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abcnews.go.comTaylor Fritz lost to Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday after knee tendinitis began bothering him three games into the match. Fritz said the pain affected his focus and prevented him from converting any of his four break points.
abcnews.go.comMarta Kostyuk defeated Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals on July 8. She also criticized the International Olympic Committee's decision on Russian athletes.
riotimesonline.comEmil Lappen declined to join Norway supporters in the rowing gesture following a group-stage victory over Senegal. He cited historical inaccuracy and similarity to an Iceland fan ritual. Norway advanced to its first World Cup quarterfinal.
espn.comArthur Fery advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating the ninth seed in the quarterfinals. The 23-year-old lost in straight sets to Alexander Zverev in the semifinal round.
winnipegfreepress.comNorway defeated Brazil to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in its history. Erling Haaland scored seven goals in four games at the 2026 World Cup.
ForbesAlexander Zverev defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Wednesday. The win advanced Zverev to his third consecutive major semifinal and his first at Wimbledon.
news.sky.comNorway forward Erling Haaland said facing England in the World Cup quarterfinals carries extra meaning because England is his birthplace. He aims to help Norway reach the semifinals for the first time.
winnipegfreepress.comThe FIFA World Cup 2026 has completed 96 matches and enters its final eight with quarterfinals set for July 10. Switzerland, Morocco, Norway and England join traditional powers Argentina, Belgium, Spain and France.
blog.googleTwenty-seven countries began the 2026 World Cup with a foreign coach, compared with nine four years earlier. Two of those teams reached the quarterfinals.
winnipegfreepress.comNinety-five matches have been played and 40 teams eliminated, including co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States plus Brazil and Germany. Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain and Switzerland remain, with the final scheduled for July 19 in New Jersey.
americanbanker.comBelgium asked FIFA to move its training facility days before facing Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals. The team advanced by defeating the United States 4-1 on Monday.
No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (6) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The match resumed Tuesday after suspension Monday night due to the local curfew.
winnipegfreepress.comNinety-five games have eliminated 40 teams, including co-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States plus Brazil and Germany. Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain and Switzerland remain.
Coco Gauff was defeated by Karolina Muchova in the Wimbledon women's singles semifinals on Thursday. Gauff had reached the semifinals after defeating an opponent in the quarterfinals two days earlier.
Belgian Elise Mertens advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time by defeating second seed Elena Rybakina and Marie Bouzkova. Multiple top players exited early, leaving an open draw.
ForbesThe U.S. men's national team lost its 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match to Belgium on July 6 at Seattle Stadium. The defeat ended the host nation's tournament before the quarterfinals.
American Madison Keys lost to Linda Noskova 6-4, 7-6 in the fourth round. Jasmine Paolini, Marta Kostyuk and Elise Mertens also advanced on the same day.
sbs.com.auFlavio Cobolli beat Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the fourth round on July 6. Taylor Fritz also advanced while Jasmine Paolini progressed in the women's draw.
sbs.com.auThe United States fell to Belgium 4-1 on July 6 in Seattle, ending its 2026 World Cup run. Belgium advanced to face Spain in the quarterfinals on July 10 in Los Angeles.
British player Arthur Fery defeated Grigor Dimitrov in five sets on Centre Court to reach the quarterfinals. The 23-year-old wild card won 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6.
sbs.com.auNaomi Osaka defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) in the Wimbledon fourth round on Sunday. The result advances Osaka to the quarterfinals and leaves the draw without its top seed.
sbs.com.auA player defeated the world No. 1 in straight sets on grass Sunday to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The match took place on the tournament's warmest day so far.
sbs.com.auA player defeated Alex Eala in a match at Wimbledon and advanced to the quarterfinals. The result was reported by TennisChannel.
espn.comNovak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 on July 5 to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The match lasted 3 hours and 26 minutes and gave Djokovic his 106th career win at the tournament.
