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Rafael Nadal ‘saddened’ to miss Wimbledon as he focuses on Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal said he was “saddened” to miss Wimbledon after opting to prioritise preparing for the Olympics in Paris.
Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwaite transfer claims emerge as Man United handed Michael Olise worry
Chelsea have reportedly made the first move to sign Manchester United transfer target Michael Olise, while fresh updates have emerged regarding moves for defensive duo Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwaite.
When does the summer transfer window open and close? Deals across Europe set to become official
Several summer transfers have been agreed upon, including Tottenham Hotspur's decision to take Timo Werner on loan again. Neither Manchester United or Manchester City have agreed any deals yet, however, any potential moves cannot become official until the transfer window opens.
Gymnastics-British great Whitlock heads to final Games, Downie returns
LONDON : Britain's greatest gymnast Max Whitlock said he was looking forward to his fourth and final Games with nothing to lose after being named in a 13-strong team for Paris on Thursday.
France get cycling medal 124 years late
LAUSANNE, Switzerland : France have been awarded a medal from the 1900 Paris Olympics which was originally credited to Britain.
Rafael Nadal To Skip Wimbledon To Focus On Olympics
Rafael Nadal confirmed on Thursday he will miss Wimbledon to focus on the Paris Olympics, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros. The announcement came a day after Spanish tennis chiefs said the 14-time French Open champion would team up with Carlos Alcaraz at the Games in the French capital, which start late next month. Nadal, 38, lost in the first round at Roland Garros last month and indicated he was likely to skip Wimbledon, played on grasscourts, where he was champion in 2008 and 2010.
France receives Olympic cycling medal 124 years after win - ESPN
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — France have been awarded a medal from the 1900 Paris Olympics which was originally credited to Britain.