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10/07/2024
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June 30, 2024, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US: SIMONE BILES vaults during the second day of competition held at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

Simone Biles and LeBron James are among athletes expected to bid ‘adieu’ to the Olympics in Paris

Simone Biles and LeBron James lead the list of athletes likely competing at their final Olympics. Add in that Andy Murray will be retiring after the Paris Games and that Rafael Nadal may bid goodbye to tennis too and the stage is set for some high-profile goodbyes.

Donna Vekic of Croatia reacts after defeating Lulu Sun of New Zealand in their quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she’s in Wimbledon’s semifinals and will face Jasmine Paolini

Donna Vekic had thought a couple of times about quitting tennis, like when she struggled to get back to her best after knee surgery in 2021.

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts as he receives treatment from a trainer during his quarterfinal match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz next

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner has been beaten in the Wimbledon quarterfinals by Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures to the crowd as he is interviewed after defeating Holger Rune of Denmark in their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2024.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd’s ‘disrespect’ as fuel as he moves closer to another title

Novak Djokovic is just one example of a superstar athlete who manages to find motivation wherever possible.

A ''Recortador'' jumps over a bull in the bull ring during the Recortadores festival at the San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

AP sports week in pictures: Wimbledon and Tour de France gain momentum, Euro 2024 semifinalists

Associated Press photographers were present when Mark Lajal of Estonia lay on the grass court after a tough rally with defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz in the first round.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Holger Rune of Denmark in their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Novak Djokovic gets into it with Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals

Maybe the Centre Court spectators were saluting Novak Djokovic’s opponent by saying his name. Maybe they were booing Djokovic, trying to rattle him.

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine waves after defeating Xinyu Wang of China in their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Elina Svitolina is in a fog at Wimbledon because of the missile attacks on Ukraine

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says she was in a fog at Wimbledon because of a deadly Russian missile strike on her home country.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is interviewed on court following his third round win over Alexei Popyrin of Australia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

When tennis and soccer collide: Wimbledon players and crowd keep one eye on Euro 2024

Carlos Alcaraz is slightly worried about a possible scheduling conflict for his Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Taylor Fritz of the United States celebrates after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

Taylor Fritz has come back after dropping the opening two sets to defeat two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3 and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

Spectators wait on an outside court as rain delays the start of play at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Wimbledon first-week attendance slips due to rain

The All England Club isn’t worried about fans skipping Wimbledon because of England’s run in soccer’s European Championship. The rain is another story, though.

Coco Gauff of the United States plays a forehand return to compatriot Emma Navarro during their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Coco Gauff can’t get a new game plan at Wimbledon and loses to Emma Navarro

Coco Gauff has lost in the fourth round at Wimbledon to Emma Navarro. Navarro won 6-4, 6-3. The second-seeded Gauff has never made it past the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain falls during his fourth round match against Ugo Humbert of France at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Coco Gauff loses

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and top-ranked Jannik Sinner are one win each away from meeting in the Wimbledon semifinals.

Today in Sports – Venus Williams beats Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first Grand Slam title

Today in Sports, July 8 – Venus Williams beats Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (3) for her first Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his third round match against Alexei Popyrin of Australia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

After so many Wimbledon 5-setters, Novak Djokovic would be OK with best-of-3 in early rounds

Every so often, a debate bubbles up around whether it makes sense for men to keep playing best-of-five-set matches at Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments.

FILE - Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands holds her gold medal after winning the women's wheelchair tennis final at the 2012 Paralympics games, Sept. 7, 2012, in London. Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer has been awarded this year’s ITF Philippe Chatrier Award for her contributions to the sport. The International Tennis Federation said the award will be presented Sunday July 7, 2024, at a ceremony at London’s Natural History Museum. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer awarded ITF Philippe Chatrier Award

Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer has been awarded this year’s ITF Philippe Chatrier Award for her contributions to the sport.

Ben Shelton of the United States reacts after winning a point against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Ben Shelton wins another 5-setter to match Dad at Wimbledon: ‘We’re back, Big Dog!’

American Ben Shelton has reached the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time. He defeated Denis Shapovalov in five sets.

