Lionesses celebrate reaching World Cup final – Wednesday’s sporting social
England beat Australia in the semis.
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Football
England’s players celebrated reaching their first Women’s World Cup final.
The country celebrated the Lionesses reaching the World Cup final.
A tennis great was privileged to be there.
Jurrien Timber has a long road to recovery.
Jose Mourinho counted down to the new Serie A season.
David Beckham reflected on a big night for Inter Miami.
Jude Bellingham responded to some teasing.
Cricket
Ben Stokes came out of retirement.
Golf
Justin Rose thanked the Chicago Cubs for a fun evening.
Tennis
Ridiculous from Carlos Alcaraz.
Chris Evert enjoyed some tennis.