The Olympics may only be five months away, but Jannik Sinner is making a late push to take the top spot and potentially as the top seed in the men’s tennis tournament in Paris. The 2024 Paris Olympics tennis tournament is scheduled to begin on Saturday, July 27th, where the Top 56 players in the…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, February 19, 2024 The king of clay showed his superb grass game last weekend. Rafael Nadal aims to launch his comeback at Indian Wells next month—and already celebrate a winning return on the golf course. More: Richard Evans Q&A The Spanish superstar captured the title at the Balearic Mid…
Former Liverpool hero Rafael Benitez has emerged as a surprise contender for the England job. Gareth Southgate, the current England manager, is approaching the end of his contract, which expires later this year. While a contract extension for Southgate may depend on England’s performance in the upcoming Euros, the FA has reportedly been considering alternative…
Within tennis, there is tension. That journey from the first serve to the final match point is a roller-coaster of emotions. It takes more than just quick feet and coordination to win. Players need precision, strategy, and fortitude. The entire emotional journey can be summed up in three simple words: “Game, set, match.” Split-second decisions…
Leylah Fernandez is still searching for her best tennis, but she made a good step towards that with a really solid win over Liudmila Samsonova at the 2024 Qatar Open. The Russian has been in pretty good shape, recently making the Abu Dhabi semi-final last week. She was beaten by eventual champion Elena Rybakina in…
Damar Hamlin captivated the world with his miraculous comeback from his frightening cardiovascular episode in January 2023 to return to the football field this season. Many across the NFL universe believed the Buffalo Bills safety had NFL Comeback Player of the Year locked in. However, the NFL Honors ceremony in Las Vegas unveiled, arguably, the…
(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Their season didn’t end the way they wanted, but the Cleveland Browns fared quite well in 2023. Against all odds, the team not only made it to the playoffs but had one of the best defenses in the league and secured a spot in the postseason with one week…
Naomi Osaka had high hopes for her comeback to tennis, and while the Australian Open experience didn’t go well, she’s still set on her goals. While the four-time Grand Slam champion understood that her comeback wouldn’t be easy, the Japanese player still had lofty goals. She even admitted that she thought she could win the…
This week, with the All-Star Break ended, the Edmonton Oilers are hoping to extend their historic winning streak. Can they do it? After a pause in their momentum and up against arguably one of their toughest opponents to date, it will be a challenge. The streak is on the line as the Oilers take on…
LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers (26-25) to a 113-105 victory over the New York Knicks (38-18), halting the Knicks’ impressive nine-game winning streak. The 39-year-old superstar scored 24 points, supported by a standout performance from Austin Reaves, who contributed 22 points. D’Angelo Russell and Taurean Prince each added 16 points, while Anthony Davis…
