The Golden State Warriors, with or without Steph Curry, will need Andrew Wiggins to produce against the Boston Celtics.
How the Dodgers benefit from salary deferrals and signing bonuses to build their roster
The Dodgers' ability to put off long-term payments while reaping short-term benefits is raising new fears about a competitive imbalance in a sport already lacking league-wide parity.
Australian Open 2025: De Minaur sweeps past Michelsen into quarter-finals – as it happened
Iga Swiatek hammered Eva Lys, Emma Nacvarro outlasted Daria Kasatkina – just – and Alex de Minaur saw off Alex Michelsen
Back on Court, Shelton leads Monfils 4-2 in their third-set breaker and if he sees it out, might the Frenchman retire? I could see him convincing himself he’s good for one more set, but two?
Lys starts well, narrowly missing a backhand down the line that would’ve given her a break, before Swiatek secures her hold through deuce. She’s never gone further than the semis here, which is in some way surprising – the balls bounce slower and lower than on other hard courts, meaning the surface is more clay-like than at Flushing Meadow, where she won in 2022. And though, in 2023, it took Elena Rybakina to beat her in Melbourme, last term it was Linda Noskova. I’d be surprised if she got past Coco Gauff or Aryna Sabalenka, likely final opponents, but she’s got a good chance of getting there given standing in her way are Kasatkina or Navarro, then Svitolina. She breaks immediately for 2-0.
Continue reading...On verge of historic collapse, Eagles’ defense found answers in final seconds
The Eagles were one play away from blowing a 13-point lead in the final five minutes against the Rams but the defense came up huge with one final stop.
EPCR Challenge Cup draws creates classic west Wales derby
The Ospreys will host Scarlets in the Round of 16 in the EPCR Challenge Cup after both sides came up with wins in their final pool matches at the weekend. It took a late burst from the Ospreys in Pau to snatch a dramatic 31-28 victory that pushed them up to second place in Pool […]
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Llandovery move to top of SRC with Pooler double
Euros Evans was pleased to see his Llandovery side climb to the top of the Super Rygbi Cymru table after seeing off 38-27 Pontypool at Church Bank to make it nine consecutive victories. Drovers No 8 Nathan Hart bagged a first half brace, while hooker Taylor Davies marked his 50th appearance with a try – all […]
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Champion Scarlets launch Academy U18 title defence
The Scarlets launch the defence of their Academy U18 Championship title when they take on Cardiff Rugby at Llandovery’s Church Bank ground (Sunday, 19 January). Head coach Tom Phillips has 15 players back from last season and is hoping for a repeat performance. With a host of Llandovery College and Coleg Sir Gar players in […]
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How will Vrabel fill out coaching staff? Updates on potential hires
Who is on Mike Vrabel's radar at offensive and defensive coordinator? Here's a look at which coaches the Patriots might bring in for interviews.
Saquon Barkley has 2,329 yards in regular and postseason, only Terrell Davis had more
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley sat out Week 18 instead of going for the NFL's regular-season rushing record.
Eagles snap counts: Impressive performances in playoff win over Rams
Here's a complete look at Eagles snap counts from their 28-22 win over the Rams to advance to the NFC Championship Game.
Madison Keys dispatches Rybakina in rollercoaster Australian Open match
- American records 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 success to reach last eight
- Ruthless Iga Swiatek also marches into quarter-finals
Madison Keys upset sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in a roller-coaster match at Margaret Court Arena to march into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday and extend her win streak to nine matches this year.
Adelaide Open champion Keys had lost to the Kazakh in their last two encounters but was well in control for most of the last-16 tie, barring a rough patch in the second set when she lost four straight games. Rybakina seemed to be struggling with a lower back injury that had affected her in the third round and Keys was able to play aggressively to neutralise her big serve and take control of the rallies.
Continue reading...‘Very thankful’: Wallabies legend’s Japanese rugby return after retirement backflip
Ex-Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper said Monday he was “excited” about coming out of retirement to play for a Japanese team under former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen.
49ers’ Lenoir makes not-so-subtle wish for Crosby trade
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir would welcome the addition of Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby in a potential offseason trade.
Toppin leads Texas Tech against Cincinnati after 20-point game
Texas Tech Red Raiders (13-4, 4-2 Big 12) at Cincinnati Bearcats (12-5, 2-4 Big 12) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Tech takes on Cincinnati after JT Toppin scored 20 points in Texas Tech's 70-54 victory against the Arizona Wildcats. The Bearcats are 8-2 in home games.
Virginia and Boston College square off in conference matchup
Boston College Eagles (9-9, 1-6 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (8-10, 1-6 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston College visits Virginia in ACC action Tuesday. The Cavaliers are 7-3 on their home court.