Lion-hearted defence enough to see Junior Boks claim underwhelming bronze at Under-20 Champs
Another year, another bronze medal.
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Benjamin Mendy not guilty of UK rape charges: Report
LONDON: Former Manchester City soccer player Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of one count of rape and one of attempted rape by a British court, PA Media reported on Friday (Jul 14).
Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic reaches a record 35th grand slam final
Novak Djokovic lost his cool with umpire Richard Haigh and the Centre Court crowd but saw off Jannik Sinner in straight sets to reach a fifth consecutive Wimbledon final.
Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic swats aside Jannik Sinner to reach final and continue bid for fifth straight title
Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 24th Grand Slam title and record-equalling eighth Wimbledon crown after cruising to a straight-sets win over Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals. The Serbian produced a composed and controlled performance to win 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) against the eighth seed in two hours and 46 minutes.
Foster backing Peaty to clinch third Olympic title next summer despite break
British swimming legend Mark Foster is confident Adam Peaty will claim a third successive Olympic title next summer in Paris despite his current break from the top of the sport. Peaty spoke candidly about his struggles with mental health earlier this year and is not part of the British team competing at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan over the next fortnight. Ad The 28-year-old currently holds both the 50m and 100m breaststroke world records and is the two-time Olympic champion in the latter.
What to do in a dental emergency in Greater Manchester as people 'forced to pull out own teeth'
A new report has found that people have been forced to pull out their own teeth because they cannot get or afford an NHS dentist – making advice on what to do if suffering a dental emergency increasingly important.
Cycling's governing body bans female transgender athletes from competing in women's events
The International Cycling Union (UCI)'s president David Lappartient said the federation "has a duty to guarantee, above all, equal opportunities for all competitors in cycling competitions".
Social justice and British voices take centre stage at 77th Avignon theatre festival
Meanwhile, the festival's opening night put social justice centre stage, with an adaptation of the 1973 documentary "Welfare" and a roving dance performance choreographed by French hip-hop pioneer Bintou Dembélé.