Author: JamesMcGhee

The former Wimbledon semi-finalist meets the five-time Grand Slam champion at the net, at the end of a fiercely contested final. The large crowd applauds both players as Kirsten Flipkens wins the title, thanks to excellent clutch volleys late in the match in a decisive 6-4, 2-6, 10-7 victory over the legendary Martina Hingis. Flipkens joins four-time major winner Kim Clijsters and former world number 2 Anett Kontaveit in claiming the trophy, once sought by Grand Slam champions such as Martina Navratilova, Mary Pierce and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.Welcome to the Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters, where some of the world’s best players…

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The World Series is about to start, and from a talent and celebrity standpoint, it’s hard to hope for a better game. However, as the 2024 season comes to a close, I know many of us will have our eyes on the future and our expectations for what 2025 has in store. With that in mind, I’m releasing my rankings of early 2025 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball.These are preliminary rankings based on my throwing analysis done this season and my expectations for growth or regression next year. I have yet to delve any further into these pitchers or begin…

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Some of Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s expressions might need some explanation for some. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Eyebrows raise. The eyes move back and forth. Rooster heads to the side.When Jim Harbaugh starts talking, Chargers players never really know how to react.“It’s like a really fun wild roller coaster,” quarterback Taylor Heinicke said, “that comes with a cool ending.”Unexpected, unorthodox and undeniably unique, Harbaugh’s growing phrasebook established a quirky but solid foundation for the Chargers’ new era.Eight months after Harbaugh’s arrival, players haven’t learned to predict where his final speech will turn. He quotes Nelson Mandela. He reads…

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Klay Thompson made six of his 10 three-pointers (Getty Images)Klay Thompson had an unforgettable debut for the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 22 points in a 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.The 34-year-old moved to Texas last summer after 13 years with the Golden State Warriors.The move was seen as a signal that the four-time NBA championship winner was past his best.But Thompson highlighted his toughness with 22 points, seven rebounds and three steals in just 26 minutes.Eighteen of Thompson’s 22 points came from three-pointers, which is a record for a player in his Mavericks debut.“Great start,” Thompson said.“There’s only one…

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Shanahan provides injury update on Deebo and Jennings for 49ers-Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe 49ers are poised to become must-win territory, but San Francisco could be without its top three receivers for this weekend’s “Sunday Night Football.” showdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium.Following Brandon Aiyuk’s season-ending knee injurythe 49ers front office took another hit when Deebo Samuel was hospitalized with pneumonia Sunday.After Samuel practiced Thursday, coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update on the All-Pro receiver’s status ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.“Well, the fact that he was able to be there and try some…

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