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The Broncos for J.J. McCarthy, a New DT, Kyler Murray
The first couple of weeks in July are typically the slow section on the Minnesota Vikings’ calendar, and for the most part, that’s true, aside from a few rumors.
Rookies report to training camp on July 26th — so about two weeks away — but in the meantime, let’s glance at the first batch of rumors for the week.
Denver Theory Headlines Vikings’ Latest July Chatter
Rumor: The Broncos would be a good fit for J.J. McCarthy as a QB2.
Podcaster David Marshall advanced the idea on the David Talks Broncos show last week: “McCarthy was kind of a disaster last year after his time at Michigan. You could see here at Michigan, National Champion, he’s got all the traits and tools you’re looking for, and you saw here during his time in the NFL.”
“He tore his ACL in 2024, so he didn’t get a lot of time to actually improve his game. He played in a pro-style offense under Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, and I think he’s got the brains to operate this offense with Sean Payton and Davis Webb.”
Denver’s backup right now is Jarrett Stidham, who filled in for Bo Nix during the AFC Title game in January.
Marshall added, “He needs to fine-tune his mechanics, his footwork, and that’s where the Broncos do some of their best work. I think J.J. McCarthy in terms of not looking at him as a franchise quarterback because we’ve got that in Bo Nix, but as that franchise backup. That next guy that can be here for a few years.”
It makes exactly no sense for McCarthy to request a ticket out of Minnesota so that he can be the backup quarterback in Denver. Zilch.
Rumor: Minnesota should explore free-agent DaQuan Jones and sign him.
Bleacher Report‘s Kristopher Knox identified seven defensive free agents with new possible destinations, and Jones was picked for the Vikings: “Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones will turn 35 in December and missed multiple games with a calf injury this past season. However, he remains a starting-caliber interior defender who has started every game in which he has appeared since his sophomore season in 2015.”
“Jones started 12 games for the Buffalo Bills last season, finishing with 22 tackles, three sacks, and three tackles for loss. He still possesses a strong anchor in run defense with penetration ability to boost an interior pass rush.”
Adding Jones would be a fantastic idea for most Vikings offseasons, but Minnesota has plenty of DTs in 2026.
Knox added, “Jones would make a lot of sense for the Minnesota Vikings, who are hoping to leap back into NFC North contention this season. While much of the offseason focus has been on the looming QB battle between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, Minnesota faces the challenge of reloading its defensive front.”
“The Vikings parted with both Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen early this offseason. While they did sign Isaiahh Loudermilk while drafting Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange, adding DaQuan Jones would round out the defensive rotation while adding veteran leadership to the group.”
Minnesota doesn’t need any more interior defensive linemen:
- Jalen Redmond
- Caleb Banks
- Domonique Orange
- Levi Drake Rodriguez
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
- Isaiahh Loudermilk
- Eric Johnson
- Smith Vilbert
- Taki Taimani
- Elijah Williams
- Jahvaree Ritzie
All stocked.
Rumor: Kyler Murray is the favorite to win the Vikings’ QB job because Kevin O’Connell has cooked with veteran quarterbacks.
The quarterback competition is the top storyline for most Vikings fans, and O’Connell addressed it directly. He said to D.J. Siddiqi this week, “We’ve had a lot of success with different veteran quarterbacks at different stages of their career, whether it was Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins, and now we want to do everything we can to provide Kyler Murray with a great opportunity and see what he can do with it.”
“Kyler has always been a player. I’ve known him for a long time, and obviously having coached against him at multiple spots, and the talent you talked about bringing that different dimension. I think what he’s really done over seven years in the NFL is really maintain that dimension.”
O’Connell’s right: when he has a veteran quarterback, his team usually wins. When O’Connell has a rookie passer, his team mostly loses.
O’Connell added, “But also the growth, the way he sees the field, the way he can throw with anticipation, and ultimately where he’s at in his career is a unique time. Having had the success that he had at his previous stop and ultimately wanting to build upon that and us having the opportunity to bring him to Minnesota, it felt like a great fit.”
A battle will still occur in Eagan, but O’Connell seems to hint that Murray is the frontrunner, which corresponds with oddsmakers’ opinion.
