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• Serena Williams in the mix to partner Andy Murray in mixed doubles at Wimbledon 

  29-06-2019 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: After some deliberation, it appears Murray has decided to play the mixed doubles at Wimbledon - and Serena Williams has thrown her hat into the ring.
  
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• Geraint Thomas named joint team leader for Team INEOS for Tour de France

  29-06-2019 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Geraint Thomas has been named joint team leader by INEOS for the Tour de France alongside Colombian Egan Bernal. That is despite his superiorGrand Tour experience over his team-mate..
  
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• World Cup marred by ugly scenes at Headingley as rival Pakistan and Afghanistan fans come to blows

  29-06-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The World Cup was marred by ugly scenes at Headingley on Saturday as fighting broke out between rival Pakistan and Afghanistan fans and dozens more tried to force their way into the ground.
  
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• Rafael Nadal has every right to feel hard done by over Wimbledon seeds

  29-06-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY JOHN LLOYD - FORMER BRITISH NO 1: It really is time for Wimbledon to change its seeding system, as the formula they use is past its prime. It is wrong to knock Nadal down.
  
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• Karolina Pliskova beats Angelique Kerber in straight sets to win Eastbourne title

  29-06-2019 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT EASTBOURNE: Defending Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber was overpowered by big-server Karolina Pliskova, who won her second Eastbourne title.
  
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• If Andy plays Jamie.. I'm going to the pub! Judy Murray would avoid meeting of her sons at Wimbledon

  29-06-2019 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Whenever they did as juniors, Judy was wrapped up trying to organise minibuses full of excitable youngsters to pay too much attention, while once the senior ranks beckoned they went different routes.
  
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• Manchester United 'trying to hijack deal for Antoine Griezmann'

  29-06-2019 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United are preparing to hijack Barcelona's deal for Antoine Griezmann. The Red Devils are prepared to offer serious cash to the Atletico Madrid star.
  
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• Konta's attention to detail is why she is on a journey to win Wimbledon

  29-06-2019 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There are reasons why Jo Konta enters this Wimbledon as Britain's only top 100 ranked female player, let alone the only one who has made the seedings. A lot of it is down to her work rate.
  
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• STUART BROAD: Like Jonny Bairstow, I used to think the media was out to get me 

  29-06-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STUART BROAD: Playing at a World Cup undoubtedly attracts an increased level of scrutiny that feels different to participating in regular bilateral series.
  
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• Eoin Morgan calls for courage as defiant skipper urges England to rescue reputation against India 

  29-06-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There can be no blame games from England at Edgbaston. No moaning about the pitches. No dark theories about the motivation of their critics. No grumbles about noise of the Indian fans.
  
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• Becker's Wimbledon victory over Edberg in 1989 inspired Federer

  29-06-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATTHEW LAMBERT: The scene is Wimbledon's Centre Court, 30 years ago in 1989. Boris Becker has avenged his defeat by Stefan Edberg in last year's final.
  
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• Phil Neville turns to Olympic hero Katherine Grainger to inspire the Lionesses to World Cup glory

  29-06-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT IN PARIS: Some time ago Phil Neville decided he wanted Katherine Grainger to speak to the England team when they were in the midst of their attempt to win the World Cup.
  
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• OLIVER HOLT: VAR is the Brexit of football... fans love it or hate it

  29-06-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: VAR is like the Brexit of football. People feel strongly for it or against it, they are entrenched in their views, and they see everything that happens as further evidence they are right.
  
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• LAURA BASSETT: England are ready to get even better and go all the way

  29-06-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ANALYSIS BY FORMER ENGLAND DEFENDER LAURA BASSETT: The majority of the squad have been in this situation before and the more times you get there, the more comfortable you are.
  
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• Frank Lampard to prioritise securing future of Callum Hudson-Odoi

  29-06-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The teen star's contract runs out in 2020, and Bayern Munich are poised to swoop for the England winger. The Germans' £22m bid last week was rejected, but they could come back in January.
  
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• Fearless Megan Rapinoe, who tackled Donald Trump, is aiming to break English hearts

  29-06-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN PARIS: Rapinoe is the kind of woman who can command any stage with her charisma and who lives for evenings in the spotlight.
  
