Defending champion Elena Rybakina cruised past Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the second round of Wimbledon, showcasing her powerful game and overcoming recent fitness challenges.
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Defending Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova suffered a shock first-round defeat to Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, marking the first time a female champion has exited in the opening round since Steffi Graf in 1993.
Costa Rica and Paraguay are set to clash in a crucial Group D match of the Copa America 2024, with both teams seeking a crucial victory to solidify their position in the tournament. The match, scheduled for Tuesday at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, promises an exciting encounter between two evenly matched sides.
Costa Rica and Paraguay clash in a crucial Group D fixture of the Copa America 2024, with both teams needing a win to keep their tournament hopes alive. Key absences due to suspensions will impact both sides, adding another layer of intrigue to the match.
The fight against doping at the Paris Olympics is already underway, with the International Testing Agency (ITA) gearing up to test thousands of athletes. The agency is using a variety of methods, including targeted testing, biological passports, and whistleblowers, to ensure a fair competition. The focus is on athletes who are most likely to be doping, and those who have shown unexpected performance gains. The ITA is working closely with national anti-doping agencies, international federations, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to ensure the integrity of the Games.
Fifth seed Jessica Pegula cruised past fellow American Ashlyn Krueger in the Wimbledon first round, winning 6-2, 6-0. The 30-year-old American, coming off a grass-court title in Berlin, displayed strong form and confidence, breaking Krueger early and never looking back.
Costa Rica faces Paraguay in their final Group D match of the Copa America 2024, needing a win to boost their chances of advancing. Despite Paraguay’s poor form, Costa Rica faces an uphill battle as they need a significant result from the Colombia-Brazil match as well.
The Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest active football tournament, will mark the beginning of the Indian football season for 2024-25. Starting on July 27th in Kolkata, the tournament will feature 24 teams from the Indian Super League, I-League, Services and other invitational sides, with international teams also expected to participate. Matches will be held across four cities: Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Shillong and Kokrajhar, with the top eight teams advancing to the knockout stage.
Five-time World Cup champions Brazil and the in-form Colombia clash in a highly anticipated Copa America Group D encounter. The match carries significant weight beyond group leadership, with both teams eager for a statement victory. Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela will take charge of the encounter, known for his impressive career and recent recognition.
Despite failing to reach the Super Eight stage of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Ireland have secured automatic qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The qualification was based on their high rankings in the ICC T20I Team Rankings.