Man United's Luke Shaw closer to shock England decision as heartbroken star leaves camp early
Luke Shaw's chances of making this summer's European Championships have been boosted after he returned to England training this week.
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Mirra Andreeva Shocks Ailing Aryna Sabalenka, Faces Jasmine Paolini In French Open Semis
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist for 27 years with a shock win over Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday at the French Open, after fourth seed Elena Rybakina was knocked out by Italy's Jasmine Paolini. The 17-year-old Andreeva fought back from a set down against Australian Open champion Sabalenka, who appeared to be hampered by illness, to win 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4 and set up a last-four meeting with Italy's Jasmine Paolini. The Russian is the youngest woman to reach the last four at a Slam event since Martina Hingis at the 1997 US Open, and the youngest at Roland Garros since Hingis, also that year.
Rugby league-Challenge Cup Final to start seven minutes later in honour of late Burrow
Saturday's Challenge Cup final, scheduled for 1500 BST (1400 GMT) will start seven minutes later to pay tribute to the late former England player Rob Burrow, the Rugby Football League (RFL) said on Wednesday.
Mirra Andreeva Stuns Aryna Sabalenka, Becomes Youngest Grand Slam Semi-Finalist Since 1997
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. The 17-year-old fought back from a set down against her ailing opponent to win 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4 after two hours and 29 minutes and set up a last-four meeting with Italy's Jasmine Paolini. Andreeva, aged 17 and 29 days, is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US Open 27 years ago and also the youngest at Roland Garros since Hingis in 1997.
Teenager Andreeva stuns ailing Sabalenka to make French Open semis
PARIS : Second seed Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing out of the French Open after a shock 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 quarter-final loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday after being hampered by illness throughout the contest.
Coronation Street fans 'in shock' as Gail Platt star to leave soap and make two demands
Coronation Street fans have shared their 'shock' at the news Gail Platt will be leaving Weatherfield. The ITV soap has announced that Helen Worth will be stepping back from the role, just as she celebrates 50 years playing the much-loved character.
Teenager Andreeva frees her mind in quest for French Open upset
When Mirra Andreeva steps out on Philippe Chatrier on Wednesday, she will have the unenviable task of beating Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka but the Russian 17-year-old is a player with ice in her veins, unfazed by the grand occasion.
Relentless Ronaldo chasing more Euro glory with Portugal
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding career, breaking numerous records and playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, and he will be determined to make his mark at Euro 2024.