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Fans claim it's the 'same old story with English referees' after Toni Kroos' crunching tackle on Pedri - which rules him out of Euro 2024 - went unpunished by Anthony Taylor during Spain and Germany's quarter-final

Taylor's performance came into the spotlight early in the match after opting against booking Toni Kroos for a foul on Pedri in the fifth minute, before later harshly booking Spain's Robin Le Normand.


Frustrated Lando Norris says he only has himself to blame after letting British Grand Prix victory slip through his hands as he laments 'bad decisions'

The McLaren driver looked on course for only the second win of his career after holding the lead at the British Grand Prix with just 14 laps to go at Silverstone..


Arsenal transfer news: Gunners dealt major blow as Oleksandr Zinchenko sends message

Arsenal are closing in on their first signing of the summer window with Riccardo Calafiori set for a move to North London but rumours persist around Martin Zubimendi, Nuno Tavares and Oleksandr Zinchenko


All Blacks great Sir Bryan ‘Beegee’ Williams fights to stop Ponsonby Rugby Club being booted out of Western Springs

Ponsonby has produced 48 All Blacks – more than any other club.


Arsenal set to discuss fee with Bologna for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defence this summer

Arsenal have identified Calafiori as one of their top defensive candidates and are now attempting to push through a deal before their pre-season tour of the USA begins.


Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal were agonisingly knocked out of Euro 2024 on penalties by France... as ex-Man United star insists his side 'deserved MORE'

There are concerns that this could be the former Man United and Real Madrid star's last appearance at a major tournament with Portugal, but it seems he may have some unfinished business.


Germany outraged over Euro 2024 exit: 'Cheated!'


Warriors v Bulldogs: Acting captain Mitch Barnett not giving up on top eight despite shattering loss

Despite a shocking injury toll, the Warriors almost found a way against the odds.


Hamilton indoor netball 2024: HGHS Langman display great determination

In the third game of the second round of the comp, most of the games were quite close.


Emma Raducanu on the brink of Wimbledon exit after falling down a double break in deciding set following injury scare... 24 hours after Brit pulled out of mixed doubles with Andy Murray

NATHAN SALT AT WIMBLEDON: On Saturday she practised with strapping on her wrist but when she appeared to take on Lulu Sun on Sunday there was no sign of the strapping.


Did Geoff Hurst's goal in the 1966 World Cup final cross the line?

MailOnline spoke to scientists about 'the most controversial goal in football history' - Geoff Hurst's second goal at Wembley Stadium in July 1966.


Joelle King becomes first athlete to win 11 NZ Squash Championship titles

Joelle King has overcome a lengthy injury layoff to smash the record previously held by Dame Susan Devoy.


Thousands of furious fans sign a petition demanding UEFA to order a REPLAY between Germany and Spain at Euro 2024 after controversial decision by Premier League referee

Tens of thousands of fans have signed a petition calling on UEFA to order a replay of Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Germany and Spain. Germany lost the game 2-1 after extra time.


England are a tough watch and play like a lion in a cage which reacts when you poke them... but Gareth Southgate managed it well, writes GRAEME SOUNESS

GRAEME SOUNESS: It was functional, attritional, hard to watch but you have to say England took fabulous penalties. Those left in the tournament will know England won't be easy.


LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, Gareth Southgate has gone a bit rogue... and the mask has slipped

Southgate reacted sharply to the assertion by a German journalist that his team have benefitted from a kind slate of fixtures in major tournaments under his stewardship.


Slater is yet to lose a series as coach. But has he got it wrong this time?

Billy Slater is undefeated at the Queensland helm. But as a shock snubbing continues after the capitulation in game two, has he got it right?


Emma Raducanu faces hostile grilling on contentious decision to pull out of Andy Murray doubles

Emma Raducanu faced a hostile press conference as she was quizzed on her decision that ended Andy Murray's Wimbledon career.


Pro cyclist André Drege, 25, tragically passes away in Tour of Austria


Leclerc in "worse than a nightmare" after failed British GP intermediate call

Ferrari's wavering F1 form was exacerbated by call to pit Charles Leclerc onto intermediates too early at Silverstone


Novak Djokovic amazes Wimbledon staff by showcasing his generosity on one of the practice courts as the seven-time champion prepares for last-16 crunch clash

A generous Novak Djokovic gave a helping hand to Wimbledon staff on Sunday afternoon as the serial Grand Slam champion prepared to practice ahead of his last-16 clash.


Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz survives another huge scare on Centre Court as he edges Ugo Humbert out for a place in the quarter-finals

NATHAN SALT AT WIMBLEDON: The Spaniard was given a major scare in the previous round when Frances Tiafoe took him five sets - and he got another here against Ugo Humbert.


Emma Raducanu's latest injury was dreadfully unfortunate but she was well short of her best against Lulu Sun, writes MATTHEW LAMBERT… it was an unsatisfying end to a highly encouraging tournament

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT CENTRE COURT: A slide, a slip, a tangle of legs and a shake of the head, and Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon campaign was over.


Emma Raducanu hits back after Judy Murray's comments on Wimbledon withdrawal

Emma Raducanu was due to partner Andy Murray in what was due to be the Scot's Wimbledon swansong, only to withdraw at the eleventh hour - and the decision appeared to draw criticism from Murray's mother Judy


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Sports stars in Wimbledon Royal Box won't see Murray and Raducanu

Andy Murray has been denied a final Wimbledon match after Emma Raducanu pulled out of their mixed doubles clash in South West London this evening, citing stiffness in her right wrist.


