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Nick Kyrgios: Australian superstar smashes racquet, gives it to fan after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in Halle

Once again it’s Nick Kyrgios’s on-court antics in the spotlight after his impressive 7-5 6-2 6-4 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle to reach the quarter-finals. In what might be described as another fiery incident — similar to what we saw in last week’s Stuttgart Open defeat to Andy Murray — Kyrgios was given a warning after smashing his racquet on the floor in frustration at losing the opening set.

Formidable US Open layout to test field of 156, Rahm and McIlroy among top favorites

BROOKLINE, US: A hotly anticipated US Open starts Thursday that will test the world’s top golfers over a formidable layout at a historic setting with a splash of controversy as well.

‘That refugee kid’ Mabil says crucial penalty a thank you to Australia

DOHA: Awer Mabil said his crucial sudden-death penalty for Australia against Peru was a thank you to the country that took his family in as he reflected on his journey from refugee camp to the World Cup.

Costa Rica going to World Cup, beat New Zealand in playoff

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Costa Rica’s core of stars like Keylor Navas, Joel Campbell and Bryan Ruiz created national soccer history in a memorable run to the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals.

Brilliant Germany equal their biggest win over Italy

Germany equalled their biggest ever win over European champions Italy as Timo Werner scored twice in a thumping 5-2 Nations League victory on Tuesday.

England slumps to historic loss to Hungary in Nations League

WOLVERHAMPTON, England: England suffered its worst home loss since 1928 with a 4-0 loss to Hungary in the Nations League on Tuesday. Less than a year after reaching the European Championship final on home soil to raucous celebrations, England was jeered by its own fans after a heavy loss to an unheralded Hungary team, which completed a double after upsetting England last week.

West Ham have “enquired” about £4.2m colossus, he can be Moyes’ next Zouma - opinion

West Ham United are reportedly eyeing a deal for Hertha Berlin defender, Jordan Torunarigha, according to reports in Germany.

Jabeur opens with win in Berlin, Petkovic upsets Muguruza

BERLIN: Ons Jabeur started her grass-court season with a win as she cruised past Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open on Tuesday, while Andrea Petkovic delighted the home fans by upsetting Garbiñe Muguruza.Playing for the first time since a shock first-round loss at the French Open, the fourth-ranked Jabeur put in an assured performance as she saved all four of the break points she faced against her Czech opponent.The top-seeded Jabeur, who reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon last year, will next play US qualifier Alycia Parks.The Tunisian will also team up with the returning Serena Williams to play doubles in Eastbourne next week.“Pretty excited to play doubles with Serena,” Jabeur said. “When I got the news, I was over the moon.

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Nick Kyrgios: Australian superstar smashes racquet, gives it to fan after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in Halle

Formidable US Open layout to test field of 156, Rahm and McIlroy among top favorites

‘That refugee kid’ Mabil says crucial penalty a thank you to Australia

Costa Rica going to World Cup, beat New Zealand in playoff

Brilliant Germany equal their biggest win over Italy

England slumps to historic loss to Hungary in Nations League

West Ham have “enquired” about £4.2m colossus, he can be Moyes’ next Zouma - opinion

Jabeur opens with win in Berlin, Petkovic upsets Muguruza