Two all-seeded showdowns are in store for quarterfinal Friday in Basel, where Nitto ATP Finals hopefuls Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas are on the schedule. They are facing Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils, respectively. (1) Andrey Rublev vs. (6) Ben Shelton Rublev and Shelton will be going head-to-head for the first time in their careers…
The rule that led to Aryna Sabalenka becoming No. 1 this week was controversial, but the same WTA regulation will punish her and Iga Swiatek for a second time. Swiatek has spoken several times this year about the season being too lengthy. She also believes the number of mandatory tournaments on the WTA Tour is…
The United States Women’s National Team begin their October window tonight when they take on Iceland in the first of two matches against them. The USWNT play in their first match since they won the Olympic gold medal in Paris back in August. With it being a three match window, head coach Emma Hayes expects…
LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny, are facing legal action related to a car crash from 2022. TMZ Sports reports that a lawsuit was filed against the Los Angeles Lakers players on Tuesday in Los Angeles County. The lawsuit, submitted by plaintiffs April Almanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen, claims they were driving on…
Getty Images An intriguing contest between Grigor Dimitrov and Tomas Machac headlines second-round competition in Vienna on Thursday. Jakub Mensik and Miomir Kecmanovic are also bidding for a place in the quarterfinals.(3) Grigor Dimitrov vs. Tomas MachacIt has been a breakthrough 2024 campaign for Machac, who has won 32 matches on the main tour this…
Getty Images American star Ben Shelton will be in second-round action at the ATP 500 in Basel against home favorite Stan Wawrinka on Thursday. Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas takes Botic van de Zandschulp for a spot in the quarterfinals. (3) Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. (Q) Botic van de Zandschulp Perennial top-10 player Stefanos Tsitsipas has been on…
Both first-round and second-round matches will be played on Wednesday at the ATP 500 event in Vienna. Frances Tiafoe, Matteo Berrettini, Tommy Paul, and Brandon Nakashima are among those in action. Here are my picks for two of Wednesday’s best matchups. Frances Tiafoe vs. Matteo BerrettiniTiafoe and Berrettini will be facing each other for the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight (October 22) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. ET. After an impressive 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Maple Leafs want to continue their momentum. Here’s a look at the expected lineups for both teams. Toronto…
Beyond offering the rare clash between number one seeds, this year’s World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees is steeped in baseball history and — as anyone who’s read me over the past two and a half decades knows — is of great personal resonance. The last time the…
3 Manchester United’s Darren Fletcher could reportedly be hit with an FA charge after his passionate protestations at the match officials in the Old Trafford tunnel on Saturday. It’s understood that Fletcher was fuming following the referee’s controversial Matthijs de Ligt decision, in the lead-up to Brentford’s opening goal. Ethan Pinnock put his side ahead…
