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Djokovic, Muguruza, Federer and more on day oneRolling report: Join Jacob Steinberg for the latest from Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic begins his title defence against Britain’s James Ward
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Guardian writers pick their highs and lowsFrom Lionel Messi’s superhuman abilities to Luis Suárez’s tantrum, our writers share their best and worst memories from USA’s summer of soccer -
Tour de France will use thermal cameras to detect motors on bikesThermal cameras will be used at the Tour de France to detect motors in bikes, according to the French sports secretary of state -
Homophobic chants sour San Jose fightback; and Lampard's recoveryEarthquakes rebuke their own fans; a resurgence at NYC FC; Copa América lifts MLS; Dynamo’s post Owen Coyle world; and Kei Kamara’s struggles
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A look back on a thrilling NBA seasonHunter Felt reflects on the Warriors’ record-breaking regular season, a huge playoff performance from LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant’s endless farewell tour
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Messi and Argentina: is this really the end?The 29-year-old has said he will quit the international game after another final defeat, but there is still time for a glorious ending with Argentina and to emulate Diego Maradona
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Italy finally have a system to maximise the modest talent at their disposalSpain against Italy, a repeat of the 2012 final in a last-16 match, is the upshot of the Spanish side’s failure to see off Croatia in the group stage
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Where England can exploit Iceland weaknesses in last-16 clashThere is much to admire about Iceland but also clear weaknesses England must exploit when they meet in Nice on Monday
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French champions part company with BlancParis St-Germain have parted company with their manager Laurent Blanc, with Sevilla’s Unai Emery lined up to succeed him
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Muirfield golf club to hold second vote on female membershipScottish club that lost right to host Open championship after refusing to allow women to join will run second ballot
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F1 team bonus payments could be more equal, says Bernie EcclestoneFormula One’s top teams could lose tens of millions of pounds after Bernie Ecclestone revealed he plans to scrap the current bonus scheme and redistribute monies
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Chile's super-predators are now South America's most dangerous teamWhile Argentina and Brazil have problems on and off the field, La Roja’s Copa America win showed once again they are a fearless, united group of players
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Chile win Copa América once again as Argentina title drought continuesLionel Messi missed a penalty in the shoot-out as Chile won their second Copa América in two years
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Gifs that keep on givingGifs that keep on givingThe gifs that keep on giving: Roy Keane, theatrical diving and a lifesaver of a catchFeaturing a big leap, a silly fall, a couple of jumps, a new way of playing golf and the Republic of Ireland assistant manager showing off his humorous side
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Forgotten storiesForgotten storiesThe forgotten story of ... fear and loathing in Queensland's State of Origin campUnder Paul Vautin, the Maroons famously triumphed in 1995 but in-fighting and disharmony over the following two series left their mark on the coach
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Surfers ride giant waves at the Puerto Escondido Challenge in Mexico – videoSurfers navigate huge waves at the Puerto Escondido Challenge in Mexico on Saturday, with South African Grant Baker achieving first place with a narrow defeat of the American series defending champion Greg Long
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Euro 2016: Overperforming Hungary meet underachieving Belgium – videoHungary scored the joint-most goals (six) in the group stage, putting three past Portugal in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Belgium managed to win six points, but benefitted from Sweden and Ireland wasting chances
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Euro 2016: Germany favourites but Slovakia have reason to believe – videoWorld champions Germany are heavy favourites despite Slovakia being the last team to beat the Germans, 3-1 in a pre-Euros friendly. Marek Hamsik scored Slovakia’s first goal that day, and he’ll need to step up here
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Euro 2016: Republic of Ireland seek revenge against hosts France – videoThe last time these teams met was in Paris, when Thierry Henry handled the ball twice in quick succession before crossing for the goal which would end Ireland’s chances of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup
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Euro 2016: Croatia and Portugal stars meet in knockout contest – videoCroatia and Portugal both have their fair share of world class players. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric won the Champions League together less than a month ago, but one of their teams will be going home on Saturday
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Euro 2016: Switzerland and Poland kick off last 16 looking for goals – videoThe first game of the knockout stage sees two teams who came into the tournament as potential dark horses but have struggled for goals in reaching the last 16
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All in the mind for MárquezSpain’s Marc Márquez reacts after finishing second in the MotoGP race of the Dutch Grand Prix. Márquez lost a rain-affected race to 750-1 outsider Jack Miller
Messi and Argentina Is his latest international low really the end?
News Messi says Argentina career is over
Match report Chile win Copa America as Argentina drought continues
Analysis Chile are South America's most dangerous team