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Jack Draper Faces US Open Qualifying After Injury Slide
Jack Draper must enter qualifying for the 2026 US Open after his ranking dropped to 147th due to a recurring arm injury. Meanwhile, other British players including Arthur Fery and Emma Raducanu prepare for the main draw.
22 Jul 2026
18 Jul 2026
Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title Amid Zverev Injury Scare
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set win over Alexander Zverev. The match was impacted by a third-set knee injury for Zverev, who remains under observation as the tour looks toward the US Open.
18 Jul 2026
Life After Harry Kane: England’s Search for a New Striker
As Harry Kane nears the later stages of his international career, England faces a tactical dilemma regarding their reliance on a traditional striker. The team is now exploring potential successors and the possibility of shifting to a false nine system to prepare for the future.
18 Jul 2026
Laporte Criticizes Argentina’s Physicality Ahead of World Cup Final
Spain's Aymeric Laporte has criticized Argentina's physical style of play ahead of the World Cup final. Meanwhile, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente confirmed Lamine Yamal is fit for the match.
17 Jul 2026
Rodri Returns to Peak Form for Spain's World Cup Final
Rodri has returned to peak form for Spain during the World Cup, leading the tournament in passing volume and defensive duels. His performance validates Pep Guardiola's prediction regarding his recovery from an ACL injury as he prepares for Sunday's final against Argentina.
17 Jul 2026
Carlos Alcaraz to Return from Wrist Injury at Cincinnati Open
Carlos Alcaraz will return to the ATP Tour at the Cincinnati Open in August following a wrist injury that kept him out since April. The world No 3 aims to defend his title in preparation for the US Open.
17 Jul 2026
Kobbie Mainoo Faces Scrutiny as England Squad Dynamics Shift
Thomas Tuchel has criticized Kobbie Mainoo's training output, adding to internal tensions following England's World Cup exit. Meanwhile, concerns over William Saliba's fitness and updates on Marcus Rashford's contract status continue to circulate.
16 Jul 2026
Shubman Gill Injury Update: India Secure ODI Win at Edgbaston
India defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston, though Shubman Gill retired with a hamstring injury. The series continues in Cardiff, with India awaiting medical clearance on Gill's status.
16 Jul 2026
Carlos Alcaraz Targets Cincinnati Open Return Following Wrist Injury
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to the ATP tour at the Cincinnati Open in August following a wrist injury that sidelined him since April. The world number three is using the event to prepare for his US Open title defense.
16 Jul 2026
Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m
Manchester United have signed midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £48m to address gaps left by Casemiro's exit and Manuel Ugarte's injury. The 22-year-old arrives with strong passing metrics and defensive reliability, marking Michael Carrick's first major signing.
14 Jul 2026
Ismail Elfath Appointed Referee for England vs Argentina Semi-Final
FIFA has named American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. The appointment follows strict regulatory guidelines that exclude English and Argentine officials from the fixture.
13 Jul 2026
Andoni Iraola addresses Liverpool squad depth and injury concerns in first press conference
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has called for more signings to bolster his squad, citing long-term injuries to Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Geovanni Leoni. Iraola emphasized his commitment to an aggressive tactical style while preparing for a demanding season schedule.