Author: Mikesportz

Emma Raducanu picked up a compliment from a fan at the Hong Kong Open, despite not being at the tournament herself. The British tennis star was forced to pull out of this week’s WTA event in China after straining ligaments in her foot at the Korea Open in September. Despite Raducanu’s absence, other big names from the women’s game have been in action including British number one Katie Boulter, and Canadian star Leylah Fernandez. And Fernandez, who Raducanu beat in the 2021 US Open final to secure her maiden Grand Slam title, has certainly made the most of her time…

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he iconic Carmelo Anthony says he could have beaten the legendary 1992 Olympic Games’ Dream Team by exposing flaws in their game, particularly be taking on the team’s power forward, Larry Bird. The 10-time NBA All-Star says that despite their talent, they would have been no match for the 2008 Beijing Games team which included LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, as well as Anthony himself. It’ll be a highly competitive game,” Anthony told Ball Magnets. “But we win and we have youth, like those guys were beat up. “Like Larry B [Bird] was on the ground like laying down his…

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Leo Borg, son of 11-time Grand Slam champion Bjorn Borg, expressed his joy after meeting his ‘biggest idol’ Rafael Nadal. The 21-year-old player, ranked World No. 590, had the opportunity to face the Spaniard three months ago at the Bastad Open, where he received a wildcard. Before Nadal’s rise, Bjorn Borg held the record for the most French Open titles with six, the last of which came in 1981, and few thought anyone could match his feat. However, that record was overwhelmingly surpassed by the now undisputed King of Clay, who has won an almost unbeatable 14 French Open titles.…

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OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravensquarterback Lamar Jackson and the NFL’s No. 1 offense have landed an experienced target who can provide another dimension to the passing attack. The Ravens agreed in principle to trade for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, pending a physical, the team announced Tuesday. The Ravens will send a fifth-round pick to the Panthers for Johnson and Carolina’s sixth-round selection, Carolina announced. The Panthers had two teams interested in Johnson, per a league source, and the Ravens came in late within the last week. It’s the second time Johnson has been traded this year. The…

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The Baltimore Orioles knew they would have some tough decisions to make this winter, and after they chose to bring back slugger Ryan O’Hearn and relievers Seranthony Dominguez and Cionel Perez by picking up their club options, they also decided to let Danny Coulombe walk in free agency by not picking up his. For a team on the financial margins with specific areas to improve, the Orioles knew they would have to shave some roster spots somewhere along the line. That largely comes because of the impending departures of Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander. With both stars expected to land…

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