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A football match under floodlights (illustrative)
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Morocco knock out the Netherlands on penalties to reach the last 16

  • Morocco continued their remarkable World Cup run, beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to reach the round of 16 — the second traditional power sent home on spot-kicks in this round, and another night of heartbreak for a European heavyweight.

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Centre Court at Wimbledon
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Chris Evert to Miss Wimbledon as Ovarian Cancer Returns

  • Tennis great and broadcaster Chris Evert has announced that her ovarian cancer has returned and that she will miss Wimbledon this year while undergoing surgery and chemotherapy.
  • The 18-time Grand Slam champion said she would step back from her work to focus on her health.

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Sport news — scores, matches and transfers

The Sport section brings together the latest sports news in one place: football, cricket, rugby, tennis, motorsport, basketball and more — scores, match reports, transfers, standings and team news from around the world. We follow the biggest leagues, tournaments and athletes of the season.

The World Cup, the Olympics, the major leagues and the grand slams — we surface the biggest sporting events and tell you how they played out. You get both the latest scores and the background pieces.

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