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Katie Boulter’s strong run in Hong Kong came to a brutal end on Sunday when she was thoroughly outplayed in the final by the top seed, Diana Shnaider, who dismantled the British No 1 player 6-1, 6-2 to win her fourth WTA title of the season.… Read the rest
‘Massive’ coordinated attacks on TGV bring severe disruption to France’s busiest rail lines
Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
France’s high-speed rail network has been hit by coordinated “malicious acts” including arson attacks that have brought major disruption to many of the country’s busiest rail lines hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.… Read the rest
Ali Martin at Kensington Oval
It was supposed to be a game of relatively little consequence, the Ashes rivalry laid on for the sake of the broadcasters amid an expectation that England and Australia would sweep aside the associate teams in Group B.… Read the rest
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British Cycling has named the host towns for this summer’s Tour of Britain Women after what has been described as “monumental effort” to make sure the race goes ahead.… Read the rest
Micah Richards laughing uproariously behind a lighted TV plinth? That’s the kind of noise football is being distilled into