Top seed Paolini suffers early defeat at Eastbourne
June 23 : Top seed Jasmine Paolini suffered a blow to her Wimbledon preparations as she was knocked out by German veteran Tatjana Maria in the Eastbourne Championships first round on Tuesday.
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England held to 0-0 draw by stubborn Ghana
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 23 : England failed to break down a resolute Ghana side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group L match on Tuesday, a result which left both sides well placed to move into the next phase but was a disappointment for Thomas Tuchel’s side after their opening 4-2 win over Croatia.
Ghana's Partey jeered by England fans in World Cup clash
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 23 : Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's first touches of the ball were met with a chorus of boos from England supporters as he played his first game at this World Cup on Tuesday.
Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino
LOS ANGELES, USA: US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and present the trophy to the winners, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Tuesday. “We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together,” Infantino told Fox and Friends. Infantino has cultivated a close relationship with Trump, awarding him with a newly created FIFA peace prize at the World Cup draw in Washington last year. The decision to present the trophy jointly follows the controversy surrounding the presentation of the Club World Cup to English club Chelsea after their victory over Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey last year. Trump handed the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James, but then failed to leave the stage meaning he initially took part in the team’s celebrations alongside bemused players.
Ipswich appoint O'Neil as new manager
June 23 : Ipswich Town have appointed Gary O’Neil as their new manager on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following the departure of Kieran McKenna after five seasons in charge.
Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon
LONDON, June 23 : For a few days, the recipient of the final Wimbledon women's singles wildcard was unknown, but in reality it was always destined for American great Serena Williams.
WWE star Danhausen throws his hat in the ring for UK prime minister
WWE star Danhausen asked the London crowd if they would be interested in him becoming the next UK prime minister.
Manchester United secure land for new 100,000-seater stadium
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