Newcastle sign Ivorian winger Toure from Hoffenheim
July 6 : Newcastle United have signed Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Sunday.
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Sinner says he is well prepared for Wimbledon heatwave
LONDON, July 5 : Jannik Sinner has struggled in searing heat in the previous two Grand Slams this year, but the Italian said he was well prepared to handle it in southwest London, with temperatures expected to soar at Wimbledon this week.
Erling Haaland stuns Brazil with 2 goals, sends Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time
Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that showcased the towering striker on soccer's biggest stage.
Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula set for all-American Wimbledon quarter - ESPN
American Coco Gauff recovered from dropping the opening set to defeat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday and reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal — the only major where she had yet to reach that stage.
Sinner sees off qualifier Mochizuki for Wimbledon quarter-final spot
LONDON, July 5 : Defending champion Jannik Sinner delivered another assured display at this year's Wimbledon by brushing aside Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki 6-3 7-6(0) 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday.
I just want to get drunk, Sabalenka says, after Wimbledon exit
LONDON, July 5 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she felt like drowning her sorrows after her wait for a Wimbledon title was extended for at least another year as she lost to an inspired Naomi Osaka in the fourth round on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
LONDON: When power meets power, getting in the first blow can sometimes be the key. In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, that was Naomi Osaka’s strategy against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the most highly awaited matchup of Wimbledon so far this year. Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in all three of their previous matches this year — including at the same stage of the French Open last month. “On the clay courts I felt like she was pushing me back a lot. I just tried to do it to her first,” Osaka said. The tactics worked, and Osaka outslugged Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the quarterfinals at the All England Club for the first time on Sunday. Osaka’s pace and flat groundstrokes overwhelmed Sabalenka. “Obviously we’re big ball strikers.
Naomi Osaka beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarters - ESPN
In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time on Sunday.