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Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised Zverev
Five-wicket Gaud puts India on top in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
Five-wicket Gaud puts India on top in inaugural women's Test at Lord's

Kranti Gaud became the first woman to claim a place on the Lord's honours boards for her performance in a Test match with a five-wicket haul that put India in command against England on Saturday.

July 11, 2026

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Marc Marquez still 'King of the Ring' after winning Sprint at German MotoGP
Marc Marquez still 'King of the Ring' after winning Sprint at German MotoGP

Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez demonstrated his continued mastery of the Sachsenring with victory in Saturday's German MotoGP Sprint, just hours after booking pole for the main race on Sunday.

July 11, 2026

Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach
Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach

The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach.

July 11, 2026

Patten, Heliovaara crowned Wimbledon men's doubles champions
Patten, Heliovaara crowned Wimbledon men's doubles champions

Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara won the Wimbledon men's doubles title with a 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in Saturday's final.

July 11, 2026

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'Relieved' Farrell credits pluck of the Irish after Japan examination
'Relieved' Farrell credits pluck of the Irish after Japan examination

Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted Saturday the 36-20 scoreline against Japan flattered his much-changed team and he was relieved to get the win, but credited the grit of his players who stuck to their task.

July 11, 2026

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Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave
Paris landmarks shutter early as quarter of France swelters under heatwave

The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in the third heatwave to hit the country since May.

July 11, 2026