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Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca delivered a stunning upset at the Australian Open on Tuesday by defeating ninth seed Andrey Rublev, while 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly escaped a similar shock. A rampant Taylor Fritz, veteran Gael Monfils and home hope Alex de Minaur also all progressed into round two at Melbourne Park. In the women’s draw, Jasmine Paolini and Elena Rybakina were both emphatic winners on day three, with Emma Navarro and Emma Raducanu also victorious. But the day belonged to the 18-year-old Fonseca, who defeated Russia’s Rublev 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) on his Grand Slam debut. Roared on…
The Los Angeles wildfires have raised concerns about the city’s ability to ensure safety and deliver a successful 2028 Olympics amid the ongoing disaster. So far, none of the more than 80 venues due to stage Olympic competition in Los Angeles have been directly affected by the infernos that have left at least 24 people dead and reduced entire neighborhoods to smoldering ruins. But experts say the ongoing disaster has underscored the challenges of staging the world’s largest sporting event in a region increasingly under threat of wildfires. “The situation is clearly grave and given the prospect of significant climate…
The Los Angeles wildfires have raised concerns about the city’s ability to ensure safety and deliver a successful 2028 Olympics amid the ongoing disaster. So far, none of the more than 80 venues due to stage Olympic competition in Los Angeles have been directly affected by the infernos that have left at least 24 people dead and reduced entire neighborhoods to smoldering ruins. But experts say the ongoing disaster has underscored the challenges of staging the world’s largest sporting event in a region increasingly under threat of wildfires. “The situation is clearly grave and given the prospect of significant climate…
Novak Djokovic overcame a tough challenge to advance to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner. But home favorite Nick Kyrgios will not join them as the combustible Australian failed to clear the first hurdle, swearing and in pain. In the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff powered through with minimum fuss as they sought to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. On a blockbuster second day in Melbourne, Djokovic lost the first set to 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy in the prime-time evening match on Rod Laver Arena. But…
Novak Djokovic overcame a tough challenge to advance to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner. But home favorite Nick Kyrgios will not join them as the combustible Australian failed to clear the first hurdle, swearing and in pain. In the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff powered through with minimum fuss as they sought to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. On a blockbuster second day in Melbourne, Djokovic lost the first set to 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy in the prime-time evening match on Rod Laver Arena. But…
Novak Djokovic overcame a tough challenge to advance to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner. But home favorite Nick Kyrgios will not join them as the combustible Australian failed to clear the first hurdle, swearing and in pain. In the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff powered through with minimum fuss as they sought to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. On a blockbuster second day in Melbourne, Djokovic lost the first set to 107th-ranked American Nishesh Basavareddy in the prime-time evening match on Rod Laver Arena. But…
Ja Morant sealed a 125-117 victory for the Memphis Grizzlies over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a game-winning shot in the final 18.6 seconds of a tense NBA showdown. Morant, playing his second game back from a shoulder injury, scored a modest 12 points and missed all four of his 3-point attempts. But he came through when it mattered, driving for a layup that made it 125-125 with 54.1 seconds left and then, after a Grizzlies steal, driving again and lofting a floater over Minnesota center Rudy Gobert to complete the Grizzlies’ fightback from six points down with less than five…
Ja Morant sealed a 125-117 victory for the Memphis Grizzlies over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a game-winning shot in the final 18.6 seconds of a tense NBA showdown. Morant, playing his second game back from a shoulder injury, scored a modest 12 points and missed all four of his 3-point attempts. But he came through when it mattered, driving for a layup that made it 125-125 with 54.1 seconds left and then, after a Grizzlies steal, driving again and lofting a floater over Minnesota center Rudy Gobert to complete the Grizzlies’ fightback from six points down with less than five…
Atletico Madrid criticized the Spanish National Sports Council (CSD) on Thursday for setting a “dangerous precedent” by allowing Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo to play temporarily after his license expired. Olmo and forward Pau Victor were unregistered by La Liga when Barcelona failed to extend their short-term licenses by the end of 2024. However, the CSD granted a precautionary measure on Wednesday, allowing both players to continue playing while their legal case against La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation is reviewed. “Atletico Madrid wishes to express its deep concern about the situation in Spanish football following the resolution adopted this…
Lewis Hamilton expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, saying Friday he “could not be more excited for the year ahead” as he embarks on his first Formula One campaign with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion made the switch from Mercedes, where he secured six of his titles, to the iconic Italian team. The allure of racing for Ferrari, one of the most storied teams in Grand Prix history, proved irresistible. Hamilton hopes his move will inspire others to embrace new opportunities. “I could not be more excited for the year ahead,” Hamilton wrote on LinkedIn. “Moving to Scuderia Ferrari,…