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Wimbledon crowds plummet to their lowest in 26 years

Numbers on Friday - the wettest day of the Grand Slam so far - were the lowest seen on day five of the event in more than 25 years.

IndyCar president Frye praises “good first weekend” for hybrid despite Dixon woe

Scott Dixon’s issue the only cloud on race weekend debut of the new hybrid system at Mid-Ohio

Pro cyclist André Drege, 25, tragically passes away in Tour of Austria

Andy Murray discovers perfect 'Wimbledon loophole' allowing him to play one more match

Andy Murray has been forced to bid an emotional farewell to Wimbledon after he was forced to retire from his mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu but he could yet return after a fresh offer

Shane van Gisbergen crashes out of NASCAR Chicago street race

New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen was unable to defend his title after crashing out of the NASCAR Chicago street race despite dominating early.

Wimbledon star calls out 'disrespectful' fans after crashing out to underdog

Coco Gauff became the latest big name to be knocked out of the women's singles tournament at Wimbledon, as the 20-year-old star was beaten in straight sets by fellow American Emma Navarro

England fans slam Gareth Southgate's 'criminal' decision to start Kieran Trippier over Trent Alexander-Arnold, as they question why two other England stars have been left out for Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland

England fans have been left baffled by Gareth Southgate 's decision to start Kieran Trippier over Trent Alexander-Arnold for today's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.

MLB insiders fuming at calls for Paul Skenes to start 2024 All-Star Game in rookie Pirates season: 'Got to earn it'

Skenes, who is currently dating LSU gymnastics sensation Olivia Dunne, made history at the weekend after becoming the first ever No 1 draft pick to be selected for the All-Star Game as a rookie.

Junior rugby: Te Puke take home Tai Mitchell Shield

Champions go through undefeated.

Ukrainian tennis star breaks down in tears over Russian missile strike

Elina Svitolina broke down in tears after sealing her place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals, admitting she has had a hard time focusing on tennis following a brutal missile strike back in Ukraine.

Pure As: Karin Burger

WATCH: Tenacious Silver Fern defender Karin Burger spent the toughest five years of her life trying to stay in NZ. while learning to play netball from scratch The post Pure As: Karin Burger appeared first on Newsroom.

Netherlands confirmed as England's semi-final opponents as Euro 2024's final four line-up is revealed

The Three Lions needed a penalty shootout to get past Switzerland, and then had to wait to learn their next opponents as the Netherlands faced Turkey in Berlin.

Euro 2024: The major football rule that has changed

Germany pen an emotional letter to their fans after Euro 2024 quarter-final exit by Spain - as tournament hosts express their 'hurt' at not delivering glory on home soil

The defeat by spain brought an abrupt end to Germany's hopes of winning the tournament and they have now addressed a letter to fans to voice their disappointment.

Donald Trump emerges as shock US Ryder Cup captain outsider after Tiger Woods' rejection... but who is the bookies' favorite for job in New York?

With Tiger Woods now out of the running for the captaincy, there appears to be no clear frontrunner with the bookmakers even turning to some out-of-the-box candidates.

Harry Kane's embarrassing moment as England captain against Switzerland

Michael Schumacher plot 'mastermind' is arrested by German police

Police have arrested the suspected 'mastermind' in a plot to blackmail the family of former Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, German media reports.

Emma Raducanu hits back after Judy Murray's comments on Wimbledon withdrawal

Emma Raducanu was due to partner Andy Murray in what was due to be the Scot's Wimbledon swansong, only to withdraw at the eleventh hour - and the decision appeared to draw criticism from Murray's mother Judy

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz survives another huge scare on Centre Court as he edges Ugo Humbert out for a place in the quarter-finals

NATHAN SALT AT WIMBLEDON: The Spaniard was given a major scare in the previous round when Frances Tiafoe took him five sets - and he got another here against Ugo Humbert.

Dutch mock 'barely watchable' England and Gareth Southgate's boring 'data analyst' tactics ahead of semi-final... and prey on Three Lions fans' fears that the Netherlands have 'home advantage' in Germany

The England manager's approach has been 'ultra-conservative', according to one Dutch pundit, and has relied on the views of data analysts in an effort to keep a clean sheet, rather than score goals.

Germany outraged over Euro 2024 exit: 'Cheated!'

Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach - as Marcus Rashford checks in

The Red Devils legend is expected to be officially announced as one of Ten Hag's new assistant coaches imminently with players due back for pre-season today.

Wimbledon day seven highlights of the men and women's games 2024

Highlights from day seven of Wimbledon 2024, as Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff excited the women's draw, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz marched on on the men's side, with Sinner winning in his game against Shelton.

England are a tough watch and play like a lion in a cage which reacts when you poke them... but Gareth Southgate managed it well, writes GRAEME SOUNESS

GRAEME SOUNESS: It was functional, attritional, hard to watch but you have to say England took fabulous penalties. Those left in the tournament will know England won't be easy.

Gareth Southgate will be contemplating dropping sluggish Harry Kane. And few fans would complain, writes DANNY MURPHY

DANNY MURPHY: The dilemma now for Gareth Southgate is what do with his captain and talisman for the semi-final, because I think he got a bit lucky against the Swiss.