The GuardianNorway eliminated Brazil from the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory in the round of 16 on July 5. Erling Haaland scored both goals while Neymar converted a late penalty for Brazil.
sbs.com.auAmerican player Coco Gauff recovered from losing the opening set to defeat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday and advance to her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. She will next face fellow American Jessica Pegula in an all-U.S. quarterfinal.
sbs.com.auDefending champion Jannik Sinner defeated qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki 6-3 7-6 (0) 6-3 on Sunday night. The match lasted nearly three hours and featured a roof closure on the main court.
jamaica-gleaner.comFrance beat Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 on July 4 in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored the lone goal from a penalty in the 70th minute amid 100-degree heat. The result sends France to a quarterfinal against Morocco.
bbc.co.ukBrazil meets Norway on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium. The winner advances to face Mexico or England in the quarterfinals.
nbcnews.comThe player described the period after his ejection as an emotional roller coaster and said he plans to support teammates ahead of the round-of-16 match. He will miss the Belgium game but could return for the quarterfinals if the team advances.
Leylah Fernandez fell to Wang Xinyu in the round of 16 at the Bad Homburg Open on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Canadian was broken five times in the 1-hour 33-minute match. The result marked her final event before Wimbledon begins Monday.
nypost.comThe 19-year-old Spaniard, now ranked 23rd, prepares for his first Wimbledon after a rapid rise that began outside the top 800 twelve months ago.
nypost.comThe 23rd-ranked Russian advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal after eliminating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
nypost.comTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka on Monday to reach the French Open quarterfinals. The match lasted 1 hour and 27 minutes and drew attention to scheduling of women's matches at night.
France 24Alexander Zverev defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. The victory moved the German player into the men's semifinals.
ESPNMatteo Arnaldi defeated Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in a match lasting five hours and 26 minutes. The victory placed three Italian players in the men's quarterfinals.
tass.comMirra Andreeva defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-0 6-3 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Marta Kostyuk advanced by beating Elina Svitolina in three sets and will face Andreeva in the semifinals.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe match marked the first women's night session at Roland-Garros in three years. Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca and 15-year-old Marta Kostyuk also advanced to the quarterfinals.
ESPNSpanish teenager Rafael Jodar and 19-year-old Joao Fonseca advanced to the French Open quarterfinals on May 31, 2026. Second-seeded Alexander Zverev and 20-year-old Jakub Mensik also reached the final eight at Roland Garros.
CBS SportsShnaider defeated Keys 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 in the fourth round, eliminating the last American woman from the singles draw. The result leaves no U.S. players in the women's quarterfinals.
ESPNThe player won 6-3, 6-2. The result marks a third consecutive quarterfinal appearance at the same event.
ESPNMarta Kostyuk beat four-time champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round on Sunday, ending Swiatek's title defense. The 15th-ranked Ukrainian reached the quarterfinals for the first time at Roland Garros.
nypost.comCanada shut out the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday in Fribourg, Switzerland. Macklin Celebrini, Sidney Crosby, Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown scored while Jet Greaves made 34 saves.
The GuardianCanada defeated the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the IIHF World Championship on Thursday. Goaltender Jet Greaves recorded a shutout while Macklin Celebrini scored for the winners.
sportsnet.caThe United States defeated Austria 4-1 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. The result sets up a matchup against Canada on Thursday.
ForbesMajor League Soccer expanded after early contractions. The national team reached the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals and the 2009 Confederations Cup final under coaches Bruce Arena and Bob Bradley.
gamereactor.euJonny Clayton defeated Michael van Gerwen 7-5 in the final to win Premier League Darts Night 10 in Brighton, reclaiming the top position in the standings. Luke Littler lost 6-4 to Stephen Bunting in the quarterfinals, marking his lowest televised average of 83.94. Littler and Gia…
thisisanfield.comLiverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold stated that anything can happen when facing Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The remark highlights the competitive nature of matches against the Spanish club. Separately, Barcelona is set to play Atletico Madrid in the Champions…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSporting CP faces Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Arsenal remains undefeated in the competition this season, while Sporting CP has won its last 17 home matches. The match will…