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Fifty-nine of England's most promising young athletes are set to head for the Caribbean in early August as the Commonwealth Youth Games returns. Trinbago 2023 will see more than 1,000 young athletes aged between 14 and 18 from nations and territories across the Commonwealth compete across seven sports, in which Team England will be represented in four – athletics/para athletics, beach volleyball, netball and swimming.
England have lost batter Ollie Pope for the rest of The Ashes against Australia due to injury. The vice-captain suffered a dislocated shoulder during the second Test at Lord’s, which the tourists won to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Ad Pope dived for a ball in the field and hurt himself while landing, and subsequent scans showed that the 25-year-old will require surgery.
Fabio Jakobsen (Soudal Quick-Step) has slammed the «stupid» Tour de France Stage 3 finish that he felt created a «dangerous» situation for the sprinters. Jakobsen and his team — having been at the front going into the last 2km — were edged out in the finale by Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck). Ad And Jakobsen didn't spare Alpecin from his criticism either, despite admitting that he could see why they rode how they did.
Andy Murray is relishing the prospect of an all-British Wimbledon battle as he looks to summon the spirit of 2016 and continue his searing start to the grass court season. The Scot, 36, will tussle with compatriot Ryan Peniston on Centre Court this afternoon in a tantalising first round draw at SW19. Ad Murray grabbed a pair of grass court titles in Surbiton and Nottingham last month and comes into the All England Club showpiece in the best form — and physical shape — for several years since his memorable triumphs in 2013 and 2016 after being hampered by a long-term hip injury.
Toni Nadal says he is “very excited” to see nephew Rafael Nadal’s return at Wimbledon next year. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is not playing Wimbledon this summer as he recovers from surgery. Ad He might miss the rest of the season and has suggested 2024 will be his final year on tour.
Katie Boulter insists her newfound stardom will not derail her determination for more grass court success. Boulter, 26, has rapidly emerged as the golden girl of British tennis after clinching her maiden WTA title in Nottingham and kicks off her Wimbledon campaign against Australian Daria Saville this afternoon. Ad The nation's new No.1 has spearheaded a red-hot summer for Britain's female stars after toppling Jodie Burrage in an all-British East Midlands final and also reaching the last four – along with Katie Swan and Lily Miyazaki – in Surbiton the week before.
Harriet Dart believes she is close to making game-changing progress after a hard-fought loss in her opening round singles match at Wimbledon. Hampstead player Dart, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed an intriguing first round contest versus France's Diane Parry. Ad World No.96 Parry — whose old-school tennis is well-suited to the lawns of SW19 — caused early problems for the Brit, though Dart battled from a double break down to take the opener in a tie-break.
Three could well become Jodie Burrage's magic number after sealing a memorable maiden Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon. Burrage, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed an intriguing first round test against America's Caty McNally at the All England Club. Ad And in a hugely impressive display of aggressive grass court tennis, the Kingston player eased her way to a 6-1 6-3 triumph to reach a Grand Slam second round for the first time.