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Former world number one Naomi Osaka says she does not “feel like I’m in my body” following her return to tennis after a maternity break.Japan’s Osaka returned to the WTA Tour in January after the birth of her first child, daughter Shai, in July 2023.Since then, the four-time Grand Slam champion has struggled to rediscover her best form and been unable to advance past the quarter-finals at any tournament.”My biggest issue currently isn’t losses though, my biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body,” Osaka, 26, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.”It’s a strange feeling, missing balls…
By: Sean Crose He’s been a unified world heavyweight champion and remains one of the biggest names in the fight game. In other words, when Anthony Joshua talks, people listen. This is especially true when it comes to Tyson Fury and undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua has lost to Usyk twice, after all – plus a potential fight between he and Fury has been talked about forever. Now that Usyk and Fury are fighting again in December after Usyk won their first fight by split decision, Joshua has thoughts. “I think it’s going to be a tough fight early…
Aug 13, 2024, 06:52 PM ETIn sports, postseason events offer top prizes. For golfers on the PGA Tour, the postseason starts with the FedEx Cup playoffs, a three-week march toward the FedEx Cup championship trophy.As golf’s biggest names look to capture the PGA Tour’s biggest prize, here’s what to know about the 2024 FedEx Cup playoffs.What is the FedEx Cup?The FedEx Cup is a season-long points competition that culminates with a playoff consisting of three events to determine the FedEx Cup champion. The PGA Tour first introduced the FedEx Cup in 2007.How many players qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs?Players…
The NBA released the standings and the schedule for the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup, with group stage games scheduled from November 12-December 3. Group stage games will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. Each team will play four games in the group stages. TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV will televise 17 group stage games. The conferences are listed below: East A: New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte HornetsEast B: Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Detroit PistonsEast C: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards West A: Minnesota Timberwolves, LA Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail BlazersWest B: Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, San Antonio SpursWest C: Denver Nuggets, Dallas…
Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko both have a finalist. Team Bullet’s Robert Valentin (10-3) scored his second quick finish of the season, forcing Team Grasso’s Paddy McCorry (4-1) to tap out to a leg trap Americana in the first round. The finish came after Valentin caught McCorry with a head-and-arm throw out of nowhere before smoothly transitioning to the fight-ending submission. The Ultimate Fighter 32 middleweight finals are now set, with Valentin moving on to fight Team Bullet’s Ryan Loder for a UFC contract and a TUF tournament crown. Switzerland’s Valentin was one of the most experienced fighters coming into…
Set of the Week is courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner. This week’s set of the week comes from Kat Wickham, former swimmer at the University of Utah (SKO Utes). This set will have you asking yourself, “Who hurt her?” 6 x 100’s warmup (2 swim, 1 kick)2 x 100s drill @ Rest 303 x 100s descend 1-3 1 x 100 fast @ Rest 5 1 x 100 ez @ Rest 202 x 100 fast @ Rest 51 x 100 ez @ Rest 203 x 100 fast @ Rest 51 x 100 ez @ Rest 204 x 100 fast @ Rest 51…
We don’t want to leave these two stage races and Jef Scherens out in the cold do we? We’re not monsters! Above is my pick for Denmark. Here’s my Limousin fave, Jordan Jegat. Photo by Billy Ceusters/Getty Images And here’s the guy to win the Jef race Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Tensions are running high over the delay to sign off on the deal to take Conor Gallagher to Chelsea, with CaughtOffside sources noting that there’s only one party to blame at this point.It’s understood that the Blues decision to backtrack on their agreement for Samu Omorodion with Atletico Madrid is what has caused all of the subsequent problems.Last-minute changes in the player’s conditions played a significant role in stopping the deal from being completed, as the Spanish striker was not entirely satisfied with his potential position in Chelsea’s attacking hierarchy.Chelsea to blame for Conor Gallagher delayAdditionally, sources understand that complications…
France Under-18 international Medhi Narjissi is missing after being “swept away by a wave” while swimming in the sea off Cape Town, the French Rugby Federation said.The FFR said the incident took place during a recovery session with other players in South Africa on Wednesday, and that search teams were immediately dispatched.Two sea rescue boats and a helicopter were involved but did not find the 17-year-old, who has recently signed for Toulouse.The search continued on Thursday as National Sea Rescue Institute spokesman Craig Lambinon said strong rip currents could have swept Narjissi into the surf zone and out to sea.Narjissi…