‘Nadalcaraz’ win on Olympics doubles debut
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz win in men's doubles after Novak Djokovic's bid for an Olympic gold medal begins in style.
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Phoenix’s winless run extended by Spirit
Birmingham Phoenix's winless run extends to 12 matches as they lose by 20 runs to London Spirit in The Hundred women's competition at Lord's.
Two off as Catalans beat Hull on Tomkins return
A Sam Tomkins-inspired Catalans beat Hull to move up to fourth after both sides play most of a highly-charged clash with 12 men.
Ireland struggling in run chase against Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe paceman Richard Ngarava takes four wickets in a devastating spell to leave Ireland 33-5 in a run chase of 158 in the Test match at Stormont.
Canada deducted points and coach banned over drone
Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal.
Dupont inspires France’s first Paris 2024 gold
Superstar scrum-half Antoine Dupont delivers by coming off the bench to lead France to their first gold of the Paris Olympics.
Smith’s 95 puts England on top in third Test
Jamie Smith’s dazzling 95 helps England seize control of the third Test against West Indies on a compelling second day at Edgbaston.
Collum urges caution over referees’ mental health
Willie Collum, Scotland's new head of referees, warns that the level of criticism directed at match officials can start to affect their mental health.
Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine
The World Champion blamed "losing too many kilos" and "irrepressible enthusiasm" for the mishap.
