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Erling Haaland's late winner sends Norway past Ivory Coast into the World Cup Round of 16. LeBron James announces he will leave the Lakers and enter free agency, planning to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere. Wimbledon action heats up with Serena Williams making her singles return and British players struggling on Day Two. England prepare for a key Nations Championship clash against South Africa, while Canada grab a late winner against South Africa in World Cup play.

Haaland sends Norway to World Cup Round of 16

Haaland sends Norway to World Cup Round of 16Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late winner to send Norway past Ivory Coast 2-1, securing the country's first ever World Cup knockout-stage victory. The goal eliminates Ivory Coast from the tournament and sends Norwegian fans into celebration. The match was a tense affair with both sides creating chances before Haaland's decisive strike in the closing minutes.

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Ivory Coast vs Norway - key moments and rate the players (Sky Sports)
Erling Haaland’s late winning goal sends Norway through to Round of 16, eliminating Ivory Coast (CNN)
Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1 (AP News)
Haaland scores late winner for Norway against Ivory Coast - reaction (BBC)
Erling Haaland’s decisive strike edges Norway past Ivory Coast (The Independent)

LeBron James leaves Lakers, enters free agency

LeBron James leaves Lakers, enters free agencyLeBron James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers and is set to enter the free agent market, planning to play his 24th NBA season with a new team. The decision marks a major shakeup in the NBA landscape as one of the greatest players of all time tests free agency. Multiple teams are expected to pursue the superstar, whose departure from LA ends a significant chapter of his career.

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LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market (CNN)
LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere (AP News)
Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers (BBC)
Report: LeBron James not returning to Lakers, will choose new NBA team (Al Jazeera)
LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA career (Arab News)

Wimbledon Day Two: Serena returns, British struggles continue

Wimbledon Day Two: Serena returns, British struggles continueDay Two at Wimbledon saw Serena Williams make her highly anticipated return to singles play on Centre Court, though she dropped the opening set against young opponent Joint. The day was marred by continued struggles for British players, with ten home favorites falling on a nightmare opening day described by one player as 'it stinks'. A heated on-court confrontation also occurred between Fery and his Wimbledon opponent.

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Wimbledon Day Two LIVE! Serena Williams loses opening set vs youngster Joint (Sky Sports)
Fery confronted by Wimbledon opponent in fiery clash: ‘Be honest!’ (The Independent)
13 defeats, two wins: The progress of the British players at Wimbledon (The Independent)
‘It stinks’: Ten Brits fall on nightmare opening day of Wimbledon (The Independent)

England, Canada in World Cup and Nations Championship action

England, Canada in World Cup and Nations Championship actionEngland are preparing to face South Africa in the Nations Championship, with the team reportedly set to start Murley. DR Congo stands in England's way in their World Cup title charge. Meanwhile, Canada grabbed headlines with a dramatic late winner against South Africa in World Cup play, keeping their tournament hopes alive.

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DR Congo out to derail England’s title charge at World Cup: All to know (Al Jazeera)
Oh Canada! Late winner downs South Africa (China Daily)
EnglandMurley in line for start against South Africa in Nations Championship (The Guardian)

Serena Williams returns to singles at Wimbledon

Serena Williams returns to singles at WimbledonSerena Williams made her long-awaited return to singles competition at Wimbledon, taking the Centre Court stage for her comeback. The tennis legend lost the opening set but battled back in a hard-fought match against a younger opponent. Williams's return to singles marks a significant moment in her storied career as she looks to add to her Grand Slam tally.

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Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles (AP News)
Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Center Court in her return to singles (Arab News)
Serena Williams battles back after losing first set of return (The Independent)