Novak Djokovic 'won't hold back' as he bids to win eighth Wimbledon crown
Novak Djokovic said his knee has responded so well to surgery that he considers himself a contender to win an eighth Wimbledon crown.
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Euro 2024 trumps 2020 on speed and late drama but goals are down
DUESSELDORF, Germany : The European Championship knockout stage has yet to start but the tournament has already surpassed a few Euro 2020 benchmarks, with faster players and double the stoppage-time goals, while a blitz of bookings has set the stage for a feisty finale.
"We Have Already Won Euro 2024": Georgia Coach Willy Sagnol
Georgia coach Willy Sagnol insisted the rank outsiders would go into Sunday's Euro 2024 clash with Spain in relaxed mood having already far exceeded expectations by making it to the last 16. "We will go into this game with a lot of confidence because we have absolutely nothing to lose. For me we have already won the European Championship and I am just excited to be on the pitch," Sagnol told reporters in Cologne, where Sunday's game will be played.
Hirt crashes before start of the Tour de France
FLORENCE, Italy : Jan Hirt became the first rider to crash on this year's Tour de France when he came off his bike before the start of the opening stage on Saturday.
Pressure mounts as Ronaldo's Portugal brace for underdogs Slovenia
FRANKFURT, Germany : Portugal's talented squad led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be under scrutiny when they step on to the Frankfurt Arena pitch to face underdogs Slovenia in their Euro 2024 Round-of-16 clash on Monday.
Novak Djokovic 'Pain Free' Ahead Of Wimbledon After Daniil Medvedev Exhibition Win
Novak Djokovic proclaimed himself "pain free" after defeating Daniil Medvedev in an exhibition match on Friday ahead of Wimbledon. Former world number one Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, needed surgery earlier this month following a serious knee injury at the French Open. But on Friday the 37-year-old took his place in the draw for Wimbledon, which starts on Monday, with Djokovic, seeded two, taking on 123rd-ranked Vit Kopriv of the Czech Republic at the grass-court Grand Slam. Djokovic's movement was not completely smooth in a 6-3, 6-4 win over Medvedev during an exhibition event at London's Hurlingham Club, with the Serbian's right knee strapped up. But he struck the ball crisply and served well.
Ireland out of World Cup of Darts after shock upset
Ireland crashed out of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt after suffering one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history at the hands of debutants Chinese Taipei.
Andy Murray drawn against Czech Tomas Machac in Wimbledon first round
Andy Murray has been given an extra day in his efforts to recover from back surgery in time to play singles at Wimbledon.