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From Novak Djokovic to Ferrari to Rachel Atherton to Iga Swiatek - The best moments from the Weekend of Champions

When we here at Eurosport HQ were preparing for the Weekend of Champions we knew that it was going to be big — but we had no idea just how big. Across a two-day window we saw history created across a wide range of sports, from football, to tennis, mountain biking, and sailing, showcasing not only the Eurosport and Discovery+ sporting portfolio but also BT Sport, ahead the launch of TNT Sports in July. Ad We round up all the best moments and highlights from the weekend in case you might have missed something! Djokovic creates history in Paris We start, conversely, at the end.

Novak Djokovic targeting historic Calendar Slam at US Open after French Open triumph over Casper Ruud

Novak Djokovic wants to create history and complete the Calendar Slam with victories at Wimbledon and the US Open after his French Open victory. The Serbian claimed his 23rd major title with a 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 win over Casper Ruud in Sunday’s French Open final. Ad Should everything go at planned at Wimbledon, where he will be bidding for an eighth title to equal Roger Federer's record, he could have the chance in New York to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the Calendar Slam.

Peter Bosz appointed new coach at PSV Eindhoven

AMSTERDAM : PSV Eindhoven appointed Peter Bosz as their new coach on Monday, on a three-year deal as he replaces Ruud van Nistelrooy, the club said.

England name first World Cup training squad

LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick took the first tentative step on the long road to the Rugby World Cup on Monday when he named an initial 28-man training squad, albeit without any players from the four teams involved in the Premiership semi-finals.

Johnny Sexton hit with misconduct letter after F-bomb tirade at SA ref Peyper - report

Leinster and Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton has reportedly been hit with a misconduct letter over comments he made towards South African referee Jaco Peyper and his assistants after last month's Champions Cup final.

A new Iron Curtain? Finland bolsters border with neighbouring Russia

Our reporters Julien Sauvaget and Clovis Casali got the chance to go to the border, visit this fence and also meet Finland's former President who met several times with Vladimir Putin.

Jonas Vingegaard warns Tour de France rivals he can get 'better' as Tadej Pogacar steps up preparation

Jonas Vingegaard warned his rivals he can get even better after continuing his Tour de France preparations by winning the Criterium du Dauphine in commanding fashion. The Jumbo-Visma rider finished two minutes and 23 seconds ahead of Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates) – the biggest winning margin at the race since 1993. Ad Vingegaard won two stages and on the last stage dropped Yates and the rest of the favourites on a steep finish.

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead by neighbour in France

An 11-yaer-old from a British family has been shot dead in France, according to reports. Her father has also been seriously injured.

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From Novak Djokovic to Ferrari to Rachel Atherton to Iga Swiatek - The best moments from the Weekend of Champions

Novak Djokovic targeting historic Calendar Slam at US Open after French Open triumph over Casper Ruud

Peter Bosz appointed new coach at PSV Eindhoven

England name first World Cup training squad

Johnny Sexton hit with misconduct letter after F-bomb tirade at SA ref Peyper - report

A new Iron Curtain? Finland bolsters border with neighbouring Russia

Jonas Vingegaard warns Tour de France rivals he can get 'better' as Tadej Pogacar steps up preparation

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead by neighbour in France