By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, January 8, 2024 The Australian Open’s new Sunday start is all about cranking up cash flow, says Hall of Famer John McEnroe. The Melbourne major makes history with its first-ever Sunday start this weekend. The Australian Open joins Roland Garros moving to a Sunday start and 15-day tournament. More:…
The Australian Open starts on Sunday, when both Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe will be in action on the men’s side. Novak Djokovic is also kicking off his title defense. Here are my picks for two of the best matchups on Day 1. (17) Frances Tiafoe vs. Borna CoricTiafoe and Coric will be squaring off…
The 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark will play 20th-seeded Magda Linette of Poland in her Australian Open return on Sunday in Melbourne. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Australian Open Melbourne ParkMelbourne, AustraliaJanuary 14-28, 2024A$86.5 million ($58.91 million U.S. dollars)Hard Court History At Stake at 2024 Australian Open Ten-time AO champion Novak Djokovic…
The Australian Open kicked off with qualifying on Monday, except that it rained all day and not a ball was struck. The satisfaction of achieving it all absolutely on your own, despite all this stuff … it is worth it. I will see you guys at AO (qualifiers) in a couple of days and I…
Gary Payton II is sidelined for the next few weeks due to a hamstring strain, as confirmed by the Golden State Warriors. There is no specific timeframe for his comeback. Before this, Payton had just come back from a month-long absence due to a calf injury. “People may not realize it, but his energy is…
Jason Day signed with Nike back in 2016, but as the calendar flips to 2024, the Aussie will now be wearing Malbon Golf. Day and the popular brand announced their partnership Tuesday, making the former world No. 1 Malbon’s first PGA Tour staffer. Malbon isn’t like many golf brands. Its style and creativity stand alone…
Surrey Scorchers look to continue their love affair on New Year’s Day, with London Lions targeting a winning start to 2024. The Scorchers post a 12-1 record on British Basketball League games played on the year’s opening day. Regardless of their League position, Surrey always seems to rise to the occasion on January 01 and…
The Detroit Pistons have lost 28 games in a row, the NBA record for the most consecutive losses in a single season. After starting the season 2-1, they have gone winless from before Halloween to after Christmas, and it could be until the new calendar year before they are able to get back into the…
Charlotte Hornets veteran Terry Rozier praised the readiness/growth of rookies Brandon Miller & Nick Smith Jr. after last night’s 133-119 road loss vs. the Phoenix Suns. (via Charlotte Hornets): Reporter: “The rookies really played well tonight. Nick Smith stepped in, 10 points in thirteen minutes. Brandon hit a bunch of threes. What have you seen…
12 Manchester United take on Aston Villa at Old Trafford this Boxing Day night, in which is sure to be a Christmas cracker. The Red Devils are desperate to get their season back on track and should be especially motivated to impress new owners, INEOS. New board members Sir Dave Brailsford and Jean-Claude Blanc will…
