Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla doesn’t vibe with the phrase ‘defending a title’ and has compared the challenge of another title in 2025 to the animal kingdom. “The phrase ‘defending a title’ is a very passive-aggressive term,” he said on Locked on Celtics. “If you look at the animal kingdom, some of the strongest animals don’t…
Daryl Dike has been an impactful player for English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion when he’s healthy, but injuries have truly hampered his time in England to date. Two separate ruptured Achilles’ injuries paired with thigh and hamstring issues have ruled Dike out of 98 matches for the Baggies in his two years with the…
Rafael Nadal hopes to be a good partner for Carlos Alcaraz at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, where they’ll play doubles together. Nadal hasn’t played much tennis this year, but he returned to the courts on clay recently and played through all of the big events, including Roland Garros. His stay at that major was…
Coco Gauff started off her 2024 Italian Open campaign with a tremendous performance and an easy win over Magdalena Frech. Gauff once played in the Roland Garros final, showcasing her skill on clay courts. However, her performance can vary, and she doesn’t always reach her peak level. Gauff’s strong performance in this match sets her…
New Zealand doesn’t have an overly prolific history in the sport of tennis, but its past is punctuated by a few world-class talents. The likes of Anthony Wilding, Chris Lewis, Dame Ruia Morrison, and Onny Parun highlight the nation’s tennis products. Still, the next all-conquering star can come from anywhere regardless of a country’s history…
In this week’s episode of “The Big Pickle”, Golf Channel’s Grant Boone and Golfweek’s Beth Ann Nichols preview Nelly Korda’s quest to make history at the Cognizant Founders Cup. A victory in New Jersey would make Korda, 25, the first player in tour history to win six consecutive starts. Boone and Nichols put some historical…
Carlos Alcaraz began the 2024 season ranked second in the world rankings and could have quite conceivably been No. 1 had it not been for injuries. The subpar start to the year by current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic allowed Jannik Sinner to bridge the gap to the top. But because Alcaraz had a much…
Dan Hurley has little to complain about as his UConn Huskies are on the brink of making history with a potential second straight national championship. Their dominance in the NCAA Tournament has been unparalleled, with commanding victories and elite performance on both offense and defense. Maintaining this level of excellence is a challenge, especially with…
Gio Reyna’s lack of playing time at Borussia Dortmund is certainly a worry for U.S. men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter, but with Reyna now seeking a new chapter this January, Berhalter has shown his support for the talented playmaker’s search. Berhalter took to the podium on Friday ahead of the USMNT’s opening match…
Photo credit: ABN AMRO Open. Gael Monfils will play for the rare Rotterdam triple crown. The acrobatic Frenchman will play for a record-tying third Rotterdam championship at next month’s ABN AMRO Open. Monfils has received a Rotterdam main draw wild card. The 2019 and 2020 champion is aiming to equal Roger Federer’s record (2005, 2012…
