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Andy Murray tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan that it is the “right time” for him to retire from tennis after the Paris Olympics – and he is happy with the decision.
Junto Nakatani (right) knocks out Vincent Astrolabio with a body shot in the first round of his July 20 WBC bantamweight title defense in Tokyo. Photo credit: Naoki Fukuda Junto Nakatani has benefitted from a years-long working relationship with Top Rank. The Las Vegas-based promotional powerhouse is now along for the ride in an official capacity. Teiken Promotions and M.T. Boxing Gym have entered a co-promotional agreement with Top Rank, all parties confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement came just four days after Nakatani (28-0, 21 knockouts) halted Vincent Astrolabio (19-6, 14 KOs) in the first round of their July 20…
ESPN staffJul 23, 2024, 06:00 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWith so many transcendent athletes over the past 25 years, we thought it was time to poll our experts to find the best of the best. In considering the best athletes of the 21st century, we expanded our choices beyond North America. ESPN editions from around the globe contributed to the nominations and voting process of the Top 100, as well as individual sport list rankings.Voters were instructed to consider only an athlete’s performance since 2000. In the end, we received more than 70,000 votes from ESPN contributors. Find every list as…
Despite trade rumors swirling around Darius Garland, the Cavaliers point guard has made it clear that he wants to remain with Cleveland. “I don’t want to be traded,” Garland said. “Those are just rumors.” Many have speculated that Garland would request a trade if the team extended their shooting guard, Donovan Mitchell, this offseason which did happen. There have also been questions about the two guards co-existing in the same backcourt given their defensive shortcomings on the perimeter. However, Garland has also indicated that he is happy for his star teammate after inking a new deal. Considering all of this,…
With business to attend to this weekend in the form of an interim heavyweight title fight, Curtis Blaydes has still claimed it’s likely a “smart decision” for champion, Jon Jones to avoid a bout with him ahead of his UFC 304 return. Blaydes, a perennial heavyweight contender, features in a title fight – albeit interim, for the first time in his lengthy promotional tenure this weekend, co-headlining UFC 304. Taking on former-foe, Tom Aspinall in a trip to enemy territory in Manchester, Blaydes looks to snatch the interim crown in another upset win – after a debilitating knee injury forced…
2024 RUSSIAN SWIMMING CUP While athletes around the world are descending upon Paris, France for the 2024 Olympic Games, Russian swimmers are racing at the Russian Swimming Cup. Taking place July 23rd through July 28th, the Russian Swimming Cup in Yekaterinburg is an opportunity for the nation’s swimmers to showcase their talents outside of the Games where they are not allowed to compete as a nation. Wasting no time taking advantage of the racing opportunity, 21-year-old Ilya Borodin busted out a new national record in the men’s 200m IM final this evening. Borodin stopped the clock at 1:56.75 to get the…
Image 1 of 4Markus Hoelgaard wins stage 3 at Tour de Wallonie(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Corbin Strong wears the overall leader’s jersey on stage 3 at the Tour de Wallonie(Image credit: Getty Images)Markus Hoelgaard and Jimmy Janssens in the breakaway on stage 3 at the Tour de Wallonie(Image credit: Getty Images)Matteo Trentin wins the sprint for third place on stage 3 at the Tour de Wallonie(Image credit: Getty Images)Markus Hoelgaard (Uno-X Mobility) secured the queen stage of the Tour de Wallonie after catching out his breakaway partner Jimmy Janssens (Alpecin-Deceuninck) inside the final 500m of the race’s third day.The Norwegian…
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The UEFA Champions League, commonly known as the Champions League, is one of the most esteemed football tournaments in the world. It features Europe’s top football clubs and captivates audiences worldwide with its high-quality play and intense matches. Started in 1955 and renamed in 1992, this yearly competition highlights the best talent and team rivalries, greatly influencing football culture across the globe. This article aims to explore some of the most unforgettable and exciting matches in the tournament’s history, looking at legendary games that have not only shaped players’ careers but also deeply impacted fans everywhere. If you are a…
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