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Former British No.1 Dan Evans to Retire After Wimbledon 2024

Dan Evans, former British No.1 and two-time ATP title winner, will retire after Wimbledon 2024. He reflects on his career, including Davis Cup success, Olympic participation, and overcoming a suspension.

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Celtic Faces Suspended Seat Reduction Over Potential Pitch Invasion

Celtic faces a suspended penalty involving seat reductions and fines due to pitch invasions, with similar sanctions applied to Motherwell, Inverness, Hamilton, and Stenhousemuir for fan misconduct during recent matches.

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Fans streamed on to the pitch at Celtic Park

Glamorgan's Norton and Wallace Selected for England U19 South Africa Series

Glamorgan's Tom Norton and Harry Wallace have been selected for England U19s to face South Africa in one-day internationals from 30 June to 6 July, with Norton notable for a record-breaking hat-trick on debut.

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Newport County Lose Matt Baker After Contract Rejection

Matt Baker will leave Newport County after rejecting a contract extension, marking a second key departure alongside Bobby Kamwa as the club prepares for a summer rebuild.

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Matt Baker runs with the ball for Newport County

Ospreys Target Australian Fly-Half Lawson Creighton for Key Signing

Ospreys pursue Australian fly-half Lawson Creighton to bolster their squad after Jack Walsh's departure, alongside signings of Liam Wright and links to Lalakai Foketi.

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Lawson Creighton runs with the ball under his left arm

West Ham Women Unaware of David Sullivan’s Restricted Access Amid Investigation

West Ham Women’s team and WSL were not informed of restrictions on David Sullivan’s contact amid an FA safeguarding investigation into allegations dating back to the 1980s, which Sullivan denies.

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John 'Meatball' McGinn's Remarkable Rise from Clydebank to World Cup Stardom

John McGinn's journey from Clydebank council pitches to captaining Aston Villa and starring for Scotland at the World Cup highlights his relentless rise and unique character.

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England Poised for Women’s T20 World Cup Challenge Amid Strong Competition

England prepares to host the Women’s T20 World Cup with strong ambitions amid fierce competition from Australia, India, and South Africa. Key players, rivalries, and challenges are set to define this landmark tournament.

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The 12 team captains pose during the Women’s T20 World Cup captains' carnival at Waterloo Bridge

England Considers Alcohol Ban Amid Uncertainty Over Stokes’ Captaincy

The ECB is considering an alcohol ban for players after a nightclub incident involving Ben Stokes, whose captaincy remains uncertain. Joe Root will serve as interim captain while investigations continue.

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England’s director of men's cricket Rob Key in discussion with Ben Stokes

Rob Key Considers Alcohol Ban as Stokes and Atkinson Face England Test Exclusion

Rob Key is considering an alcohol ban for England's cricket team after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached curfew and were excluded from the second Test. An ECB investigation is ongoing, with no guarantees on Stokes' captaincy future amid continued off-field controversies.

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Dynamic cricket scene with players in action on the field during a match.

Can UK Pubs Stay Open Late for World Cup Matches?

The 2024 World Cup features late-night UK kick-offs, raising questions about pub opening hours and licensing. Venues prepare for extended hours, while authorities emphasize public safety and responsible drinking during the tournament.

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Jon Rowley/Shutterstock Fans in England football shirts celebrate a goal in a bar. Closest to the camera are two women in white England branded tops and jeans. Behind them and to their right an older woman can be seen celebrating while sat down. Dozens of other fans are in the background.

Taylor Swift, Timothee Chalamet Among Fans as Knicks Achieve Historic NBA Finals Comeback

The New York Knicks staged the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, beating the Spurs 107-106 with 1.2 seconds left. Celebrities including Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet cheered as the Knicks took a 3-1 series lead, nearing their first championship since 1973.

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Getty Images New York Knicks fans celebrate outside Madison Square Garden after their team's Game 4 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in New York.