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Tuesday, Jul 2

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Malen hits brace as Netherlands beat Romania to reach Euro 2024 quarters

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The Netherlands swept into their first European Championship quarter-final since 2008 as Donyell Malen scored twice in a 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday.

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Chelsea sign Leicester midfielder Dewsbury-Hall

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Chelsea have signed Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, for a reported fee of £30 million ($38 million, 35 million euros).

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Defending champion Vondrousova out of Wimbledon in first round

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Marketa Vondrousova on Tuesday became the first defending Wimbledon women's champion in 30 years to be knocked out in the first round when she was stunned by world number 83 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

17

Wrestling Federation unveils six Wrestlers for Paris Olympics

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The Nigeria Wrestling Federation has unveiled 6 athletes who will fly the nation’s flag at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.

15

Man Utd to recruit former Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell

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Manchester United is set to hire former Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell to bolster their recruitment efforts.

14

This will be my last Euros – Ronaldo reveals after losing penalty against Slovenia

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Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that Euro 2024 will be his last.

13

End of an era as Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles

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Murray underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his back last month, a procedure he described as "not insignificant".

10

USA crash out of Copa in group phase as Uruguay, Panama advance

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The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia.

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Costa penalty heroics rescue Ronaldo as Portugal edge past Slovenia

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Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday.

Monday, Jul 1

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Euro 2024: Ronaldo in tears after penalty miss against Slovenia

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Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty during extra-time of Portugal's Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Slovenia on Monday.

21

France edge tense clash with Belgium to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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Jan Vertonghen's late own goal took France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday as they edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense tie in Duesseldorf.

20

England midfielder Barkley returns to Aston Villa

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The former Everton and Chelsea midfielder returns to Villa on a permanent basis from relegated Luton after making 24 appearances for the Birmingham club during a 2020/21 loan spell.

15

France’s Gracheva wins first match at Wimbledon 2024

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France's Varvara Gracheva was the first winner at the 2024 Wimbledon tournament on Monday, beating Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour.

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Sports minister set to wield big stick if …

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'I cannot continue to keep quiet any longer over the affairs of the NFF because of fear of FIFA ban. I will continue to walk the fine line'

Portugal must tire out Slovenia in Euros last 16, says Fernandes

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Portugal coach Roberto Martinez rotated most of his side against Georgia apart from misfiring superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who failed to score in three group matches.

11

Ecuador clinch Copa quarter-final berth as Venezuela sink Jamaica

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Ecuador ground out a nerve-jangling 0-0 draw with Mexico to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday as Venezuela sealed top spot in Group B with a 3-0 win over Jamaica.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Spain crush Georgia 4-1 to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain came from behind to beat surprise packages Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 on Sunday and set up a blockbuster quarter-final against hosts Germany.

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Southgate ‘not ready to go home’ after England’s late Euros heroics

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Gareth Southgate said Sunday that he didn't feel ready for Euro 2024 elimination after Jude Bellingham's late heroics kept his team in the competition by the skin of their teeth.

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Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro 2024 exit to Slovakia

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England will play Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after bouncing back to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time on Sunday.

Sports Minister tasks NFF to appoint coach with reputation, pedigree to lead Super Eagles

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The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a call for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to employ a coach who has pedigree and a track record of success to lead the Super Eagles. Emphasizing the…

Sports Minister lauds Amusan’s clearance by CAS

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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, expressed immense joy and relief on behalf of all sports-loving Nigerians following the clearance of Oluwatobiloba Amusan by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Bellingham stunner sends England’s Euros clash with Slovakia into extra-time

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Jude Bellingham saved England's blushes with a stunning stoppage-time bicycle kick which sent his team's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Slovakia into extra-time on Sunday.

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Mainoo handed England Euros start as Southgate resists major changes

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Kobbie Mainoo was handed his first competitive England start by Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions aim to kickstart their Euro 2024 campaign in Sunday's last 16 clash against Slovakia.

11

India unites in joy as cricket greats hail inspiring World Cup win

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India's T20 World Cup triumph was hailed by former cricketers on Sunday as inspiring the next generation, after Rohit Sharma and his team ended the country's global trophy drought.

Copa America: Argentina maintain perfect start, down Peru 2-0

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Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that…

Saturday, Jun 29

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Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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Meanwhile Denmark, who famously beat Germany in the 1992 European Championship final, go home without winning a game -- they had qualified from their group with three draws.

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Salihu’s brace earns El-Kanemi Warriors 2024 President Federation Cup win

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A brace by Nasiru Salihu on Saturday earned resilient El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri a win against Abia Warriors in the finals of the 2024 President Federation Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win was the third in…

22

India win T20 World Cup after thrilling battle with South Africa

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India won the T20 World Cup title with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington Oval on Saturday.

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Switzerland dump defending champions Italy out of Euro 2024 in 2-0 win

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Defending champions Italy were knocked out of Euro 2024 on Saturday, beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in their last 16 match in Berlin.

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Chelsea complete signing of Omari Kellyman

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Chelsea announced on Saturday the signing of 18-year-old teenage midfielder Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa in a deal worth up to £19 million.