Rafael Nadal had little option other than to accept he was second best in his 60th and, probably, final meeting with his great rival Novak Djokovic. Defeat in the second round of the Olympic singles competition was a little more comprehensive than the 6-1, 6-4 scoreline suggested as Djokovic was the dominant player for the majority of the contest.

Rafael Nadal has two words for Novak Djokovic after he is handed an Olympics hammering

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris, with audible boos. Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old British girl. He and volleyball partner Matthew...

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

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Rafael Nadal will have no complaints if his final singles match at Roland Garros turns out to be his Olympic second-round defeat by great rival Novak Djokovic but his appetite for the fight remains.The pair met for the 60th time, a record in the men's game, with many of them titanic battles for the biggest prizes in the sport.This was not one of those, and it threatened to be the most one-sided match in the history of their rivalry when Djokovic led by a set and 4-0, but Nadal roused himself before eventually going down 6-1 6-4.It was only a...

Rafael Nadal issues latest retirement update after Olympics defeat by Novak Djokovic

Watch as Australia's Matthew Ebden jokingly offers a spectator a chance to take over during his 6-0 6-1 thrashing against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the first round of the men's singles of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Available to UK users only.

Djokovic opponent Ebden invites spectator to play during thrashing

The 38-year-old is in hospital after being knocked unconscious outside The Deck.

Man suffers head injury outside nightclub

The British Olympic Association says it is investigating an alleged racist message sent by Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy. A screengrab of what appeared to be a WhatsApp message from the 32-year-old appeared on Instagram, with the person posting it alleging racism. Wilson-Hardy played for Team GB in...

Wilson-Hardy investigated for alleged racist message

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2020 and 2022 and relate to 37 images that were shared on a WhatsApp chat, according to the Metropolitan Police. The broadcaster was...

Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

Three people have been arrested and two others are being sought for the ambush killing of Florida rapper Julio Foolio last month, officials said. The 26-year-old victim, whose legal name was Charles Jones, died on 23 June after his vehicle came under a barrage of gunfire in a car park of a hotel in Tampa.

Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio

Matt Richards agonisingly missed out on a first individual Olympic gold as he took silver in the men's 200m freestyle.The 21-year-old was just two-hundredths of a second behind Romania's David Popovici, who took the gold.Richards was out in lane one after only qualifying seventh fastest, but came within a fingertip of taking the win.

Richards wins silver!

A husband, wife and their daughter who performed together in American gospel group The Nelons have been killed in a plane crash along with four other people. Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark died alongside Amber Nelon Kistler on Friday when their aircraft came down over Wyoming on its way to a performance.

Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

Duncan Scott wanted Olympic 200m freestyle gold. But he was left dazed and distraught in Paris.

Unfamiliar feeling leaves Scott dazed and distraught

The possible “last dance” between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal was less a tango and more a pasodoble as Djokovic dominated the 60th meeting of their storied rivalry, 6-1, 6-4 to advance one match closer to a maiden Olympic gold medal in Paris. Facing off on Court Philippe-Chatrier...

Novak Djokovic dominates possible “last dance” with Rafael Nadal at Paris Olympics

Adam Peaty tests positive for Covid-19 a day after winning silver for Team GB in the 100m breaststroke.

Peaty tests positive for Covid after winning silver

A 17-year-old male remains in custody, arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Two children dead and nine injured in dance workshop stabbing

Shaun Rooney has hailed the "amazing" impact manager Stephen Robinson has had on him since joining St Mirren.The right-back also revealed the Northern Irishman tried to bring him to Paisley before he left St Johnstone to join Fleetwood, then managed by Scott Brown.Although the defender "pied" Robinson to work under Brown - a "hero" of Rooney's - the St Mirren boss made sure he was first in line when the 28-year-old decided to move back up north."[Robinson] was the first person to come in for me when I came back up, so I jumped at it," Rooney told Sky Sports."They're a team that works hard and he's been amazing to work for so far. It's only been good vibes."

St Mirren's Rooney hails 'amazing' Robinson

Eight buildings once used to generate power at a nuclear plant are due to be demolished. Sellafield has been given permission by Cumberland Council to knock down the Calder Hall Blower Houses at its Seascale site. They consist of two sets of four identical buildings built in the 1950s, that...

Nuclear plant's buildings to be demolished

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Wales' papers: Country 'in slow lane' as 20mph criticism persists

Jake McIntyre hit Andrew Peart with a metal wheel brace after an argument last August.

Man jailed for 14 years over road rage killing

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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Djokovic registers emphatic win in Olympics opener

Novak Djokovic's bid for a much-wanted Olympic gold medal begins in style with a 6-0 6-1 demolition of Matthew...

Djokovic registers emphatic win in Olympics opener

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