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Telegraph
7 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Emma Raducanu has silenced sceptics but is missing one final ingredient
For all the hype, the love, and cherished memories of her astonishing US Open win four years ago, Emma Raducanu has been shadowed by a sneering question. Just how good is she? Within the space of three days – and without the reward of that silver she lifted so gloriously at Flushing Meadow – she has reasserted her reputation as the real deal. It will feel like scant consolation in the aftermath of defeat by Aryna Sabalenka, but this was Raducanu proving herself worthy of Centre Court billing as a great player, not merely a home favourite. The records show a third-round, straight-sets defeat that followed the form guide. Sabalenka asserted her class when it mattered. But the outcome disguises the fine margins that denied Raducanu what would have been her greatest Wimbledon scalp, the Briton going toe-to-toe with the world's best for two hours before she could no longer withstand the pounding ground strokes.
BBC News
15 minutes ago
- BBC News
Japan 0-7 Wales: Thomas gives visitors early lead
Update: Date: 8 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-7 Wales James HookFormer Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales The situation Wales are in now means Wales need to win, especially with the World Cup draw at the end of autumn, this is an opportunity to get two wins and move up the rankings. You look at the autumn campaign, they play New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Japan again, they're not easy games. Update: Date: 7 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-7 Wales A lot has been made in the build up about how greasy the ball will get, and we have our first dropped pass on the game from Amato Fakatava. I except there will be more where that came from as the game goes on. Update: Date: 6 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-7 Wales A first error from Wales, as Kieran Hardy's kick goes out on the full, so Japan have a line-out on the Welsh 10-metre line. Update: Date: 5 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-7 Wales Richie ReesFormer Wales international on Scrum V Live Japan were too passive defensively, but Wales would've worked on this move so many times during this week. The timing of the line from Ben Thomas made that try. Update: Date: 4 mins Title: Converted try - Japan 0-7 Wales Content: Ben Thomas, con Sam Costelow. The decision to kick to the corner pays off. It's excellent work from Taulupe Faletau from the line-out routine, and the timing of the pass to Ben Thomas gives the Cardiff man a simple finish. Sam Costelow adds the extras, and Wales have an early lead. Just what the doctor ordered. Update: Date: 4 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-0 Wales Sam Costelow looks to chip the ball in behind but has his kick blocked, so we will go back to the penalty. Wales opt to kick to the corner, a sign of intent early on. Update: Date: 3 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-0 Wales This is a positive start for Wales, who are into the Japan 22 and have an advantage. Update: Date: 3 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-0 Wales Rhys PatchellWales fly-half on BBC One Wales Japan are a team that comes out of the blocks very quickly, and this could've possibly taken the wind out of their sails. This is a great opportunity for James Ratti, he has the opportunity to get right into the game from the start. Update: Date: 2 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-0 Wales The first scrum of the game, deep in Japan territory, is a good one for Wales. Japan manage to keep ahold of the ball, but the clearing kick does not get much distance. Early opportunity to attack for Wales. Update: Date: 1 min Title: Replacement Content: Japan 0-0 Wales Ben Carter is carried off the field on a stretcher to a round of applause from the whole stadium. James Ratti is on to replace the injured Carter. Hopefully a swift recovery for the Dragons lock. Update: Date: 1 mins Title: Post Content: Japan 0-0 Wales The stretcher is out for Ben Carter, whose game looks set to end after fewer than 30 seconds. Not the start Wales needed. Update: Date: 1 min Title: Early blow for Carter Content: Japan 0-0 Wales We are just 27 seconds into the game and the medical staff are already on for Wales' Ben Carter. The Wales second-row has been left on the floor after the first tackle of the game. It appears Carter took a hit to the side of the head during the tackle, and the medical teams are straight on. Update: Date: 1 min Title: Kick-off Content: Japan 0-0 Wales We are under way in the boiling heat in Japan. It is Sam Costelow who will take the kick-off. A huge game for Wales. Update: Date: 05:58 BST Title: Post Content: Japan v Wales (06:00 BST) James HookFormer Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales I think we can nick this, I've got Wales winning by three or four points. Update: Date: 05:56 BST Title: Anthem time! Content: Japan v Wales (06:00 BST) It's time for the anthems, starting with Wales' 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau', followed by Japan's 'Kimigayo'. Update: Date: 05:56 BST Title: Williams