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Emma Raducanu earned a hard-fought win in a “tough” match against Peyton Stearns in the first round of the Korea Open in Seoul.The Briton, who is number 70 in the world, was playing her first match since her first-round US Open exit and emerged a 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5) victor against her 48th-ranked American opponent after two hours and 43 minutes.”I’m proud to have made it through to the next round. It was tough and very humid,” said Raducanu.”It was a tough match to get through. I haven’t played many matches in the last few months.”Peyton is a really good…
By: Sean Crose “It’s another day for me,” former heavyweight multi-titlist Anthony Joshua says on the eve of his IBF world championship fight against the hard hitting Daniel Dubois. “We’re going to do some media stuff. Spirits are good actually. I’ve prepared for this so it’s not taking time out of my schedule. It fits in well. It’s another day, another lion in the jungle. It’s another lion ready to hunt. It’s just another day for me.” Joshua has certainly had his ups and downs throughout his career – though the ups clearly outnumber the downs – but the towering…
Sep 17, 2024, 10:42 AM ETThe Masters and CBS are expanding television coverage next year by five hours, which includes two hours on Saturday and Sunday through the Paramount+ streaming service of CBS.Augusta National also announced Tuesday another high-level corporate partner in Bank of America, bringing to four the number of “champion partners” for the major that attracts the largest viewing audience in golf.The addition of Bank of America does not affect the commercial load. The Masters said the broadcast will continue with only four minutes of commercials each hour.Editor’s Picks”The Masters Tournament has had the great fortune of enjoying…
The NBA is expected to begin expansion plans in earnest at some point during the 24-25 season. Sources tell ESPN that the NBA is targeting the 27-28 season for when the expansion teams will begin playing games. While starting as early as the 26-27 season hasn’t been ruled out, it is considered unrealistic to begin that quickly. When the NBA added the Charlotte Bobcats in October 2024, the announcement came in 2002. During that round of expansion, the NBA didn’t consider other cities and was replacing a relocated team with the Hornets moving to New Orleans that year. The NBA…
Former undisputed heavyweight world champion boxer, Mike Tyson has once more cast doubt on his November boxing return against the outspoken, Jake Paul — revealing his mobility is causing him some concern ahead of his retirement-snapping return. Tyson, 58, is slated to return to action following a lengthy retirement from professional boxing later this year in Arlington, Texas — taking on professional boxing star, Paul in his first matchup since a 2005 knockout loss against Kevin McBride in Washington. Last featuring in July, Ohio native, Paul would turn in his tenth professional boxing win in a sixth round knockout win…
Seven-time Olympic medalist Kirsty Coventry was announced as one of seven candidates to take over as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday. Coventry, currently the sports minister in the Cabinet of Zimbabwe, will be the only woman running, seeking to become the first female president in the IOC’s 130-year history. Coventry will be running alongside World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, IOC VP Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., three presidents of international federations in Johan Eliasch (International Ski Federation), David Lappartient (International Cycling Union) and Morinari Watanabe (International Federation of Gymnastics), and IOC Board member and the President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, Prince…
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Arsenal FC expert Charles Watts has responded to fresh transfer rumours and speculation about Victor Osimhen as the Napoli striker made his debut for loan club Galatasaray at the weekend.The Nigeria international has been the subject of interest from Arsenal in the past, though Watts, speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, explained that he’s not aware of any concrete interest from the Gunners since 2022.Osimhen was linked with numerous big clubs throughout the summer and it was a bit of a surprise in the end when he went to Galatasaray instead of the likes of Chelsea…
Danny, Ashy and Chris discuss the potential merger between the Premiership and the URC.
Great Britain’s Dan Evans wins a “ridiculous” point after an extraordinary rally against Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the Davis Cup in Manchester.