Day Headlines in Sports News: 2025-07-17
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County Championship should be cut to 12 games - PCA (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 23:17:56)
Cutting the County Championship from 14 games to 12 is the “only reasonable option” to protect welfare and improve standards, according to the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA).
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Watch all the penalties as England beat Sweden (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 23:01:42)
Relive the full dramatic penalty shootout as England beat Sweden 3-2 to progress to the semi-finals of Euro 2025 in Switzerland.
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Wiegman 'needs to decompress' after emotional England win (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 22:59:34)
England boss Sarina Wiegman says the dramatic quarter-final victory over Sweden was "one of the hardest games she's ever watched' - after her Lionesses side book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025 after beating Sweden on penalties.
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How history-chasing Italy can threaten England at Euro 2025 (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 22:56:10)
With Italy waiting for England in the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.
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'Felt like 12 hours' - why are Open rounds so slow? (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 22:35:47)
The discussion around slow play reignites after opening rounds at the 153rd Open take almost six hours.
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England fightback to beat Sweden on penalties (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 22:17:54)
England fight back from 2-0 down to win a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden to book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025.
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England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 22:17:54)
England fight back from 2-0 down to win a dramatic penalty shootout against Sweden and book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025.
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McIlroy felt 'support of entire country' on Portrush return (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 22:14:38)
Rory McIlroy's first round at Royal Portrush was the usual rollercoaster of a ride but he came through it and is just three off the lead heading into Friday.
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'They did that the hard way!' - England win shootout against Sweden (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 22:11:10)
Lucy Bronze converts from the spot before Smilla Holmberg misses for Sweden to send England through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025, with the Lionesses winning a dramatic penalty shootout 3-2.
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Golf: The Open (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 21:30:00)
Highlights from the first round of the 153rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush.
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Impressive Leigh secure rare victory at Saints (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 21:28:01)
Prop Joe Ofahengaue scores both Leigh Leopards tries as his side pull off their first victory at St Helens since 1982.
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T20 Blast holders Glos out as Lancs & Northants go through (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 21:24:15)
Defending T20 Blast champions Gloucestershire fail to reach the quarter-finals as Lancashire and Northants go through.
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Long day, short temper, but MacIntyre does level best (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 21:10:39)
Bob MacIntyre showed skill, swearing and substance to end the first day of the Open Championship level par.
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I feel the support of an entire country - McIlroy (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 21:08:37)
Northern Ireland's world number two Rory McIlroy says he feels he has the backing of an entire country after posting an opening-round, one-under-par 70 at The Open at Royal Portrush.
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Wissa prefers Tottenham move - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 21:06:47)
Yoane Wissa wants to follow Thomas Frank to Tottenham, Everton submit bid to sign Douglas Luis, Arsenal closing in on deal for Viktor Gyokeres, plus more.
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Lionesses score twice in two minutes to keep Euros hopes alive (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 20:58:07)
England score two goals in two minutes courtesy of Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang to get themselves level to force their Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden to extra-time.
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McIlroy, Scheffler & Rose star in shots of the day (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 20:22:24)
Watch the best shots from the first round of the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush.
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'What a roar!' - Fitzpatrick shares Open lead with four-under 67 (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 20:19:39)
England's Matt Fitzpatrick shoots a four-under-par 67 to share the lead in the opening round at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
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'England caught cold' - Blackstenius doubles Sweden lead (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 19:48:37)
Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius doubles Sweden's lead as England find themselves two goals down inside 26 minutes in their Euro 2025 quarter-final clash at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich.
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Asllani punishes England error to give Sweden early lead (BBC Sport 2025-07-17 19:26:40)
Captain Kosovare Asllani puts Sweden ahead against England inside two minutes after an error from Jess Carter in their Euro 2025 quarter-final clash at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich.