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Hamilton wins his first Grand Prix with Ferrari at Barcelona, ending a drought and silencing self-doubt. Japan fought back twice to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener, scoring an 89th-minute equaliser. Germany routed debutants Curaçao 7-1 in the other Group A match. Raducanu fell short in the Queen's final against Vekic but showed encouraging form ahead of Wimbledon. China's table tennis reserves underwhelmed at the WTT Contender Zagreb, with only one Chinese pair reaching a final.

Hamilton claims first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix

Hamilton claims first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand PrixLewis Hamilton secured his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, marking a emotional milestone after a difficult period. Hamilton admitted he had been in a low place and doubted whether he could still compete at the highest level. The win ends Ferrari's recent drought and sends a strong statement to the rest of the Formula 1 grid. Media outlets described the result as an 'impossible dream' and a vindication of Hamilton's move to the Italian team.

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Hamilton claims spectacular first Grand Prix win for Ferrari (Sky Sports)
'I was in a low place' - Hamilton reveals self-doubts before 'dream' Ferrari win (Sky Sports)
Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1 (BBC)
‘Impossible dream’: Hamilton wins first F1 race with Ferrari in Barcelona (Al Jazeera)
‘You always have it’: Hamilton breaks F1 Ferrari drought but admits he doubted himself (The Guardian)

Japan rallies twice to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup

Japan rallies twice to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in World CupJapan produced a resilient performance in their World Cup opener, fighting back from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands. The Samurai Blue scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point in a dramatic Group B encounter. The result keeps Japan well-positioned in the group and showcased their fighting spirit despite injury setbacks. The Netherlands will rue missed chances after twice taking the lead but failing to close out the game.

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Japan find 89th-minute equaliser against the Netherlands LIVE! (Sky Sports)
Japan deny Netherlands by fighting back twice in World Cup opener (Al Jazeera)
Netherlands vs Japan live: World Cup 2026 (Al Jazeera)
Read all about it: Our Netherlands-Japan report is live (Al Jazeera)
Netherlands 2-2 Japan – the stats (Al Jazeera)

Germany thrashes debutants Curaçao 7-1 in World Cup rout

Germany thrashes debutants Curaçao 7-1 in World Cup routGermany crushed World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in a one-sided Group A match, with Kai Havertz leading the charge. Curaçao made history by scoring their first-ever World Cup goal, but were overwhelmed by the four-time champions. The result raises questions about competitive balance in the expanded 48-team tournament, with some critics arguing it vindicates concerns over FIFA's bloated format. Germany's attacking firepower makes them an early contender for the title.

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Germany vs Curacao: All the big moments and rate the players (Sky Sports)
Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World Cup (AP News)
5 things to know: Japan unfazed by injuries, Curacao make debut against GermanyHajime Moriyasu confident despite latest bad news, this time over his captain, while tournament’s smallest country out to cause major upset. (SCMP)
Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany (Arab News)
Curacao’s historic moment vindicates Fifa’s bloated World Cup (The Independent)

Raducanu falls to Vekic in Queen's final despite battling display

Raducanu falls to Vekic in Queen's final despite battling displayEmma Raducanu was defeated by Donna Vekic in the Queen's Club final, extending her trophy drought despite a spirited comeback effort. The British number one recovered from a shocking start to make the match competitive before ultimately falling short. Analysts and pundits highlighted the positives in Raducanu's game, pointing to her resilience and improved form as encouraging signs ahead of Wimbledon. Raducanu herself will look to build on the run as the grass-court season progresses.

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Raducanu loses Queen's final to Vekic despite battling display (Sky Sports)
'The new Emma' - positives Raducanu can take from Queen's to Wimbledon (BBC)
Emma Raducanu fights back from shocking start but loses Queen’s final to Donna Vekic (The Guardian)
Resilient Raducanu denied in Queen’s final to extend trophy drought (The Independent)

China's table tennis reserves struggle at WTT Contender Zagreb

China's table tennis reserves struggle at WTT Contender ZagrebChina's backup table tennis squad underwhelmed at the WTT Contender event in Zagreb, with only the men's doubles pair of Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng reaching a final. Hong Kong pair Wong Chun-ting and Doo Hoi-kem claimed the mixed doubles title, highlighting the gap between China's first and second-tier players. The performance has sparked debate about the depth of China's table tennis program ahead of future major tournaments. Elsewhere in Asian sports, Hong Kong triathlete Oscar Coggins won bronze at the Asia Triathlon Super Sprint Elite championship.

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China’s table tennis reserves slammed for WTT event showing as Hong Kong pair winOnly Chinese men’s doubles pair of Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng get to final, while Wong Chun-ting, Doo Hoi-kem clinch mixed doubles crown. (SCMP)
The men's doubles players Lin Shidong and Huang Youzheng were the only finalists in the Chinese contingent at the WTT Contender event in Zagreb, Croatia. Photo: Getty Images (SCMP)
Asian Games: Hong Kong triathlete learns fate after China trial raceOscar Coggins claims bronze from Asia Triathlon Super Sprint Elite championship, coach set to finalise six-strong squad. (SCMP)