WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek wins first grass-court match in 2023
It took World No.1 Iga Swiatek a little time on Monday to acclimate to the grass under her feet in the first round of the Bad Homburg Open. But only a set.
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Victor Wembanyama's withdrawal from the Basketball World Cup could help Canada
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Elena Rybakina withdraws from Eastbourne due to viral illness ahead of Wimbledon title defence
Elena Rybakina’s Wimbledon preparations have suffered a setback after she withdrew from the Eastbourne International due to a viral illness. The defending Wimbledon champion was the top seed at the tournament and was due to play Wang Xiyu on Monday. Ad However, she will not feature and will instead focus on recovering ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on July 3.
Ireland Sevens top pool to remain on track for Olympic qualification
The Ireland men's Sevens team remain on track for an Olympic qualification spot, after making it three wins from three in their European Games pool, with a 19-7 win against Germany.
Harrington and Lehane march on at European Games
Ireland boxers Kellie Harrington and Jennifer Lehane both progressed to the quarter-finals at the European Games in Poland.
Wimbledon champion Rybakina pulls out of Eastbourne
Wimbledon champion and world number three Elena Rybakina pulled out of a warm-up event in Eastbourne on Monday, sparking concerns about her fitness ahead of the year's third Grand Slam which begins next week.
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama to skip FIBAs to focus on rookie season - ESPN
No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama has decided not to play for France in this summer's FIBA World Cup and instead will focus on preparing for his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs and next year's Olympics in Paris.
Sub tragedy, West Bank violence, Modi's US state visit and Macron's climate summit
You have to turn the clock back two decades to the second Intifada for the last time Israel used a helicopter gunship against West Bank militants. That's what happened on Monday in the Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin. The next day, Jewish settlers were targeted in a gas station shooting spree. Israel's most far-right government ever includes settlers who don't hold back.