Author: JamesMcGhee

Stefano Vukov, right, was provisionally suspended by the WTA after being rehired by Elena Rybakina last week – Getty Images/Tim ClaytonThe former coach of Elena Rybakina, Wimbledon 2022 champion has been provisionally suspended while he is under investigation for an alleged violation of the WTA code, it was revealed on Friday, just days after Rybakina announced his return to his team.Stefano Vukov coached Rybakina for five years until they stopped working together shortly before the US Open in August. In an unexpected move, she then posted on Wednesday: “I am delighted to announce that Stefano will be joining the team…

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Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastThe mystery surrounding Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s free agency is starting to become a little clearer after teams expressed interest in the budding young ace’s talents. With the international signing period fast approaching, we might learn Sasaki’s fate sooner rather than later.Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Kiley McDaniel of ESPN as they look at the latest news surrounding Sasaki, including which teams have made their pitch, why some teams don’t seem to care, and why the San Diego Padres seem to need the talented pitcher in their rotation more than anyone.Also in this episode of…

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Steph Curry scored 30 points as the Warriors beat the 76ers (Getty Images)Stephen Curry set a new NBA three-point record as the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in San Francisco.Curry, 36, made all eight of his three-point attempts for the first time in his career while finishing with 30 points and 10 assists.And that means the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player became the first person in league history to make at least eight of eight from three-point range and reach double-digit assists in the same game.The NBA record of nine out of nine was set in 2003…

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10 Eagles saves to watch in Week 18 against the Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaWith nothing to play for in terms of standings, the Eagles will rest their star players in Week 18 against the Giants.But this is a great opportunity for many backups.“What an opportunity for some of the guys that are going to be playing that might not get as many reps,” head coach Nick Sirianni said. “A huge, huge, huge opportunity for some people to do it in an NFL regular season game. Again, this is not the first time we have found ourselves in…

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With a tough challenge in Vegas, the Flyers fail to build momentum originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Flyers were hurt by a few errors and untimely goals allowed Thursday night as they lost to the Golden Knights, 5-2, at T-Mobile Arena.Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny ​​scored the Flyers’ goals. Konecny ​​came on the power play in the third period after Vegas took a 4-1 lead. Alexander Holtz scored on a shot that came off Aleksei Kolosov’s glove.At that point, the Flyers were going to need a ridiculous comeback if they wanted to pull off a second straight win.The Golden…

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MLB: Playoffs-Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore OriolesNEW YORK — Right-hander Corbin Burnes Six-year, $210 million contract with Arizona Diamondbacks includes $64 million in deferred payments due from 2031 to 2036, according to details obtained by The Associated Press.Burnes receives a $10 million signing bonus payable within 30 days of the deal being approved by the commissioner’s office and salaries of $30 million each in 2025 and 2026 and $35 million for each of the following four seasons.His deal, announced Monday and the largest in Diamondbacks history, includes $10 million in deferred money for each of the first two years and…

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3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaThe Sixers never led and never threatened from afar Thursday against the Warriors.Golden State dominated the night and cruised to a 139-105 victory at Chase Center.Stephen Curry was brilliant, posting 30 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in his 30 minutes.Joel Embiid led the Sixers 13-19 with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Paul George added 19 points.The Sixers were missing Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand sprain), Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Jared McCain (left lateral meniscus surgery) and KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction). The…

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