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Lightning strikes twice for Broady with Wimbledon win

Lightning struck twice for Liam Broady as he prevailed in a grass court encounter against familiar opposition to reach the Wimbledon second round. The Stockport player and world No.142, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, faced Constant Lestienne on Monday — an opponent he had beaten in their only previous meeting on grass, at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham in 2022. Ad And once again it was the 29-year-old who looked the most comfortable on the surface, dictating from the baseline and moving around the court with ease.

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4: Mitchell Starc Strikes Before Reprieved Ben Duckett Gives England Hope

Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord's on Sunday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test. England were 114-4 at stumps on the fourth day, still needing a further 257 runs to reach a target of 371. Left-handed opener Duckett, who made 98 in the first innings, was 50 not out and captain Ben Stokes unbeaten on 29, with England looking to level the five-match series at 1-1. Starc, recalled following Australia's thrilling two-wicket win in last week's first Test at Edgbaston, reduced England to 13-2.

Usman Khawaja Adds To England's Ashes Agony After Mitchell Starc Strikes In 2nd Test

Australia's Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts' batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday. Ashes-holders Australia were strongly placed at 130-2 in their second innings, a lead of 221 runs, when rain forced an early close to the third day's play. Conditions for batting, with the floodlights switched on to counter the gloomy skies in London, were challenging.

Khawaja adds to England's Ashes agony after Starc strikes in 2nd Test

Australia's Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts' batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday.

Europe's travel strikes in June and July: When, where and what disruption you can expect

Europe is a hive of strike action right now, with many employees unhappy that sky-high inflation has not been matched by higher wages.

No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays

Four San Francisco pitchers combined on an eight-hit shutout as the Giants blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre.

Three more days of rail strikes will hit Old Trafford Ashes test and Open Golf weekend next month

Rail unions have today announced yet another round of strikes, set to commence next month as part of ongoing disputes regarding pay, jobs, and working conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has declared that 20,000 of its members from 14 rail firms will down tools on July 20, 22, and 29.

Sadio Mane Strikes Twice As Senegal Beat Brazil In Friendly

Sadio Mane scored two goals as African champions Senegal came from behind to defeat Brazil 4-2 in an international friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday. Five-time World Cup winners Brazil are still without a coach after the departure of Tite last year, while Neymar remains sidelined by an ankle injury suffered in February. Lucas Paqueta headed the South Americans ahead from Vinicius Junior's cross 10 minutes in, but Senegal equalised through a thumping left-foot volley by Strasbourg forward Habib Diallo.

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Lightning strikes twice for Broady with Wimbledon win

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4: Mitchell Starc Strikes Before Reprieved Ben Duckett Gives England Hope

Usman Khawaja Adds To England's Ashes Agony After Mitchell Starc Strikes In 2nd Test

Khawaja adds to England's Ashes agony after Starc strikes in 2nd Test

Europe's travel strikes in June and July: When, where and what disruption you can expect

No Support: Gausman strikes out 12 in losing effort as Giants blank Blue Jays

Three more days of rail strikes will hit Old Trafford Ashes test and Open Golf weekend next month

Sadio Mane Strikes Twice As Senegal Beat Brazil In Friendly