Grigor Dimitrov has reached three major semi-finals, including Wimbledon in 2014 [Getty Images]
Twelve months ago, Grigor Dimitrov suffered one of the most devastating nights of his career at Wimbledon.
The 35-year-old Bulgarian left Centre Court in tears after he was forced to retire because of a pectoral injury when leading world number one Jannik Sinner by two sets last year.
From being on the verge of a spectacular victory, Dimitrov instead retired from a match at a fifth consecutive Grand Slam as physical issues continued to plague him.
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As he chases Lionel Messi for the all-time scoring record at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé secured a record that Messi doesn’t have on Tuesday against Sweden.
Mbappé’s first-half goal was his ninth in a knockout round at the World Cup. That broke a three-way tie with Brazil players Leônidas and Ronaldo for the most in elimination games.
Here’s how Mbappé set the record just before halftime.
WHAT A GOAL FOR MBAPPÉ 🇫🇷
He slices through the Sweden defense to score his 5th goal of the tournament! pic.twitter.
Here at Seahawks Wire, we cover all news related to… you guessed it… the Seattle Seahawks. This sometimes includes the loosest connections, even ones far across the other side of the country. On Tuesday afternoon, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced a pair of promotions within their coaching staff. One coach who received a promotion is a name the 12th Man is all too familiar with: Shane Waldron, who was the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator from 2021-2023.
Waldron will now hold the title of Assistant Head Coach.
Marc J. Spears: The Detroit Pistons have offered what the franchise believes is the most lucrative contract possible for their All-Star restricted free agent Jalen Duren, are not interested in any sign and trade deals and will match any potential offer sheet he signs, sources @espn @andscape .
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NBA Communications: The National Basketball Association announced today that the Salary Cap for the 2026-27 season has been set at $164.961 million. The Tax Level for the 2026-27 season is $200.428 million.
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Heat Central: LeBron James main priority is going to a team that has a chance at winning, per @ChrisBHaynes “I’m told he’s going to be open minded and patient for his next team…. The one component a team is going to have to have to secure his service from what i’m told, is the team has to be competitive and have a realistic chance at winning…. The 3 teams I mentioned (Heat, GSW, CLE) you can pretty much look and see of those 3 who has the best shot at winning… Money wasn’t mentioned”
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Can Toronto make a run in the East with Kawhi Leonard? Will LA make more moves?
The LA Clippers are nearing a deal to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-rounders, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday.
The 2026 World Cup is into the serious stuff after the group stage, as the knockout rounds begin with a first ever last-32.
The top two sides in each group qualified for knockouts along with the eight best third-place teams. Uruguay and Scotland were among the 16 nations eliminated, while tournament contenders including Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, England and Germany all topped their groups.
The LA Clippers are nearing a deal to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-rounders, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday.