Emma Raducanu to play Karolina Pliskova in Madrid Open first round as she looks to continue form on clay | Tennis News

Emma Raducanu will play two-time Grand Slam finalist and former world No 1 Karolina Pliskova in the first round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday as she looks to continue her encouraging form on the clay. Raducanu won four matches in a row on the surface last week, with two victories while representing Great Britain…

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Rory McIlroy denies LIV reports and says he’ll play on PGA Tour ‘for the rest of my career’ | Golf News

Rory McIlroy has denied reports linking him with a move to LIV Golf, and insists his future lies with the PGA Tour. London financial paper City AM reported at the weekend that McIlroy, who has been among the staunchest critics of the Saudi-funded breakaway, could be about to jump ship in a deal worth £680m.…

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Dominic Fajardo gets salary bump amid stellar play for NLEX

NLEX Road Warriors’ Dominic Fajardo in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—After NLEX defeated Magnolia in the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, the Road Warriors erupted into cheers so loud it was hard to miss from the hallways of Ninoy Aquino Stadium. What the team was cheering about, more than just the victory,…

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Bolick completes five-point play as Team Mark forges third All-Star tie

Robert Bolick (right) provides a memorable ending to what turned out to be an all-star classic. —PBA IMAGES BACOLOD CITY—Robert Bolick’s incredible five-point play that allowed Team Mark to hold Team Japeth to a 140-all tie in Sunday’s PBA All-Star Game will no doubt be one of the most memorable moments of the exhibition classic.…

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Aryna Sabalenka to open Friday’s play at the Miami Open against Spain’s Paula Badosa | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka will open Friday’s play at the Miami Open against Spain’s Paula Badosa – just days after the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov at the age of 42. Sabalenka said her “heart is broken” following the death of her former boyfriend Koltsov. Former ice hockey player Koltsov, who played in the NHL…

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: England’s Gareth Southgate had planned to play right-back in midfield against Brazil – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL England head coach Gareth Southgate planned to give injured Trent Alexander-Arnold a key midfield audition in the games versus Brazil and Belgium despite the team’s defensive crisis – but his injury has scuppered those plans. The Championship play-off final will be put back seven…

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Justin Brownlee headed to Indonesia to play as an import

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee during a game against Chinese Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee confirmed that he is taking his act to Indonesia as an overseas player. Asked about the reports about his signing to a team in the Indonesian Basketball League, the Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player…

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Medvedev says ready to play as neutral athlete at Paris Olympics

Daniil Medvedev from Russia answers questions from the media, including about Paris Olympics, during a press conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. –Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports INDIAN WELLS, California– World number four Daniil Medvedev said he was excited about competing at the Paris Olympics and will follow the rules…

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Andy Murray wants to play at Paris 2024 Olympics before retirement from tennis | Tennis News

Andy Murray has hinted that he’s keen to continue playing tennis until the summer at least, with the two-time Olympic gold medallist eyeing another run at Paris 2024. The 36-year-old sparked speculation over his potential retirement on Monday when, after beating Denis Shapovalov in Dubai, he said: “I probably don’t have too long left, but…

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Justin Brownlee likely to play overseas while waiting to rejoin Gilas

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee during a game against Chinese Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Justin Brownlee played his first game in the Philippines after ten months away on Sunday at Philsports Arena and he would have to wait awhile before playing on home soil again. With Brownlee unable to suit up…

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