Tumaini Carayol

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

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• Paris 2024 Olympics – live updates

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

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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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PA Media

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

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Agencies

Boxing great Roberto Durán was receiving medical care for a heart problem, the family of the 72-year-old Panamanian said Saturday.

Durán, who was a champion in four different weight classes, “has suffered a health complication due to an atrioventricular blockade”, his family said in a statement on Durán’s Instagram account.… Read the rest

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Tumaini Carayol at Melbourne Park

From the moment her title defence began two weeks ago, Aryna Sabalenka has been ready. Not only has her shot-making been utterly devastating, but she has shown significant emotional maturity by shrugging off the pressure of defending her first grand slam title after an incredible 12 months, only focusing on the very next point.… Read the rest

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