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OPINION - Replacing Wimbledon's line judges with AI is miserable, misanthropic and humourless

Those in charge at the Championships have clearly taken the view that if it’s not broke, break it.

Evening Standard

'Alan Sugar said, ‘Ring Alex Ferguson – he knows everyone’. He didn’t know much about him, either. I told Sugar, but he went ahead and hired him anyway': Ex-Tottenham executive on mistake of appointing Christian Gross

Tottenham chairman Alan Sugar tried his best to find out about Christian Gross, but after finding out no one in England knew about him he took the plunge and appointed him the club's new manager in 1997

FourFourTwo

Rafael Nadal’s retirement draws a line under golden era of men’s tennis

Becoming a true superstar after his 2008 Wimbledon triumph against Roger Federer, the Spaniard has been the ultimate role model

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Wimbledon will evict line judges from its tennis matches after 147 years—and turn to AI instead

Wimbledon has been largely unchanged since 1877. But a tweak to the Grand Slam's judging process will shake up how it's historically been run.

Fortune

After 147 years, Wimbledon is getting rid of line judges in favor of AI – and adding VAR, which always goes well

Wimbledon has announced the use of AI-powered technology in next year's tournament, replacing nearly 300 line judges.

TechRadar

What is electronic line calling (ELC)? Wimbledon’s new Hawk-Eye Live system explained

Wimbledon will adopt the Hawk-Eye Live technology next year, bringing to an end the need for line judges at the Championships

The Independent UK

Wimbledon reveals new schedule for 2025 finals

The All England Club has broken with tradition in changing the start time of the singles finals

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Wimbledon removes line judges for first time in 147-year history as major changes announced

Also announced that men’s and women’s singles finals will start two hours later

Evening Standard

Wimbledon to replace line judges with electronic system from next year

The All England Club will introduce the technology on all courts including at the qualifying event.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon ditches line judges after 147 years

Line judges will be replaced by Hawk-Eye’s electronic line calling technology starting from the 2025 Championships

The Independent UK

Bizarre ink: which footballers have got tattoos of other footballers?

Plus: late comebacks to win from 2-0 down, players booked before first appearances and more

The Guardian - UK

Fabian Schär on target for Newcastle to deny AFC Wimbledon’s defensive efforts

Fabian Schär scored the sole goal in Newcastle’s 1-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon in the third round of the Carabao Cup

The Guardian - UK

AFC Wimbledon head to Newcastle in buoyant mood despite sinkhole saga

Rescheduled Carabao Cup tie follows crowdfunder that raised more than £120,000 after flood damage to home pitch

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners consider legal action in bid to 'fight on' against Wimbledon expansion

The plan, which won permission from City Hall last week, will see 39 new tennis courts built on a former golf course

Evening Standard

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Owen Goodman interview: AFC Wimbledon loanee relishing Newcastle test as he targets Crystal Palace future

Exclusive: Hero of Ipswich penalty shootout win eyeing another major Carabao Cup upset in rescheduled third-round tie

The Independent UK

Wimbledon's plans for expansion approved by London authorities despite residents' concerns

A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities

Evening Standard

Wimbledon expansion go-ahead: All England Club gets green light to build 39 new tennis courts

The plan will see 39 new courts built on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, including an 8,000-seater stadium

The Independent UK

Wimbledon granted planning permission for controversial expansion

The controversial proposal includes 39 new courts and will nearly triple the size of Wimbledon’s current site.

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The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon given green light for controversial tennis expansion plans

London’s deputy mayor for planning has granted the AELTC permission to build 39 courts on Wimbledon Park despite residents objections

The Independent UK

All England Club hopes Wimbledon expansion plan gets the green light

The redevelopment plans include the construction of a new 8,000-capacity stadium, but have faced protests from local groups, residents and politicians

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon expansion plans: what’s at stake as decision day arrives in long-running battle

The All England Club is expected to be granted planning permission at City Hall on Friday to build 39 new courts at Wimbledon Park despite local opposition

Evening Standard

AFC Wimbledon forced to postpone second game after 'horrendous' Plough Lane flooding

Saturday’s League Two fixture against Accrington Stanley will be played at a later date

The Independent UK

Second AFC Wimbledon game postponed after sinkhole in pitch

Flooding at the Cherry Red Records Stadium forced the Dons to postpone their Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle earlier this week

FourFourTwo

When is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw due to take place? the format, how to watch and more

The Carabao Cup third round is coming to a conclusion, so when is the draw for the last-16?

FourFourTwo

Newcastle United make remarkable offer following League Cup postponement

AFC Wimbledon's pitch was left in a state of disrepair ahead of their game with Newcastle United

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