Chartres-Challans 91-63: Chartres forced 20 Vendee Challans turnovers and outrebounded them 38-24, including 27 on the defensive glass. Chartres looked well-organized offensively, handing out 23 assists. American-Nigerian forward Mezie Offurum (203cm, college: JMU) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Guinean-Ivorian point guard Ahmed Doumbia (195cm, 1989) chipped in…
The reigning MLS Cup champions are headed to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. Wilfried Nancy’s Columbus Crew squad clinched a spot in June’s final after defeating Liga MX heavyweights Monterrey 3-1 in second leg semifinal action Wednesday night. The Crew advanced 5-2 on aggregate, clinching their spot against Pachuca in the tournament final later this…
Rafa Nadal said goodbye to his fans in Madrid with a heartfelt match against Jiri Lehecka that ended in a loss in straight sets. This emotional moment marked Nadal’s likely last appearance in Madrid, as he had previously hinted. The crowd in the Manolo Santana arena at the Caja Magica cheered on Nadal throughout the…
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur Reach Mutua Madrid Open Quarterfinals On Monday, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Ons Jabeur advanced to the quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open. Aryna Sabalenka also progressed by ending Danielle Collins’ 15-match winning streak, while Coco Gauff and Maria Sakkari fell to Madison Keys and Beatriz Haddad Maia….
Iga Swiatek continued her 2024 Madrid Open run with a brutal win over native player Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Polish player made it to the Madrid Open final last year, so she’s quite familiar with the WTA 1000 event and knows what it takes to really make it far. She didn’t win the trophy last…
Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Maria Sakkari advanced to the Last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday, with Swiatek dominating Sorana Cirstea, Gauff defeating Dayana Yastremska, and Sakkari winning her match to move on in the tournament. World No 1 Swiatek continued her dominance by defeating Sorana Cirstea 6-1 6-1 in just 78…
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…
