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Skupski and Koolhof reach Queen's last four

Neal Skupski and partner Wesley Koolhof reached the last four of the men's doubles at the LTA's cinch Championship at Queen's on Thursday. The top seeds claimed a 6-3 7-6(5) victory against Matt Ebden and Rohan Bopanna in their quarter-final encounter to reach the last four, where they will face Jiri Lehecka and Taylor Fritz. Ad Lloyd Glasspool and Dan Evans saw their campaign come to a close, with the all-British partnership losing 6-4 6-4 to second seeds and Roland Garros champions Austin Krajicek and Ivan Dodig.

Ostapenko battles past Williams in Birmingham

Jelena Ostapenko prevailed in a battle of Grand Slam champions against Venus Williams to reach the last eight at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham. In a hard-fought encounter, Ostapenko was broken while serving for the match in the second set and was forced to a decider, but ultimately prevailed 6-3 5-7 6-3 against the American.

Novak Djokovic to join Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune at Hurlingham Tennis Classic ahead of Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is set to join Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune in playing the Hurlingham Tennis Classic ahead of Wimbledon. The SW19 curtain-raiser takes place from 27 June to 1 July, and provides the last chance for players to hone their grass-court games before the third major of the year kicks off just down the road on July 3.

Arrieta and Eckstein inspire youngsters ahead of London Series

East London school children enjoyed a once in a lifetime opportunity at the Olympic Park at MLB's First Pitch Festival, a celebration of baseball in the leadup to the London Series between the Cubs and Cardinals this weekend. Nine hundred children from twenty-five different schools enjoyed a masterclass from MLB legends Jake Arrieta and David Eckstein as well as Chicago Cubs mascot Clarke the Cub on Hopkins Field.

Francis Ngannou in talks to make boxing debut in Saudi Arabia

Promotor Eddie Hearn has confirmed that negotiations have taken place with Francis Ngannou and Derek Chisora for a professional boxing match in Saudi Arabia — likely in December.

Old Trafford rooms set for revamp after Glazers decide on Manchester United takeover offers

Offices at Old Trafford are due to be refurbished once the Glazer family settle on a resolution of the strategic review of Manchester United.

Manchester Jewish Museum named among UK's best buildings

The redevelopment of Manchester Jewish Museum has been named one of the best 30 buildings in the UK at a prestigious architecture awards. The new museum, which opened in 2021, is clad in perforated Corten steel and comprises a gallery space, archive, learning space, and visitor amenities adjoining a fully renovated Grade II*-listed former synagogue.

Fraudster dubbed one of Britain's 'most heartless love rats' wanted by police

Police are searching for a man who pretended to be a police officer and a solicitor to con two domestic abuse victims out of thousands of pounds.

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Skupski and Koolhof reach Queen's last four

Ostapenko battles past Williams in Birmingham

Novak Djokovic to join Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune at Hurlingham Tennis Classic ahead of Wimbledon

Arrieta and Eckstein inspire youngsters ahead of London Series

Francis Ngannou in talks to make boxing debut in Saudi Arabia

Old Trafford rooms set for revamp after Glazers decide on Manchester United takeover offers

Manchester Jewish Museum named among UK's best buildings

Fraudster dubbed one of Britain's 'most heartless love rats' wanted by police