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• Andrew Strauss on the rise and fall of his England Test side 

  29-06-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Towards the end of The Edge, an outstanding new film on the rise and fall of Andrew Strauss's Test side, Jonathan Trott lays himself bare.
  
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• Kimi Raikkonen gives Lewis Hamilton the middle finger after being blocked during qualifying

  29-06-2019 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A livid Kimi Raikkonen gave Lewis Hamilton the middle finger after the Mercedes star blocked him during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix. 
  
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• Cameroon 0-0 Ghana: Defending champions halted by Kwesi Appiah's side to leave Group F wide open

  29-06-2019 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Defending champion Cameroon and Ghana drew 0-0 at the African Cup of Nations to leave their group wide open with one round of games to play. It was the second scoreless game of the day.
  
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• Cricket World Cup: Australia thrash New Zealand at Lord's

  29-06-2019 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Australia throw New Zealand's bid to reach the World Cup semi-finals off course as they beat their old rivals by 86 runs.
  
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• Cori Gauff: Venus Williams match 'a dream' for 15-year-old Wimbledon qualifier

  29-06-2019 22:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Fifteen-year-old American qualifier Cori Gauff says it is "a dream" to be facing her idol Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon.
  
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• Highlights: Australia thrash New Zealand

  29-06-2019 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights as Australia throw New Zealand's bid to reach the World Cup semi-finals off course as they beat their old rivals by 86 runs.
  
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• Starc and Khawaja shine as Australia punish below-par New Zealand

  29-06-2019 22:08
  Trent Boult bagged the Black Caps' first ever World Cup hat-trick but that masterful final-over treble wound up a mere footnote.
  
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• Trent Boult grabs second ODI hat-trick in eight months but it is not enough

  29-06-2019 22:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Mitchell Starc shone with the ball yet again as Australia's almost unblemished march to the World Cup semi-finals continued with a convincing 86-run win.
  
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• Women's World Cup 2019: Sweden surprise, fangirl Oprah, quirky water breaks & all the goals

  29-06-2019 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch all the action from day 21 of the Women's World Cup including a surprising win for Sweden over Germany and delight for the Dutch as they progress to the semi-finals.
  
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• Vincent Kompany's managerial career gets off to a flyer as his Anderlecht side thrash KSV Oudenaarde

  29-06-2019 21:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The first game of Vincent Kompany's post-Manchester City career ended with a 6-0 victory as his Anderlecht side kicked off pre-season. Kompany quit City at the end of last season.
  
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• Women's World Cup 2019: Sweden shock Germany to reach semi-finals

  29-06-2019 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Two-time champions Germany suffer a shock Women's World Cup quarter-final exit as Sweden come from behind to beat them 2-1 in Rennes.
  
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• Women's World Cup: Germany beaten 2-1 by Sweden

  29-06-2019 20:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Two-time champions Germany suffer a shock Women's World Cup quarter-final exit as Sweden come from behind to beat them 2-1 in Rennes.
  
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• Serena Williams admits admiration for 'amazing' England Lionesses

  29-06-2019 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT WIMBLEDON: Williams finds herself with divided loyalties for the upcoming women's World Cup semi-final, having developed a sneaky admiration for the England team.
  
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• Women's Ashes: Captain Heather Knight in England squad for opening ODI

  29-06-2019 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Captain Heather Knight overcomes a hamstring injury to be named in England's squad for the first one-day international against Australia.
  
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• Valtteri Bottas admits Mercedes have no answer to Ferrari pace for F1 Austria GP

  29-06-2019 20:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Valtteri Bottas believes Mercedes' eight-race winning run at the start of the season is severely under threat at the Austrian Grand Prix following Charles Leclerc's stunning pole position.
  
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• Germany 1-2 Sweden: Swedes reach Women's World Cup semi-finals

  29-06-2019 20:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lina Magull scored the opening goal of the game for the Germans in Rennes but strikes from Sofia Jakobsson and Stina Blackstenius ensured Sweden made it into the semi-finals.
  
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• Eoin Morgan reveals England are ready to take fitness risks with Jason Roy and Jofra Archer

  29-06-2019 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eoin Morgan admits England could be willing to gamble with the fitness of Jason Roy and Jofra Archer in their crunch World Cup clash against India.
  
