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'It is what it is': British teen goes viral after slowing down too early in 200m race

Jake Odey-Jordan had his 200m race in the bag after a stunning 150m start — but the British teen took the foot of the pedal way too early in footage that has now gone viral.
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Trio of Aussie athletes win their events at London Diamond League in ominous sign for rivals ahead of Paris Olympics

Nina Kennedy, Oliver Hoare, and Mackenzie Little win their events at the London Diamond League a week out from the start of Paris 2024.
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Postecoglou focused on Spurs after being linked with vacant England manager role

Ange Postecoglou is fully focused on bringing success to Tottenham rather than considering a return to international management after being linked with the England job.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou looks on during the post-season friendly match

'Swan-uppers' will put on an eccentric show on the Thames for five days. Here's what to know about the 800-year-old royal tradition

In this ceremonial event, the Thames' swan population — all owned by the crown and two trade companies — is examined and counted in a five-day affair along the river.
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Gareth Southgate resigns as England football manager after Euro 2024 loss

The decision comes days after England lost 2-1 to Spain in the final of the European Championship in Germany.
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Lady Macbeth is one of literature's biggest female villains. Two new works plug the gaps in her story

Between a new stage play and book — Zinnie Harris's Macbeth (An Undoing) and Val McDermid’s Queen Macbeth — Lady M has finally gotten out of that damned spot.
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A close up of a woman in her early 40s, black background, lit from behind, staring determinedly

The late Shannen Doherty was a 'soft-hearted badass' and a 'force of nature', say fellow actors

Here's what you might have missed in entertainment news over the weekend, from the many tributes to Shannen Doherty, to Harry Styles taking to the stage with Stevie Nicks.
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Phoebe, Prue and Piper Halliwell sisters smize in a promo image for the Charmed TV series, cut out against a blue backdrop.

analysis:The man who rescued England doomed to oversee its continued failures

The purgatory of Gareth Southgate: The man who rescued England, yet seems damned to be subject to yet more of its repeated failures. 
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Gareth Southgate walks past a trophy and holds his mouth

Kate Middleton receives standing ovation at Wimbledon

The Wimbledon crowd gives Catherine, the Princess of Wales, a standing ovation as she makes just her second public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis. 
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Carlos Alcaraz becomes sixth member of exclusive grand slam club with dominant Wimbledon victory

Carlos Alcaraz remains perfect in grand slam finals, beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the Wimbledon final for his fourth major title at just 21 years of age.
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Carlos Alcaraz lifts the Wimbldeon trophy after beating Novak Djokovic in the 2024 men's singles final.

'It just sucks': Aussie duo lose Wimbledon doubles final after coughing up three championship points

Three times, Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson were only a point away from winning the men's doubles crown, but Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten prevailed in a dramatic final.
Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell sit in their chairs after losing Wimbledon men's final.

England and Spain will go head-to-head for the Euro 2024 final. Here's what to know

England and Spain are one step away from claiming the Euro 2024 championship. If you're only just tuning in, here's what to know ahead of kick-off. 
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Spain, England Euro 2024 captains composite

'I never really dreamed that I would win the same trophy that Jana did': Barbora Krejčíková claims emotional Wimbledon victory

Barbora Krejčíková hailed late Czechia legend Jana Novotná after beating Jasmine Paolini in a brilliant Wimbledon ladies singles final.
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Barbora Krejčíková kisses the trophy

'We definitely need him': Djokovic hints at timeline for Kyrgios comeback

As Nick Kyrgios enjoys a stint in the commentary box at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic reveals the Australian is hitting the ball better than ever in practice and may soon make his return from injury.
Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic embrace after 2022 men's Wimbledon final.

England cricket great Anderson retires with one final flourish

James Anderson signs off from international cricket with his 704th and final Test wicket, ending a glittering 21-year career during England's emphatic win over West Indies.
James Anderson waves to the Lord's crowd as he leaves the field in his final Test for England.

Alcaraz and Djokovic storm into Wimbledon final rematch

Twelve months on from their epic clash on Wimbledon's Centre Court, reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic will meet again in the men's singles decider after their respective triumphs in the semifinals.
Composite of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon in 2024.

Five quick hits: Aussies advance to Wimbledon final as marathon women's semi takes players to breaking point

Some under-the-radar Aussies are bound for the final while one of the great women's semifinals sets pulses racing on centre court. Here are the five quick hits from day 11 at Wimbledon. 
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Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson during a doubles match at Wimbledon

Five quick hits: Ash Barty returns to Wimbledon on sad day for Aussie tilt as Alex de Minaur's Olympic dreams look shot

Alex de Minaur's withdrawal from Wimbledon leaves Australian fans shattered, but Ash Barty is convinced brighter days are ahead for her compatriot, even if he is forced to miss the Paris Olympics. Here are the five quick hits from day 10 at Wimbledon.
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Casey Dellacqua and Ash Barty playing together at 2024 Wimbledon.

The painfully prophetic words that came back to haunt Alex de Minaur

As Alex de Minaur sat and spoke about the dangers of sliding on grass, he had an inkling his Wimbledon campaign might have been ended by doing just that.
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Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur, wearing a black hoodie, sits slumped during a press conference at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon five quick hits: Medvedev beats ill Sinner, Alcaraz finds 'solution' and Vekić gets just reward

Daniil Medvedev gets past an unwell world number one Jannik Sinner to set up a semifinal meeting with Carlos Alcaraz, while Donna Vekić moves through to the last four before revealing why she came close to quitting tennis. Here are the five quick hits from day nine at Wimbledon.
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Composite image of Daniil Medvedev (left), Carlos Alcaraz (centee) and Donna Vekić at Wimbledon.

How this Warlpiri man who lives in the desert got his first art show at a London gallery

This year, Adrian Jangala Robertson became the first Aboriginal artist to be a finalist for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes in the same year. Now he's taking his art overseas.
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An older Aboriginal man in a cowboy hat sits in a wheelchair, bright paintings behind him. He's wearing a red London jumper

analysis:'Honorary Brit' Alex de Minaur set for ultimate challenge against Wimbledon heel Novak Djokovic

Alex de Minaur has become "a different player" in the 18 months since he got rolled by Novak Djokovic in their last grand slam encounter. Their Wimbledon contest will be the ultimate chance for Australia's number one to take down a living legend.
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Tennis player Alex de Minaur gives the thumbs up in front of the Wimbledon crowd.

Five quick hits: Djokovic hits out at Wimbledon fans' 'disrespect' ahead of showdown with Aussie de Minaur

Australia's Alex de Minaur is in injury strife as Novak Djokovic awaits, Elina Svitolina fights back tears on a sad day for Ukraine, and Taylor Fritz breaks the unbreakable serve on his way to the quarterfinals. Here are five quick hits from Wimbledon day eight.  
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Novak Djokovic stands at a microphone and points his finger at the crowd on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

We may know the oldest dad joke in history. But is it any good? You decide

Professor Mary Beard, world-renowned classicist and author of Laughter in Ancient Rome, reveals what kind of jokes people were telling 2,000 years ago.
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Two ancient roman busts, the man on the right has a speech bubble that says "knock knock"

Five quick hits — Sinner and Alcaraz produce ridiculous points of the day, Kiwi qualifier makes last eight, injury heartbreak for Madison Keys

Terrific tweeners and miracle recoveries for Sinner and Alcaraz, a Kiwi qualifier reaches the last eight and injury heartbreak for American Madison Keys. Here are five quick hits from Wimbledon day seven.
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz points his finger to the sky in celebration after winning a set at Wimbledon.