Yesterday, the quarter-finals came to an end with Argentina’s win over Switzerland, and now the World Cup gets even more exciting with the two blockbuster semi-final clashes: France-Spain and Argentina-England.
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Meanwhile, the transfer market continues to heat up. Here are the most important stories of the day.
Juve, Carnevali makes a move for Pellegrino
Juventus have made their first move to sign Mateo Pellegrino, submitting an initial official offer to Parma for the Argentine striker. According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri are looking for a new centre-forward, and the Argentine’s profile has become the top priority for the management led by Carnevali.
Juventus’ offer is a loan with an obligation to buy set at €30 million, which would be triggered if the club finishes in 10th place in Serie A. A condition considered easy to meet, but one that does not convince Parma. The Emilian club would prefer to receive the €30 million immediately, without waiting for the permanent transfer clause to kick in. The negotiations therefore remain open, with Juventus now having to assess their next move.
Milan, Cardinale digs in over Rabiot
The future of Adrien Rabiot continues to be a talking point. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, despite recent rumours linking him with Napoli, Rabiot has no intention of forcing a move away. The midfielder signed a contract last summer until 2028, and his departure could only materialise in the face of a particularly significant offer.
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Gerry Cardinale has reportedly already expressed his desire to keep the Frenchman, ruling out the possibility of a sale that could strengthen Napoli. In addition, coach Amorim considers Rabiot a key part of his project, envisioning him in the holding midfield role in his 3-4-2-1 system.
Inter, Doué is the alternative to Khalaili
Inter continue to wait for updates on Khalaili’s condition, with the player set to undergo further medical tests tomorrow. According to Sky Sport, the Nerazzurri remain confident and hope the checks will yield a positive result, allowing the deal to be completed.
At the moment, it is still too early to assess alternative scenarios. However, if the deal for Khalaili does not go through, Inter have already opened initial exploratory talks for Doué, a profile they could return to in the coming hours.
Napoli, Zeballos is getting closer
Napoli are close to completing the signing of Exequiel Zeballos. According to Tuttosport, talks with Boca Juniors are now in the final details, and the Azzurri are ready to secure one of the most promising talents in Argentine football. Boca Juniors are expected to receive around €10 million. As for the player, a long-term contract until 2031 is ready, with an initial salary of around €1.4 million per season.
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The deal, again according to the newspaper, has entered its final stage, and Napoli are aiming to sort out the last details to complete the arrival of the Argentine winger.
Roma, D’Amico studies the formula for Garnacho
Roma continue to track Alejandro Garnacho as a reinforcement for the transfer market. According to Il Messaggero, the Giallorossi have identified the Argentine and Diego Moreira as their main targets to strengthen the squad. As for Garnacho, news emerged in recent hours of his exclusion from Chelsea’s training camp. The Blues are aiming for a permanent sale, but Roma consider the valuation of around €45-50 million too high.
For this reason, sporting director D’Amico would like to structure the deal along the lines of the Malen transfer, including conditions that would trigger an obligation to buy, such as a certain number of goals or Roma qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
Lazio, Doekhi emerges as a defensive option
Lazio continue to work in the market in search of defensive reinforcements following the major departures of Romagnoli, who moved to Saudi Arabia, and Gila, fresh from signing with Milan. With the market virtually at a standstill and the need to sell before thinking about any incomings, the Biancocelesti are looking into a free transfer signing. According to Fabrizio Romano, Lazio have set their sights on Danilho Doekhi.
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The defender, formerly of Union Berlin, represents a free-agent opportunity and is on Lazio’s shortlist, with initial contacts already having been made.
Fiorentina, gap with Trabzonspor over Oulai
Among the profiles Fiorentina are following for midfield is Christ Inao Oulai, currently at Trabzonspor. According to La Nazione, the Viola have repeatedly stated that the player is not a concrete transfer target, but reports from Turkey continue to link him with Paratici’s side.
Trabzonspor value Oulai at around €40 million, a price considered very high. Fiorentina, on the other hand, could go a little above €20 million, leaving a significant gap between the parties.
