World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka and 4th-ranked Elena Rybakina opened their campaigns Down Under with straight sets wins at the Brisbane International presented by Evie on Wednesday, but Naomi Osaka’s comeback was stopped in its tracks by Karolina Pliskova in a 3-set blockbuster. The week is definitely shorter than I wanted it to be. Overall,…
You’ve probably caught wind of Rory McIlroy’s recent appearance on a popular podcast by now. The Northern Irishman covered a plethora of issues when speaking to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet. Jon Rahm, LIV Golf, the Ryder Cup. Think of something else and McIlroy discussed it with a group of football legends….
Miami will try to extend its three-game winning streak when it hosts Clemson in an ACC battle on Wednesday night. The Hurricanes (10-2) opened conference play with a 62-49 win over Notre Dame on Dec. 2, and they have won four of their five non-conference games since then. Clemson also prevailed in its conference opener,…
In a late-night game, at least in Ontario, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat a strong Los Angeles Kings team by a score of 3-0. They persevered against the Kings, clinching a playoff-style victory against a formidable opponent known for conceding very little. This sets a promising tone for their three-game journey through California. What were…
Miles Robinson entered the MLS offseason as the top free agent available and despite interest from Europe, the veteran defender will be staying in the Eastern Conference. FC Cincinnati has signed Robinson through the 2024 season, with a club option for 2025, the club announced. The 26-year-old spent the last seven MLS seasons with Atlanta…
The second match of Rafael Nadal’s comeback is a step down in notoriety and probably even in competition level, but at this point obviously nothing can be taken for granted and no result is certain. It’s still a huge one for Nadal. Following a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Dominic Thiem in his first match since…
In the ongoing debate over the greatest NBA player of all time, sports analyst Stephen A. Smith recently delved into why he doesn’t rank the late Kobe Bryant as the second greatest in history. Smith emphasized, “Kobe Bryant is not the second greatest player in NBA history,” backing his claim by pointing out that the…
Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save In the locker room Sunday, six San Francisco 49ers defenders described Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell with words like “young,” “talented,” “good player” and “bad decisions.” They said they thought Howell had struggled primarily because he had a hard time adjusting to coverage changes post-snap…
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Rafael Nadal continues his comeback in Brisbane facing Aussie Jason Kubler on Thursday. Photo credit: Brisbane International Facebook Brisbane International Queensland Tennis CentreBrisbane, AustraliaDecember 31, 2023-January 7, 2024 Surface: Hard Court Rafa Returns, Stars Align in Brisbane King of Clay Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited singles return at the Brisbane International. The 37-year-old Spanish superstar…
