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Cowan-Dickie out of World Cup as Borthwick names training squad

LONDON : Luke Cowan-Dickie has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup through injury, while back rower Zach Mercer was a high-profile absentee from the 41-man official training squad named by England coach Steve Borthwick on Friday.

Novak Djokovic hoping for 'great year' at Wimbledon after practice session on Centre Court

Novak Djokovic is relishing the prospect of challenging for an eighth Wimbledon title, after whetting the appetite with a practice session on Centre Court. The hallowed turf at SW19 used to be off limits until the start of the tournament, but tradition was broken last year when a select few were allowed to get a feel for the main stage.

Banlieues boiling point: Riots spread across France after police shoot teen

Barricades and tear gas steadily feed France's news cycle, but the Justice For Nahel march earlier this Thursday in Nanterre highlights issues that are starkly different from the Yellow Vest movement or the more recent pension reform protests. We ask about policing, minorities who feel unfairly singled out and the rioters who targeted symbols of the French Republic like town halls.

IAEA saw no evidence Moscow planning attack on Zaporizhia nuclear plant, but ‘anything can happen’

Speaking to FRANCE 24 from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, Grossi said that on June 15 he went to Zaporizhzhia. He said the situation is "serious" but stabilising at the nuclear power plant after the destruction of the nearby Kakhovka dam, whose water was used to cool its six reactors. 

Eddie Jones charged up to beat Boks at Loftus for first time: '100 percent committed to winning'

Upbeat Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Friday said he intends to kick off his reign by creating history against world champions South Africa in Pretoria in a week's time, with a winning mentality key to his new-look Australia.

Carlos Alcaraz 'one of the most talented players I have ever seen,' says Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of Wimbledon

Stefanos Tsitsipas has lavished praise on Carlos Alcaraz, describing the Spanish tyro as “one of the most talented players I have ever seen.” Alcaraz had a breakthrough year in 2022, winning his maiden Grand Slam at the US Open. Ad Landing a first major as a teenager suggested the tennis world was at his feet, but injuries set him back towards the end of the year and they reared their head again when he was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the French Open. WimbledonWilander: Djokovic 'big favourite' for Wimbledon, has Alcaraz solved grass problem?A DAY AGO Alcaraz suggested nervous energy was to blame for the problems he suffered against Djokovic, and he bounced back by winning the title at Queen’s.

Mendy told victim he slept with 10,000 women, court hears

Manchester City and France international footballer Benjamin Mendy (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Bok plans take shape ahead of Rugby Championship: 'This is going to be a challenging competition'