Osaka Cruises to 2nd‑Round Win, Williams Avoids Fine

Naomi Osaka cruised to a second‑round victory, defeating Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova 6‑3, 6‑2 on No. 2 Court. Her serves and groundstrokes were on point, allowing her to advance to the third round in back‑to‑back years.

Meanwhile, Serena Williams sidestepped a fine following her return to the Wimbledon main draw, a move that has kept her competition schedule intact.

The former England prop talks about his concern for modern players, his style and how he deals with fame rocore.sbs

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As England prepare for their first match in the Nations Championship against South Africa and The Celebrity Traitors returns to our screens, Joe Marler – recently central to both – joins us for a chat about player welfare, Stephen Fry’s slang and the importance of men looking out for each other.

How much did you plan your exit route from rugby? Did your post-rugby career just fall into place?
“I would say my post-rugby experiences have followed my rugby experiences in the sense that I winged it for 17 years and continue to wing it now. There’s a distinct lack of planning on my behalf. I’m just very fortunate that I’ve got some lovely people around me who are far more intelligent and attentive to detail, and navigate me in the right ways.”

Liverpool confirmed the move on Wednesday after outbidding Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Jacquet, 20, will recover from injury in time for the season and joins Anfield on a five‑year contract with an option for an extra year.

The transfer cost £60 million – £55 million upfront with £5 million in add‑ons – and is subject to international clearance.