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With Vijay Amritraj, his friend of 50 years by his side, Borg reminisced about his playing days, the great rivalry with John McEnroe and the decision to walk away from the game at 26 The legendary Swede won his 11 Grand Slam singles titles at breakneck speed, requiring just 21 tries. | Photo Credit: Ragu R / The Hindu Never before has Bjorn Borg seemed as free-spirited as he has in the recent past. For a man who was so rigidly self-controlled at the pinnacle of his career in the 1970s – folklore has it that he wouldn’t shave for…
Simone Biles lightheartedly poked fun at herself after the gymnastic superstar went viral as a meme during the Olympics. ADVERTISEMENT Biles not only dazzled the Parisian crowds with her gold-medal-winning displays at the games but also entertained the masses on social media with a hilarious viral moment. The broadcast of the Olympic gymnastics showed Biles and her fellow Team USA teammates chatting as they stretched and warmed up. However, the video picked up a moment from the unsuspecting 27-year-old, which instantly set the internet ablaze. Biles was caught suddenly stopping what she was doing mid-conversation, snapping to attention, swiveling to…
American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson not only captured the gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics but also an iconic moment that has gone viral. Competing in the 4x100m relay, Richardson became the embodiment of confidence and determination. Sha’Carri Richardson reveals what Gabby Thomas did to inspire 4x100m relay victory at Paris Olympics ATHLETICS Sha’Carri Richardson reveals what Gabby Thomas did to inspire 4x100m relay victory at Paris Olympics This snapshot, where she glances sideways while speeding towards the finish line, has been dubbed the “Sha’Carri stare” and represents much more than just a fleeting moment in a high-stakes race. During…
The latest update on Lionel Messi, who has missed 11 games at Inter Miami, suggests that he could return from injury by the end of August. Argentine damaged ankle at Copa America Has sat out MLS & Leagues Cup fixtures Could be ready again by end of the month Article continues below Lionel Messi ankle Copa America 2024Getty/GOAL WHAT HAPPENED? The Herons released their talismanic captain for Copa America duty in the middle of June. They saw him damage his right ankle in the final of that competition, as Argentina successfully defended their continental crown on U.S. soil. logo Get…
Last season, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry was just not very good. There isn’t a lot of ways to put it, but his contributions on the field took a nose dive as the Eagles secondary was the second-worst in the league behind the Washington Commanders. Bradberry looked slow and lethargic most of the season as he was continually beat week after week. Eagles CB James Bradberry © Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Many pundits and prognosticators had Bradberry on the scrap pile to be cut or traded before the season began, but new reports are that the ninth-year veteran is making…
It was an ugly night for the Green Bay Packers last night. They were blown out by the Denver Broncos 27-2 in the second preseason game in Denver. The Packers fell to 1-1 in the preseason. Green Bay was without 31 players, including most of their starters while Denver played their starters. They are in the middle of building their culture so it is not a surprise starters played a chunk of the first half. Here are some takeaways from last night’s loss
Morbidelli is a long-standing member of the VR46 Riders Academy and was the first World Champion of Rossi’s mentees when he achieved Moto2 title glory in 2017 with MarcVDS racing. The Italian graduated to MotoGP the following year with MarcVDS and Honda machinery before switching to Yamaha and the Petronas SRT satellite squad in 2019. In 2020, Morbidelli had his best MotoGP season to date, winning three races and finishing second in the championship. Franco Morbidelli will continue his Ducati MotoGP education switching from Pramac to Valentino Rossi’s VR46 squad for the 2025 campaign.
Aryna Sabalenka captured her second title of the year and first since the Australian Open after defeating No.6 Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 in the Cincinnati Open final on Monday. Cincinnati is Sabalenka’s 15th career title and sixth WTA 1000 title. Only two active players have won more WTA 1000 titles, with both Iga Swiatek and Victoria Azarenka winning 10. Cincinnati is Sabalenka’s first WTA 1000 title since winning 2023 Madrid and her first hard-court WTA 1000 win since 2020 Doha. Sabalenka will overtake Coco Gauff and return to No.2 on the PIF WTA Rankings. She will also pass Elena Rybakina…
Conor McGregor intends to become the richest sporting star ever before his career ends, dethroning NBA icon Michael Jordan. McGregor is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in sport, known for his exciting fighting style and brutal trash talk. Having enjoyed a highly successful 16-year career, the Irishman has banked hundreds of millions of dollars, making him by far the richest UFC fighter of all time. And he’s not prepared to stop there, as McGregor has spoken about his plans to overtake NBA superstar Michael Jordan as the richest athlete of all time. In January this year, McGregor spoke on the UFC YouTube channel about his…
**Jessica Pegula Shatters Expectations: Joins Serena Williams in Tennis’ Elite Pantheon After Cincinnati Open Triumph—A Perfect Follow-Up to Toronto Glory!** In a dazzling display of skill and resilience, Jessica Pegula has electrified the tennis world, earning her place alongside Serena Williams in an exclusive elite echelon. Pegula’s breathtaking victory at the Cincinnati Open final marks a historic moment, placing her in a league that has long been dominated by legends. Just days after her exhilarating triumph at the Toronto tournament, Pegula has not only solidified her status as one of tennis’ brightest stars but has also captured the imagination of…