Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-07-07
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Sinner beats Struff to reach Wimbledon semi-finals (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 16:03:08)
Jannik Sinner moves a step closer to defending his Wimbledon title with victory over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the semi-finals. -
How 'comeback queen' Gauff reached Wimbledon last four (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 16:01:28)
Coco Gauff comes from a set down to beat compatriot Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-3, to reach her first ever Wimbledon semi-final. -
Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway? (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:54:46)
Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea? -
Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' - McAllister (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:43:41)
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Balogun avoided a ban at the World Cup. -
Inside Liverpool's pre-season plans as Iraola starts work (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:43:40)
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has arrived at the club's training ground and is preparing to start work with his new squad ahead of the Premier League season. -
Brentford sign Burnley forward Anthony (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:34:47)
Brentford sign forward Jaidon Anthony from Burnley on a four-year contract, with an option for an extra year. -
'Am I a veteran now?' - Gauff through to first Wimbledon semi-final (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:32:00)
Coco Gauff is through to her first Wimbledon semi-final after battling to a comeback victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula. -
Coach was 'happy' to have Maddy Cusack on team (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:27:38)
Jonathan Morgan, Maddy Cusack's coach at Sheffield United, gave evidence earlier on Tuesday. -
Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:09:02)
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension. -
GB's Hewett through in wheelchair singles (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 15:01:32)
Britain's Alfie Hewett is through to a 10th Wimbledon wheelchair singles quarter-final - but compatriot Gordon Reid loses in the first round. -
Burnley in talks to appoint Hayen as boss (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 13:53:47)
Burnley are progressing in talks to appoint Genk head coach Nicky Hayen to fill their managerial vacancy. -
La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 12:49:44)
La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after the Folarin Balogun controversy. -
Breen to captain Team Wales at Commonwealth Games (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 12:06:41)
Double Commonwealth Games gold medallist Olivia Breen will captain Team Wales for Glasgow 2026 at what will be her fourth Commonwealth Games. -
9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 11:50:56)
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. -
England replace wing Murley with forward Cunningham-South (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 11:40:24)
England call up Harlequins forward Chandler Cunningham-South to replace injured wing Cadan Murley for Saturday's Nations Championship game against Fiji. -
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38 (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 11:24:14)
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38. -
Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 11:12:00)
South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far. -
The superstar double act that became England's Wonderwall (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 11:11:58)
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is. -
Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 11:11:58)
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is. -
Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons (BBC Sport 2026-07-07 09:58:33)
Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.