Arthur Fery's surprising run at Wimbledon ended in the semi-finals when Alexander Zverev defeated him in straight sets. Fery, a British wildcard ranked 114th, impressed fans by reaching this stage for the first time in his career.
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Arthur Fery reached the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard player ranked 114th in the world.
Fery had never advanced past the second round in any Grand Slam tournament before this year.
Alexander Zverev, the second seed and French Open champion, beat Fery in straight sets: 7-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Fery will become the new British number one player and climb to 36th in world rankings.
Fery won £900,000 in prize money for reaching the semi-finals.
Zverev will play in his first Wimbledon final against either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic.
Zverev will become world number two after the rankings update, replacing injured Carlos Alcaraz.
The crowd gave Fery a standing ovation for his unexpected and strong performance at Wimbledon.
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Tennis player Coco Gauff was eliminated from Wimbledon and will not advance further in the tournament. Novak Djokovic will play against Jannik Sinner in his next match, aiming to reach his 11th Wimbledon final.
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Coco Gauff lost her match at Wimbledon and is out of the tournament.
Novak Djokovic is scheduled to play against Jannik Sinner next.
Djokovic is trying to reach the Wimbledon final for the 11th time.
The information is reported by CBS News.
Jon Wertheim, a correspondent for the show "60 Minutes," provided more details about the matches.
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Erling Haaland is a top soccer player known for his big appetite and high calorie intake during training. A writer tried to eat like Haaland for a day, following his meals which include lots of protein, large portions, and foods from his favorite places in Manchester.
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Haaland eats around 6,000 calories daily when training and competing intensely.
His breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sourdough toast, Greek yogurt with berries, black coffee, and raw milk.
Haaland’s favorite lunch is a sandwich named after him, with ingredients like Parma ham, burrata cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and truffle oil.
He buys steaks and venison from a local Cheshire butcher known to serve famous footballers.
Haaland enjoys large steaks and bone marrow at Hawksmoor steakhouse, where the writer tried a 2.6-pound porterhouse steak.
The writer found the diet very filling and hard to keep up with, noting Haaland’s extraordinary physical demands as a young professional athlete.
Haaland’s high-calorie "Viking diet" supports his goal-scoring and athletic performance on the World Cup stage.
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Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland follows a special diet that has about 6,000 calories each day. His diet includes unusual foods like raw milk and bone marrow to help him stay in top shape for the World Cup.
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Erling Haaland is a soccer star from Norway.
He eats around 6,000 calories daily.
His diet includes raw milk and bone marrow.
The diet helps him stay fit and ready to play in the World Cup.
Leigh Kiniry tried to follow Haaland’s diet for a day.
The story was reported by CBS News.
Haaland’s eating habits are linked to Viking traditions.
The diet is intended to support his high athletic performance.
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AJ Dybantsa, the Washington Wizards’ number one draft pick, made a strong debut in the NBA Summer League by scoring 27 points and helping his team win against the Utah Jazz. He showed his skills with points, rebounds, assists, and defensive plays but missed all five of his three-point attempts and left the game early due to leg soreness.
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AJ Dybantsa played 26 minutes and scored 27 points in his NBA Summer League debut.
He made seven field goals, seven free throws, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.
Dybantsa performed a highlight dunk and an impressive layup during the game.
He missed all five of his three-point shot attempts.
Dybantsa left the game early due to leg soreness but expects to be fine for the next game.
The Washington Wizards won the game 92-88 against the Utah Jazz.
The game featured a matchup with Darryn Peterson, the Jazz’s number two pick, who scored 24 points but had eight turnovers.
Dybantsa mentioned previous matchups with Peterson and said he wanted to win this time.
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Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Scottish Open, which would end his streak of 78 consecutive cuts made in golf tournaments. He shot 2-over-par 72 on Friday and tied for 88th place before missing a crucial putt, causing him to fall out of the top 65 who make the cut.
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Scottie Scheffler shot 2-over-par 72 on the second day of the Scottish Open.
He was tied for 88th place going into the final hole.
Scheffler missed a 6-foot par putt on the last hole.
He ended with an even-par 142 total, missing the cut line.
The top 65 players and ties make the cut in this tournament.
This is the first time in nearly four years Scheffler has missed a cut.
He had made 78 consecutive cuts since the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Tiger Woods holds the record for most consecutive cuts made at 142 from 1998 to 2005.
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Conor McGregor is returning to fight Max Holloway in the UFC after more than five years away from the octagon and recovering from a serious leg injury. McGregor has faced legal troubles, including a civil case where he was found to have sexually assaulted a woman, and he served an 18-month ban for missing drug tests. Despite these controversies, the UFC continues to promote him due to his popularity.
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McGregor last fought in 2021 and is returning to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
He was the UFC’s first fighter to hold two weight class titles at the same time.
