[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday June 15, 2024 Naomi Osaka and Zheng Qinwen met in the round of 16 at Rome last month, with the Chinese star edging Osaka 6-2, 6-4. They’ll meet again next week on the Berlin grass, in the first round. Sixth-seeded Zheng will face Osaka for the third…
[ad_1] Luka Doncic has been the subject of a heap of criticism following his antics in Dallas’ Game 3 loss and a former NBA player has some brutal advice for the guard. Jay Williams blasted Luka’s lack of ability on the defensive end and also his weight, following the Mavericks’ Game 3 106-99 loss to…
[ad_1] The French Open draw sets the stage for an exciting fortnight of tennis right from the start. Led by the 14-time champion, Rafa Nadal, who is unseeded for the event, the opening match features him against the Rome champion, Alexander Zverev. Known as the ‘King of Clay’, Nadal has been dealing with fitness issues…
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek made history by winning this year’s Roland Garros, but it almost didn’t happen because of Naomi Osaka’s inspired effort. Osaka is not one to spoil the party intentionally, but she nearly did when it comes to Swiatek’s legacy. Winning events a few times in a row is extremely difficult due to how…
[ad_1] Photo: Dallas Mavericks/X Following a decisive victory for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, former NBA champion Danny Green anticipates a more competitive series once Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving finds his rhythm. While Luka Doncic showcased his scoring prowess with a 30-point performance, Irving struggled to make an impact, tallying…
[ad_1] Willson Contreras’ tenure with the Cardinals has not lacked for drama, controversy, or interruptions in his work behind the plate. Unfortunately, the latest chapter in that saga began on Tuesday, when a J.D. Martinez swing fractured the 31-year-old catcher’s left forearm. After undergoing surgery on Wednesday, he’s likely to be out until around the…
[ad_1] Vancouver Canucks’ netminder Thatcher Demko will likely be sidelined until at least Game 4 of the team’s second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers, as reported by sources close to the team. Demko, who has been progressing in his recovery, is confirmed to miss Game 1, with the potential for a longer absence due to…
[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka was very close to winning the 2024 Madrid Open, but she didn’t, and it was a tough loss to accept. The Belarusian player has triumphed at the WTA 1000 event in Madrid two times so far, but she didn’t add a third trophy this year. She came close to it, though, as…
[ad_1] By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, May 3, 2024 Taylor Fritz slipped out of the Madrid semifinals. After bowing to Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-3 in today’s Mutua Madrid Open semifinals, Fritz cited two stumbling blocks that ended his Madrid run. First, Rublev’s rocket serve displaced Fritz and set up the Russian’s fierce first-strike…
[ad_1] Draymond Green has an interesting take on the upcoming Nuggets-Timberwolves playoffs series. The Nuggets are obviously the defending champs, who finished the season with the second-best record in the West and comfortably defeated the Lakers in the first-round playoff series. But Green says the T-Wolves shouldn’t be underestimated and thinks the Nuggets may run…
