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Exclusive: 'Historic' Wimbledon is a 'big goal' for motivated Casper Ruud, eyes 'last step' in majors - 'Ruud Talk'

After losing in three Grand Slam finals, Casper Ruud stresses that he is “motivated to take that last step and try to win one” as he eyes a deep run at Wimbledon. The Norwegian has reached three finals out of the last five Grand Slams he has played, most recently losing to Novak Djokovic in the French Open showpiece. Ad Ruud suffered a chastening loss to Rafael Nadal in the final of Roland-Garros in 2022 before crashing to defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open just months later.

Kyren Wilson makes strong start to snooker season at Championship League as 147 bid falls just short – 'I'm delighted'

Kyren Wilson made an impressive start to the new snooker season by winning all three matches at the Championship League on Thursday in Leicester. The 2020 world finalist hurt his leg during a friend's stag-do in Portugal, but looked sharp from the outset of the day's play as a lovely 111 break helped him complete a 3-0 win over amateur Josh Mulholland. Ad The European Masters holder missed a tricky final pink attempting to complete the fifth 147 of his career in the final frame of a 3-0 win against Louis Heathcote before running in another 100 break in a 3-1 win over 1995 world semi-finalist Andy Hicks.

Jonas Vingegaard eyeing 'special' repeat victory in 2023 Tour de France as teams are presented

Jonas Vingegaard is looking to repeat a «special» win as he bids to defend his Tour de France title. The anticipation for the 2023 edition has been building for some time, and the Basque Country got a look at all the riders when they were presented on Thursday evening. Ad As defending champion, Vingegaard’s Jumbo-Visma were the last of the men’s teams to take to the stage — with the focus on the Dane.

Ashes 2023: England bounce back on day two at Lord’s as Australia lose Nathan Lyon to injury

After a tough opening day of the second Ashes Test, England roared back into the match as Australia appeared to lose star spinner Nathan Lyon to injury at Lord’s. Australia began the second day in a commanding position at 339-5, and Alex Carey and Steve Smith started positively with the bat. Ad England changed the ball and it did the trick, as the pace attack began to find some movement.

Monday proud despite defeat in qualifying

Johannus Monday took plenty of pride from his Wimbledon Qualifying campaign after pushing the experienced Radu Albot all the way in their second round encounter. Hull's Monday had been one of the standout performers of the opening round of qualifying on Monday, battling from a set down to beat reigning Junior Wimbledon champion Mili Poljicak. Ad And he was again involved in a real battle on Roehampton's new Stadium Court on Wednesday against Albot, the Moldovan a ATP Tour stalwart across the past decade or so.

Toby Samuel taking positives from Wimbledon qualifying despite defeat

Toby Samuel is taking positives from his Wimbledon Qualifying campaign despite falling to defeat in the second round of action on Wednesday. Bournemouth player Samuel had impressed in his opening round on Monday, defeating Antoine Bellier in straight sets to reach the second round. Ad And he was handed a tough test against Japan's Sho Shimabukuro, an opponent who has played several grass court matches across Britain in recent weeks.

Coco Gauff eases past Jessica Pegula to reach Eastbourne International semi-finals, faces Madison Keys next

Coco Gauff won the battle of the Americans, as she got the better of Jessica Pegula to reach the semi-finals of the Eastbourne International. Gauff, who breezed past Jodie Burrage to reach the last eight, played front-foot tennis and was rewarded with a 6-3 6-3 win in one hour and eight minutes. Ad There was not a lot between the two from the back of the court, but Gauff was able to fall back on her big serve at pressure moments.

Tour de France 2023: Yellow jersey guide and ratings – Can anyone topple Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar?

The long wait is over; the riders are gathering in Bilbao and the 110th edition of the Tour de France is almost upon us. Two stages in the Basque Country are followed by an undulating coastal schlep over the French border to Bayonne for the first of what could be eight frantic sprint finishes.

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Exclusive: 'Historic' Wimbledon is a 'big goal' for motivated Casper Ruud, eyes 'last step' in majors - 'Ruud Talk'

Kyren Wilson makes strong start to snooker season at Championship League as 147 bid falls just short – 'I'm delighted'

Jonas Vingegaard eyeing 'special' repeat victory in 2023 Tour de France as teams are presented

Ashes 2023: England bounce back on day two at Lord’s as Australia lose Nathan Lyon to injury

Monday proud despite defeat in qualifying

Toby Samuel taking positives from Wimbledon qualifying despite defeat

Coco Gauff eases past Jessica Pegula to reach Eastbourne International semi-finals, faces Madison Keys next

Tour de France 2023: Yellow jersey guide and ratings – Can anyone topple Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar?