Linda Noskova puts toughness on display to avoid heartbreak and claim Wimbledon crown

Noskova saw three match points come and ‌go before rallying to win the title.

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Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis

The Swiss had reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, but suffered a major blow when Breel Embolo was sent off for diving in the 72nd minute.

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Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis

England will face ‌Argentina or ‌Switzerland in Atlanta on Wednesday, looking to stay on course for a ​repeat of their sole World Cup triumph of 1966.

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Ostapenko, Arevalo fight back to win Wimbledon mixed doubles title

"I was ⁠frustrated after losing ​my serve in the first ​set, but I calmed myself down ​and ‌told myself to keep fighting until the last point," said Jelena Ostapenko.

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Mbappe and Dembele fire France past Morocco into World Cup semifinals

Kylian Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of the tournament on 60 minutes before Ousmane Dembele doubled Les Bleus' lead six minutes later to complete a drama-free victory.

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International Olympic Committee eases restrictions on Russia

The move will see Russian athletes back in many international competitions including Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers

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Daichi Kamada signs new deal with Crystal Palace

Kamada, who scored twice for Japan during the World Cup, is expected to join Crystal Palace after taking some time off after the tournament.

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