Perhaps more than any other major, the Australian Open is know for epic matches and late-night finishes. It comes at the beginning of the season, when players are generally healthy and willing to battle on the court for as long as it takes. It’s “the Happy Slam.” It’s also the most dramatic slam. Even by…
Getty Images Novak Djokovic’s 43-match losing streak in Australia came to an end with a surprising 6-4, 6-4 loss to Alex De Minaur in the United Cup on Wednesday night. Djokovic had not lost Down Under since the 2018 Aussie Open quarterfinals against Hyeon Chung. De Minaur won 33 of 34 first-serve points and did…
Ja Morant’s return from suspension puts the Memphis Grizzlies in a roster bind. To accommodate Morant, they plan to waive Kenneth Lofton Jr., resulting in $1.7 million in dead money. Lofton’s departure opens up a spot for Morant, who was temporarily replaced by Bismack Biyombo during his suspension. Despite Lofton’s brief stint, he played in…
Coco Gauff finished the 2023 campaign as the highest-ranked US player, and she also collected the most wins on the home soil in the United States. Players from the United States have left a really deep mark on tennis, and while their players won worldwide, playing at home has always been a strong suit for…
March Madness is still four months away, but Wednesday offered a potential taste of what is to come this spring. With the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge in the final moments Wednesday, Georgia guard Justin Hill knocked down a jumper with 1.5 seconds remaining to not only give the Bulldogs a 68-66 win, but give the SEC…
