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Netherlands Wins, Greece Qualifies in Water Polo Euros

Netherlands secures its sixth European title in women's water polo with a last-gasp goal from Bente Rogge, defeating Spain 8-7. Greece secures the European Olympic Games qualification berth with a 7-6 victory over Italy in the bronze-medal final. The bronze-medal match winner also earned the European Olympic berth. Despite Spain leading 2-0 early, the Netherlands dominated, leading 5-3 at halftime and 6-5 at the final break. Rogge's last-minute goal secured the historic sixth European title for the Netherlands. Greece led the bronze-medal match

Tokyo Paralympics: Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain’s joint most…

Becoming Great Britain's joint most successful Paralympian of all time was a "dream come true" for Sarah Storey after she won her 16th gold medal in the C5 time trial in Tokyo. The 43-year-old, appearing at her eighth Paralympic Games, tied the record held by swimmer Mike Kenny. She dominated the time trial, winning by 92 seconds as British team-mate Crystal Lane-Wright took silver. Storey has the opportunity to win a 17th gold in Thursday's road race. "I never set out on this

Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain name squad for…

Heather Watson will lead Great Britain squad for their Billie Jean King Cup play-off tie against Mexico. British number one Johanna Konta was not available for selection as she continues to manage a longstanding knee problem. Heather Watson is the highest-ranked player in the squad, which also includes Harriet Dart, Katie Swan, Jodie Burrage and Katie Boulter. The tie will take place behind closed doors in Roehampton on 16-17 April. With the WTA season about to enter the clay swing, Konta did not

Simranjeet Singh’s late strike helps Indian men’s hockey team…

India will take on Great Britain on Monday in their fourth and final match of the Europe Tour. Antwerp: Simranjeet Singh produced a late strike as a resilient Indian men's hockey team held Great Britain to a 1-1 draw in its third match of the Europe Tour on Saturday. Simranjeet's late equaliser in the 57th minute ensured India remained unbeaten on the tour. For Great Britain, Alan Forsyth scored in the 2nd quarter. India dominated with ball possession early in the match and used