NYC mayor is a keen fan of city’s sports teams Zohran Mamdani’s relentless quest to corner the youth vote has continued with the news that New York’s mayor has repealed bedtime for the city’s children during the hometown Knicks’ NBA finals run . The Knicks are in the finals for the first time since 1999, and the series against the San Antonio …

Scotland great, 75, mistakenly posted on social media ‘Treatment is going well’ says former player and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer. The Liverpool legend, who is 75, confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday having mistakenly posted about his treatment earlier in the day. Liverpool have said: “The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC a…

Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Organizationally speaking, the 2026 World Cup began on 13 June 2018, when then-Fifa general secretary Fatma Samoura sternly instructed the delegates to cast their vote in a cavernous conference hall in Moscow. Yet mere days away from the tourname…

Some unexpected teams lead the way as the group stage of the T20 Blast approaches its halfway point By the 99.94 Cricket Blog This article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...