Serena on track for eighth Wimbledon title as rivals fall
Serena Williams eyes an eighth Wimbledon after beating Kristina Mladenovic 7-5 7-6. Defending favorites Muguruza Sharapova Kvitova and Venus Williams are out as Bob recaps top seeds dropping and Williams advances toward the semis with 13 aces and a strong return. Rodina looms next, as Williams chases another Grand Slam with three mothers facing off.
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Karolina Pliskova
Mihaela Buzarnescu
Former OSU doctor Strauss accused of decades of abuse
Ex athletes say Ohio State physician Richard Strauss groped and ogled male students during medical exams and in locker rooms for years beginning in the 1970s. They describe fondling, exposure, and voyeurism, with several raising concerns to coaches or doctors who allegedly did not stop him. Independent investigators review actions by OSU and officials from 14 sports as lawsuits and settlements unfold.
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Belgium Triumph Over Brazil In World Cup Clash
Belgium defeats Brazil 2 1 in Kazan with Fernandinho own goal and Kevin De Bruyne strike. Courtois denies late chances as Brazil fall short after Neymar led side home. Tite laments cruel randomness as Belgium celebrates a landmark win in Russia.
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Brunson sets WNBA career rebound mark in Lynx win
Rebekkah Brunson grabbed 12 rebounds to become the WNBA career leader, passing Lisa Leslie and Tamika Catchings as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 83-72. Sylvia Fowles added 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists for Minnesota.
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France advance after handling Uruguay in World Cup clash
France faced Uruguay at Nizhny Novgorod with Cavani sidelined by injury and Suarez quiet in the box as France struck twice to reach the final four. Griezmann praised Uruguayan culture while France leveraged pace over a stubborn defense in a 2-0 victory that sent them toward another title bid.
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