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Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday, pausing mid-match to join the Centre Court crowd in celebrating England’s Euro 2024 victory over Switzerland in Germany. Djokovic secured a hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) victory against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, keeping his quest alive for a record-tying eighth Wimbledon title and his 25th Grand …

Russian-born Kazakhstani Yulia Putintseva ended Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon aspirations with a stunning victory over the World No. 1, in one of the most significant upsets in the tournament’s history on Saturday, July 6. The match on Court No. 1 saw Swiatek defeated 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, as Putintseva showcased her dominance. This loss means Swiatek will have to wait until at …

Spain midfielder Pedri is set to miss the remainder of Euro 2024 due to a knee ligament sprain sustained during Friday’s quarter-final win against Germany. The Barcelona star had to be substituted just eight minutes into the match in Stuttgart, which Spain won 2-1 after extra time. On Saturday, the Spanish football federation confirmed that the 21-year-old had suffered a …

The Netherlands staged a second-half comeback with a header from De Vrij and a Turkey own goal, setting up a semifinal clash against England, who earlier defeated Switzerland on penalties. In Saturday’s second Euro 2024 quarter-final in Berlin, Samet Akaydin’s header gave Turkey a 1-0 halftime lead over the Netherlands. Akaydin scored in the 35th minute, heading in a superb …

England secured a spot in the Euro 2024 semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Switzerland, following a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. This marked the third consecutive quarter-final to end in a draw. Trent Alexander-Arnold clinched the win for England with a decisive penalty, while Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji missed his attempt, sealing their fate. The match …

Spain shattered Germany’s hopes in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals with a dramatic victory in Stuttgart on Friday, July 5. Mikel Merino emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 120th minute, securing a 2-1 win for Spain. This loss also marks the end of Toni Kroos’s illustrious career, as he had previously announced his retirement from all forms …

Turkey will face the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Austria, marking the first time since 2008 that both teams have reached the last eight of a European Championship. In rainy Leipzig, Merih Demiral emerged as an unexpected hero for Turkey, scoring an early goal in under a minute and then heading in the …

Argentina has included Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Otamendi in their squad for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, despite their participation in the ongoing Copa America in the United States. The 18-man Olympic team, led by coach Javier Mascherano, features 36-year-old Otamendi and 32-year-old goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli among the overage players. Alvarez from Manchester City and Otamendi from Benfica have …