Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic share a bond despite fierce rivalry (Getty Images)At first, the news alert sounded like a Fool’s Day joke: “Andy Murray coach Novak Djokovic to the Australian Open”, we read. Murray’s first move after retirement will be a step towards the unknown. Having taken the time he wanted at home after finishing his playing career at the Olympics, he found the lure of the game too strong to resist. A former rival may seem like an unlikely ally: Djokovic beat Murray in four Australian Open finalshe has now appointed a rookie coach to help him achieve…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals acquired second baseman Jonathan India from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, adding a reliable pinch-hitter and center fielder to play alongside star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. .As part of the deal, the Royals also acquired outfielder Joey Wiemer while sending right-hander Brady Singer to Cincinnati.The 27-year-old Indian was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2021 and hit .248 with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs in 2024. He appeared in a career-high 151 games and scored 80 walks on balls, tied for fifth in the majors. . He led in 341…
The Bears have listed a few key offensive players as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Vikings and the rumors are positive about them as of Sunday morning.According to multiple reports, receiver Keenan Allen and running back D’Andre Swift are both expected to play in the divisional clash.Allen participated in practice on a limited basis Friday due to an ankle injury and was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report. Swift had the same title due to a groin injury, but he was able to gradually increase his participation in practices during the week.The Bears are trying to…
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NBA: Victor Wembanyama returns as San Antonio Spurs beat Golden State Warriors BBC
Victor Wembanyama was named rookie of the year last season, after being the first overall draft pick (Reuters)Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points in his return as the San Antonio Spurs battled to a 104-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors.The Spurs trailed by 17 late in the third, but Wembanyama, who had missed San Antonio’s previous three games with a knee injury, and rookie Stephon Castle helped the hosts rally in the fourth quarter.Six of Castle’s 19 points came during a late 11-0 run that tilted the game in the Spurs’ favor and secured a third straight victory.During other NBA…
Jannik Sinner fires coach and physio following doping controversy ahead of US Open ABC News
Giants offer contracts to three remaining arbitration-eligible players originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThere were no surprises ahead of Friday’s deadline for the Giants to make decisions on their arbitration-eligible players.Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and right-hander Austin Warren signed one-year contractsand the Giants offered contracts to first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. and relievers Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval. They could always trade one or more players down the line, but at an important offseason deadline, they decided to keep them all under team control, at least.Yastrzemski was the most interesting decision of his final year of arbitration, but he agreed…
Fowler calls 49ers ‘a situation to watch’ for former Giants QB Jones originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAs Brock Purdy suffers shoulder injurythe 49ers might be looking for another quarterback.Coincidentally, a notable name is expected to be on the market next week and – depending on Purdy’s schedule – could intrigue San Francisco.The New York Giants officially waived Daniel Jones on Saturday, and the former No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft is set to become a free agent on Monday — assuming they clear waivers.The 49ers could be a team interested in acquiring Jones, as suggested by…
NHL: Utah vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsPITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh on Saturday night, but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club.Dylan Guenther scored twice, while Nick Bjugstad, Jack McBain, Mikhail Sergachev and Alexander Kerfoot also scored for Utah.Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for Utah.Crosby is the 21st player in NHL history to score 600 goals. He reached that milestone with 10 seconds left on the five-on-three power play and now has seven goals in his last 12 games. Crosby completed a one-timer from the right side of the net, set up on a…