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IOC provisionally lifts Russian suspension ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games

The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Tennis

Elise Mertens reaches women’s Wimbledon quarter-finals in shock draw

Elise Mertens has reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final in six years after a wave of early upsets left the Wimbledon women's draw wide open.

Soccer

Dan Burn secures England World Cup win against Mexico after incredible rise

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn proved vital in securing a dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico. The centre-back's heroic substitute appearance marks an incredible journey from his days working in a supermarket.

Soccer

Norway suffer sickness outbreak before England World Cup quarter-final

Norway's preparations for their 2026 World Cup quarter-final against England have been severely disrupted by a camp-wide sickness bug.

Basketball

Kyle Lowry signs one-day contract to retire with Toronto Raptors

Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has retired after a 20-year NBA career. The veteran point guard signed a ceremonial one-day contract to bow out with the Toronto Raptors.

Basketball

Cleveland Cavaliers agree $273m contract extension with Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell has signed a four-year, $273m maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 NBA season.

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri considers activating McLaren release clause to leave team

Oscar Piastri is reportedly weighing up a shock departure from McLaren by activating a performance-based release clause before the Formula 1 summer break.

Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz skips Wimbledon for wrist rehabilitation in native Spain

Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz is missing this year's Wimbledon tournament to rehabilitate a wrist injury in his secluded Spanish hometown of Murcia.