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There have been a few turn-ups in the Group Two Princess Of Wales’s Stakes in recent years, but nothing as shocking as Big Orange’s 25-1 bolt from Newmarket’s blue skies here.

Boy! What a match this should be. The Fed, the man who has won seven Wimbledon titles, who owned Centre Court and is refusing to leave the stage, against the Brit on his home turf.

Abundant evidence was supplied on Thursday to indicate how well England must play this summer if they are to regain the Ashes. Out of their skins would seem to be the minimum requirement.

Abundant evidence was supplied on Thursday to indicate how well England must play this summer if they are to regain the Ashes. Out of their skins would seem to be the minimum requirement.

A grudge and a rivalry are not the same. Whatever fury might exist between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, it could not find expression on the tennis court, so wide is the chasm that divides their respective talents.

A grudge and a rivalry are not the same. Whatever fury might exist between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, it could not find expression on the tennis court, so wide is the chasm that divides their respective talents.

Garbine Muguruza is through to her first Wimbledon final thanks to a stunning 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory here today over Agnieszka Radwanska. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who was playing in her first Grand Slam semi-final, showed few signs of nerves to claim a place in Saturday’s showdown against the winner of the later match between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.

Garbine Muguruza is through to her first Wimbledon final thanks to a stunning 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory here today over Agnieszka Radwanska. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who was playing in her first Grand Slam semi-final, showed few signs of nerves to claim a place in Saturday’s showdown against the winner of the later match between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.

Alastair Cook was forced to leave the field after lunch on day two of the first Ashes Test in Cardiff after getting struck by the ball while fielding in the slips.

He might have been the scourge of England in the last disastrous whitewash of an Ashes series, but Mitchell Johnson was far from on fire in the first innings of this Test match.

He might have been the scourge of England in the last disastrous whitewash of an Ashes series, but Mitchell Johnson was far from on fire in the first innings of this Test match.

Kanye West fans are getting so thirsty for a new album that even small details such as the name change from So Help Me God to Swish (if it even ends up being called that) have been the subject of fierce debate.

Kanye West fans are getting so thirsty for a new album that even small details such as the name change from So Help Me God to Swish (if it even ends up being called that) have been the subject of fierce debate.

Comic-Con has kicked off in San Diego and there's a host of treats lined up for fans over the weekend. From the always popular Game of Thrones Q&A to a behind-the-scenes look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens, expect new trailers, intriguing hints, special guests and exciting cast announcements from some of the biggest films, TV shows.

Comic-Con has kicked off in San Diego and there's a host of treats lined up for fans over the weekend. From the always popular Game of Thrones Q&A to a behind-the-scenes look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens, expect new trailers, intriguing hints, special guests and exciting cast announcements from some of the biggest films, TV shows.

Ahead of the starts of this year's Ashes - the 69th such occasion in 133 years - both captains from England and Australia said that their teams will not cross the line and that the game will be tough but fair.

Welcome to our live coverage of the second day of the Ashes First Test between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Welcome to our live coverage of the second day of the Ashes First Test between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Welcome to our live coverage of the second day of the Ashes First Test between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Welcome to our live coverage of the second day of the Ashes First Test between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

Welcome to our live coverage of the second day of the Ashes First Test between England and Australia at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

The draw pits two major names against each other while the other tie sees two less familiar players face off.

The legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri has nurtured some of the sport's finest talents, from Anadre Agassi to Monica Seles, as well as the likes of the Williams sisters, Tommy Haas and Boris Becker.

Each day, The Independent's tennis correspondent, Paul Newman, will be charting the progress of Great Britain's best hope at Wimbledon, Andy Murray.

Forget the Tube strike, the biggest problem facing London Underground today is Mick Jagger’s lips.