Boulter and Burrage set up first all-British WTA final since 1977
Two British women will contest a WTA Tour final for the first time since 1977 after Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage both progressed at the Nottingham Open on Saturday.
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Andy Murray begins Queen's Club quest with Alex de Minaur match, Carlos Alcaraz could face Matteo Berrettini
Andy Murray will face Australia’s world No. 18 and seventh seed Alex de Minaur in the first round of the Queen's Club Championships. The Brit has lost all three of his matches against De Minaur – the last of which was a 6-1 6-3 humbling at the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this year — but should the Brit prevail, he could face Diego Schwartzman in round two and Taylor Fritz at the quarter-final stage.
Crunch matches and banana skins - 10 games that will define new Man City Premier League bid
Winning their third title in a row last season after overcoming an unexpected challenger in Arsenal meant Man City joined an exclusive club with only four other members. Huddersfield Town, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and now Manchester City are the only clubs in English football history to have won three first division titles on the trot.
Katie Boulter defeats Heather Watson in straight sets to reach Nottingham Open final
Katie Boulter reached the Nottingham Open final with a 6-4 7-5 victory over fellow Briton Heather Watson. The two were playing for the chance to reach the final at Nottingham as they prepare for the upcoming Wimbledon championships next month, with three UK players in the tournament's semis. Ad The 26-year-old Boulter’s win moves her into her first WTA final, and into the top 100 of the women’s rankings, which should be enough to earn her a wildcard entry into the upcoming event at SW19.
The South American burglary gang who targeted luxury houses in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow - before a death-defying 120mph chase
A gang of burglars flew from South America to target luxury homes in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. But they were caught after an astonishing 120 mph chase by police during which their getaway car braked hard to stop in the fast lane.
Just Stop Oil protest causes ‘carnage’ in Manchester city centre with disruption on main roads
A Just Stop Oil protest caused ‘carnage’ through Manchester City Centre as roads came to a standstill.
LIVE: Huge fire on the banks of Windermere in Lake District
A huge fire on the banks of Windermere in the Lake District has broken out.
Valentina Holl produces stunning ride to take home victory ahead of Camille Balanche and Rachel Atherton
UCI Mountain Bike Downhill world champion Valentina Holl (Rockshox Trek Race Team) produced a stunning ride to take the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill title in front her home fans in Austria with a time of 3:23.222. Holl was the final rider to come out of the gate and put down a fearless ride that sparked joyous scenes in the finish area as she celebrated with fans, friends, family and her coaching staff.