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Emma Raducanu admits there will be nerves before Centre Court Wimbledon debut

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Emma Raducanu will make her momentous debut on Centre Court on Monday, and the US Open champion admitted there would undoubtedly be nerves ahead of stepping on to the most famous arena in tennis. Considering Raducanu’s stunning run to the fourth round last year, and everything that has happened since, it is easy to forget … Read more

French hurdler wins national title with one good eye after warm-up assault

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“I don’t want to dwell on it,” said Happio after the race. “We’ll leave that to the competent people. To talk about the race, we worked a lot, we redid the music and that’s it. The feelings were good. I’m glad I did this time. Physically I’m fine.” Vallaeys added: “There was a big incident … Read more

Glastonbury 2022 live: George Ezra’s secret set is sheer joy and Sunday’s biggest festival highlights

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Sunday morning cobwebs were firmly blown away by South London six-piece Sports Team, whose energetic indie rock went down a treat in the John Peel tent. The group, most of whom met at Cambridge University, sing about a romanticised Middle England, rather like early-era Blur. Their debut album Deep Down Happy was nominated for the … Read more

England vs New Zealand, third Test day four live: score and latest updates from Headingley

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After another cracking day in a terrific series New Zealand start the day 137 runs ahead and with the new old firm, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell, with their feet under the table. Yes, their partnership may only be seven so far but to date in this series they have made 236, 45 and 120 … Read more

Glastonbury festival 2022 line-up: set times, TV channel and how to get tickets for 2023

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After a two-year, Covid-imposed hiatus, Glastonbury festival has finally returned to Worthy Farm in Somerset. The largest greenfield festival in the world, Glastonbury tickets are highly sought-after, with concert goers having to register with a headshot photo before they can even buy a ticket. Festival organisers released the line-up at the end of May, with … Read more

West must not sell out Ukraine, says Liz Truss in swipe at Emmanuel Macron

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Ms Truss and Mr Kuleba said it was “imperative that the G7 and Nato this week demonstrate that their commitment to Ukraine will never be surpassed by Putin’s determination to seize it”. “That means increasing and speeding up their supply of heavy weapons, continuing to sanction all those colluding in Putin’s war, and cutting off … Read more

England vs New Zealand live: score and latest updates from day three of third Test at Headingley

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Having saved England’s proverbial bacon on day two, Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton will resume their record batting partnership this morning. After the hosts had limped to 55 for six inside 12 overs after lunch, their hopes of a third win against New Zealand looked to be in tatters. Bairstow and Overton did an impressive … Read more

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