French legislative elections: Farmers rely on Europe, but are tempted by far right
Although the far-right won a large majority in rural France in the European elections on 9 June, French farmers are not its strongest supporters.
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Romania goalkeeper Nita hopes to avoid penalties against Netherlands
WUERZBURG, Germany : Romania goalkeeper Florin Nita has backed his side to beat Netherlands inside 90 minutes in their European Championship last-16 clash in Munich on Tuesday and avoid the drama of penalties.
Netherlands players clear the air and are back onside
WOLFSBURG, Germany : Discussions within the Netherlands squad have cleared the air, after a poor performance in their last game at Euro 2024, and readied the players for their last-16 clash against Romania on Tuesday, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders said on Saturday.
D'Angelo Russell plans to exercise option, return to Lakers - ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell plans to opt into the final year of his contract for $18.7 million, he told Swish Cultures a day before the deadline for the decision.
Expert picks and best bets: Where's the value at UFC 303 and PFL? - ESPN
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira steps up for the promotion on short notice once again as he puts his title on the line against former champ Jiří Procházka in the main event at UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night (10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV, with prelims at 8 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN+ and early prelims at 6 p.m. on ESPN/ESPN+).
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.
Astros' Jeremy Pena misplays fly during in-game interview - ESPN
NEW YORK — Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena misplayed a fly ball in Friday night's 7-2 loss to the New York Mets while participating in an in-game interview.
Simone Biles opens big lead at U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Simone Biles is four rotations away from a third trip to the Olympics.