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Major Talking Points as Argentina Beat Switzerland to Set Up World Cup Semi-final Clash with England
Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in Kansas City, with Julian Alvarez’s stunning strike proving the turning point in a tense quarter-final.
The reigning world champions will now face England in a blockbuster last-four clash after surviving a determined Swiss performance.
Here are the major talking points from the thrilling encounter:
Alvarez’s Moment of Magic Sends Argentina Through
With the match level at 1-1 and heading towards penalties, Julian Alvarez produced a moment of brilliance in extra time. The Manchester City forward curled a superb 25-yard strike beyond goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to give Argentina the lead.
Lautaro Martinez later sealed the victory on the counter-attack as Switzerland searched desperately for another equaliser.
Embolo’s Red Card Sparks Huge Controversy
The biggest talking point came midway through the second half when Switzerland striker Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Initially, Leandro Paredes was booked for what appeared to be a foul on Embolo. However, after a VAR review under the mistaken identity rule, the referee overturned the booking after replays showed Embolo had simulated contact.
The Swiss striker, who had already been cautioned earlier, received a second yellow card for diving and was sent off in tears, leaving Switzerland to play with 10 men for the remainder of the match.
Switzerland Impress Despite Heartbreak
Switzerland produced one of their best performances of the tournament and looked the better side for long periods.
Dan Ndoye cancelled out Alexis Mac Allister’s early opener with a well-worked equaliser in the 67th minute after combining with Ricardo Rodriguez before finishing through Emiliano Martinez’s legs.
Even after the dismissal of Embolo, Switzerland defended bravely but were eventually undone in extra time.
Messi Creates History Again
Although Lionel Messi failed to score for the first time at this World Cup, the Argentina captain still made history.
His corner led to Mac Allister’s opening goal, making Messi the first player ever to register 10 assists in FIFA World Cup matches.
Argentina Continue Incredible Scoring Run
Argentina also set a new World Cup record after scoring at least twice for the 11th consecutive World Cup match.
The South Americans have now scored in 15 straight World Cup matches, breaking Uruguay’s previous record for the longest run of scoring multiple goals in the competition.
England Await in Mouth-Watering Semi-final
Argentina’s reward is a heavyweight semi-final against England on Wednesday, 15 July, in Atlanta.
The winner of that clash will advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where either France or Spain will be waiting. With both teams packed with world-class talent, the meeting promises to be one of the biggest matches of the tournament.
Heading into the main event of UFC 329, the card was absolutely awesome and among the best UFC events of 2026.
In the first 13 fights, there were 10 stoppages, including Paddy Pimblett submitting Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event in what was one of the most violent submissions we have ever seen inside the Octagon, as the Scouser choked the Frenchman unconscious with a D’Arce choke.
It was about just as good a lead-in to the main event as the UFC could have ever asked for, as Pimblett is, in many ways, the fighter who the promotion believes can be the face of the UFC going forward.
With the first 13 undercard fights out of the way, then came the main event, the fight that everyone was looking forward to watching: the highly anticipated rematch between UFC superstar Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.
Stepping into the Octagon for the first time in five years since he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, the return of “The Mac” was billed as one of the biggest fights in UFC history, with the promotion breaking the gate record with $26.43 million in tickets sold at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It was a rematch 13 years in the making, as McGregor previously beat Holloway via unanimous decision in August 2013. It was a fight everyone had been looking forward to for so many years.
Then the fight actually happened.
Right away, McGregor came out and threw a kick at Holloway, falling to the floor. He got up, and then he fell again. Holloway then began pointing to McGregor’s leg and letting referee Mike Beltran know that something was wrong.
McGregor got back up, but soon he stumbled, and it was clear that he was compromised.
Just 1:09 into the fight, it ended, with Holloway winning via injury TKO.
For such a big fight, this was by far the worst possible ending. It was literally the worst-case scenario for the UFC, which now has questions to answer about what happened to McGregor.
Was he hurt coming into the fight? Did the UFC know? These are questions that fans are asking.
You cannot blame the fans for booing after the fight ended in such an anticlimactic fashion. After all, people travelled from all over the world to go to Las Vegas, spending thousands of dollars on tickets and hotel rooms to watch the return of McGregor after five years away.
