Month: July 2024
Naomi Osaka wins at Wimbledon for first time in 6 years
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a backhand return to Diane Parry of France during their first round match of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) WIMBLEDON, England — Naomi Osaka had not won a match at Wimbledon in six years. Hadn’t even played there in five. Grass courts…
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Is Katie Boulter the real deal? British No 1 is ready to embrace Wimbledon spotlight | Tennis News
Is Katie Boulter the real deal? The British No 1 is ready to embrace the Wimbledon spotlight when she opens her campaign against German Tatjana Maria today. The 27-year-old goes into the tournament as the leading home hope for success in the women’s draw having maintained her upward trajectory for more than a year. Boulter…
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Quincy Wilson, 16, becomes youngest male USA track Olympian
(FILES)Quincy Wilson competes in the men’s 400-meter final on Day Four of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 24, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Quincy Wilson, at age 16, could become the youngest American male athletics competitor…
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Ross Barkley: Aston Villa complete signing of midfielder from Luton Town | Transfer Centre News
Aston Villa have completed the signing of midfielder Ross Barkley from Luton Town. Barkley returns to Villa Park on a permanent basis having enjoyed a successful loan spell at the club during the 2020/21 season while he was at Chelsea. The 30-year-old, who came through the ranks at Everton, has 33 England caps to his…
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Heat bring back Dru Smith on two-way deal
FILE–Dru Smith #9 of the Miami Heat jumps for a layup over Oshae Brissett #12 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on October 27, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maddie Schroeder/Getty Images/AFP MIAMI — Dru Smith is back with the Miami Heat, with the injured guard agreeing Monday to a two-way…
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Max Verstappen will be treated fairly by fans at Silverstone, says British GP boss Stuart Pringle | F1 News
British Grand Prix chief executive Stuart Pringle says he has “no worries” over the treatment world champion Max Verstappen will receive from the Silverstone crowd this weekend. Verstappen has faced boos and jeers from some racegoers in the last two years following his intense 2021 title battle with British driver Lewis Hamilton. The Red Bull…
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New rower Paraon fast making inroads
Kristine Paraon hopes she will have her turn rowing in the Olympics someday. —JUNE NAVARRO Reaping accolades in international rowing is fast turning into a habit for newbie Kristine Paraon. In less than three years when she began gripping a pair of oars, Paraon has already stacked one side of her room with an assortment…
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Top 10 Boxing Gloves for Maximum Performance in the Ring
Boxing is a physically demanding sport that requires proper equipment to ensure maximum performance in the ring. One essential piece of gear for any boxer is a good pair of boxing gloves. From high-quality materials to advanced design features, the right pair of gloves can make all the difference during a match. To help you…
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Wimbledon: Emma Raducanu ‘wins ugly like England’ against lucky loser Renata Zarazua to reach second round | Tennis News
Emma Raducanu said she had to “win ugly” as she sealed a 7-6 (7-0) 6-3 victory against Mexican lucky loser Renata Zarazua on her Wimbledon comeback. Raducanu took advantage of her slice of good fortune to claim victory on her comeback at the All England Club and book a second-round clash on Wednesday with Belgium’s…
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Klay Thompson heading to Mavs; George joining 76ers
Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on February 15, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Getty Images via AFP) NEW YORK – Paul George is joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Klay Thompson is heading to…
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