McGregor lost a civil case in 2024 where a jury found he sexually assaulted a woman and was ordered to pay damages.
He unsuccessfully appealed this civil case in 2025 and continues to deny the accusations.
In 2024, McGregor was banned from UFC competition for 18 months after missing three drug tests.
He has been the most tested UFC fighter this year, with 14 drug tests by an external agency.
McGregor was fined for a 2019 assault in a Dublin pub.
Despite controversies, UFC President Dana White still promotes McGregor as a major attraction in the sport.
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France has reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Their team has shown they can stay strong under pressure, which helps them as they try to win the tournament.
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France advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
A journalist in Paris noted that France can handle difficult moments in matches well.
This ability to stay calm under pressure is important for winning the trophy.
France’s team nickname is "Les Bleus."
They will face Morocco next in the tournament.
The World Cup 2026 has sparked strong interest, including celebrations in Paris.
The article mentions several recent highlights and discussions about France’s World Cup journey.
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The US men’s national soccer team’s recent World Cup matches set new records for TV viewership in the United States. Their last-16 game against Belgium attracted over 33 million viewers, making it the most-watched American soccer telecast ever and the top non-Super Bowl broadcast since February.
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The US men’s national team’s last-16 match against Belgium had 33.086 million viewers.
The audience for the game peaked at 41.033 million during prime time.
This match became the most-watched soccer telecast in US history on any network.
It was also the highest watched domestic telecast since Super Bowl LX in February with 125.6 million viewers.
The USMNT’s previous record was set during their win over Bosnia and Herzegovina with 26.4 million viewers.
The Mexico vs. England World Cup match had 21.742 million English-language viewers on Fox.
Including Spanish-language and streaming platforms, that match averaged 44.84 million viewers.
These viewership numbers are higher than recent NBA Finals games and close to NFL conference championship games.
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Norway and England will play each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals on July 11 in Miami, Florida. Norway is making its first quarterfinal appearance since 1998, led by star player Erling Haaland, while England, a more experienced team, aims to reach the semifinals again.
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The match is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
It will be held at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Saturday, July 11 at 5 pm local time (21:00 GMT).
Norway returned to the World Cup after 28 years and reached the quarterfinals by beating the Ivory Coast and Brazil.
Norway’s striker Erling Haaland has scored 7 goals and is a top contender for the Golden Boot award.
England topped their group and defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mexico to reach the quarterfinals.
England’s key players are Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who have scored most of their team’s goals.
England has more World Cup experience but has struggled defensively, keeping only two clean sheets out of five games.
Both teams are contenders, with Norway seen as underdogs and England as favorites to advance.
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Norway has done well in the World Cup, beating strong teams and scoring many goals. England faces Norway and their top player, Erling Haaland, and must find ways to stop their attacking style and key players.
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Norway finished second in their group and beat Ivory Coast and Brazil in knockout rounds.
Norway scored 12 goals in five games so far.
Norway’s goalkeeper, Orjan Nyland, often starts attacks by passing short to defenders and midfielders.
When short passes aren’t possible, Norway uses long passes to Alexander Sorloth, a tall player on the right wing.
England’s left-back, Nico O’Reilly, who is also tall, will likely defend against Sorloth’s long balls.
England can try man-to-man pressing to stop Norway’s build-up, but this risks leaving Haaland open.
Norway’s Martin Odegaard often plays deep to slow the game and keep control by passing short.
England needs to pressure Norway smartly to force them into playing in ways England is prepared for.
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Arthur Fery will play Alexander Zverev in one Wimbledon men’s semifinal, while Jannik Sinner faces Novak Djokovic in the other. The women’s final will be between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova.
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Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, is a British wild card player competing in Wimbledon’s semifinals.
Fery grew up near the All England Club and played college tennis at Stanford University.
Alexander Zverev, the French Open champion, is Fery’s opponent in the semifinal.
Jannik Sinner, the defending Wimbledon champion, will play Novak Djokovic, who has won Wimbledon seven times.
Djokovic defeated Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals earlier in the year.
The men’s semifinals are scheduled for Friday at Wimbledon in London.
The women’s final on Saturday features two Czech players: Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova.
The temperature in southwest London is around 85°F (29°C) during the tournament.
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The US men’s soccer team faces many questions about its future after missing out at the recent World Cup. Key decisions like the coach Mauricio Pochettino’s contract and the direction of the program remain unclear while the team prepares for a busy schedule of tournaments from 2027 to 2028.
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Mauricio Pochettino’s contract as US men’s soccer coach is up, and there is an extension offer, but no decision yet.
Matt Crocker, the sporting director, left suddenly before the World Cup to take a job in Saudi Arabia.
The US will play in the 2027 Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup tournaments to build momentum.
The US won the first three Nations Leagues but did not reach the final in 2025.
