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Serena Williams has received a Wimbledon wildcard for a singles comeback, returning alongside sister Venus. England cricket captain Ben Stokes has been cleared of violent conduct in a nightclub incident and will return for the final Test. At the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal scored ten minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia. Lionel Messi tied the World Cup goals record while playing for Argentina against Austria in Dallas. Japan knocked Tunisia out of the tournament with Ayase Ueda scoring a brace in their 1,000th World Cup match.

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard for singles return

Serena Williams gets Wimbledon wildcard for singles returnSerena Williams has been awarded a wildcard for the women's singles at Wimbledon, setting the stage for her return to Grand Slam tennis. She was seen practicing at the All England Club ahead of the tournament. Williams will also compete in doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams. The news has generated significant buzz across British sports media.

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Serena Williams receives final Wimbledon women's singles wild card (Sky Sports)
Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon (BBC)
Serena Williams receives Wimbledon wildcard to confirm singles return (The Independent)
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon with Venus after getting wildcard (The Independent)
Serena Williams practises at Wimbledon ahead of grand slam return (The Independent)

Stokes cleared of nightclub misconduct, returns as England captain

Stokes cleared of nightclub misconduct, returns as England captainBen Stokes and his England teammate Gus Atkinson have been cleared of violent conduct following an investigation into a nightclub incident. The findings exonerated both players, allowing Stokes to return as England captain for the final Test match. The incident had briefly cast uncertainty over Stokes' leadership role. Sky Sports and the BBC both reported the development prominently.

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Stokes and Atkinson back for final Test as nightclub incident findings revealed (Sky Sports)
Stokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct' (BBC)
Stokes ‘blameless’ in nightclub incident as he returns to England squad as captain (The Independent)

Yamal shines on first World Cup start as Spain crushes Saudi Arabia

Yamal shines on first World Cup start as Spain crushes Saudi ArabiaLamine Yamal scored within ten minutes of his first World Cup start, announcing himself on the global stage as Spain demolished Saudi Arabia. Mikel Oyarzabal also starred as Spain delivered their most commanding performance of the tournament. The result signals Spain's arrival as a serious World Cup contender. AP News and BBC both highlighted Yamal's historic moment.

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Spain finally announce World Cup arrival as Yamal, Oyarzabal star in Saudi win (Sky Sports)
Yamal inspires sharper Spain to statement World Cup win (Sky Sports)
Spain star Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain lift off (AP News)
Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia (BBC)

Messi ties World Cup goals record as Argentina faces Austria in Dallas

Messi ties World Cup goals record as Argentina faces Austria in DallasLionel Messi continued his World Cup brilliance, tying the all-time goals record in the tournament during Argentina's match against Austria in Dallas. Messi described the achievement as a 'beautiful moment.' AP News noted the irony that Argentina may have American conditions to thank for helping the 39-year-old perform at his peak. China Daily and Al Jazeera both covered the milestone.

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Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi’s latest World Cup heroics (AP News)
World Cup: Messi back in action as Argentina take on Austria in Dallas (Al Jazeera)
Messi hails 'beautiful moment' after tying Cup goals record (China Daily)

Japan eliminates Tunisia in 1,000th World Cup match

Japan eliminates Tunisia in 1,000th World Cup matchJapan knocked Tunisia out of the 2026 World Cup, with Ayase Ueda scoring a brace and Daichi Kamada adding his second goal of the tournament. Junya Ito also got on the scoresheet in the emphatic victory played in Mexico. The match marked Japan's 1,000th game in FIFA World Cup history. Al Jazeera and SCMP both covered the milestone victory.

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Ueda’s brace helps Japan knock Tunisia out of World Cup 2026 (Al Jazeera)
Japan mark 1,000th game in history of the Fifa World Cup by thrashing TunisiaAyase Ueda scores a brace, Daichi Kamada bags his second goal of the tournament and Junya Ito gets off the mark in Mexico. (SCMP)
Japan’s Ayase Ueda (left) celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Tunisia in the World Cup. Photo: AP (SCMP)