Katerina Siniakova and Sem Verbeek win Wimbledon mixed-doubles title

LONDON (AP) – Katerina Siniakova added to her collection of major titles by winning the mixed doubles at Wimbledon with Sem Verbeek in a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) victory over Luisa Stefani and Joe Salisbury on Thursday.

Djokovic cancels his Wimbledon practice session ahead of semifinal

LONDON (AP) – Novak Djokovic canceled his afternoon practice session at Wimbledon on Thursday, a day after the seven-time champion had a “nasty” fall moments before clinching his quarterfinal victory.

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano meet for third time in women's boxing rivalry

NEW YORK (AP) – Katie Taylor remembers the minutes before her first fight with Amanda Serrano, when she left her locker room at Madison Square Garden to find a screaming, sold-out crowd that was larger and louder than anything she imagined.

Heat returns to Wimbledon as Aryna Sabalenka offers ice pack to fans

LONDON (AP) – Players and fans felt the impact of high temperatures at Wimbledon when Thursday’s semifinal match between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova was delayed twice in the first set because of spectators feeling unwell.

Tyler Adams says hostile home crowds good experience for US

After facing hostile crowds at home in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Tyler Adams says U.S. players hope to be better prepared in case American supporters are outnumbered at World Cup matches next year.

Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tore his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his chances of making the U.S. roster for next year’s World Cup.

Dortmund winger Julien Duranville needs shoulder surgery

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) – Borussia Dortmund’s young winger Julien Duranville needs surgery on a shoulder injury picked up against Real Madrid at the Club World Cup, the club said Thursday.

Owen Farrell on the Lions bench for Wallabies tests

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) – Controversial mid-tour replacement Owen Farrell is in the reserves of the British and Irish Lions side playing an AUNZ Invitational XV on Saturday.