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‘Foreigner’? Roger Federer (Emmanuel Dunand)Roger Federer said Wednesday that staying involved in tennis in retirement helps him avoid feeling “like an outsider” ahead of this week’s Laver Cup in Berlin.Federer, who helped create the tournament, retired at the Laver Cup in London two years ago and has since remained involved with the competition as an ambassador.”I’m happy to have resumed some tournaments immediately,” the 43-year-old told reporters.“I feel like I ripped the band-aid off pretty quickly and when I walk around the tennis courts I still feel like I belong there.“I don’t feel like an alien, which is a good…
THE Yankees return to the playoffs.After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016 a year ago, the Yankees clinched a spot in the 2024 MLB playoffs after a 2-1 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.“Not getting in last year was tough, a tough offseason,” the manager said. Aaron Boone “We still have a long way to go, this is just the first step. One of the goals is to get into the dance and have a chance to get that prize… Hopefully we can now win the division and score that next goal.”It wasn’t always easy for…
THE New England Patriots wide receiver released Jalen Reagor of the training team on Tuesday.Reagor’s agent told Yahoo Sports that he had requested his release, and Reagor later posted a cryptic Instagram post that featured a meme of a Bugatti parked in the driveway of a trailer park.A former first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, Reagor signed one year, $1.3 million extension with the Patriots in March after spending the 2023 season with New England as a backup WR and kick returner. He received $442,500 in guaranteed money.Reagor was not selected to the 53-man roster after the preseason and re-signed…
THE Nashville Predators have re-signed forward Philippe Tomasino to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.The deal will see Tomasino earn $825,000 at the NHL level.See the original article to view embedded media.Drafted by the Predators in the first round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Tomasino has split time between Nashville and the Milwaukee Admirals over the past two seasons.In 41 regular-season games with the Predators in 2023-24, Tomasino scored seven goals and added 13 assists for 20 points. With Milwaukee, he had 18 points in 22 regular-season games.Since making his NHL debut in 2021, Tomasino has played in…
NBA 2K25 Summer League: Brandon Slater scores 30 points and the Nets are on fire in the second half NBA.com
How the Warriors’ Summer of Discovery Shaped Franchise Greatness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaTo the extent that the Warriors Not so long ago, we were a microscopic speck on the national sporting landscape with a loyal but seemingly cursed fan base, their rise to a global phenomenon and the NBA’s most valuable team is the most astonishing in recent American sports.Just 10 summers ago, the Warriors’ rise went from slow and steady to fast and steep. All the way to the top, mostly because the franchise’s core members were furious.Golden State CEO Joe Lacob was exasperated with his…
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Phillies get eliminated 16 more times and are injured by Hoskins in the loss originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaMILWAUKEE — The Phillies could have scored the first goal of his list on Wednesday evening with a victory at Milwaukee but fell short in a thriller, losing 2-1 to end a potential playoff series preview against the Brewers.The Phillies would have officially clinched a playoff spot if they had won the series finale, but the magic number remains one. The Phillies will get by with their next win or their next loss by The Mets or Braves.Their next series is…
Deebo Says It’s ‘Now or Never’ for 49ers’ Super Bowl Hopes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaStar 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel knows San FranciscoThe Super Bowl window could close at any moment.So the sixth-year veteran wants to win now – like in the 2024 NFL season.In his new podcast “Cleats and Convos,” Samuel told his co-host Liv Moods and her teammate Brandon Aiyuk how much he wants to bring a sixth Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Bay.“If I look at it the way you just said (about being) hungrier, I’m full at this point,” Samuel admitted with a…