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Tennis

Teenager Robertson dreams of being ‘better than Murray’

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Charlie Robertson is set to step up to the senior ranks as junior world number 10 (Getty Images)He might have been able to show Raygun a dance move or two at the Paris Olympics, but instead Charlie Robertson focuses his fancy footwork on becoming “as good, if not better” than his fellow Scot and “model incredible” Andy Murray on the tennis court. .Ranked 10th in the world junior rankings after reaching the semi-finals of this season’s US Open, the early signs are promising for Dundonian, 17, as he told BBC Scotland: “You have to dream big.”Like many talented young athletes,…

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MLB

Mets’ Edwin Diaz blasted his way to decisive playoff save: ‘I told him I had this shit’

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Monday afternoon outing against the Braves didn’t quite start as planned Edwin Diaz.After Dishes installation man Phil Maton hit a batter and gave up a bloop single to bring the tying run to the plate with just one out in the bottom of the eighth, Carlos Mendoza decided to turn to his closer for a five-out save.Diaz easily struck out the first and he appeared to be out of the inning when Pete Alonso made a superb diving stop on a Jared Kelenic grounder, but the right-hander forgot to cover first base, bringing in a run and keeping the rally…

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NFL

Warner’s wife surprisingly predicts 49ers star’s pick over Patriots

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Warner’s wife surprisingly predicts 49ers star’s pick over Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFred Warner’s wife, Sydney, can see into the 49ers’ star linebacker’s future.Well, maybe not exactly.But she surprisingly predicted the All-Pro linebacker’s pick six in the San Francisco game. 30-13 victory against the New England Patriots on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.In the latest episode of their podcast, The Warner HouseSydney asked Warner what he would do to get a much-needed win for the 49ers.To which the fifth-round pick responded with a concise three-word response.“Trifecta, your favorite,” Warner replied.A “trifecta” for Warner is an interception, forced fumble…

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NHL

Korpisalo looks more and more like the Bruins’ opening night goaltender

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Korpisalo looks more and more like the Bruins’ opening night goaltender originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonBoston Bruins open 2024-25 NHL regular season in eight days in Florida against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers.Boston’s number one goaltender, Jeremy Swayman, is still not signed as a restricted free agent and therefore was not with the team for training camp or any of the first four preseason games.The longer Swayman remains without a contract, the more likely it is that Joonas Korpisalo will be the goaltender leading the Bruins onto the ice at Amerant Bank Arena for opening night.“Where we are…

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NFL

Fantasy Football Week 5: Waiver of phone transfers

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If you thought the fantasy landscape was messy, wait. Byes are about to arrive in Week 5, which means figuring out the lineup will become an even more uncomfortable process. In the coming week, we will be without the Lions, Eagles, Chargers and Titans.Lucky for you, we’re here to help. Each week we highlight the top potential fantasy football waiver pickups that remain available in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy leagues. If you have significant list needs, the names below are worth your attention.QuarterbacksJustin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers (31%)Fields is no longer undefeated after Sunday’s visit to Indianapolis, but he’s…

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