Buffon retires and Raducanu returns – Wednesday’s sporting social
Judd Trump took in the sights in China and Jason Robinson completed an early-morning gym session.
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Football
Gianluigi Buffon retired.
Rob McElhenney continued to help Paul Mullin’s recovery.
Ian Wright and Usain Bolt enjoyed the success of the Reggae Girlz.
The shy and retiring Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Kammy had work to do.
South Africa reached the last 16 at Italy’s expense.
England were still celebrating.
Tennis
Emma Raducanu was back out there.
Cricket
Kevin Pietersen found a zebra crossing.
Golf
Luke Donald welcomed Jose Maria Olazabal to his Ryder Cup team.
Rugby Union
Jason Robinson completed an early-morning gym session.
Boxing
Big news in the boxing world.
Snooker
Judd Trump took in the sights in China.