But the fight literally ended in 69 seconds.
Now we have to wonder what the UFC will do next.
Holloway said he wants to run it back and do a trilogy fight between the two after they split the first two fights 1-1. But McGregor turns 38 this year, and he just blew his knee out. We know he is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, so does it make sense for him to fight again when he doesn’t have to? Not really.
According to UFC president Dana White, the doctors believe that McGregor tore his ACL, but an MRI will confirm it. Without the UFC knowing exactly what’s going on with McGregor and the extent of his injury, we don’t know what his future in the promotion will be. But given his age, it’s not ideal for him to suffer such a potentially devastating injury.
Don’t be surprised at all if this is the last time you ever see McGregor set foot into the Octagon. He doesn’t need this anymore, and after what happened in this fight, it will be hard for the UFC to trust him headlining another card, because the fans are very, very angry about how this fight ended.
The good news for the UFC is that Pimblett had a massive win, and in some ways, he emerged as the star of the event even though Holloway was technically the biggest winner on the card as he beat McGregor in the headliner.
But the way that Pimblett beat Saint Denis was absolutely electric, and it puts him right back at the top of the UFC lightweight division and close to getting a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje after the two fought in a five-round war earlier this year at UFC 324.
In addition, flyweight Brandon Royval had another incredible performance as he submitted Lone’er Kavanagh in the Fight of the Night. It was Royval’s sixth Fight of the Night bonus in the UFC, making him arguably the most exciting fighter in the sport right now, pound-for-pound. By taking out a top prospect in Kavanagh, Royval cemented himself as a flyweight great.
Mario Bautista, too, had a standout performance, as he defeated Cory Sandhagen in their rematch to collect the biggest win of his career. As well, Robert Whittaker had a successful debut in the UFC light heavyweight division when he defeated Nikita Krylov via third-round TKO.
And finally, heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson finished Elisha Ellison in his UFC debut. Just 26 years of age, Steveson is a former Olympic Gold Medalist in freestyle wrestling; he was on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad in the NFL, and he also competed in WWE. Training with UFC legend Jon Jones, Steveson has the potential to be one of the best heavyweights in the sport.
Overall, UFC 329 was an incredible card. There was so much to like about the event. But the way McGregor vs. Holloway 2 ended just makes everything feel like such a waste.
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal fired its men’s football coach Pape Thiaw, according to a statement issued by the national federation on Sunday.
The Senegalese Football Federation added that Thiaw’s technical staff was also dismissed.
The decision followed Senegal’s elimination in the round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup.
“After an evaluation of the performance of the national team and its prospects, the Executive Committee believes that a change is necessary in the interest of Senegalese football,” the federation said.
Thiaw, 45, was appointed in 2024 and led the West African nation to a disputed continental title in Morocco earlier this year before the victory was overturned by the Confederation of African Football. Senegal has approached the Court of Arbitration about appealing the decision.
Senegal was eliminated from the World Cup by Belgium despite leading 2-0 until the 83rd minute. The team also came close to elimination in the group stage after losses to France and Norway.
The San Diego Padres staked starter Walker Buehler to a 2-0 lead heading into the top of the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. He immediately surrendered four runs and the Padres headed back to their dugout for their turn at the plate in the bottom of the inning, trailing the Blue Jays, 4-2. Both teams traded blows with the game being tied two times at 4-4 and 7-7 before Ty France hit a decisive solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lead San Diego to an 8-7 win at Petco Park on Saturday night.
Buehler had his third consecutive disappointing outing. He allowed four runs on three hits with four walks and one strikeout over just two innings. Matt Waldron who just returned to the Padres, was forced into action and was effective over three innings. He did not allow a run and limited the Blue Jays to just two hits. San Diego held a 7-4 lead when Waldron left the game, but Bradgley Rodriguez came on to pitch for Yuki Matsui with two on in the top of the sixth inning and surrendered a three-run home run to Vladamir Guerrero Jr. which tied the game at 7-7.
