[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 30, 2024 Rafael Nadal wears his iconic bull logo on his chest, but he’s a champion chameleon at heart, says Novak Djokovic. Reigning champion Djokovic dismissed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 charging into the Roland Garros third round for a men’s record 19th consecutive year….
[ad_1] “It is every player’s dream to become No. 1 in the world,” Jannik Sinner said. “In the other way, seeing Novak retiring here I think is disappointing. I wish him a speedy recovery.” Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Jannik Sinner realized dream now—and now sets his sights on a second straight Slam championship in Paris….
[ad_1] UBC’s Una Chou sets new course record to take lead in women’s division; Aidan Schumer maintains top spot in men’s division SUDBURY, Ont. – The University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds Men’s and Women’s teams continue to strengthen their hold on the lead following the second round of the 2024 Canadian University/College Championship, presented…
[ad_1] Team of the Season in Serie A Due to both sides reaching UEFA European cup finals, Atalanta and Fiorentina played out the final game of the Serie A season on Sunday after the game was postponed earlier in the season. With that, we’ve now taken a look at the Team of the Season in…
[ad_1] After hitting a drive into trees at Quail Hollow Golf Club, Xander Schauffele benefitted from a lucky break which allowed him to take free relief… Xander Schauffele and his caddie Austin Kaiser were rustling around in the trees on the 8th hole during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship. The pair met…
[ad_1] (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was slowed by a hamstring injury this past season, but when he was healthy, he was still arguably the NFL’s best player at his position. While he had a mere total of 1,074 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games, he averaged…
[ad_1] The battle between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has begun in this Western Conference semifinal matchup, but only one of them played as their true self this Tuesday night. In Game 1, the Thunder star posted 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists to beat the Mavericks 117-95. The Slovenian, on the other hand,…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Women’s tennis has surface queens, but court category isn’t decisive when they face off says Aryna Sabalenka. Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka said she regards world No. 1 Iga Swiatek as best on clay and sees 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina as a premier…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 2, 2024 Iga Swiatek owns enough weapons to fill her Tecnifibre racquet bag. World No. 1 Swiatek is one of the sport’s speediest players, possesses a hellacious topspin forehand, flat backhand and varied serve. More: Brave Rybakina Saves Match Points, Into Madrid SF The top-seeded Swiatek’s most underrated…
[ad_1] BSL top team Efes (25-4) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat eleventh-ranked Darussafaka Lassa (12-17) in Istanbul 87-74. The former international guard Shane Larkin (182-1992, college: Miami FL) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 5 assists. American forward Will Clyburn (201-1990, college: Iowa St) contributed with 19…
