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Doubles stars Demi Schuurs and Luisa Stefani’s fantastic display of athleticism, touch and vision at the BNP Paribas Open earned them March’s Shot of the Month. Schuurs and Stefani had their work cut out for them as they faced top seeds and eventual champions Hsieh Su-Wei and Elise Mertens in the quarterfinals at Indian Wells in March. In the third game of the match, Schuurs was called on for some improvisational brilliance. With Hsieh and Mertens looking to avoid Stefani’s quick hands at the net, Hsieh looked to have hit a perfect lob into the backhand corner. Schuurs scurried back…
Johnny Nelson has now revealed that he did not have a secret source giving him information about Tyson Fury’s training camp.The former cruiserweight world champion caused a stir on talkSPORT earlier this year when he said he’d heard the Gypsy King was having poor preparations for his clash with Oleksandr Usyk.2Fury vs Usyk is now set for May 18. but was supposed to happen in FebruaryCredit: Top RankThis was then followed by Fury vs Usyk being postponed due to a cut to the Brit in sparring, which sparked conspiracy theories.But now Nelson has said the ‘moles’ he got information on…
CHICAGO — Jalen Brunson did it again. At this point, 40-plus points is just another day at the office during one of the best individual offensive stretches this franchise has ever produced. The point guard finished with 45 in Tuesday’s 128-117 victory over the Bulls, adding eight assists in another exquisite shooting show. Jalen Brunson, who scored 45 points, shoots a 3-pointer over Alex Caruso during the Knicks’ 128-117 win over Bulls. Getty Images The win reduced the Knicks’ magic number to 1 for clinching a top-6 spot in the East and a playoff appearance. The Knicks would’ve done it…
Brendan Loughnane didn’t enjoy watching Brock Lesnar in the UFC.The WWE superstar changed sports in 2007 and became the UFC heavyweight champion by knocking out fight legend Randy Couture in his fourth scrap in the sport.3Lesnar made MMA look easyLesnar was immediately booked to defend his title against Frank Mir, the man who submitted him in 90 seconds when he made his UFC debut in February 2008.The rematch at UFC 100 was one-sided in Lesnar’s favour as he took Mir down to the floor and battered him with his XXXXL UFC gloves until the fight was called off in round…
WWE Last night’s Raw after WrestleMania featuring the long Rock-Cody Rhodes promo battle ended up as the most viewed episode of the show in more than four years, and the highest 18-49 number in even longer.Even with competition from the UConn vs. Purdue NCAA men’s basketball championship game against much of hour two and all of hour three, Raw averaged 2.36 million viewers and drew an incredible 0.83 rating in 18-49.The 18-49 number was Raw’s largest since September 30, 2019, at a time when television was completely different. The peak, based on data from Wrestlenomics, was the second and third quarters…
Maximilian Günther has conceded that the start of his Maserati career last season was “really tough”, but that now after a period of exceptional teamwork, the outfit are building in strength and stature. Maserati’s start to life in Formula E last year could not have really gone any worse, with Günther having made several driver errors which saw him not score a point until the seventh round. However, his podium in the seventh round in Berlin has acted as a propellor for Maserati and the German driver, who have simply gone from strength-to-strength ever since. The duo ended last year…
In the forthcoming 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.Rajasthan Royals enter the encounter in a commanding position, having yet to taste defeat in the tournament. The team has emerged victorious in all four matches played in the current season, firmly establishing themselves at the summit of the points table. With an unblemished record, Rajasthan will be eager to continue their winning streak and consolidate their position as the team to beat in the IPL.In stark contrast,…
The Cognizant Classic will finish on Monday this week as wet weather suspended play in Florida, with Shane Lowry three strokes off the lead.American Austin Eckroat is the man to beat at Palm Beach Gardens as 26 players will return on Monday to complete the tournament.3Shane Lowry is looking to win the Cognizant ClassicCredit: gettyThe severe weather in Florida caused a three hour delay to play with officials having to suspend it because of dangerous conditions for players and spectators, after lightning struck near the course.Lowry, Jake Knapp and Alex Noren are the closet challengers to Eckroat and PGA National’s…
Alex OvechkinAmber Searls-USA TODAY Sports As the end of the NHL’s 2023-24 regular season plays out, certain things jump out about particular teams. And in the case of the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals, one of those things could well determine whether or not they qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It’s their shootout record, and it’s not good. Yes, if they never needed the shootout in the first place, their struggles in the skills competition would be moot. But they have needed the shootout, and just a smidge more success would have put them ahead in an Eastern Conference playoff…
The British heavyweight scene is crowded with talent including Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.But rising star Frazer Clarke is hoping to cement his name at world level alongside them in the future, and he certainly put his name in the spotlight on Easter weekend after an epic draw with Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 arena.2Clarke drew with Wardley in a thrilling battleCredit: Lawrence Lustig/ BOXXER’Big Fraze’ recovered from a fifth-round knockdown and inflicted a gruesome nose injury on his rival, and perhaps found himself unfortunate not to receive the nod in an extremely close fight.Naturally if he’d have won, Clarke…