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Coco Gauff looks follow up with Australian Open 2024 title
Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after defeating Elina Svitolina of Ukraine in the final of the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) Coco Gauff is poised to build on last year’s breakout season after the American teenager defended her crown at an Australian Open…
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AFCON 2023: Frankie Musonda is Zambia’s former Luton player now with Ayr United and dreaming of glory | Football News
Frankie Musonda signed off with Ayr United by scoring the equaliser in their 2-2 draw with Dunfermline at Somerset Park. A significant goal for the 2,022 supporters in attendance. But it is the demands of 20 million Zambians in his thoughts now. Musonda, the 26-year-old boy from Bedford, son of an English mother and Zambian…
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Djokovic to Sinner: Five men to watch at Australian Open 2024
Djokovic to Sinner: Five men to watch at Australian Open 2024. –AP/AFP FILE PHOTOS Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and in the absence of injured Rafael Nadal several younger players are out to stop him. AFP Sport highlights five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins…
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Boxing’s Biggest Rivalries: From Ali vs. Frazier to Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Boxing has a long history of intense rivalries, with fighters pushing their limits and giving everything they’ve got to defeat their opponent. These rivalries have captivated audiences and created some of the most memorable moments in the sport’s history. From legendary bouts like Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier to contemporary showdowns like Floyd Mayweather vs.…
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Premier League clubs’ winter break: Who is off and for how long? | Football News
Arsenal are off to Dubai. With 12 days until their next fixture, Mikel Arteta is keen to maximise the winter break window. But for other sides, FA Cup replays have wrecked their plans for a breather. “We won’t get a break because now the priority is the replay,” lamented Nottingham Forest boss Nuno after his…
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Draymond Green says NBA chief Adam Silver discouraged retirement
FILE–Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP NBA commissioner Adam Silver discouraged Draymond Green from calling his career quits amid his most recent suspension, the longtime Golden State Warriors forward said on his podcast. ESPN, which reviewed “The Draymond Green Show” in advance of its posting on Monday, reported that Green…
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Rory McIlroy returns to action: What to expect in Dubai as Northern Irishman begins DP World Tour season? | Golf News
Rory McIlroy hopes to enjoy another winning start to a calendar year as he kickstarts his 2024 campaign at the inaugural Dubai Invitational, live on Sky Sports. McIlroy began his 2023 season with victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the first of two Rolex Series titles in an impressive year that him saw finish…
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Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 years
FILE–Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the driving range during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Mike Mulholland/Getty Images/AFP Tiger Woods has gone from “Hello, world,” to saying goodbye to Nike. Woods ended months of speculation by making it…
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Fallon Sherrock falls short in first attempt to reach final stage of PDC Q School and earn Tour Card | Darts News
Fallon Sherrock and John Part fell short on their first attempts to reach the final stage of PDC Q School. The top eight players each day in the three-day UK Qualifying School in Milton Keynes and European Qualifying School in Kalkar, Germany secure progression to the final stage between Thursday and Sunday, at which two-year…
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NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder past Wizards
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Chet Holmgren added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder led most of the way…
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