Sports News from Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
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Gill guides India to 310-5 on day 1 of second England test
Shubman Gill played a masterful captain's knock to rescue India with his second century of the series on the opening day of the second test against England as the tourists finished on 310-5 at stumps at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka reach Wimbledon third round
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the third round of Wimbledon, cruising past British qualifier Oliver Tarvet 6-1 6-4 6-4.
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England win toss and opt to bowl against changed India, Bumrah rested
England won the toss and opted to bowl in the second test against India at Edgbaston on Wednesday, with the tourists making three changes and resting pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as they manage his back for the series.
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Zverev considers therapy after shock first round Wimbledon exit
Alexander Zverev cut a forlorn figure after he became the highest men's seed to fall in a brutal first round for top players at Wimbledon as the German lost a five-set marathon to France's Arthur Rinderknech.
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Djokovic passes Muller test to reach Wimbledon second round
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic was made to work hard after a strong start as he began his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title by beating unseeded Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-1 6-7(7) 6-2 6-2 to reach the second round on Tuesday.
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Mbappe edging closer to full fitness as Real Madrid reach Club World Cup last eight
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappe was edging closer to full fitness ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-finals after his side eliminated Juventus 1-0 in the last 16 on Tuesday.
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Emirati Women's Day to be themed 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “The Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the official theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025 has been approved as “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years”.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Italy over petrol station explosionThe United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Italy, over an explosion at a petrol station in the capital, Rome, which resulted in several injuries.
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UAE hosts ‘BRICS Youth Dialogue’ in RioThe United Arab Emirates has brought its pioneering "Youth Dialogue" model to Brazil for the very first time as part of its broader participation in the BRICS Summit.
