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Jannik Sinner playing a forehand shot on a grass court at Wimbledon
Tennis

Jannik Sinner leads open Wimbledon field following Carlos Alcaraz injury

World number one Jannik Sinner is the clear favourite to defend his Wimbledon title following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal, as Novak Djokovic chases a historic 25th Grand Slam.

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall preparing for a fight in the octagon
Other

Tom Aspinall demands new UFC contract ahead of heavyweight return

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been medically cleared to return to the octagon following severe eye injuries. However, his newly appointed manager Eddie Hearn insists a revised contract must be agreed before a rematch with Ciryl Gane.

Iran striker Mehdi Taremi looking serious on the pitch during a match
Soccer

US officials delay Iran star Mehdi Taremi during World Cup travel

Iran striker Mehdi Taremi and an assistant coach were delayed by US officials while travelling from Mexico to Seattle for a World Cup match.

Portrait of French footballer Kenzo Kies wearing a Guingamp kit
Soccer

French footballer Kenzo Kies dies aged 21 after drowning in Rhone

French footballer Kenzo Kies has died at the age of 21 after drowning in the Rhone river. The Guingamp player was pulled from the water during a severe national heatwave.

The official FIFA flag flying outside the organisation's global headquarters
Soccer

FIFA suspends Nepal Football Federation over third-party interference

World football's governing body has indefinitely suspended Nepal from all international competition following a prolonged domestic governance dispute.

Cody Gakpo playing for the Netherlands national team at the World Cup
Soccer

Cody Gakpo faces uncertain Liverpool future as Victor Munoz signs

Cody Gakpo faces increased competition for his place at Liverpool following the £34.5m arrival of Victor Munoz and the club's £86m pursuit of Yan Diomande.

Shield with checkmark, sports stadium under magnifying glass, and government building with flag against white background.
iGaming

DigiPlus Launches Entertainment for Good Strategy in Philippines

DigiPlus has introduced its Entertainment for Good strategy in the Philippines, covering responsible gaming, integrity monitoring and governance. The framework applies across BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone.

Erling Haaland celebrating a World Cup goal for the Norway national team
Soccer

Erling Haaland breaks Norway World Cup goal record in historic campaign

Erling Haaland has become Norway's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer, netting four times in his debut tournament to drive his nation's historic campaign.