The US and Iran engaged in fresh military strikes, escalating the conflict. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing a commercial ship of using an unauthorized route, while the US conducted multiple strikes on Iranian targets. The confrontation has spread across the Gulf, raising global energy supply fears.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel for using an unauthorized route. The U.S. Central Command confirmed a Cyprus-flagged ship was hit, causing engine room damage and a missing crew member. The U.S. responded with a new round of strikes against Iran.
Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpishchev attributed Daniil Medvedev's third-round Wimbledon exit to a playing style unsuited for grass courts, citing unforced errors. Medvedev, competing under neutral status, lost to Jan-Lennard Struff. The article also details the sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Linda Noskova defeated Madison Keys 6-4, 7-6 (2) to reach her second Grand Slam quarter-final. Keys struggled with unforced errors and double faults, while Noskova capitalized on opportunities. Marta Kostyuk and Elise Mertens also advanced.
Arthur Fery advanced to the third round of Wimbledon after beating Otto Virtanen, keeping British hopes alive. However, Katie Swan's dream return ended with a defeat by Madison Keys, despite her positive outlook on her tournament performance.
Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wimbledon second round. Djokovic displayed a dominant performance, serving brilliantly and exploiting Tsitsipas's weaknesses, while Tsitsipas faces a challenging period in his career.
World number one Jannik Sinner secured his ninth consecutive Wimbledon victory by defeating Nuno Borges 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 in a challenging second-round match. Despite facing a resilient opponent, Sinner improved his performance from his previous match and advanced to the next round.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated American McCartney Kessler 6-1, 7-6 (11/9) in a challenging second-round match at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, will now face 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko in the third round.
Naomi Osaka showcased another striking Wimbledon outfit, this time a white jacket with a floral pattern and a long train attached by an obi. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who reached the third round after a win, stated her fashion inspiration comes from various sources, including Japan's Harajuku district.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of Wimbledon after defeating Anastasia Gasanova. Meanwhile, Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai was eliminated in the second round by Karolina Muchova.
Wyndham Clark secured his second US Open title but faced a hostile crowd at Shinnecock Hills. Despite a dominant lead, spectators were sparse during his third round and openly hostile during the final round, cheering his struggles and booing his successes.
Katia Garcia of Mexico and Tori Penso of the United States will serve as lead referees for two third-round matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Penso will officiate Germany vs. Ecuador, marking her second World Cup game as a lead referee, and Garcia will oversee Tunisia vs. Netherlands.
Wyndham Clark extended his lead to six strokes at the US Open after a third-round 70. Scottie Scheffler is among those at one under, posing the biggest threat to Clark's bid for a wire-to-wire victory.
JT Poston and Ryan Gerard lead the Memorial Tournament at -9, with play suspended due to thunderstorms and set to resume Sunday.
A semi-privatised corporation has successfully issued €3 billion in euro green bonds across three tranches (8, 12, and 20 years), marking the largest Asia ex-Japan non-sovereign offering of its kind. Demand exceeded expectations, with the order book reaching €10.2 billion.
The French Open men's draw is experiencing unprecedented tension as top seeds like Sinner and Djokovic are out, creating a wide-open field. Players like Cobolli and Auger-Aliassime see a huge opportunity, while others, like Tiafoe, admit to extreme nerves.
Hong Kong's Eudice Chong and partner Veronika Erjavec were eliminated in the third round of the French Open women's doubles, ending Hong Kong's interest in the tournament. Meanwhile, China's Guo Hanyu advanced with her partner Kristina Mladenovic.
Hong Kong's Eudice Chong and Veronika Erjavec are set to compete in the third round of the French Open women's doubles. Chong, currently ranked world No 71, aims to challenge in higher-level events.
Adam Azim defeats Steve Claggett via third-round stoppage, improving to 15-0 and strengthening his case for an IBF light-welterweight world title shot, while Francesca Hennessy secures a sixth-round stoppage win over Aurora de Persio.
Novak Djokovic wins a hard-fought four-set match against Frenchman Valentin Royer at Roland Garros, criticizing the crowd for lack of respect and hoping not to face more French players.
Alex Smalley leads the US PGA Championship by two shots after 'moving day' saw a crowded leaderboard. Stars like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are in contention, while Smalley seeks his first professional win.
Saturday at the US PGA Championship, known as 'moving day', saw a crowded leaderboard with 14 players sharing the lead at points. Surprise leader Alex Smalley is at six under, with stars like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm making strong moves.
Starbucks to cut 300 U.S. corporate jobs, review international workforce, and close regional support offices as part of its turnaround, incurring $400 million in restructuring charges.
World No 1 beaten 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in third round in RomeBritish No 1 Norrie loses 6-3, 7-5 to Thiago Agustín TiranteAryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the Italian Open in the third round by Sorana Cirstea, the world No 1 falling to a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat in Rome.Sabalenka is the second star name to be eliminated from the final big tournament before the French Open, with Novak Djokovic being knocked out from the men’s event on Friday. Continue reading...
