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Serena Williams is back, and Wimbledon has never felt bigger. The forty-four-year-old legend has received a wildcard into both the singles and doubles draws at the All England Club, set to play her first singles match in four years. Seven Wimbledon titles. She's chasing history, and every eye in tennis will be watching.
Across the cricket world, India are reeling after a shock defeat to Ireland in the first T-twenty international in Belfast. The reigning world champions, reigning since their home final victory over New Zealand, were chased down as Ireland posted one hundred and eighty-two for nine. Captain Lorcan Tucker set the platform, and Ireland delivered. The second match now carries serious weight.
And in football, Thomas Tuchel is dealing with turbulence in his England setup after Reece James suffered a hamstring injury ahead of the World Cup. Tuchel called it a complete surprise, though eyebrows are raised given he managed the same recurring issue with James during his time at Chelsea. The roster decisions already drew criticism, and this setback only deepens the scrutiny.
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