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Strawberries and cream anyone? Tennis club to show tennis final live on the big screen

Boughey Gardens Tennis Club, located in Newport High Street, is inviting tennis lovers to join members in watching the Wimbledon Men's Final. A big screen has generously been sponsored by The Travel Store in Newport.

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Quatt are in control after sinking their title rivals

Quatt have taken a firm grip on the Shropshire County Cricket League Premier Division title race.

The big talking points as Shrewsbury begin pre-season

Salop have 12 players on their books at the moment, with their squad working hard under head coach Paul Hurst in pre-season.

Brazil star set to depart Aston Villa on loan

Forgotten Villa man Philippe Coutinho is close to securing a return to Brazil on loan.

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5 memorable British Grand Prix races staged at Silverstone

Nigel Mansell claimed victory at the 1987 British Grand Prix.

Lando Norris’ lap guide to world-famous Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

The British Grand Prix takes place at the Northamptonshire circuit this weekend.

On this day in 2011: Novak Djokovic wins first Wimbledon title

The Serbian has won a record 24 grand slam men’s singles titles.

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Wimbledon day three: Emma Raducanu leads British bid for third round

Raducanu is one of three British women in singles action on Wednesday.

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Jack Draper builds anticipation for his battle of Britain with Cameron Norrie

The top two ranked British men’s tennis players will clash in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Jack Draper and Jacob Fearnley win as British tennis looks to the future

Draper filled in for Andy Murray on Centre Court while Fearnley set up a tussle with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

Wimbledon day two: Murray withdraws from singles but Djokovic and Boulter win

Two-time champion Andy Murray will turn his attention to an appearance in the doubles competition.

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Jack Draper provides the thrills after taking Andy Murray’s Centre Court spot

Draper was bumped up to Wimbledon’s main court after his fellow Briton’s withdrawal from the singles competition.

Jacob Fearnley ‘super excited’ for Wimbledon clash with Novak Djokovic

Fearnley admitted to being distracted by Djokovic’s score during his debut win at Wimbledon.

Cameron Norrie returns to winning ways with straight-sets success at Wimbledon

Cameron Norrie set aside recent grass-court struggles to ease into the second round of Wimbledon with a straight-sets success over tournament debutant Facundo Diaz Acosta.

Andy Murray praise pours in but Novak Djokovic thinks he could be back next year

The Scot has not recovered sufficiently from surgery to remove a spinal cyst but will play doubles.

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James Anderson takes seven wickets for Lancashire ahead of England Test farewell

Ryan Patel’s brilliant 107 built on Jamie Smith’s 70 as leaders Surrey set Essex a formidable 361 to win their top-of-the-table clash.

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Katie Boulter beats Tatjana Maria to set up a battle of Britain with Harriet Dart

Boulter will take on British number two Dart for a place in the third round.

Jacob Fearnley sets up Novak Djokovic clash after winning on Wimbledon debut

Fearnley claimed a 7-5 6-4 7-6 (12) victory on his main draw debut at Wimbledon.

Free agent Dan Udoh set to sign with League One club

Striker Dan Udoh is poised to sign for Wycombe Wanderers, ending his five-year stint at Shrewsbury Town, the Shropshire Star understands.

Andy Murray happy to have clarity after dropping out of singles, brother says

Sir Andy Murray seems “happy” and “relieved” to have clarity over his next steps after dropping out of the men’s singles competition at Wimbledon, his brother has said.The two-time champion pulled out of the singles event at the tennis…

Wolves complete £8.4m deal for Brazilian star

Wolves have completed the signing of highly-rated teenager Pedro Lima.

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Novak Djokovic shows no ill effects of surgery as he strolls into round two

Djokovic won 6-1 6-2 6-2 against Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva.

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Southampton boss Russell Martin signs new three-year contract

Martin led Saints back to the Premier League at the first attempt with a play-off final win over Leeds at Wembley in May.

Tadej Pogacar takes Tour de France lead after dominant stage four victory

Pogacar launched a devastating attack near the summit of the Galibier to leave his rivals trailing.

England squad enjoy rest day after ’emotional rollercoaster’ of Slovakia win

Gareth Southgate gave his players and staff the day off on Tuesday after he admitted a number of his team were tired.

Andy Murray disappointed after ‘incredible’ effort to be fit comes up short

The Scot pulled out of a scheduled singles clash with Tomas Machac on Tuesday but will play doubles at Wimbledon with his brother Jamie.

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Wolves unveil new home kit for 2024/25

Wolves have unveiled their new home kit for the 2024/25 season.

Chelsea sign Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for around £30million

The 25-year-old has agreed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge and is reunited with former Foxes boss Enzo Maresca.

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Tom Heaton signs new one-year deal with Manchester United

The 38-year-old has won three England caps and is currently working as a training goalkeeper with Gareth Southgate’s squad at Euro 2024.

New Wolves signing ready to put it all on the line for club

Jorgen Strand Larsen says signing for Wolves is ‘one of the best days in my life’ as he takes the number nine shirt at Molineux.