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No world record, no win - Hodgkinson beaten again in Diamond League

Keely Hodgkinson fell short in her pursuit of breaking the women's 800m world record, after she was beaten by Kenya's Lilian Odira in the latest Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon - making it back to back defeats for Hodgkinson, after she also lost in the event in Stockholm a month ago.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Hamlin on pole for NASCAR's Chicagoland return

Denny Hamlin has claimed the pole position for NASCAR's first Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Hodgkinson beaten into second by Odira in Eugene

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson was beaten for the second consecutive Diamond League race as she finished behind Lilian Odira in Eugene.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip

Bournemouth's Alex Scott wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radar, plus more.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Dimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini

An emotional Grigor Dimitrov says he wants to rewrite his Wimbledon story after reaching the fourth round with a thrilling five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

ESPN

Sources: U-M retains 5-star McCoy after May exit

Michigan is keeping five-star prospect Brandon McCoy Jr., the latest recruit to announce their intention to stay in the wake of coach Dusty May's departure.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders

As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Scotland beat Argentina in 12-try thriller

Debutant Gregor Hiddleston is among the seven try-scorers for Scotland as they open their Nations Championship campaign with a 47-38 win over Argentina in Cordoba.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Copy of No matter the France result, Paraguay's inspired W...

Back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, Paraguay have already stunned Germany. Now, they face an even greater challenge against an in-form France.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Everton agree £25m deal for Chelsea winger George

Everton agree a deal worth up to £25m including add-ons to sign Chelsea winger Tyrique George, subject to personal terms and a medical.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

ESPN

Ream: USMNT a 'true representation of America'

USMNT defender Tim Ream said that the diverse background of the players on the USMNT is "a true representation of what America is."

sports  Jul 4, 2026

BBC Sport

Boks unleash big-game brutality on Borthwick's faltering England

Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Ounahi brace for Morocco eliminates Canada

A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a third from Soufiane Rahimi saw Morocco become the first nation to make the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Morocco reach quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked out

Canada become the first of co-hosts to exit the 2026 World Cup, after being beaten 3-0 by Morocco in Houston.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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GB's Fery battles to beat Bergs in five-set thriller

British wildcard Arthur Fery comes back from a set down twice to beat Zizou Bergs in a five set thriller, which lasted nearly five hours, as he reached the fourth round of Wimbledon, the first time he's done that in a Grand Slam.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Holloway predicts win vs. McGregor, then trilogy

UFC star Max Holloway said he believes he'll defeat Conor McGregor on July 11 at UFC 329, setting up a possible trilogy bout between the pair later this year at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Record crowd hoping for home win - but will Antonelli 'disappear into distance'?

Close to 180,000 people are expected to attend Sunday's British Grand Prix but auguries for a home win are not that good, writes Andrew Benson.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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YouTube star Dalke thrilled by support on DP World Tour bow

YouTube star Brad Dalke says he is thrilled by the level of support he has received on his DP World Tour debut.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

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Warrington title hopes hit by dominant Leigh

Leigh Leopards cruise to victory against Warrington Wolves on day one of Magic Weekend at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

sports  Jul 4, 2026

ESPN

Chestnut woofs 66 hot dogs as he, Sudo defend

Record-holder Joey Chestnut took down 66 hot dogs to claim the Mustard Belt for the 18th time, while Miki Sudo downed 38.75 hot dogs for her record 12th victory.

sports  Jul 4, 2026