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Wimbledon 2025: Unlikely qualifier Oliver Tarvet on having to give up prize money – ‘I earned that’

Wimbledon 2025: Unlikely qualifier Oliver Tarvet on having to give up prize money – ‘I earned that’

Britain’s biggest underdog at Wimbledon this year will surely be world No 719 Oliver Tarvet. Tarvet, currently studying at the University of San Diego, sealed a spot in the Wimbledon main draw after coming through qualifying. But having to maintain his amateur status as a university athlete means Tarvet, in addition to expenses, can only claim $10,000 (approximately £7,300) of …

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Newcastle transfer news: Joao Pedro bid of £50m rejected by Brighton

Newcastle transfer news: Joao Pedro bid of £50m rejected by Brighton

Newcastle have had a bid of around £50m for Joao Pedro rejected by Brighton.  The Magpies firmed up their long-standing interest in the player with an offer this week. Chelsea are also interested in the Brazilian forward. Newcastle’s offer fell short of Brighton’s valuation, but there is a high chance the player could move on this summer. Pedro is a …

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Pakistani cueists qualify for semi-finals of Asian Team Snooker Championship

Pakistani cueists qualify for semi-finals of Asian Team Snooker Championship

This collage shows Pakistani cueists Awais Munir (left) and Muhammad Asif. — Reporter/File Awais Munir and Muhammad Asif of Pakistan 1 secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Asian Team Snooker Championship with a 3-1 victory over compatriots Shahid Aftab and Muhammad Sajjad of Pakistan 2. There are two Pakistani teams at the snooker tournament: Pakistan 1 and 2. …

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England welcome back ‘happy’ Sophie Ecclestone and take Charlotte Edwards’ ‘winning mentality’ into India series

England welcome back ‘happy’ Sophie Ecclestone and take Charlotte Edwards’ ‘winning mentality’ into India series

Lauren Bell says England are delighted to have a “happy” Sophie Ecclestone back in their squad for the series against India – as well as the “winning mentality” coach Charlotte Edwards has instilled. Left-arm spinner Ecclestone – the top-ranked bowler in the women’s ODI rankings and fourth in the T20 charts – missed the 50-over and T20 sweeps of West …

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