Young players who missed the recent World Cup might get a chance in 2027 tournaments.
The goalkeeper position is uncertain, with Matt Turner aging and Matt Freese needing more experience.
World Cup qualifying starts again in November 2027, where the US must finish in the top two of their group to advance.
The 2028 Copa América and Los Angeles Olympics are on the calendar but not officially confirmed for the US.
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France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final to reach the semi-finals for the third time in a row. Kylian Mbappé scored the first goal after missing a penalty earlier, and Ousmane Dembélé added a second goal to secure the win.
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The match was part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Morocco mostly played defensively in the first half, with no shots on target.
Mbappé won a penalty in the 28th minute, but the shot was saved by Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Mbappé scored the first goal in the 60th minute, his eighth goal of the tournament.
Dembélé scored the second goal six minutes later.
France won the game 2-0 and advanced to the semi-finals for the third consecutive World Cup.
Morocco’s defender Noussair Mazraoui fouled Mbappé, leading to the penalty.
VAR (video assistant referee) review delayed the penalty decision by three minutes.
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Belgium's national football team, known as the Red Devils, has reached the World Cup quarter-finals after a strong comeback win against Senegal and a big victory over the USA. Despite losing some star players from past tournaments, key veterans like Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, and Kevin De Bruyne have helped guide a new generation of players to success.
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Belgium reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Senegal in a comeback and then defeating the USA 4-1.
Some former stars like Eden Hazard and Vincent Kompany are no longer in the team.
Veterans Courtois, Lukaku, De Bruyne, and Witsel remain important players, though some play less time now.
Courtois has played every minute of this World Cup and is seen as one of the best goalkeepers.
Lukaku scored three goals while often coming off the bench to face tired defenses.
De Bruyne was injured during the Senegal match but was key in earlier games.
The team is relying more on younger players to carry most of the game while veterans support in crucial moments.
Belgium’s coach Rudi Garcia is managing this shift well as the team adapts to changes in player roles.
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Egypt’s national soccer team returned home to thousands of cheering fans after losing 3-2 to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16. Egypt reached this stage for the first time after winning a penalty shootout against Australia, with star player Mohamed Salah leading the team.
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Egypt lost to Argentina 3-2 in the World Cup knockout round held in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.
This was Egypt’s first time reaching the last 16 in a World Cup tournament.
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in penalty kicks to advance to this stage.
Thousands of fans welcomed the team at El-Alamein airport waving photos and signs.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi praised the team’s performance in a public statement.
The Egyptian Football Association criticized the refereeing and use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during the Argentina match.
FIFA’s head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, defended the referees and warned against unfounded accusations.
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The article is about a quiz that challenges readers to name the best performing World Cup team for each letter of the alphabet. It notes that the country names should reflect the name used at the time of their World Cup performance, which may differ from current names.
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The quiz focuses on the FIFA World Cup and the best teams for each letter from A to Z.
Readers must name teams based on the country name at the time of their World Cup success.
The quiz is timed near the semi-finals of the World Cup.
The article is written by Joe Rindl, a BBC Sport journalist.
Additional football and sports quizzes are available on the same website.
The article encourages signing up for notifications to receive quizzes directly.
Related quizzes include topics about World Cup nations, hosts, and player squads.
The article provides links for more quizzes and sports-related quizzes.
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Morocco was defeated 2-0 by France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, ending their historic run in the tournament. Fans were sad about the loss but proud of the team's strong performance.
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Morocco reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.
They lost the match against France with a score of 2-0.
Morocco’s performance was considered historic for the country.
Fans showed pride in the team's achievements despite the defeat.
The loss ended Morocco’s journey in the current World Cup.
The match was part of the global soccer tournament held every four years.
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France and Morocco will play against each other in the quarter-final match of the 2026 World Cup. The winner will move on to the semi-finals, with France seen as the favorite but Morocco expected to be a strong opponent.
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The World Cup 2026 quarter-final match features France versus Morocco.
France has reached the World Cup semi-finals three times in a row with this tournament.
Morocco's team is led by player Achraf Hakimi.
France is known as "Les Bleus" and Morocco as "The Atlas Lions."
The match is expected to be competitive and challenging for both teams.
Some refereeing decisions in the tournament have caused controversy and debate.
Fans are gathering to watch and support their teams, both in Paris and places like Boston.
The World Cup 2026 is considered one of the most entertaining recent tournaments.
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France won 2-0 against Morocco to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the third time in a row. They will play against either Belgium or Spain in the next round.
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France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final.
This is France’s third straight time reaching the World Cup semi-finals.
The French team is also called Les Bleus.
The next match will be against Belgium or Spain.
The game brought pride to the French nation.
The match took place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some discussions around refereeing and player performances happened during the tournament.
Fans from different countries gathered to watch and support their teams.
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