BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Exchanging smiles, laughs and flashy shots, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teamed up in doubles Monday as they both returned to the court in preparation for the Australian Open.The two former Wimbledon final opponents reached the second round of the Brisbane International with a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 10-8 victory against Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies.It was Kyrgios’ first match in 18 months due to wrist and knee injuries, while Djokovic missed the season-ending ATP Finals last month with an unspecified injury.They brought the crowd to their feet several times at Pat Rafter Arena, including when Djokovic…
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Luzardo discusses trade with Phillies, believes he injured his back originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaEight days ago, Jesus Luzardo was getting ready for a relaxing Sunday morning on the lake when he received a call from the Marlins telling him he had been traded to the Phillies.He wasn’t expecting the news that morning but was aware he might be on the move this offseason due to a pay raise and the Marlins’ perpetual rebuild.“I was getting ready to go fishing, I got the call right before I got on the boat,” Luzardo said Monday afternoon via Zoom.”I could kind…
Dorian Finney-Smith, defending Anthony Davis in one game last season, was acquired by the Lakers on Sunday in a trade that sent D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to Brooklyn. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)The things that the Lakers And LeBron James Our favorite thing about Dorian Finney-Smith are the things that kept Finney-Smith from enjoying his battles against the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.“That’s probably the first time I said anything to him. I’ve been guarding him for nine years, but I’m just not very friendly on the field,” Finney-Smith said Monday in Los Angeles.Just because Finney-Smith is…
The Detroit Lions franchise finds itself in an unfamiliar position as the 2024 season comes to a close. Next Sunday, they will face the Vikings for all the NFC (regular season) marbles in the very first clash of the season bringing together more than 13 winning teams. But before that home start for the season, they’re in San Francisco Monday night to take on a 49ers team that navigated an injury-plagued season to the finish line.It seems like every position group in San Francisco has been decimated at one point or another this season by injuries, and for Week 17,…
The NHL fined Matvei Michkov $2,473.96 after the Flyers rookie hit Quinton Byfield’s head with his stick the team’s 5-4 loss Sunday night to the Kings. Michkov responded to Byfield with a subtle shot to the face and then a push as both players came into play during the third period. Michkov was whistled for high stick and Byfield for brutality. Michkov’s fine goes to the players’ emergency aid fund. The 20-year-old winger had a goal and an assist in the Flyers’ loss. He entered Monday leading all rookies with 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists) in 35 games. He…
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MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona DiamondbacksThe Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Bell on a one-year contract worth $6 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday evening because the deal was subject to a successful physical exam.Bell returns to Washington after spending the 2021 season and most of 2022 there. He was sent to San Diego along with Juan Soto at the deadline in 22Now 32, Bell has played for Cleveland, Miami and Arizona over the past two seasons. He is a Major League Baseball veteran…
Scotty Pippen Jr. is fully on the fantasy basketball radar with Ja Morant dealing with a shoulder injury. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — as far as music in my rotation — for the coming week in fantasy basketball.Each week you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make, a quick look at the schedule, and roster notes (who’s in and out of rotations).Press play and browse the latest fantasy basketball news.Who should Fantasy Basketball managers add and integrate into their lineups this…
2025 NFL Draft order: Where Pats stand in first round after Week 17 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonTHE Choice #1 in 2025 NFL Draft is very much at stake for the New England Patriots.on Saturday 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers brought the Patriots’ record in 2024 to 3-13. They had the second pick going into Sunday’s games, but moved up to first place after the New York Giants beat the Indianapolis Colts to improve to 3-13.The Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders both improved to 4-12 with wins Sunday, meaning there are only four three-win teams:…