Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way

Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.

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'That is out of this world' - best shots from day 11 at Wimbledon

Enjoy the best shots from day 11 at Wimbledon, featuring Great Britain's Alfie Hewett and US Open champion Coco Gauff.

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Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent

A secret inquiry by MI5's watchdog found the service knew an agent it defended in court was "obsessed" with violence, the BBC revealed on Tuesday.

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Arsenal target Guimaraes asks to leave Newcastle

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes asks to leave the club with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the 28-year-old.

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Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

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Fery stuns Dimitrov in five-set thriller to extend historic run

Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.

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Safety car plays decisive role again in confusing end to chaotic race

The safety car staying out might have been an unsatisfactory way to end the British Grand Prix but this time the rules were followed, writes Andrew Benson.

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Spence muscle problem adds to England right-back concerns

Djed Spence complains of a muscular niggle before the last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico, adding to England's concerns at right-back.

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Record crowd hoping for home win - but will Antonelli 'disappear into distance'?

Close to 180,000 people are expected to attend Sunday's British Grand Prix but auguries for a home win are not that good, writes Andrew Benson.

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After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America

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Williams sisters earmarked for doubles on Saturday

Serena Williams' planned appearance alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles is added to Saturday's order of play.

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The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival

Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.

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Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans

England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

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Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.

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Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return

Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.

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Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.

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Hunter Bell triumphs again at Paris Diamond League

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell storms to her second Diamond League win of the season with a commanding victory in the women's 1500m in Paris.

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England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.

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Are players at Wimbledon already split on prize money protests?

Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests.

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'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes

Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.

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