[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — The injured star made his way to the plate. Bases loaded, two outs, bottom of the 10th inning, down a run in the first game of the World Series. It all happened so fast. A first-pitch fastball fired inside, elevated, square in the lefty happy zone. A short, powerful swing beat…
[ad_1] The final event of the Alps Tour season, the Alps Tour Grand Final, was won by Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto, whose eight-under-par score saw him finish two shots clear of fellow countryman Jacopo Vecchi Fossa and France’s Damien Perrier. The tournament had to be reduced to 36 holes following long periods of heavy rain,…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal endured several injury issues before he announced his retirement and former major doubles champion Nicolas Mahut thinks he had no choice but to retire from the sport. Novak Djokovic paid a touching tribute to his great rival, promising to be present for his final-ever appearance at the Davis Cup Finals in November….
[ad_1] NEW YORK — As Francisco Lindor stepped in against Phillies reliever Carlos Estévez with the bases loaded, one out, and the Mets down a run in the sixth inning, the Citi Field fans were still singing his walk-up song: When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May. The Mets shortstop called time,…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday October 9, 2024 Tuesday in Shanghai was a day of meltdowns. First we brought you Frances Tiafoe‘s obscenity-laced tirade after a time violation call impacted his match. Now we bring you Alexander Zverev, who launched a heated monologue at umpire Mohamed Layhani in Shanghai after it was…
[ad_1] Photo credit: Kathy Schuh Photography Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshal for the Rose Parade. The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Beach is returning to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade. Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales announced…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 7, 2024Photo credit: J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade. The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Beach is returning to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade….
[ad_1] Andrea Petkovic is one of the most respected analysts and commentators in tennis, and she outlined how she knew Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek would win Grand Slams when they were 17 years old. Swiatek and Sabalenka have established themselves as the outstanding players in women’s tennis. There are many excellent competitors on the…
[ad_1] Rising star Ben Shelton began his 2024 US Open campaign against Dominic Thiem, for whom this was his last-ever US Open match. Thiem will retire from the sport later this year at the end of the season, but this was also a very emotional occasion for him. His only Grand Slam trophy came at…
[ad_1] According to former WTA player Lindsay Davenport, Novak Djokovic preferred winning the Olympic gold over any Grand Slams in 2024. As arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, the Serbian legend likely has very high expectations of himself. He wants to win every event he plays, and while at this stage of his…