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France responded in the bottom of the sixth inning when he connected on a solo home run with two outs in the inning that put the Padres ahead by a run. Both teams failed to add to their run totals over the next two innings and Mason Miller came on to close the game and ensure the win for San Diego.
The Padres will look to win the series against the Blue Jays to head into the All-Star break with a .500 record today at 1:10 p.m.
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‘He doesn’t know what it takes’: Jude Bellingham hits back at England coach’s ‘not happy with performance’ criticism after Norway win | Football News
Jude Bellingham appeared surprised after learning that England manager Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the team’s performance despite their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.England booked their place in the last four in Miami, with Bellingham scoring both goals. While the players celebrated on the pitch, Tuchel made it clear in his post-match interview that he was not satisfied with the overall display.The England manager said: “Not happy with the performance…“We made life very, very difficult for ourselves today.”“The result is fantastic, we’re in the last four it’s amazing, but we’re not happy with the performance. The commitment is there but we made life very difficult for us in the way we played, how we played.”“Sloppy, lot of technical mistakes, not fast enough, not repetitive enough. We were lucky today.” Tuchel said after the match.Tuchel was then asked if the pressure of the occasion had affected his players.He rejected the suggestion, saying: “It’s not a mentality problem — this is pure mentality.”“How can you ask about mentality now? This is pure mentality, you can bottle it up and sell it. It’s the quality of our games. That’s it. It has nothing to do with mentality.”Later, during his own post-match interview with ITV, Bellingham was informed of Tuchel’s comments. The midfielder appeared frustrated, responding with an eye roll and saying, “whatever.”He then added: “It is difficult out there. It was a tough shift.”Bellingham also praised his teammates for the effort they put in during the match.Asked about Tuchel’s remarks, the Real Madrid midfielder said: “Maybe he doesn’t know what it takes to play in those conditions against Erling Haaland, Nusa, Sorloth, that’s not an easy team to play against.“I think we have tried to create a positive environment we should continue that into the final four.”“I can’t think highly enough of the lads. You’re not going to win every game popping a thousand passes, sometimes you have to win dirty.”
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“Never Stops Believing”: Lionel Messi’s Utimate Social Media Tribute To Argentina Team After FIFA WC Quarter-Final Win
Lionel Messi and Argentina celebrate after their win over Switzerland in FIFA World Cup 2026.© AFP
Argentina’s legendary footballer Lionel Messi hailed his team’s resilience and fighting spirit after the defending champions survived a major scare against Switzerland to book their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final for the second consecutive time. FIFA World Cup leading goal scorer Messi could not make an impact with a goal in the match; however, he stayed till the last whistle and motivated the team as Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time to help Argentina beat a 10-man Switzerland by 3-1.
“I feel very happy about the victory, a very hard-fought win. We knew it was going to be a very intense match. It was important for us to take this step to have a more relaxed week before what’s coming,” Messi said after the match, according to Goal.com.
Argentina netted in their 15th successive World Cup game. The only teams with longer scoring streaks in the competition are Uruguay (16 games from 1930-1962), Hungary (17 games from 1934-1962), Germany (18 games from 1986-1998), Germany (18 games from 1934-1958) and Brazil (18 games from 1930-1958).
Celebrating the win on social media, Messi shared a series of photos from the hard-fought victory and emphasised the mental strength of the squad.
“Once again we had to suffer, but this team never stops believing. We are once again among the four best in the world!!! Let’s go!!!” Messi wrote on Instagram.
