Can world number 1,204 win Wimbledon? Serena eyes greatest ever triumph
Ranked a lowly 1,204 in the world and without a competitive singles match in 12 months, Serena Williams will sweep into Wimbledon targeting what would be her greatest triumph.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia: Glenn Maxwell Banking On Asia Experience For Test Return
Australia's Glenn Maxwell says his baggy green has seen better days but he expects to make the Test team for the Sri Lanka series thanks to his subcontinent playing experience. Maxwell, who has played just seven Tests in his decade-long career, hit a match-winning 80 in the opening one-day international -- though the tourists went down to Sri Lanka 3-2 in the five-match series.
U.S. finishes swimming worlds with most medals in history
BUDAPEST — The U.S. shattered the record for world swimming championships medals, winning eight more on the final day to finish with 45.
Can World Number 1,204 Win Wimbledon? Serena Williams Eyes Greatest Triumph
Ranked a lowly 1,204 in the world and without a competitive singles match in 12 months, Serena Williams will sweep into Wimbledon targeting what would be her greatest triumph. The seven-time champion at the All England Club will also be chasing down a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. The odds have rarely been so stacked against the great American who can become the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon.
Australia’s Jai Hindley on brink of proving he deserves place at cycling’s top table
On Monday, Australian cyclist Jai Hindley made headlines for his peculiarly Australian turn of phrase. During the final rest day of the Giro d’Italia, the gruelling three-week Italian grand tour, Hindley was asked about his prospects with just a handful of seconds separating him from the hallowed pink leader’s jersey.
Veteran Sjostrom, teenager McIntosh complete golden doubles at swimming worlds
BUDAPEST: Sarah Sjostrom, who has been winning world titles for 13 years, and Summer McIntosh, who has been winning them for four days, both collected their second gold medals of the week in Budapest on Saturday.
Man Utd news: Frenkie de Jong move 'in home straight' as fans' protest planned
Man Utd's pre-season schedule in full as Red Devils head for Australia
Rugby League-NZ confirm class in World Cup year, PNG stun Fiji
SYDNEY : New Zealand underlined their class with a 26-6 win over Tonga in their first match of the World Cup year, while Papua New Guinea stunned Fiji as international rugby league returned this week after nearly three years lost to the COVID pandemic.