Houghton ‘heartbroken’ after penalty miss as England lose to U.S
England captain Steph Houghton was “heartbroken” after missing a penalty in the 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to the United States on Tuesday — the Lionesses’ third defeat at the last-four stage in major tournaments.
Kyrgios and Nadal set to renew ‘salty’ rivalry
It was the “super salty” blockbuster clash tennis fans around the world wanted to see and Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal duly obliged on Tuesday by setting up a second-round showdown at Wimbledon.
Cowboys’ Elliott issues apology for Vegas incident
After meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott apologized for his actions at a Las Vegas music festival and vowed to “make better decisions.”
Nadal avoids trouble in opener, but Kyrgios awaits
Rafael Nadal has had more than enough nasty surprises at Wimbledon down the years so when he fell on the seat of his pants on the first point against Japan’s Yuichi Sugita on Tuesday he might have feared the worst.
Kyrgios says he respects Nadal but pub trip is out of the question
Having labeled Rafa Nadal “super salty” and “gracious only when he wins”, Nick Kyrgios is not expecting to go to the pub with the Spaniard after their second-round meeting at Wimbledon on Thursday.
Murray to pair up with Serena for mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Britain’s Andy Murray ended days of speculation about who he will play mixed doubles with at Wimbledon after confirming he would partner Serena Williams at the grasscourt major.
Machado loses appeal, serving suspension Tuesday
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado will serve his one-game suspension against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night after losing his appeal, according to multiple reports.
MLB to open New Delhi office in bid to gain India foothold
Major League Baseball plans to open an office in New Delhi that will focus on growing the game in cricket-obsessed India through fan engagement and baseball development.
Dutch feel freedom ahead of World Cup semi-final with Sweden
The Netherlands face their first women’s World Cup semi-final when they play Sweden on Wednesday and striker Vivianne Miedema believes the pressure is finally off her team.
As if by royal command, seven Britons make it into second round
Tennis fan the Duchess of Cambridge swept into the All England Club on Tuesday and, as if by royal command, British players responded with a memorable day of home victories.
