The Rio Open took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz retired hurt from the tournament after just two games due to a right ankle injury. This early retirement at 1-1 allowed Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro to advance to the second round, where he will face his compatriot Felipe Meligeni Alves for
The New Jersey Devils were pleased to have defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler back in the lineup after a 16-game absence due to a broken left foot. Siegenthaler sustained the injury while blocking a shot against the Vancouver Canucks on January 6. His return came in a game against his former team, the Washington Capitals, in which
The rematch between Scotland’s Josh Taylor and England’s Jack Catterall is highly anticipated after their controversial encounter in 2022. Taylor was awarded a unanimous decision win, but his subsequent loss to Teofimo Lopez in 2023 raised doubts about his abilities as a divisional kingpin. Now, at the age of 33, Taylor is eager to prove
Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2-ranked player, suffered a shocking defeat at the Dubai Championships. She lost to Donna Vekic in the second round after blowing a set and 2-0 lead. This defeat comes just after Sabalenka successfully defended her Australian Open title, making it an unexpected turn of events for the Belarusian player. Vekic and
The NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made a decision to uphold a five-game suspension for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly. This suspension stems from a cross-check against Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig during a game in February. Rielly’s actions occurred in the closing seconds of the game and he was immediately penalized with a match
The PFL’s 2024 regular season is set to begin on April 4 in San Antonio, featuring fights in the heavyweight and women’s flyweight divisions. This season will not only showcase the heavyweight and women’s flyweight categories but will also introduce the light heavyweight, welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight divisions. The 2024 season’s opening matches will take
Matthew Slater, a renowned special teams player in the NFL, made the difficult decision to retire after an impressive 16 seasons in the league. With 10 special teams Pro Bowl appearances under his belt, Slater leaves behind a legacy that will be hard to match. Selected by the New England Patriots in the 2008 draft,
Vivianne Miedema, the talented Arsenal and Netherlands forward, has faced a challenging road to recovery after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. This setback resulted in her missing the 2022 Women’s World Cup, where her national team was eliminated in the quarterfinals. Despite the obstacles she has faced, Miedema has been working hard to regain her
As Juan Soto officially joined the New York Yankees, the fans are buzzing with excitement. On his first day in camp, Soto expressed his great feeling about being part of the Yankees organization. While fans are already clamoring for him to be a Yankee for life, Soto remains focused on the 2024 season and is
Mercedes-Benz has recently announced the changes to its lineup for the 2024 DTM season. While the German manufacturer has retained some key drivers, there have been significant shake-ups in the roster, with the exit of Landgraf team and the addition of a new driver to the lineup. This move comes as part of Mercedes’ strategy
The 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis had its fair share of drama and surprises, especially during the celebrity game. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons emerged as the MVP of the game, showcasing his skills with an impressive performance. However, online streamer Kai Cenat did not live up to expectations, despite promoting his progress leading
After the recent decision to fire coach Jacque Vaughn, the Brooklyn Nets have named assistant coach Kevin Ollie as the interim head coach, according to sources at ESPN. Ollie will take over the head coaching duties starting with the game against the Toronto Raptors after running Tuesday’s practice session. This move comes as the Nets
After the Houston Astros’ full-squad workouts began, right fielder Kyle Tucker expressed his openness to a potential long-term contract. Tucker, who believes that the Astros have the best team in the league, has already engaged in preliminary discussions regarding his future with the team. With a current one-year deal worth $12 million, Tucker is set
When Maurio Sulaiman, the head of the World Boxing Council, suggested having five or six officials scoring the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight on May 18th, he highlighted the importance of ensuring fairness in judging. With boxing judges often making controversial decisions, having extra officials could potentially reduce the likelihood of an incorrect score
Marc Marquez’s decision to depart from Honda, his team for over a decade, to join the Gresini Ducati squad for the upcoming season has stirred up a whirlwind of excitement in the MotoGP world. Despite his impressive track record of six world titles with Honda, the transition to a satellite team on a year-old Ducati
Real Madrid is currently in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé regarding a potential free transfer this upcoming summer. Sources have informed ESPN that discussions are progressing well, and there is optimism within the Madrid camp about finalizing a deal in the near future. Mbappé has reportedly expressed his intention to leave PSG as
Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion, has expressed her unwavering dedication to success as she prepares to compete at the Dubai Championships. Following her victory over Zheng Qinwen in the finals of the Grand Slam last month, Sabalenka has made it clear that she will not be complacent with her achievements. She has described herself
Steve McMichael, a former Chicago Bears player and a key member of the dominant “46 defense,” is currently facing a serious health battle after contracting a staph infection at a suburban hospital. McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS three years ago, has been hospitalized since Thursday and was admitted into intensive care shortly after. Despite