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ct 05, 2024 06:50 PM IST Besides being tested by the NextGen American, Novak Djokovic also had to overcome emotions as the Serb had lost his cool after being slapped with a warning. Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start and saved set points to beat Alex Michelsen 7-6(3), 7-6(9) in a riveting second-round clash at the Shanghai Masters as the Serb inched closer to a 100th career title. En route to the win, besides being tested by the NextGen American, Djokovic also had to overcome emotions as the 37-year-old had lost his cool after being slapped with a warning. Serbia’s…
The Pittsburgh Steelers were in the market for a wide receiver during the offseason, with the team desperately needing to add more help for its No. 1 wideout, George Pickens. But could the Steelers actually trade Pickens? One NFL insider, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, apparently thinks it’s possible. She lists Pickens as a name to watch ahead of the trade deadline next month. This comes in the same article in which Russini notes that the Steelers are making an “aggressive” offer for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams. That makes sense, but the idea that Pickens could be dealt…
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are all in contention for being dubbed the greatest tennis player to walk the Earth, and one coach who has played with all three has had his say Mike Digby has named his tennis GOAT Mike Digby has named his tennis GOAT (Image: Getty Images for Laver Cup) News Politics Football Celebs TV Shopping ByAaron MorrisSenior Sports Reporter 11:56, 5 Oct 2024 | | Bookmark A tennis coach to the stars has had his say on who the greatest player of all-time is. Mike Digby has worked with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and…
“I can’t say it’s in the top 20 of my favorite games” – Larry Bird on why his 60-point shooting clinic against the Hawks wasn’t his best game NBA’s greatest players have a signature game or performance that people talk about for years and years. For Michael Jordan, it’s his game-winning shot over Bryon Russell in the 1998 NBA Finals. For Magic Johnson, it’s leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 1980 NBA Championship as a rookie. Apart from his winning the 1986 NBA 3-point contest, Larry Bird’s signature moment was his 60-point explosion against the Atlanta Hawks in the 1984-85…
Carlos Sainz joined Ferrari in 2021, teaming up with Charles Leclerc. However, when talking about his best friends in the paddock, the Spaniard still gets on well with his former teammates at McLaren. Everything we learned from 2023 F1 pre-season testing in… The fact that Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris get on well was well-known during their time together at McLaren, however, according to Sainz, he is still his best friend on the current grid. “Apart from my team, so obviously friends inside the team… Friend is a strong word that I don’t like using for anything or anyone. My…
The Baltimore Orioles had their season come to an abrupt end on Wednesday when they lost to the Kanas City Royals, 2-1, in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series. It’s the second straight year they’ve been swept from the playoffs and it was their 10th consecutive postseason loss. Not great. The Orioles had a chance to take control of Game 2 when they loaded the bases in the fifth inning but then they self-destructed in brutal fashion. The worst moment came when Colton Cowser struck out on a pitch that hit him. This was a brutal way to…
Roger Federer gave John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg a touching farewell gift as they completed their final year as the Laver Cup captains. Borg went out on a high as Team Europe lifted the trophy for a fifth time while McEnroe was denied his parting wish. But neither man walked away empty-handed as Federer presented them with priceless custom Rolex watches.
Colorado Avalanche netminder Justus Annunen looked solid in the team’s 3-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado Avalanche netminder Justus Annunen looked solid in the team’s 3-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. / Matthew Stockman/GettyImages The Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights to notch their first preseason win on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. Jonathan Drouin and Sam Malinski scored, with Logan O’Connor adding an empty-netter. Jack Eichel replied for the Golden Knights on the power play. The win was an encouraging full 60-minute effort that shows what the Avs are capable of. With that in mind,…
Caitlin Clark was announced as the Associated Press Rookie of the Year for 2024 on Sept. 22. On Thursday, the WNBA officially named her as the league’s Rookie of the Year as the Indiana Fever star went 2-for-2 for this prestigious individual honor. Coming in at second place is Angel Reese, who incidentally, actually got one ROTY vote. That one vote denied Clark a unanimous win. It’s no surprise that it was Clark who bagged the WNBA ROTY title. After all, she had a better year than Reese after the former Iowa superstar led the Fever to their first playoff…
Emma Raducanu recently had one of her most prized possessions recalled by a sponsor. The tennis star shot to celebrity status in the sport when she became the first-ever qualifier to win a Grand Slam at the 2021 US Open. Raducanu was only 18 years old at the time and pocketed £1.8 million in prize money for bringing the title to London. Following her triumph, she caught the attention of some of the world’s biggest brands and signed fruitful sponsorship deals with the likes of Dior, Evian and Vodafone. Raducanu was also appointed as a global brand ambassador for Porsche,…