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Muchova beats Gauff in epic tie-break to reach final
Karolina Muchova reached her first Wimbledon final by beating Coco Gauff in a dramatic semi-final on Centre Court, winning 6-2 1-6 7-6 (12-10) after saving a match point in a gripping deciding tie-break. The result marks a significant milestone for the Czech 10th seed, who had reached four major semi-finals before but only once made…
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‘We were screaming in the bunker!’ How Muchova beat Gauff in thriller
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff in a dramatic three-set women’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon 2026, coming through a tense deciding tie-break to reach the final. The result marks a significant milestone in Muchova’s run at the tournament, ending the challenge of one of the most prominent players in the women’s draw. BBC Sport’s Naomi Broady…
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Muchova pips Gauff in thrilling third-set tie-break
Karolina Muchova reached the Wimbledon 2026 final by defeating Coco Gauff in a tightly contested match settled by a third-set tie-break on Centre Court. The victory secures the Czech player’s place in the final and denies Gauff, one of the tournament’s leading contenders, a place in the title decider. The BBC Sport item is primarily…
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Backstreet Boys to Headline Official F1 Afterparty at Las Vegas’ Sphere During 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix
The Backstreet Boys have been announced as the headline act for the official F1 Afterparty following the 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, taking place at the city’s Sphere venue on 21 November 2026. The booking reunites the pop group with a venue they know well, coming shortly after they conclude the final…
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Hannah Waddingham, Lily James and Priyanka Chopra wow in Wimbledon white as the women take centre stage on and off the court with the first semi-finals underway
Celebrities turned out in force for Day 11 of Wimbledon on Thursday, as the women’s singles semi-finals took place in back-to-back matches on Centre Court. Stars including Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham, Mamma Mia actress Lily James and Priyanka Chopra led the arrivals, many of them opting for the tournament’s traditional white as temperatures soared across…
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Muchova pleased to get through ‘rollercoaster’ semi-final against Gauff
Karolina Muchova reached the Wimbledon 2026 final after defeating Coco Gauff in a tightly contested semi-final decided by a third-set tie-break. Speaking afterwards, the Czech player described the match as a “rollercoaster” and expressed her relief and delight at coming through the encounter, which she called an “incredible” experience. The match marked the first time…
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Brentford sign Wilson after West Ham exit
Brentford have signed former England striker Callum Wilson on a 12-month contract after he became a free agent. Wilson left West Ham following the club’s relegation from the Premier League, and his arrival gives Brentford added attacking experience and depth as they prepare for the new season. The 34-year-old scored seven goals in 32 appearances…
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Did j-hope Just Tease That BTS Is Releasing a New Song for the FIFA World Cup Final?
BTS member j-hope has appeared to hint that the group may be releasing a new song for FIFA ahead of their co-headlining appearance at the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show. During a Weverse livestream on Wednesday 8 July, he read out a fan question asking whether BTS were putting out a FIFA song, responded…
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Yee makes Diamond League return – watch on BBC
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee will make his return to Diamond League competition for the first time in seven years, racing over 5,000m in Monaco on Friday, with the event shown live on the BBC. The 28-year-old, who has recently begun transitioning back to triathlon after experimenting with marathon running, says he is keen to…
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Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?
The long-held belief that going first in a penalty shootout confers an advantage is being questioned after all four shootouts at the 2026 World Cup were won by the team taking penalties second. The article, by Opta Analyst, examines whether this reflects a genuine edge or merely a statistical quirk, noting that 13 of the…