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Naomi Osaka turned back the clock in stunning fashion at Wimbledon, dismantling world number one Aryna Sabalenka six-two, seven-six to reach the quarterfinals for the very first time. Two of the biggest hitters in the women's game went toe-to-toe on the grass, and Osaka was simply the sharper, cleaner, more relentless player on the day.
Meanwhile on the hardwood — well, the free agency floor — LeBron James has officially departed the Lakers and the basketball world is holding its breath. His list is down to three destinations: Golden State, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. Streamer N3on is out here teasing that fans are going to be, quote, very happy with wherever the King lands. The decision is coming.
And at Lord's, Australia have claimed their seventh T20 World Cup title, ending England's campaign with a seven-wicket victory that wasn't nearly as close as England would have hoped. The Australians were clinical from the jump, and England simply had no answer. Seven titles now for Australia — a program that just refuses to let the rest of the world breathe.
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