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• Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees make history at London Stadium

  29-06-2019 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox met at the London Stadium for the first ever regular season game of MLB played in Europe.
  
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• Pakistan's dramatic, last-over defeat of Afghanistan overshadowed by ugly scenes off the pitch

  29-06-2019 20:14
  How Eoin Morgan will wish Afghanistan’s players had shown quite as much fight as some of their fans.
  
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• Pakistan complete dramatic, last-over chase to down Afghanistan and pile pressure on England

  29-06-2019 20:14
  How Eoin Morgan will wish Afghanistan’s players had shown quite as much fight as some of their fans.
  
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• ‘Roland Garros is past’: Rafael Nadal looks forward to Wimbledon – video

  29-06-2019 20:13
  Wimbledon second seed Rafael Nadal looks ahead to the tournament after his triumph at Roland Garros Continue reading...
  
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• Manchester United to make opening bid for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff 

  29-06-2019 20:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United will make an opening offer for Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff next week following the £50m arrival of Aaron Wan Bissaka.
  
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• Marcus Rashford close to signing new £200,000-a-week Manchester United deal

  29-06-2019 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United are confident that Marcus Rashford (left) will sign a new long-term contract at the club before they leave for Australia on pre-season tour. Talks are understood to be progressing well.
  
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• Germany vs Sweden, Women's World Cup 2019: live score and latest updates

  29-06-2019 19:59
  Blackstenius is one v two! Germany make another mistake, Sweden take advantage and if Blackstenius hadn't slipped before taking her shot it could well be 3-1.
  
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• Watford poised to sign £6m veteran West Brom defender Craig Dawson

  29-06-2019 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford are poised to sign West Brom's experienced centre back Craig Dawson for a proposed £6million in a bid to fix the collapse that marred the end of last season - including a 6-0 FA Cup final loss.
  
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• MLB London Series: New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks hits first home run in Europe against Boston Red Sox

  29-06-2019 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
  New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks hits the first ever MLB London Series home run in Europe during game one against Boston Red Sox at London Stadium.
  
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• Novak Djokovic labels ATP's governance structure 'unacceptable' after meeting

  29-06-2019 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic has branded the ATP's governance structure 'unacceptable', after a seven-hour Player Council meeting on Friday night prompted the resignations of three members.
  
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• Pakistan beat Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup thriller at Headingley

  29-06-2019 19:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Pakistan increase the pressure on England with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup.
  
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• Women's World Cup: Sofia Jakobsson coolly finishes to equalise for Sweden against Germany

  29-06-2019 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Sofia Jakobsson's brilliant finish equalises for Sweden in their Women's World Cup quarter-final against Germany.
  
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• Taylor Fritz wins maiden ATP title in Eastbourne with victory against Sam Querrey

  29-06-2019 19:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  American Taylor Fritz claimed his maiden ATP title in Eastbourne, beating compatriot Sam Querrey 6-3 6-4 in the final on Saturday.
  
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• Women's World Cup: Lina Magull's stunning volley gives Germany the lead over Sweden

  29-06-2019 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Lina Magull's stunning volley gives Germany an early lead in their Women's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.
  
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• Mauritania 0-0 Angola: Geraldo has last-minute goal ruled out

  29-06-2019 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Angola and Mauritania drew 0-0 in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, leaving both sides facing a battle to advance to the knockout stages. It was a second draw for Angola.
  
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• Germany vs Sweden LIVE Women’s World Cup 2019: Stream, latest score and goal updates as Stina Blackstenius strikes in quarter-final

  29-06-2019 18:42
  Follow the latest updates live from the last World Cup quarter-final as Germany face Sweden for a place in the last four against the Netherlands.Sweden have not beaten Germany at a World Cup in 24 years since their 1995 triumph, but having beaten Canada in the last 16 they harbour hopes of recording the biggest upset of the World Cup so far. Germany meanwhile are yet to concede a goal in France, having beaten China, Spain and South Africa in the group stage and Nigeria in the last 16. The Nether
  
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• Hamilton to start fourth in Austria after grid penalty

  29-06-2019 18:37
  Lewis Hamilton faced a nervous wait after qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix and he duly received a three-place grid penalty.
  
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