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Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a largely one-sided 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 victory over Novak Djokovic.Djokovic had been trying to enhance his reputation as the greatest of all time with a 25th grand slam title and eighth Wimbledon crown against a player trying to be the greatest of the new generation.Jannik Sinner will remain No1 but, between him and Alcaraz, the top of this new era hold the first three grand slam trophies of the year.Djokovic, meanwhile, faces the very real threat of only a second season in the past 14 without at least one grand slam title.And...

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz defends title with straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic

 Jay Slater's best friend has paid tribute to the “happiest and most smiley person” after a body was found near to his last known location.While formal identification has not yet taken place, the remains were found by the Spanish Civil Guard with the 19-year-old's clothes and possessions in the Tenerife village of Masca on Monday.In a post on social media, Lucy Law, one of two close friends Jay had gone on holiday with in Tenerife, said in a moving tribute: “'Honestly lost for words. “Always the happiest and most smiley person in the room, you was one of a kind...

Jay Slater's best friend pays heartbreaking tribute to 'happiest' person after body found on Tenerife

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

 Carlos Alcaraz has set his sights on joining the sport's all-time greats, after successfully defending his Wimbledon title.In a mostly one-sided final — with the same protagonists as last year's — he defeated Novak Djokovic, a player he labelled 'Superman' for coming back from knee surgery, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6.It denied Djokovic a record eighth Wimbledon title and 25th grand slam trophy, with Alcaraz targeting the Serb, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in his quest for major titles."At the end of my career, I want to sit at the same table as the big guys," he said. "That's my main...

Carlos Alcaraz is ready to join the legends after retaining Wimbledon title

 To start with the caveat: of all the candidates who might lead England towards the 2026 World Cup, no one has stronger claims than Gareth Southgate; if he wants the job, it should be his for another two years.But while his tournament record would be enough to give him that right, among the many reasons for the FA's desperation for him to stay is surely the lack of options. Graham Potter is the favourite, but feels an uninspiring choice and has doubts over his ability to handle the extreme scrutiny of the biggest jobs, after a short reign at...

England: Why Thomas Frank deserves to be considered as next manager

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

You’d think Emma Barnett would want to put her feet up when she gets home from her 4am to 9.30am Today Programme shift, but the truth is that by the time most of us would be heading for a nap, she’s only getting started. After a morning interviewing the day’s top news stars from industry leaders to prime ministers, the esteemed broadcaster — the BBC’s newest Today recruit and former Woman’s Hour host — then begins her latest side-hustle: scouting out new London landmarks, liaising with designers and — until recently — stuffing envelopes with copies of the new series...

BBC star Emma Barnett on why she's cheating on the Today Programme with a new side-hustle

 Kylian Mbappe presentation - LIVE!Kylian Mbappe was officially presented as a Real Madrid player this morning, speaking in perfect Spanish as he addressed a sold-out Santiago Bernabeu. The Frenchman said he was “one happy guy” after completing a move he has “dreamed” of since he was a child, and will this afternoon hold a press conference.The 25-year-old announced last month that he would join Real but has endured a frustrating few weeks since then, breaking his nose while playing for France at Euro 2024 and then growing increasingly fed up with having to wear a mask. He opted against it for the semi-final clash against Spain, but could not inspire France to victory as Les Blues were narrowly beaten.Mbappe scored only once at the Euros, a penalty against Poland, but he will hope to hit the ground running in a Real shirt, after the club decided he would not be made available for the France squad at the Paris Olympics. The forward has instead turned his full focus to his new club, ahead of making his debut later in pre-season. Follow all the latest updates with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!

Kylian Mbappe presentation LIVE! Latest updates as Real Madrid star holds press conference after unveiling

 Colombia's football federation president and his son were arrested and charged after a huge fight broke out at the end of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.Ramón Jesurún, 71, and his son Ramon Jamil, 41, were detained after the showpiece match at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium and charged with battery, Miami-Dade police said.They were among 27 people arrested following the brawl at the stadium after Colombia lost to Argentina 0-1 in extra time.Miami-Dade Police Department told the BBC that Mr Ramón and his son were "walking towards the entrance of the field" when they became "irate and...

Colombia football chief Ramón Jesurún arrested and charged with battery after Copa America final brawl

 England players have come out in support of manager Gareth Southgate after their defeat in the Euro 2024 final to Spain.For the fourth game in a row at the Euros, the Three Lions fell behind only to claw their way back into Sunday’s game in Berlin - but on this occasion Mikel Oyarzabal scored late to win the trophy for La Roja.Questions have already begun over Southgate’s future after criticism of England’s performances throughout their time in Germany. The 53-year-old has led the country to back-to-back European finals as well as a World Cup semi-final but faces calls to...

