“My love for tennis has never died” – Thiem on the tiring return from injury

Dominic Thiem is embraced by Rafael Nadal after the 2019 Roland Garros final

Dominic Thiem (left) has reached two Roland Garros finals, losing to Rafael Nadal in both 2018 and 2019 When the tennis world grappled with Rafael Nadal announcing his absence from this year’s French Open, there was some irony surrounding the identity of the man who directly benefited from his retirement. Next in the standings, moving …

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‘Fight for us’: fans in Premier League relegation showdown

Demarai Gray, James Maddison and Robin Koch

If Everton beat Bournemouth, Leicester and Leeds are relegated, regardless of the results against West Ham and Tottenham respectively Three in two doesn’t work. With Southampton already relegated, two from Everton, Leeds and Leicester will be considering trips to Plymouth, Ipswich and Millwall in next season’s Championship on Sunday, as the survivor toasts to a …

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The “work colleagues” become rivals for the world title

Champion Lawrence Okolie, promoter Ben Shalom and challenger Chris Billam-Smith pose at Thursday's press conference

World champion Okolie (left) is undefeated in 19 pro fights and Billam-Smith (right) has won 17 and lost one Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith describe their relationship as “former co-workers,” but co-workers don’t usually end up trading punches in front of 15,000 animated spectators at a football stadium. WBO cruiserweight champion Okolie defends his belt …

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The Brewers’ minds were on injured Willy Adames during their loss to the Giants

The Brewers' minds were on injured Willy Adames during their loss to the Giants

Is MLB pitch clock responsible for the increase in pitching injuries? We’ve seen the number of pitching injuries skyrocket in 2023, but our pundits tell us why we shouldn’t be so quick to blame the clock. Sports Seriously, USA TODAY The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the San Francisco Giants, 15-1, in a bad game they’d …

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WWE SmackDown Results, Recap, Votes: The Bloodline is way ahead of Night of Champions

WWE SmackDown Results, Recap, Votes: The Bloodline is way ahead of Night of Champions

A picture is worth a thousand words, but not all words speak the truth. Roman Reigns and The Bloodline stood out in the final moments of WWE SmackDown, but the reality is that Reigns has never been alone more. The Night of Champions homecoming show concluded with Reigns lifting all four tag team championship belts …

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Inside Corey Coleman’s journey from NFL first pick to USFL champion

Corey Coleman's trip to the USFL

It was spring of 2016 in Chicago, and Corey Coleman – the defending Biletnikoff Award winner – found himself waiting patiently in the green room of the NFL Draft in Grant Park, hoping to hear his name called by NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell. A dynamic wide receiver capable of playing with jaw-dropping speed, Coleman was …

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Charles Schwab Challenge 2023 standings: Scottie Scheffler hides, Jordan Spieth misses first cut at Colonial

Charles Schwab Challenge 2023 standings: Scottie Scheffler hides, Jordan Spieth misses first cut at Colonial

The chasing pack was formed at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club, and lines up behind first-round leader Harry Hall. The Englishman cleared the gates on Thursday with an 8-under 62, and backed it up nicely with a 4-under 68 to command a three-stroke lead heading into the weekend in Fort Worth, …

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