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remarkable World Cup story with Uruguay drawCape Verde have hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 32 after a stunning 2-2 draw with Uruguay.Serena Williams to make singles comeback at WimbledonSerena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.5 hrs agoTennisSaka trains with England squad before Ghana matchBukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.2 hrs agoEngland MenClark blocks out New York jeers to win US Open titleWyndham Clark says "New York didn't really like me" after dealing with jeers from the fans to win a second US Open title.3 hrs agoGolfBelgium show further signs of decline in draw with IranTen-man Belgium are held to a draw by Iran as their World Cup fate goes down to the final group game.Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World CupSpain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.6 hrs agoWorld Cup