Lionel Scaloni’s side will now face fierce rivals England in the second semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday as they look to book their place in the final for the second consecutive time and give themselves a strong chance to defend their title and script history, becoming the first team to defend their title in FIFA WC history after Brazil in 1962.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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‘Never seen more confused team management’: Former India cricketer blasts Gautam Gambhir’s coaching staff after 0-4 rout | Cricket News
Following India’s forgettable 0-4 T20I series defeat to England, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has launched a scathing attack on the team’s management, questioning the handling of young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and senior wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.England completely outplayed India in the T20I leg of the white-ball tour, registering a dominant 4-0 series victory after the opening match was washed out. The defeat marked the first time India have lost four consecutive matches in a bilateral T20I series. Following the comprehensive triumph, England also replaced India as the No. 1-ranked T20I side in the latest ICC rankings. Reacting to the series, Kaif criticised the Indian team management, suggesting their decisions had dented the confidence of key players.“Never seen a more confused Indian cricket team management. The handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson has been far from professional. One is a generational talent, another a World Cup winner, they need to be given confidence, not doubts in their minds,” Kaif wrote on X.After the opening T20I, Sanju Samson was replaced by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the second T20I. However, in the fifth T20I, Samson returned to the playing XI, replacing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
England dominate T20I series
The five-match series began with the opener at Chester-le-Street being abandoned without a result due to persistent rain.England then took control in the second T20I in Manchester, chasing down India’s 190/7 with four wickets in hand. The match was notable for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who became India’s youngest-ever T20I debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.The third T20I in Nottingham proved disastrous for India as they were bundled out for just 76, their second-lowest total in T20I history, handing England a crushing 125-run victory.The hosts continued their dominance in Bristol, chasing India’s 158/7 in only 13.5 overs to seal a one-sided nine-wicket win.England capped off the series in emphatic fashion at Southampton, where Jos Buttler’s blistering 131 off 64 balls and Harry Brook’s unbeaten 95 powered them to 257/3, the highest total ever conceded by India in T20I cricket. India responded with 201/8, with Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma scoring half-centuries, but the visitors still fell 56 runs short.The two teams will now shift their focus to the three-match ODI series, which gets underway on July 14.
Man United have been told why they should try to beat Arsenal to the signing of Bruno Guimaraes. The Newcastle United star’s future has been the subject of intense speculation over the last few weeks, with a move away from St James’ Park becoming increasingly likely.
“Bruno Guimaraes would be the right player for Manchester United to replace Casemiro,” Reds legend Bryan Robson told Hajper. “I’ve always liked him as a captain. He’s got a great attitude. He must be a good lad to have around the place. He’s carried himself really well at Newcastle.
“You’ve got to be careful how many players you send forward but the way Bruno Fernandes gets on the ball, Bruno Guimaraes can do the work that Casemiro has done at United because he’s such an intelligent player. Casemiro got a little bit of stick for not being able to get about the park enough but he was clever too, scored goals with his head and could defend well when he was in the right position, and he was great at passing it forward through to Bruno.
“Bruno Guimaraes can do all that for you too. He’s a midfield player who can do a little bit of both, in attacking and in defence, and he’s got a very good engine. The only question mark is whether he’d be available now this summer. I’d be very surprised if Newcastle sold him in the same summer as Sandro Tonali leaving the club. I’m not sure they’d allow it.”
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Jannik Sinner v Alexander Zverev LIVE: Wimbledon 2026 final start time, prediction, latest score and updates
Wimbledon prize money: How much will the winners receive?
Record prize money is on offer at this year’s Wimbledon, with the eventual winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles each receiving £3.6m.
Prize money was a contentious subject ahead of the 2026 Championships, leading Wimbledon to announce its biggest ever single-year uplift in an attempt to appease unhappy players.
The All England Club revealed a 20 per cent increase, with the total prize pot rising to £64.2m from last year’s £53.5m.
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‘Incredible’ Tokito Oda defeats Alfie Hewett in Wimbledon final for third grand slam title of 2026
Tokito Oda successfully defended his Wimbledon crown with a dominant 6-1 6-1 win over Britain’s Alfie Hewett in the men’s wheelchair singles final.
The 20-year-old has now drawn level with Hewett with 10 grand slam singles titles and is joint-second on the all-time list, behind 28-time winner Shingo Kunieda.
Between them the pair have won the last 14 majors but the rivalry has become increasingly one-sided, with Oda winning 10 and Hewett four, and the Japanese star beating Hewett in eight of the 10 finals the pair have contested.
Flo Clifford at Wimbledon12 July 2026 13:20
Why is Carlos Alcaraz not playing Wimbledon?
Wimbledon will be a quieter place this year without the talents of two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz.
