Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

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1st Round Highlights: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs James Duckworth

1st Round Highlights: Felix Auger-Aliassime vs James Duckworth.

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Could you return a professional tennis player's serve?

BBC Sport presenter Sam Harris tries to return a serve from men's world number eight Holger Rune.

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A new Metro and a huge bus route overhaul start today. Here’s what you need to know

The city’s bus network gets its most significant shake-up in years, with more than 150 routes changing.

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‘A question of when’: Why Russia’s next move could be on the Baltics

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, fears have been revived that it will move on other near neighbours. Here’s how they’re preparing for the worst.

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'There's something about Eastbourne' - Fritz wins fourth title

Taylor Fritz has now won four of the past six Eastbourne men's singles titles after beating fellow American Jenson Brooksby on Saturday.

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Pouncing lions, pronking springboks, poison-arrow lessons: Botswana’s safari idyll

On safari in Botswana, the only crowds are the herds of magnificent wildlife.

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Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford.

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Open-air 'living museum' scoops prestigious £120k prize

Beamish in Country Durham, which recreates life from bygone eras, is named the UK's museum of the year.

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Haynes backs under-siege Blues coach following 50-point loss to Port

The veteran defender believes it’s up to the players – himself included – to execute Michael Voss’ gameplan better and for longer. And if they can’t, a stint in the VFL might help.

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Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.

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England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley.

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‘Urgent concerns’ after 20 new bat viruses discovered in China

One of the viruses is the closest-known relative of Hendra and Nipah viruses, which have human mortality rates as high as 80 per cent.

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