Francesco Molinari and Luke Donald participate in the pro-am prior to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 24, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Yes, Father Time is catching up with both of these Ryder Cup stars, but with their experience in foursomes and fourball, there was…
Denis Shapovalov played one of his most complete matches of the season, defeating 26th seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6(3), 6-3 to advance to the third round of Madrid. The Canadian struck 33 winners and fired eight aces to collect his second clay court win of 2024. In a match dripping with quality from the outset,…
Félix Auger-Aliassime is through to the second round of the Madrid Open, defeating Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in 2 hours, 20 minutes. The Montreal native responded from a slow start, firing 11 aces and hitting 32 winners to overcome a strong physical challenge from his opponent. Nishioka, ranked 78th on the ATP Tour,…
Jack Draper celebrates his victory (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Jack Draper scored a very credible win when he defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round of the Madrid Masters on Wednesday when the men’s draw got under way. I’m really proud of the way I stepped up at the key moments today Jack Draper…
It has been 35 long years since the last time that the 76ers clashed with the Knicks in the NBA Playoffs, as the Philadelphia club is set for this first-round matchup after defeating the Heat this Wednesday in a tight 105-104 victory. The Sixers rallied back from a 14-point deficit inspired by reigning MVP Joel…
The draw for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 has been finalized as U.S. Soccer announced the matchups for May’s competition. Eight MLS clubs, including LAFC, Atlanta United, Seattle Sounders, and FC Dallas, will enter the competition at this stage. New York City FC II is the only MLS NEXT Pro side remaining…
Emma Raducanu pushed Iga Swiatek hard but fell in straight sets at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Friday night, while Marketa Vondrousova upset Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of winning a car this year, Marta Kostyuk downed Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina overcame Jasmine Paolini, all in 3 sets, to make the semi-finals. She started playing…
Day 2 at the Credit One Charleston Open in South Carolina saw top seed Jessica Pegula survive a severe scare from Amanda Anisimova, Danielle Collins canter past Paula Badosa, and Sloane Stephens dismiss Magdalena Frech with the loss of just 2 games. You don’t want to go to [Anisimova’s] backhand. Her backhand is money. I…
Caroline Wozniacki returned to clay and outplayed her opponent, McCartney Kessler, at the 2024 Charleston Open for a very good start. The Danish player has exclusively played on hard courts since her comeback last year, but she finally returned to clay. It’s not the red clay but rather green clay; however, it was good to…
USATSI The 2024 NIT Tournament continued Wednesday with statement wins by Utah and Seton Hall to set up the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse next week. No. 1 seed Seton Hall defeated UNLV 91-68 behind 16 points and 10 assists from Kadary Richmond. Seton Hall guard Al-Amir Dawes scored a game-high 21 points and Dre Davis…
