Carlos Alcaraz produced a sensational behind-the-back shot during his victory over Arthur Rinderknech at the US Open, winning the point from his quick-thinking improvisation. The moment of skill came early …
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As seven-time grand slam singles champion Venus Williams said upon her comeback to the sport late last month: “Do you know how hard it is to play tennis? … You’re …
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US Open opponents Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko get into a tense back-and-forth after match
US Open opponents Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko got into a face-to-face argument on the Court 11 sideline right after Townsend won their second-round match 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday. Townsend, …
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As Jack Draper stepped up to serve in the third set of his US Open first round match against Federico Agustín Gómez on Monday, the British star threw up on …
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Ohio State denies banning Barstool Sports founder and Michigan alum Dave Portnoy from Ohio Stadium for showdown with Texas
Ohio State denied Tuesday that it banned Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy from Ohio Stadium as a part of Fox Sports’ “Big Noon Kickoff” show on Saturday, as the prominent …
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Italy has long valued some of life’s more refined pleasures – food, art, fashion, all set against the country’s crumbling architecture. Now, that cultural smorgasbord includes a new and perhaps …
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Diogo Jota’s spirit and tenacity made him the perfect fit for Liverpool, a city that has had to fight
There is a Diogo Jota performance that many Liverpool supporters will remember above all others. In October 2022, with the Reds struggling badly for form, Jota and Co. came up …
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Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon 50 years ago. His influence continues to inspire a new generation of athletes
Arthur Ashe hits a slice serve with unerring accuracy, the ball arcing ever wider off the court. Jimmy Connors, his heavily favored opponent and the defending champion, gets just enough …
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If there’s a crumb of comfort for seeded players who have already been dumped out of Wimbledon, then it’s this: You’re not alone. Tennis’ biggest names have been dropping at …
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For the first time in 148 years, Wimbledon has no line judges. Some say that ‘takes away the humanity’ from the tournament
Pauline Eyre still remembers the “extraordinary feeling” of making her first appearance at Wimbledon aged 21, taking in the noise and the crowds as she marched onto the pristine grass …
