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No world record, no win – Hodgkinson beaten again in Diamond League

• British runner Hodgkinson finished second to Kenya's Lilian Odira in the 800m race at Eugene Diamond League
• Failed to set a new world record in the event
• Suffered her second consecutive Diamond League loss after also placing second in Stockholm

Keely Hodgkinson fell short in her pursuit of breaking the women's 800m world record, after she was beaten by Kenya's Lilian Odira in the latest Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon - making it back to back defeats for Hodgkinson, after she also lost in the event in…

South Africa Dominates England in Nations Championship Opener with Seven-Try Display

• South Africa defeated England with a seven-try performance in the Nations Championship opening match at Ellis Park
• The commanding victory showcased South Africa's attacking dominance and rugby prowess
• Result marks a strong start for South Africa in the inaugural Nations Championship tournament

South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a commanding victory over England at Ellis Park, showcasing their attacking prowess in the inaugural round of the new international rugby tournament. The win e

British Wildcard Arthur Fery Reaches Historic Fourth Round After Five-Hour Wimbledon Epic Against Bergs

• Fery beat Bergs in a near five-hour, five-set Wimbledon epic.
• It is his first Grand Slam fourth round.
• He came back from a set down twice despite three nosebleeds.

British wildcard Arthur Fery produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs in a five-set marathon lasting almost five hours at Wimbledon. Twice trailing in the match, Fery recovered on both occasions to progress to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time…

Morocco Defeats Co-Host Canada 3-0 to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals

• Morocco beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals.
• Canada become the first 2026 host nation eliminated.
• Ounahi scored under new coach Ouahbi, in charge since February.

Morocco produced a commanding performance to beat co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The result eliminated Canada, making them the first of the tournament's three host nations to exit and ending hopes of a deep home run. Azzedine…

Why England won’t fear Mexico or the Azteca – Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel's team will not be worried about the difficult conditions when they play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Minions & Monsters Tops Box Office Amid Below-Expectations Opening

• Film claims #1 box office position with $16 million Friday earnings from 4,243 theaters
• Projected 5-day opening of $64.5 million falls significantly short of expectations
• Performance represents steep franchise decline from predecessor's $122 million opening

The latest animated sequel in the popular franchise opened to the No. 1 position at the domestic box office, capturing audience interest over the Independence Day weekend. The film earned $16 million on Friday across nea

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Introduces Joseph Zada as Young Haymitch Abernathy

• Joseph Zada cast as young Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games prequel launching November 20
• Promotional featurette released July 4 provides first look at the character's origins
• Film depicts the 50th Hunger Games competition where Haymitch became victor

Lionsgate unveiled its first look at young Haymitch Abernathy in the upcoming prequel film "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," scheduled for release on November 20. A promotional featurette released on July 4 int