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February 17, 2025

Novak Djokovic laments ‘favouritism’ towards Jannik Sinner over doping ban

Serb says anti-doping system ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unfair’
Liam Broady feels convenience of the ban is ‘interesting’

Novak Djokovic has claimed the majority of players believe Jannik Sinner was shown “favouritism” with his three-month doping ban.

Sinner reached a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) over two positive drug tests in March last year. Sinner’s explanation that he was inadvertently contaminated with the banned substance clostebol by his physio was accepted by Wada, but the agency added that “the athlete bears responsibility for the entourage’s negligence”.

February 17, 2025

Elijah Smith gave serious thought to tapping from Vince Morales’ choke at UFC Fight Night 251

LAS VEGAS – Elijah Smith beat Vince Morales with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Smith, the son of former UFC fighter Gilbert Smith, who won…

February 17, 2025

Report: Bengals seek long-term extension with Tee Higgins but “likely” use tag if needed

The tag deadline is March 4, so the Bengals are working on getting a deal completed before then.

February 17, 2025

Draymond Green on Warriors: ‘I think we’re going to win the championship’

That's exactly what Draymond Green should say and think.

February 17, 2025

Leeds return to the top after super-sub Struijk strikes twice to sink Sunderland

The news that a national poetry centre is to be established in Leeds proved the source of considerable pride in West Yorkshire on Monday. By 10pm on a bitterly cold night at Elland Road, any notions that Leeds would capture the mood courtesy of a suitably cadenced performance had been thoroughly disabused as Daniel Farke’s side fought their way to a dramatic last-gasp win after Wilson Isidor had given Sunderland the lead.

Yet if it was hardly poetic, substitute Pascal Struijk’s gamechanging double returned Leeds to the top of the Championship, leaving them two points ahead of Sheffield United, seven clear of third-placed Burnley and 10 in front of Régis Le Bris’s team.

February 17, 2025

Why Daniel Cormier is concerned with Francis Ngannou returning to boxing

Daniel Cormier isn't confident in the idea of Francis Ngannou taking on another former champion in boxing. Ngannou's boxing debut surprised many when he lost a controversial decision to Tyson Fury in October 2023. His performance had many predicting that he would b

February 17, 2025

Source: Steelers never called Jaguars about Trevor Lawrence

Now that it's out there, will some other team make the call?

February 17, 2025

Mets starter Frankie Montas is shut down for at least 6 weeks with a strained back

The veteran starting pitcher signed a two-year, $34 million contract in December to join the Mets.

February 17, 2025

Jose Delgado: Debut KO at UFC Fight Night 251 just a preview of coming attractions

LAS VEGAS – Jose Delgado beat Connor Matthews with a first-round knockout Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Delgado, who picked up a vicious finish in his UFC debut,…

February 17, 2025

Which WR should Pats target if Higgins is unavailable? Perry, Breer weigh in

Phil Perry and Albert Breer discuss what the Patriots' backup plan should be if Tee Higgins isn't available in free agency.

February 17, 2025

BYU gets 2 shots at marquee wins to help its case for a bid to March Madness

BYU enters a big week for its NCAA Tournament chances. The Cougars (17-8, 8-6 Big 12) get a pair of chances for a resume-topping Quadrant 1 win. BYU hosts No.

February 17, 2025

Mets, Yankees and Dodgers camp storylines & U26 power rankings (teams 30-26) | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are both fully entrenched in Spring training camps in Florida and Arizona, respectively. Mintz shares what he learned and witnessed in Juan Soto's arrival at Mets camp. Shusterman describes the fever pitch atmosphere at Dodgers camp and the two discuss the latest drama surrounding Yankees camp. The two also unveil teams 30-26 in their U26 power rankings and play a fun NRI trivia game to end the pod.

February 17, 2025

JJ Quinerly scores 26 points and No. 17 West Virginia women beat No. 12 Kansas State 70-57

JJ Quinerly scored 26 points, Jordan Harrison added 18 points and No. West Virginia best 12th-ranked Kansas State 70-57 on Monday for its 15th straight victory at home. It was a matchup of the best offense and the best defense in the Big 12 with Kansas State scoring 81.3 points per game and West Virginia allowing just 53.5 ppg.

February 17, 2025

Champions Trophy ends eight-year hiatus with $3.5 million up for grabs: Ultimate Guide

Following an eight-year hiatus, the Champions Trophy returns for its ninth edition this week, with Pakistan hosting its first ICC tournament in nearly three decades.

February 17, 2025

Texans sign LS Tucker Addington to a futures contract

Jon Weeks has served as the Texans' long snapper since 2010, playing all 244 games in the past 15 years.