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China to host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for first time
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FILE– Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, Jannik Sinner, Matteo Arnaldi, Lorenzo Sonego, Simone Bolelli and captain Filippo Volandri celebrate with the Davis Cup trophy. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo China will host Davis Cup finals group stage matches for the first time in September, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday. The Hengqin International Tennis Center in Zhuhai…
Read MoreBalls manufactured by Penn are causing controversy at Indian Wells with Emma Raducanu, Novak Djokovic having their say | Tennis News
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There’s a lot more to tennis balls than you think. In fact, they have been caused some controversy on the ATP and WTA Tours in recent times and some players are not happy. When Iga Swiatek or Carlos Alcaraz crunch home a big forehand winner or show off their touch with a drop shot to…
Read MoreJalen Green scores season-high as Rockets thump Wizards
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Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green (4) drives toward the basket as Washington Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma (33) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Houston. The Rockets won 135-119. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) HOUSTON— Jalen Green scored a season-high 37 points as the Houston Rockets built a big lead…
Read MoreSalford Red Devils 12-22 Wigan Warriors: Super League leaders come from behind to maintain winning start to season | Rugby League News
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Wigan extended their winning start to the Super League season as two late tries saw the world champions come from behind to claim a 22-12 victory at Salford. Salford were on course to add another big scalp after their 24-20 fightback triumph at St Helens last Friday, having hit back from 10-0 down early in…
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to win over 76ers
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Philadelphia 76ers’ Tobias Harris tries to stop Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 114-105. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE— Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 in the NBA…
Read MoreHumphries: Darts is in the best place it's ever been
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Luke Humphries says he is ‘proud’ to win back-to-back nights in the Premier League and feels that the all round level of darts is the ‘best it’s ever been’.
Read MoreAfter Gilas ‘stint,’ Cu, Gumaru boost Kings options
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Ralph Cu is on the rise. —PBA IMAGES The spotlight falls bright on superstar players, so coach Tim Cone made sure the efforts of Ralph Cu and Donald Gumaru wouldn’t go unnoticed. The two Barangay Ginebra reserves were practice players for Gilas Pilipinas in the recent window of the 2025 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Asia…
Read MoreCarlos Alcaraz: Spaniard stung on the forehead during his Indian Wells semi-final against Alexander Zverev | Tennis News
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Carlos Alcaraz made a beeline for the exit after thousands of the insects swarmed centre court during his Indian Wells semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Thursday. The Spaniard was about to serve at 1-1 in the first set when the bees started circling around the court and after making utile attempts to swat them away…
Read MoreRondina shines in front of ‘fan’ Brownlee
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Sisi Rondina.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net If Sisi Rondina needed a boost, she got an “overwhelming” one on Thursday. Barangay Ginebra resident import Justin Brownlee was on hand to enjoy the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference doubleheader at PhilSports Arena and he specifically cited Rondina as among the players he was eager to watch. “I do have…
Read MorePremier League Darts: Luke Humphries secures second night win in a row as Luke Littler comes close to nine-darter | Darts News
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World No 1 Luke Humphries secured back-to-back night wins in the Premier League and leapfrogged Michael van Gerwen at the top of the table with a 6-3 victory over Nathan Aspinall in Nottingham. The reigning world champion followed his success in Brighton last week with another in the Midlands on Night Seven as he moved…
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