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Doubles trouble ahead with Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic to team up in Brisbane
- Former bitter rivals are now firm friends
- Kyrgios has played just one ATP match since 2022 US Open
Nick Kyrgios will team up with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International after crediting the former world No1 for motivating his return from serious injury. Once bitter rivals but now firm friends, Kyrgios and Djokovic plan to play doubles at the Queensland tournament, which gets under way on 29 December.
The pair will use the event to warm up for next month’s Australian Open, with Kyrgios using an injury-protected ranking to secure a direct entry at Melbourne Park. The Australian posted the announcement on Instagram, using a photo of himself and Djokovic walking on to court ahead for their 2022 Wimbledon final which he lost in four sets, writing “Doubles at Brisbane. See y’all there”.
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Langston Reynolds’ double-double leads Northern Colorado to 81-76 victory over Air Force
Langston Reynolds scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Northern Colorado defeat Air Force 81-76 on Monday night. Zack Bloch went 5 of 6 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and scored 15 for the Bears (7-5). Brock Wisne had 10 points and shot 5 of 6 from the field.
Leon Bond III scores career-high 37 as Northern Iowa beats Montana 104-76
Sophomore Leon Bond III scored a career-high 37 points to lead Northern Iowa past Montana 104-76 on Monday night. Bond shot 12 of 15 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 9 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (7-4). Jacob Hutson scored 24 points, going 11 of 15 from the field.
Nets suffer 130-101 loss to Cavs in Kenny Atkinson’s return to Brooklyn
Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Vasean Allette scores 14 in first start to help TCU fend off South Alabama 58-49
Sophomore Vasean Allette scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half of his first start and TCU held off South Alabama 58-49 on Monday night. Allette made 4 of 9 shots with a 3-pointer and 5 of 6 free throws for the Horned Frogs (6-4). Trazarien White added 13 points for TCU, and Ernest Udeh Jr. totaled 10 points and 11 rebounds for his second double-double this season.
Aaron Jones’ touchdown increases Vikings lead to 20-3
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Newman’s 25 lead Louisiana Tech past Grand Canyon 74-66
Sean Newman Jr. had 25 points in Louisiana Tech's 74-66 victory against Grand Canyon on Monday night. Newman had nine assists for the Bulldogs (10-2). Daniel Batcho scored 19 points while going 8 of 11 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds and three blocks.
Brzovic scores 21, Charleston knocks off Wofford 77-67
Ante Brzovic's 21 points helped Charleston defeat Wofford 77-67 on Monday night. Brzovic also contributed seven rebounds, six assists, and five blocks for the Cougars (8-2). Deywilk Tavarez scored 17 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line.
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Clemson finally takes transfer player under Dabo Swinney, gets commitment from receiver Tristan Smith
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Federiko Federiko, Chance McMillian lead Texas Tech to 86-50 victory over Oral Roberts
Federiko Federiko totaled a career-high 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Chance McMillian scored 20 points and Texas Tech rolled to an 86-50 victory over Oral Roberts on Monday night. Federiko sank 11 of 13 shots from the floor in posting his first double-double of the season for the Red Raiders (8-2), who improved to 7-0 at home. McMillian also had five assists and made 8 of 9 shots with three 3-pointers.