Olivia Dunne jokes about Olympics 'snub' in hilarious TikTok video after Simone Biles and co were confirmed to be heading to Paris

Dunne posted a 14-second montage of her lowlights to sarcastically mourn the snub. The failed dismounts and falls were accompanied by a bass-boosted version of the Star-Spangled Banner.


Iga Swiatek is knocked out of Wimbledon after defeat to Yulia Putintseva, as her 21-match winning streak comes to an end - and fans on Centre Court BOO the World No 1

Swiatek was on a 21-match winning streak and looked on course to cruise into the last 16 at the All England Club when she claimed the opener, but the Kazakhstan player hit back.


Hawke’s Bay teams win opening Under 18 tournament games

The men beat South Canterbury in Napier, the women beat North Harbour B in Christchurch.


Michael Schumacher plot 'mastermind' is arrested by German police

Police have arrested the suspected 'mastermind' in a plot to blackmail the family of former Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, German media reports.


Nick Kyrgios delights fans with a practice session with former rival Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios and former rival Novak Djokovic have stepped out for a light-hearted practice session at Wimbledon, with the Aussie targeting a return to action soon.


Fans go wild over Jude Bellingham's 'cold' penalty in England's shootout victory against Switzerland in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

The midfielder had the chance to put his side 2-0 ahead and did exactly that as he stuttered his run-up before sending Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer the wrong way.


Netherlands confirmed as England's semi-final opponents as Euro 2024's final four line-up is revealed

The Three Lions needed a penalty shootout to get past Switzerland, and then had to wait to learn their next opponents as the Netherlands faced Turkey in Berlin.


Serena Williams shares heartfelt video tribute to Andy Murray amid the British tennis star's Wimbledon farewell

Murray, 37, suffered defeat in the men's doubles with brother Jamie Thursday and he bid a tearful farewell to SW19 in his last Wimbledon before retirement at the Olympics.


Shane van Gisbergen crashes out of NASCAR Chicago street race

New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen was unable to defend his title after crashing out of the NASCAR Chicago street race despite dominating early.


'Are they watching the same game?': Gary Lineker and 'ultra-positive' BBC pundits are slammed by fans for their rose-tinted analysis of England

Gary Lineker and the BBC punditry panel were blasted by fans for being 'ultra-positive' in their assessment of England's first half against Switzerland on Saturday.


Gareth Southgate is inflexible and predictable, but he can't stop WINNING! After taking England to more semi-finals than in the previous 50 years combined, it's time to get behind the manager

Having played a typically straight bat to a question about whether he and his players are afforded enough respect, Southgate finally gave vent to his real feelings


Portugal defender Nuno Mendes leaves fans saluting one of the 'best penalties EVER' after he scored during tense shootout defeat by France in Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co crashed out of the tournament after losing on spot-kicks, having been taken the distance in a tense showdown in Hamburg.


Novak Djokovic warns padel is putting tennis in a spin

The seven-time Wimbledon champion fears grassroots tennis is 'endangered' as courts are torn down and replaced by those catering to popular offshoots of the sport such as padel and pickleball.


Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England - just when he was about to receive a serve!

The Three Lions booked their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after being sent to a shoot-out, following a goalless 120 minutes of football in Dusseldorf.


Jamie Carragher compares England's 'underwhelming' Euro 2024 run to Greece in 2004 - and insists they are 'extremely lucky' and 'defying football logic'

Gareth Southgate's side have come under fire for their performances in Germany, with many questioning the manager's squad selections and his side's struggles to create and finish off chances.


Immediate F1 track limit penalty change ruled out despite Norris controversy

The FIA steers clear of mid-season change to F1 track limits penalties, despite concern over Lando Norris’s Austria sanction.


Prince William embodies nation watching nail-biting England win

Prince William encapsulated the emotions of all of England as he watched the Three Lions come from behind and scrape to victory on penalties against Switzerland at the Euros.


British men's Wimbledon hopes end as Cam Norrie is knocked out by fourth seed Alexander Zverev in straight sets after a mammoth third-set tiebreak

The No 4 seed powered into the second week at the All England Club in two hours and 30 minutes, eliminating the last remaining British man in the draw.


Daniela Hantuchova: Musician, model and tennis star


National Under 85kg rugby team announced by NZ Rugby

NZR says that the opportunity is an exciting prospect for Under 85kg players around the country.


Coco Gauff turns on coaching team as the No 2 seed crashes OUT of Wimbledon in straight sets to fellow American Emma Navarro

MATTHEW LAMBERT ON CENTRE COURT: As the match slipped away Coco Gauff spoke frantically to coaches Jean-Christophe Faurel and Brad Gilbert, demanding more advice.


Emma Raducanu breezes past world number nine at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu has stormed to victory in her third round match at Wimbledon tonight beating Maria Sakkari 6-2 6-3.


Alex de Minaur feels 'lucky' over armchair Wimbledon ride after opponent pulls out just minutes before match

Aussie Alex de Minaur has declared he's a lucky man following his comfy armchair ride into the second week of Wimbledon.


Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously catches out cameraman at Euro 2024 with shock free-kick decision during Portugal's quarter-final clash with France

Ronaldo had been slammed by fans during Portugal's last-16 match for his dominance in taking their free kicks, despite rarely troubling the goal, but made a surprising decision against France.


Germany pen an emotional letter to their fans after Euro 2024 quarter-final exit by Spain - as tournament hosts express their 'hurt' at not delivering glory on home soil

The defeat by spain brought an abrupt end to Germany's hopes of winning the tournament and they have now addressed a letter to fans to voice their disappointment.