excited for Wales return Content: Japan v Wales (06:00 BST) One man who hasn't had to endure Wales' 17-match losing run [on the pitch] is Johnny Williams. The Scarlets centre has not featured since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. But he is back today pulling on the national shirt and says he can't wait. This video can not be played Update: Date: 05:54 BST Title: Any win will do Content: Japan v Wales (06:00 BST) Gareth GriffithsBBC Sport Wales at Mikuni World Stadium, Kitakyushu It is not so much a nation expects. It is more something the Welsh rugby nation is desperate for. An international win. Any win will do. Wales will hope it finally comes this morning. It could help lift some doom and gloom. Welsh rugby is in the doldrums with the men's side enduring a record international 17-match losing run and currently having no permanent head coach. Only two players were selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia with flanker Jac Morgan since left flying the flag alone for Wales, following an injury to scrum-half Tomos Williams. The long-term future of the domestic game is uncertain with fears the number professional sides could be cut. Mostly radio silence from the Wales Rugby Union (WRU) and regions in recent weeks has not helped allay the anxiety of players and fans. Welsh rugby needs something to grasp on to. Halting the losing streak might help start that healing process. Update: Date: 05:53 BST Title: Our survey says Content: Japan v Wales (06:00 BST) Matt Sherratt has revealed he sent a questionnaire to the squad to assess their mood going ahead of the trip to Japan. "It wasn't anything wordy, just three questions," he said. "What motivates you to play, what do you want to get out of the trip and what are you going to bring? "Literally every one was 'I play for my family, I want to enjoy the trip and I want to win for Wales'. So we've built everything around that." Update: Date: 05:52 BST Title: Post Content: Japan v Wales (06:00 BST) Dafydd JonesBBC Radio Wales commentator It's stilflingly hot here pitch side, even in the shade. The players are going through their final preparations in the baking hot sun. There's an intense 80 minutes to come. Update: Date: 05:51 BST Title: Some like it hot! Content: Japan v Wales (06:00 BST) Like I mentioned earlier, the match is going to be played in testing conditions. With the kick-off being 14:00 local time, temperatures are expected to reach 33C, while there will also be a high level of humidity. With this in mind, there will be a three-minute break midway through each half, while half-time will be extended to 20 minutes from the original 15 minutes. Expect the water boys to be busy as well.
The Sun
23 minutes ago
- The Sun
Major sporting event to disappear from free-to-air TV within weeks as ITV prepare to broadcast for final time
ITV'S iconic commentary duo of Ned Boulting and David Millar are gearing up for one last lap around France. That's because, after this year, the world's most famous bike race will disappear from free-to-air TV coverage. 2 2 When the last rider crosses the finish line on the Champs-Elysees on July 27 - in less than four weeks' time - it will mark the end of four decades of free-to-air Tour de France coverage for those on British soil. ITV is pulling out of cycling coverage in 2026, meaning Warner Bros Discovery channels - otherwise known as TNT Sports channels and online streaming service Discovery+ - will be the only place cycling fans can watch their favourite sport in the UK. Last year it was announced that TNT would be absorbing all cycling coverage shown on Eurosport, with the channel disappearing at the end of February. ITV4 will continue to show live coverage of the race this year, but fans are faced with a dilemma from then onwards - fork out £30 a month for a TNT subscription or watch the highlights later on. According to reports, Warner Bros could still show highlights on free-to-air TV, with Quest being among the contenders having shown highlights of the Giro d'Italia in May. Just two years out from Britain once again hosting the Grand Depart for a fifth time, Tour de France general director Christian Prudhomme said he hopes there will be a resolution. Speaking in March at the confirmation that the UK would host stages in England, Wales and Scotland in 2027, Prudhomme said: "I do hope, and I do believe that the stages in the UK will be live and free to air in 2027. "But there will be discussions. We're optimistic.' This year's edition of Le Tour rolls out the northern French city of Lille on Saturday, barely an hour's drive from Calais. Among the British hopefuls are the retiring former winner Geraint Thomas, recently-crowned British Time Trial champion Ethan Hayter and rising stars Oscar Onley and Jake Stewart. Despite dominating the sport for years with Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Thomas all taking home the famous Yellow Jersey, there looks to be little hope of a Brit being crowned champion this time out. Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar will go head-to-head with biggest rival Jonas Vingegaard once again. The pair have been almost untouchable in the sport for the last four years, with just 85 seconds separating the duo in their total race time at Le Tour since 2021.