The 23-year-old Spaniard is not playing this year’s tournament as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2026 13:05
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid reclaim Wimbledon wheelchair doubles crown
Great Britain’s Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid reclaimed their Wimbledon wheelchair doubles crown on Saturday, defeating Tokito Oda and Gustavo Fernandez in three sets to win their seventh doubles title as a pair at the Championships.
Hewett, 28, and Reid, 34, came from a set down on Court No 1 to avenge last year’s defeat to Martin de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren. Hewett and Reid returned to Wimbledon as the number one seeds, with Japan’s Oda and Argentina’s Fernandez knocking out De la Puente and Spaargaren in the semi-final.
The 2-6 6-1 6-2 victory in one hour and 47 minutes for the British pair means they have now won 25 grand slam doubles titles together.
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2026 12:45
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara reclaim Wimbledon men’s doubles crown
World No 1s Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara won the Wimbledon men’s doubles title on Saturday, reclaiming their 2024 crown with a straight-sets win over sixth seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.
The top-seeded pair were immaculate on serve and raised their game further in two clinical tiebreaks, winning 7-6(4) 7-6(3) in a match which featured no break points.
It was redemption for Britain’s Patten and his Finnish partner after they lost the Queen’s final to the same opposition in straight sets just last month, while it marked an immediate return to the top after they lost a one-sided Roland-Garros final, and made Patten the first British man to win the Wimbledon men’s doubles crown twice.
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2026 12:25
How Linda Noskova forced herself back into Wimbledon final
“I was just telling myself that the match is starting over. I was in the bathroom. I just splashed some cold water on me, started over again. But what really helped me, like the first step I took off court, the trophies were there. I was like, I’m not going to take the small one, I’m taking the big one, I’m taking this one no matter what. If I’m going to leave my soul on court in the third set, whatever that be. I have been so close. This will probably be the heartbreak of my life. I started over.”
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Karolina Muchova: ‘It slipped through my fingers’
“I just wanted to fight for every point. This tournament matters to me. I’m like, okay, I don’t want to lose 2-6, 2-6. I’m like, I’m going to do everything to break her serve and keep my serve. I was still believing that I can turn it around. So that was in my head.
“I think I started really slow today. On the other hand, Linda started really strong, really good serving games. She played really fast. I was kind of looking for myself. It took a lot of power and strength out of me, I would say, to get back in that second set. I gave it my all.
“The people were cheering on me. I felt it. I felt the support. I felt the momentum in the second set, that I turn it around. It was definitely nice that it happened. It took some strength out of me.
“Unfortunately then the start of the third kind of slipped through my fingers.”
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2026 11:45
Linda Noskova’s emotional tribute to mother Ivana
“There’s one more person I’d like to thank which is my mum, I definitely would not be standing here without her, so thank you,” Noskova said before looking towards the sky and blowing a kiss, as she then became overwhelmed with emotion.
“I don’t cry normally, this is not okay for me! I have been enjoying these two weeks so much, all the sad tears, all the happy tears, all the sweat and blood put into this, it was all worth it. I will definitely never forget these two weeks.”
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2026 11:25
Wimbledon champion dedicates title to late mum in emotional winner’s speech
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova dedicated her victory over Karolina Muchova to her late mother, Ivana, who passed away on the eve of the same tournament two years ago.
Noskova, 21, won her first grand slam title and became the latest Czech player to lift the Venue Rosewater Dish as she overcame compatriot Muchova in a thrilling three-set battle on Centre Court.
She reserved her final thank you for her late mother, who passed away following a long battle with cancer shortly before the start of the 2024 Championships. Noskova, then 19, was seeded 26th at the tournament but lost in the second round.
Jamie Braidwood12 July 2026 11:05
Upcoming Wimbledon order of play – Day 14
- Hanyu Guo (CHN) / Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) [10] v Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) / Luisa Stefani (BRA) [2]
- Starts at 16:00: Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] v Alexander Zverev (GER) [2]
- Tokito Oda (JPN) [1] v Alfie Hewett (GBR) [2]
- Not Before 1:00pm: Jordan Lee (USA) v Cruz Hewitt (AUS)
- Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) / Barbora Strycova (CZE) v Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) / Lucie Safarova (CZE)
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