FILE - Vic Seixas of the United States backhands a volley from Denmark's Jurgen Ulrich in the first round of men's singles match at Wimbledon, England, June 27, 1967. Vic Seixas, a Wimbledon winner and tennis Hall of Famer who was the oldest living Grand Slam champion, has died at the age of 100. The International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Seixas’ death on Saturday July 6, 2024, based on confirmation from his daughter Tori. (AP Photo/File)

Vic Seixas, a Wimbledon champion and tennis Hall of Famer, dies at 100

Vic Seixas, a Wimbledon winner and tennis Hall of Famer who was the oldest living Grand Slam champion, has died at the age of 100.

Britain's Andy Murray waves as he leaves Center Court following his first round doubles loss at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2024.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career ends when Emma Raducanu pulls out of their match in mixed doubles

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career has come to an anticlimactic end because Emma Raducanu pulled out of their mixed doubles first-round match.

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her third round loss to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan

No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek has lost in the third round of Wimbledon to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. Saturday’s result ended Swiatek’s 21-match winning streak.

Former Bosnian tennis player given 6-year ban for match-fixing

A former tennis player from Bosnia-Herzegovina has bee banned for six years after admitting to match-fixing violations.

Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after defeating Sonay Kartal of Britain in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Coco Gauff has a chance to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, but is aiming higher than that

Coco Gauff is no stranger to making the fourth round at Wimbledon. She went that far as a 15-year-old newcomer playing in her first Grand Slam tournament in 2019, and then again on her next appearance in 2021.

Dustin Hoffman reacts as he watches the third round match between Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Francis Tiafoe of the United States at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes among celebrities at Wimbledon

Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes were among the celebrities watching Carlos Alcaraz play Frances Tiafoe in the third round on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Jessica Pegula of the United States holds the sterling silver plaques players receive at Wimbledon in London, Sunday, June 30, 2024.In a relatively well-kept secret — even some athletes were completely unaware when asked about the keepsakes by The Associated Press during the tournament that wraps up next weekend — the All England Club distributes the mementos to all 256 players in the women's and men's singles brackets, as well as those in doubles and wheelchair events. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Wimbledon players get a participation trophy, a silver plaque congratulating them for competing

Wimbledon has started a new tradition of handing out sterling silver plaques to players to commemorate that they played at the Grand Slam tournament.

Today in Sports – Jorge Masvidal sets UFC record with a KO of Ben Askren 5 seconds into their bout

Today in Sports, July 6 – Jorge Masvidal sets UFC record with a KO of Ben Askren 5 seconds into their bout

FILE - Stewards prepare for the start of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, June 30, 2019. This year's Wimbledon tournament begins on Monday, July 1.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying

The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning a point against Francis Tiafoe of the United States during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round

Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has come back to eliminate Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to reach the fourth round.

Taylor Fritz of the United States plays a backhand return to Arthur Rinderknech of France during their second round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Taylor Fritz tells his Wimbledon opponent, Arthur Rinderknech, to ‘have a nice flight home’

Taylor Fritz told his Wimbledon opponent to “have a nice flight home” after beating him in a second-round match.

Britain's Andy Murray waves to the Center Court crowd as he leaves following his first round doubles loss at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon farewell tour begins with a loss in doubles with his brother

Andy Murray and his older brother, Jamie, have lost in the first round of doubles at Wimbledon. Thursday’s match at Centre Court was the first step in Murray’s farewell tour at the All England Club.

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia plays a forehand return to Robin Montgomery of the United States during their second round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Thursday, July 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Tennis star Jabeur says she cried when Ronaldo missed his penalty at Euro 2024

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur says she was crying along with Cristiano Ronaldo when the star striker missed a penalty in Portugal’s win over Slovenia at the European Championship.

FILE - Marcus Willis of Britain returns to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's singles match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Willis, the Everyman's everyman who faced Roger Federer at Centre Court while ranked 772nd in 2016, was back at Wimbledon on Thursday, July 4, 2024, competing in men's doubles and hoping he might get to have a bit of a reunion with the now-retired eight-time champion at the All England Club.(AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)

Marcus Willis, Wimbledon’s Everyman of yesteryear who played Roger Federer, returns in doubles

A tennis club instructor who faced Roger Federer at Centre Court while ranked 772nd in 2016 has made a return to Wimbledon in men’s doubles.

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