England stars throw support behind Gareth Southgate after Euro 2024 final defeat

 Gareth Southgate has announced his decision to stand down as manager of the England men's team. Here is his leaving statement in full."As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all."But it's time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday's final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager."I joined the FA in 2011, determined to improve English football. In that time, including eight years as England men's manager, I have...

Gareth Southgate issues emotional statement after leaving England job

 Paul Kagame has won 99 per cent of the vote according to provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda.  Opponents Frank Habineza, of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and independent candidate Philippe Mpayimana collectively received less than one per cent of the vote – 0.53 per cent and 0.32 per cent respectively. Both candidates struggled to attract supporters during campaigns.“These are not just figures, even if it were 100 per cent, these are not just numbers. [They] show the trust, and that is what is most important," Kagame said after thanking voters.Full provisional results are expected...

Who is Paul Kagame and why is Rwanda's president controversial? Kagame wins in provisional results

 England’s players are desperate for Gareth Southgate to stay on as manager beyond the end of Euro 2024, with midfielder Declan Rice urging his teammates to “do something special for him” in Sunday’s final against Spain.Southgate is managing at his fourth major tournament having taken over following Sam Allardyce’s short-lived reign in 2016 but his future beyond this summer remains uncertain. The 53-year-old’s contract expires in December and on the eve of the tournament he suggested he was likely to stand down if England did not go all the way in Germany. Having weathered a storm of criticism early in the...

Declan Rice urges England players to 'do something special' for Gareth Southgate in Euro 2024 final

 Gareth Southgate says he will need "a few days" to decide his future after Sunday's European Championship final but already has "a pretty good idea" of his decision.The Football Association want Southgate to stay on as England manager for the 2026 World Cup, irrespective of the result against Spain in Berlin this weekend.The 53-year-old's contract is up in December, allowing for a period of reflection after the Euros, but Southgate says he will not "need weeks" to make up his mind.Asked if he knew whether the final would be his last game in charge, Southgate said: "No."The way my...

England: Gareth Southgate already has a 'pretty good idea' about future after Euro 2024 final

 West Ham have agreed to sell midfielder Flynn Downes to Southampton as part of a deal worth up to £18million.Downes spent last season on loan with the Saints and played a key role as they secured promotion to the Premier League.Southampton had made the midfielder a key target this summer and have now agreed a deal worth £18m.Downes is due to have a medical with the club this week before signing a long-term contract with them.The move could have a knock-on effect for West Ham’s pursuit of Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters.The Hammers are interested in the full-back and talks...

West Ham agree deal to sell £18m Flynn Downes amid interest in Reiss Nelson

 Gareth Southgate believes his England team "have done the country proud" after they lost a second consecutive European Championship final to Spain.Mikel Oyarzabal's 85th-minute winner condemned England to more heartbreak in Berlin, three years after their agonising defeat on penalties to Italy at Wembley.The England manager, who afterwards refused to be drawn on his future, says his side's form at the last two Euros has been "incredible" but he added that none of their progress "matters" after they squandered another opportunity to win a first major men's trophy since 1966."The team have done the country proud, they've reached a...

Gareth Southgate says England players 'have done the country proud' but makes major admission after Euro 2024 final defeat

 To little more than half of this England squad, Sunday's Euro 2024 final will be an occasion like no other, the game of their lives that might come around again, well, who knows when?For the rest, of course, they have lived it all before, just three years ago at Wembley — and we all know how that went.That contrast is a product of the split dynamic in the group Gareth Southgate brought to these Euros, one that at one stage threatened to doom the campaign, but now appears England's strength, a bunch of eager, in-form unlikely lads having stepped...

Gareth Southgate vindicated as England's unlikely lads have produced when needed most

 Wimbledon 2024 LIVE!The women’s singles final takes centre stage at Wimbledon today as Barbora Krejcikova takes on Jasmine Paolini. It is a battle between the Czech former French Open champion and in-form Italian seventh seed, who has now reached back-to-back Grand Slam finals after producing another brilliant run at Roland Garros last month.Paolini was eventually brushed aside by world No1 Iga Swiatek in a one-sided Paris showpiece, but suffered no lingering hangover from that emphatic loss as she first made the semi-finals at Eastbourne and now another major final, defeating the likes of Madison Keys, Emma Navarro and Donna Vekic along the way - the latter in the longest semi-final showdown in Wimbledon history.Krejcikova, meanwhile, is a former world No2 and doubles No1 who won her only Grand Slam title to date at the French Open three years ago. She bounced back from an early deficit to stun favourite Elena Rybakina in the last four to give her real confidence for a shot at more major glory, having beaten Paolini in their only previous meeting back in 2018. Follow Krejcikova vs Paolini in the women’s singles final with Dom Smith at Wimbledon live below!

Wimbledon 2024 LIVE! Krejcikova vs Paolini latest score and updates from women's final

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