Month: January 2024
Coco Gauff finds rhythm to reach Australian Open 2024 2nd round
USA’s Coco Gauff celebrates winning against Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova during their women’s singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) Coco Gauff eased into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, beating unseeded Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3,…
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Toto Wolff ‘signs new deal’ with Mercedes to stay until end of 2026 and says ‘I’m not going anywhere” | F1 News
Toto Wolff says he has signed a new deal to stay on as team principal and chief executive of Mercedes F1, taking him through to the end of the 2026 season. Wolff, who owns an equal one-third share of the F1 team with INEOS and Mercedes-Benz, said the trio decided “let’s do it again” as…
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A Knockout Battle: The Pros and Cons of Boxing as a Sport
Boxing is a sport that has been popular for centuries, and it continues to draw in fans and athletes from all over the world. With its intense physicality and strategic elements, boxing is often seen as a thrilling and exhilarating sport to watch and participate in. However, like any sport, boxing has its own set…
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Daniil Medvedev beats brutal heat at Australian Open 2024
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev keeps cool during a break in his men’s singles match against France’s Terence Atmane on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Frenchman Terence Atmane smashed his racquet, served underarm and retired in tears as he dealt with serious…
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Andy Murray: Former world No 1 says there is ‘definitely a possibility’ he has played his last Australian Open match | Tennis News
Andy Murray says there is “definitely a possibility” he has played his final match at the Australian Open following his first-round defeat on Monday. Murray suffered only his second opening-round defeat at the Australian Open in 16 years with the five-time finalist outplayed by 30th seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a 6-4 6-2 6-2 humbling.…
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Madrid Super Cup hero Vinicius ‘no saint’ but trying to improve
Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his third goal during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, on January 14, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) Vinicius Junior admitted he was “no saint” after inspiring Real Madrid to…
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Ex-Man Utd midfielder Zidane Iqbal targeting first trophy in Qatar | Football News
Former Manchester United midfielder Zidane Iqbal is targeting a first career trophy as he looks set to play a key part for Iraq during the AFC Asia Cup in Qatar. The 20-year-old opted to represent Iraq and, speaking to Sky Sports News, stressed that he is hoping to emulate the nation’s success of 2007 when…
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NBA: Balanced Nuggets turn back Pacers
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, pulls in a pass as Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic recorded 25 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, finishing an assist shy of his 13th…
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Australian Open: Coco Gauff makes electrifying start in Melbourne but Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova crashes out | Tennis News
Reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff secured a comfortable 6-3 6-0 win over Anna Karolina Schmiedlova to secure a spot in the second round of the Australian Open but Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was an early casualty. Gauff opened proceedings on Rod Laver Arena on the second day of the tournament for her first Grand…
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Damian Lillard hits buzzer-beater, Bucks stun Kings in OT
Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard reactsf after making the game-winning three pointer in overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 143-142 in overtime. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard swished a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to give the Milwaukee Bucks a…
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