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'We hope he hasn't retired for good' - Steve Tew
They're selling out quicker and quicker and it gives us a sense of connection with the people". The beginning of the 2019 Six Nations moved that one step closer with the official launch of the competition taking place at Hurlingham Club in Fulham this morning . [Full Article...]
Rafael Nadal cruises past Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach 5th Australian Open final
Tsitsipas had pushed him in the second set with an improved first service success of 85 per cent compared to just 58 from his opponent, but Nadal still only lost another three points on his serve to always look in control. Nadal's performance was even more incredible given he was unable to play in the Brisbane warm-up tournament due to injury - with the Australian Open his first competitive tenn... [Full Article...]
Harden matches another Chamberlain feat with 61-point game
It was Harden's 21st consecutive 30-point game. He has 13 40-point games in that stretch and four 50-point games. Tobias Harris recorded 31 points as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 111-99, Joel Embiid hit 33 and had 19 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' narrow 122-120 win over the San Antonio Spurs and the Atlanta Hawks saw off the Chicago Bulls 121-101. [Full Article...]
Woods set for 2019 debut at Torrey Pines
Woods is making his 2019 PGA Tour debut this week at Torrey Pines, a course where he has won on eight different occasions, including the 2008 U.S. Open. He accomplished that goal in his return to the PGA Tour following spinal fusion surgery, finishing in a tie for 23rd place at the Farmers Insurance Open. [Full Article...]
NBA Victor Oladipo Out For Season With Ruptured Quad
In an Instagram post from the Indiana Pacers , they gave the latest update on Oladipo. Reaction to the injury poured in quickly across social media, with expressions of support toward Oladipo from the likes of LeBron James and Paul George . [Full Article...]
Jets' Adams hospitalizes Patriots mascot with huge hit at Pro Bowl
So I gotta go check on him, make sure he's okay. As it turns out, someone later informed Adams that what he thought was a light, playful bump put the man dressed as Pat in the hospital - a detail as yet not officially confirmed by the NFL. Apparently the Patriots mascot was getting booed all day at practice on Wednesday, so Adams made a decision to tackle him (see below). Adams hasn't missed a g... [Full Article...]
American Collins wishes roof stayed open at Australian Open
The two-time Wimbledon champion stormed past debutant Danielle Collins 7-6 (7/2), 6-0 in their semi-final after the closure of the roof in searing Melbourne heat gave the Czech a boost. Although she won on 81 percent of her first serves, only 43 percent of her second serves got her games. In the final there can be only two players. In fact, the victor will take over the No. [Full Article...]
Joseph added to England Six Nations squad
The 27-year-old returned to action for his club in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup game against Toulouse after nine months out because of a foot injury. That means the Wasps trio of Joe Launchbury, Brad Shields and Nathan Hughes will all travel to Portugal despite picking up knocks for their club against Leinster on Sunday. [Full Article...]