Alex Marquez: "Dream" podium with brother Marc trumps previous MotoGP achievements

Marquez reveals he would have swapped his previous podiums for this special one ahead of the German GP

World No 1 Jannik Sinner watches on as girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya is forced to retire in TEARS against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina

TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: The No 17 seed had previously brought play to a halt after calling for a medical timeout during the opening set on Centre Court.

National Under 85kg rugby team announced by NZ Rugby

NZR says that the opportunity is an exciting prospect for Under 85kg players around the country.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney hit with huge blow in bid to compete for best young players

Wrexham's plan to upgrade their youth system has hit a roadblock as their appeal to achieve category 3 has been rejected.

Alex de Minaur issues injury update after major scare at Wimbledon

Alex de Minaur is into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the first time, but will he be fit enough to play?

Mohamed Salah to meet Arne Slot after discovering Liverpool's transfer stance

Mohamed Salah has just a year remaining on his contract with Liverpool and faces an uncertain future with the club and is set to meet his new manager Arne Slot for the first time

Liverpool fans left baffled by pre-season training under new manager Arne Slot

The former Feyenoord coach has the daunting challenge of following in the footsteps of legendary manager Jurgen Klopp.

Taylor Fritz topples two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev in stunning five-set comeback to keep Wimbledon dream alive

Taylor Fritz turned things around after dropping the opening two sets to defeat two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday.

Frustrated Lando Norris says he only has himself to blame after letting British Grand Prix victory slip through his hands as he laments 'bad decisions'

The McLaren driver looked on course for only the second win of his career after holding the lead at the British Grand Prix with just 14 laps to go at Silverstone..

Can YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball - and it's as tough as it looks!

Discussing his penalty routine following Saturday's game, Toney said: 'I never look at the ball. Considering it is my routine I just think it is what I do but some people may see it as crazy.'

Bukayo Saka and a former Man United flop make Sofascore's best XI of Euro 2024 quarter-finals... but which Premier League star and last-16 hero feature in the worst XI after failing to impress?

Bukayo Saka saved England to redeem himself after the disappointment of Euro 2020 as the Three Lions came from behind to beat Switzerland in dramatic fashion on penalties.

West Coast have been moving backwards for far too long. It’s time for a change

It’s a matter of when, not if, and as the sharks continue to circle Adam Simpson one thing is clear – the embattled coach won’t and can’t see out his contract until the end of 2025.

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal were agonisingly knocked out of Euro 2024 on penalties by France... as ex-Man United star insists his side 'deserved MORE'

There are concerns that this could be the former Man United and Real Madrid star's last appearance at a major tournament with Portugal, but it seems he may have some unfinished business.

Bayern Munich CONFIRM £52m signing of Michael Olise on a five-year deal from Crystal Palace... as the winger joins Vincent Kompany's new-look side

In an interview with the club's website, Olise insisted he is determined to prove himself in the Bundesliga and win as many titles as possible.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic BANISHES former Premier League star from the AC Milan dressing room... with the Champions League winner forced to train alongside the club's youth team

Since hanging up his boots following a second spell with the Rossoneri, Zlatan has served as an advisor at Milan and has retained his characteristic abrasiveness.

Gary Neville believes Erik ten Hag would have been in 'big trouble' if he hadn't have won the FA Cup... but the ex-Man United defender reveals he's happy the Dutchman will remain for the club's revamped structure

Gary Neville believes that Manchester United's FA Cup win last season saved Erik ten Hag's job and revealed that he is happy the Dutchman will continue in the Old Trafford dug out.

Notable People who died in 2024

Stony-faced after Spain pain! German WAGs look dejected after Euro 2024 quarter-final knockout with Julian Nagelsmann's teary girlfriend consoled in the stands

The hosts were eliminated in a pulsating showdown in Stuttgart with Mikel Merino breaking their hearts after guiding home a header in the 119th minute.

Emma Raducanu has matured and is playing top 10 tennis... she is back in a big way and can go all the way to the Wimbledon final, writes JOHN LLOYD

JOHN LLOYD: Emma Raducanu can win Wimbledon. There is no reason why she can't go all the way. But even if she does lose on Sunday, she's back and in a big way.

Spot kick expert highlights England's 'shootout innovations' compared to Euro 2020 loss

The Three Lions advanced to the final four at the European Championship on Saturday evening after being taken to penalties by Switzerland.

Thousands of furious fans sign a petition demanding UEFA to order a REPLAY between Germany and Spain at Euro 2024 after controversial decision by Premier League referee

Tens of thousands of fans have signed a petition calling on UEFA to order a replay of Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Germany and Spain. Germany lost the game 2-1 after extra time.

Kepa Arrizabalaga 'has a significant offer to leave Chelsea' with goalkeeper's future at Stamford Bridge uncertain after returning from loan spell at Real Madrid

The goalkeeper is back with the Blues after spending last season on loan at Real Madrid. However, he could now be set for a permanent departure from Stamford Bridge.

See the stadium that guarantees cricket in ALL weather as fans grow excited at prospect of first indoor Test match

Sport and Events Minister Nic Street said the government had worked to design a 'welcoming, functional and uniquely Tasmanian' multipurpose stadium.

Manchester United move closer to first summer signing

Manchester United move closer to first summer signing - United have targeted a new striker and are close to a deal to bring one on board

Norris frustrated 'to throw away win' after British GP strategy calls

McLaren's Lando Norris lost British GP victory shot after late call to switch to slicks in rain-affected race