Nick Kyrgios’ best run at the Australian Open came in 2015 when he reached the quarterfinals (Getty Images)Nick Kyrgios used his protected ranking to secure a place in the main draw of January’s Australian Open.Kyrgios, 29, has not played in a Grand Slam since September 2022, when he lost in US Open quarter-finals.Britons Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie, Katie Boulter, Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal and Jodie Burrage have also been confirmed on the main draw roster.The Australian Open begins on January 12.A series of knee, foot and wrist injuries have interrupted Kyrgios’ career over the past two years.The Australian has not…
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Four giants receive pre-arbitration bonuses for their 2024 performances originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaA handful of Giants players got some extra money just in time for the holidays.Four players received a portion of MLB’s $50 million pre-arbitration bonuses for their performances during the 2024 MLB season.Receiver Patrick Bailey led the way with $471,042, while Tyler Fitzgerald ($409,573), Ryan Walker ($382,315) and Heliot Ramos ($314,708) were also awarded.In total, 101 players received a share, and eight of them received over $1 million.The allocation of the pre-arbitration bonus pool is part of the league’s collective bargaining agreement. An eligible player…
NFL fines Bears lineman for hitting 49ers QB Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAfter Brock Purdy suffered brief injury scare last weekend, the player responsible for the exit of the 49ers quarterback is being held accountable by the NFL.Darrell Taylor, Bears rusher was fined $16,883 for hitting Purdy in the third quarter of San Francisco wins 38-13 on Chicago. Taylor made contact with Purdy’s neck while awkwardly bringing him to the ground after the quarterback had already released the ball.The NFL fined Bears defensive lineman Darrell Taylor $16,883 for the hit to the neck of Brock Purdy on…
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Four giants receive pre-arbitration bonuses for their 2024 performances originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaA handful of Giants players got some extra money just in time for the holidays.Four players received a portion of MLB’s $50 million pre-arbitration bonuses for their performances during the 2024 MLB season.Receiver Patrick Bailey led the way with $471,042, while Tyler Fitzgerald ($409,573), Ryan Walker ($382,315) and Heliot Ramos ($314,708) were also awarded.In total, 101 players received a share, and eight of them received over $1 million.The allocation of the pre-arbitration bonus pool is part of the league’s collective bargaining agreement. An eligible player…
The Lions signed safety Jamal Adams to their practice squad on December 1. He will play his second match for them on Sunday.Detroit elevated Adams from the practice squad for a second straight week, and he will play against the Bills.Adams played eight snaps in his Lions debut on Thursday Night Football in Week 14. He made one tackle.He opened the season with the Titans and appeared in three games in September before being released in mid-October. Adams had four tackles at Tennessee.The Lions also elevated linebacker Andrew Beauplan with Trevor Nowakse (concussion). Beauplan was elevated for two more games…
Shortly after being selected in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson had the chance to train with other NHL players from the East Coast this summer. His practice teammates happened to be some of the best players in the sport, and ultimately it became an annual activity in Bedford, Nova Scotia.Batherson wasn’t even an NHL player yet and he was skating with superstars like Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Brad Marchand. Crosby and Marchand had Stanley Cup rings; in 2022, MacKinnon did it too. This was a golden opportunity to make friends and learn from these…