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Jack Draper won the biggest title of his career at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna as the British number one’s breakout season reached even greater heights.Draper produced an outstanding level to beat Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-4 7-5 in the final of the ATP 500 event.The 22-year-old left-hander, who reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open last month, will rise to a career-high ranking of 15th in the world on Monday.”To win this title feels incredible. I’m so proud of myself and my team – the hard work is for moments like this,” said Draper.The victory was…
A former unified titlist continues his quest for a second reign while a two-time Olympic medalist is set to resume her pro career. Murodjon ‘MJ’ Akhmadaliev and Beatriz ‘The Beast’ Ferreira will anchor Matchroom Boxing’s annual show in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Uzbekistan’s Akhmadaliev faces Mexico’s Ricardo Espinoza for the interim WBA junior featherweight title. Brazil’s Ferreira attempts her first IBF lightweight title defense versus France’s Licia Boudersa. Both bouts will air live as part of a four-fight DAZN show on Dec. 14 from Salle Des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo. “I can’t wait to return to breathtaking Monte-Carlo for a magnificent…
Hampshire’s Liz Young secured the second Ladies European Tour title of her career after she pipped Belgium’s Manon De Roey to the Hero Women’s Indian Open title. Trailing De Roey and compatriot Alice Hewson by one shot heading into Sunday’s final round at DLF Golf & Country Club, the 42-year-old from Brockenhurst was still a shot behind De Roey after 14 holes, but the turning point came at the par-5 15th when Young’s patience paid off and she carded an excellent birdie. Two holes later and the treacherous 17th proved decisive again as De Roey dropped a shot to give Young…
Lonnie Walker IV was not included on the Maine Celtics initial training camp roster. The G League Celtics will start training camp this week, ahead of their season opener on November 8. Walker attended training camp with the Boston Celtics on an Exhibit 10 contract. The veteran guard was waived before any portion of his contract became guaranteed. Walker had spoken previously that he understood his path back to the NBA may come via playing in the G League. Despite not being on the training camp roster, Walker could be added by Maine at any time. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard…
Derek Brunson will return to Brazil for a grappling match with Rodolfo Vieira in the main event of ADXC 7, the company announced Friday. The event will take place Nov. 17 in Rio de Janeiro. Brunson is a veteran of 33 MMA bouts with 24 wins, five of those coming by way of submission. His final UFC victory was a rear-naked choke against Darren Till in 2023. Now under contract with the PFL, the jiu-jitsu black belt fought once in Brazil, defeating Lyoto Machida by first-round knockout in Sao Paulo back in 2017. Vieira is a decorated jiu-jitsu player with…
NEBRASKA vs IOWA STATE (WOMEN’S DUAL) Friday, October 25, 2024 Devaney Natatorium, Lincoln, NE SCY (25 Yards) Results TEAM STANDINGS Nebraska – 202 Iowa State – 94 Nebraska hosted Iowa State for a dual meet on Friday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, ending the meet with a decisive 202-94 victory. Nebraska junior Gena Jorgenson was exceptional for the Huskers, winning 3 individual events. She first took the 1650 free in a time of 16:48.14. While that time is well off Jorgenson’s career best of 15:55.71, it was a solid October mile nonetheless. Jorgenson was an All-American in the event…
Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has suggested he may skip the Tour de France in 2025 in favour of a return to mountain biking. The Dutch star won the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix in the road race world champion’s jersey this season but endured a subdued summer, with a relatively anonymous display at the Tour de France. That has caused him to question whether he wants to return next year, or whether he’d be better off returning to mountain biking, which he sacrificed this year and where he still has unfinished business. “To say I was unhappy at the Tour is perhaps…
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Jack Draper wins the biggest title of his career at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna as the British number one’s breakout season reaches even greater heights.