Cameron Norrie ready to take on Novak Djokovic after winning Wimbledon epic
The British number one twice recovered from a set down to beat David Goffin on Court One.
Source: The Independent
Mum-of-two Tatjana Maria sets up semi-final with close friend Ons Jabeur
Jabeur set up a meeting with her “barbeque buddy” after a hard-fought victory over Marie Bouzkova.
Source: The Independent
Demaryius Thomas Diagnosed With C.T.E., Family Reckons With His Death
Demaryius Thomas had C.T.E. when he died in December at 33, but the posthumous diagnosis alone does not explain what role football had in the charismatic N.F.L. star’s quick decline.
Source: The New York Times
Brittney Griner Writes Letter to Biden Pleading for Release
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, sent a letter to President Biden on Monday, asking him to help free her from prison in Russia. She has been in custody since February.
Source: The New York Times
Allegations of racist abuse among the crowd at Edgbaston being investigated
The Bharat Army has claimed “many” of its members were targeted.
Source: The Independent
Wimbledon day eight: Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep ease into quarter-finals
No British singles players were in action on Monday but Cameron Norrie was preparing for his last-eight tie.
Source: The Independent
How Wimbledon Became the Nick Kyrgios Show
Kyrgios, the big, talented Australian, has taken over Wimbledon with his antics and psychological warfare. It’s working.
Source: The New York Times
Extreme Weather Challenges Bikepackers on the Tour Divide Race
The Tour Divide, a bikepacking race from the Canadian Rockies to the U.S. border with Mexico, has always been a test of fortitude. But extreme weather is making it much more dangerous.
Source: The New York Times
Roger Federer’s Absence Leaves a Void at Wimbledon
Federer said he hoped to return to the tournament he has won eight times before. His absence from the field this year left a void over Wimbledon’s early rounds.
Source: The New York Times
When Will Federer and the Williams Sisters Call It Quits? Maybe Never.
Advances in physical preparation keep their bodies in the game, and so can the changing nature of sports business and celebrity.
Source: The New York Times
