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Big home run scores comeback win as Black Sox keep World Cup medal hopes alive
The most important home run of Jermoe Raemaki’s Black Sox career turned a 4-2 deficit into a 5-4 win against the United States.

Sinner-Alcaraz final locked in at Wimbledon after Roland-Garros classic
‘King Carlos’ will get his chance to join Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg in winning three straight Wimbledon men’s titles, but Jannik Sinner is waiting for him.

Why this could be Australia’s final Test tour of the West Indies
The once-mighty Caribbean team have fallen so far they may never again be scheduled to play five-day international matches against Australia.

‘I would be sad’: Djokovic gives best indication yet about retirement plans
Novak Djokovic lost to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semi-finals before answering questions about whether he would play again at the All England club.

'Disappointing': Fitzy defends Origin superstar
Craig Fitzgibbon admits his 'disappointment' following the criticism of NSW Blues playmaker Nathan Cleary.

Liverpool retire Diogo Jota’s jersey number to ensure he's never forgotten
The football club said it made the decision after consulting with his family.

Final audition for Black Ferns’ World Cup hopefuls
All you need to know as the Black Ferns take on trans-Tasman neighbours Australia in their final test before the World Cup squad is named.

'Learning all the time': Michaela Brake in the deep end at Warriors
Rugby union players are used to being beaten and bruised but rugby league is a whole new game.

Mental health minister says workforce is recovering from chronic understaffing
Matt Doocey is optimistic as early signs point to progress in growing the mental health workforce, but services remain patchy, especially for young people.

Alcaraz's 'beautiful' tennis takes him into Wimbledon final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz holds off a battling Taylor Fritz in a thrilling fourth-set tie-break to reach the Wimbledon final and stay on course for a third successive title.

Ominous tornado cancels IndyCar practice for Scott McLaughlin in Iowa
There was a tornado warning issued across the US state and sirens were blaring around the track ahead of racing.

Gout Gout wins again, denied another record by headwind in Monaco
The Australian phenomenon was racing the wind more than the rest of the field in the under-23s 200-metre event.

Laurie, we love you … but you’re not the man to coach the Blues
Great footballer, even better bloke – but all evidence points to the fact coaching is not Laurie Daley’s go. And there is a standout candidate to replace him, right under our noses.

Jezza’s simple life: How feeding the chooks has made all the difference to this Cats superstar
Jeremy Cameron’s life might be as uncomplicated as an AFL footballer could hope to make it, but make no mistake – he’s one of footy’s great technicians.

‘Everything’s an option’: Australia mulling shock Lyon call for pink ball Test against West Indies
Australia haven’t settled on their XI for the final Test against the West Indies in Kingston and skipper Pat Cummins revealed that “all options” are being considered.

Lydia Ko misses the cut at French major after string of bogeys
The Kiwi golfer had another difficult round at the Evian Championship and exited at the halfway stage.

Which All Black has the most to prove against France?
All Blacks stand-in captain Ardie Savea will have many fond memories of playing in Wellington, but the test against Argentina last year won't be one of them.

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz to return to the Wimbledon final
The No 2-seeded Alcaraz takes a 24-match winning streak into the final, where he will face either No 1 Jannik Sinner or 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic.