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Emma Raducanu took a picture sitting down, no drink in hand, no nothing” – Andy Roddick weighs in on claim that ‘partying’ led to Brit’s Doha loss

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Andy Roddick recently shared his opinion on the claims made by the media about Emma Raducanu’s most recent loss at the 2024 Qatar Open.

Raducanu was last in action at the WTA 1000 in Doha, where she was granted a wild card entry. The Brit, who suffered a crushing 6-0, 7-6 (8) defeat to Anhelina Kalinina in the opener, competed at the event just days after her second-round loss to Ons Jabeur in Abu Dhabi.

Andy Roddick cautions Emma Raducanu on her scheduling before the 2024 Australian Open ahead of her much anticipated comeback – FirstSportz

During the period between the two tournaments, Emma Raducanu also made a quick trip to Dubai to attend a star-studded party at a luxury hotel. British tennis journalist Stuart Fraser, among others, questioned the 21-year-old’s priorities in an article titled, “Emma Raducanu flops 48 hours after event with Naomi Campbell.” It was seemingly insinuated that partying was to blame for her loss in Doha.

Andy Roddick recently weighed in on the claims and touched upon Raducanu’s wild card entry into the Qatar Open.

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Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz match tickets: How to buy, cost, cheapest price for Netflix Slam in Las Vegas

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Two of the biggest names in tennis face off in the entertainment capital of the world, as Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort plays host to the ‘Netflix Slam’. 22-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal goes up against his 20-year-old Spanish compatriot, Wimbledon 2023 winner Carlos Alcaraz.

The two grand slam winners, whose maiden victories at Wimbledon came 15 years apart, will play a three-set match that acts as the main event of the inaugural Netflix Slam on Sunday, March 3, at the 12,000 capacity Michelob Ultra Arena on the grounds of Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz, The Netflix Slam: 5 things to know | Tennis News - Hindustan Times

It’s a chance for the sport to make its first big impression in Las Vegas, and comes just a few weeks on from Allegiant Stadium hosting the Super Bowl and barely 24 hours after the Australian National Rugby League’s season opener at the same arena. The City of Lights is fast becoming the City of Sports, and we’ve got all the details and links you’ll need to secure any last-minute tickets.

There are still plenty of tickets available on Stubhub for the Netflix Slam tennis exhibition in Las Vegas, and you can view a full plan of the Michelob ULTRA Arena to decide on your ideal seats ahead of the match between Nadal and Alvarez on Sunday, March 3.

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Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder have ALL had a go on arcade punch machine… but which heavyweight fighter comes out on top?

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Francis Ngannou has the superior hitting power to Anthony Joshua, while Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder, according to their scores on a punch machine.

Ngannou is set for his second professional boxing bout when he meets Joshua in Saudi Arabia on March 8 after previously impressing in his defeat against Tyson Fury.

Joshua is attempting to keep his plans of becoming a three-time heavyweight world title holder alive by beating Ngannou in the hopes of setting up a unificiation fight against the eventual winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Fury’s bout.

UFC News: Francis Ngannou speaks highly of Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua

But amid the very serious machinations of the heavyweight division, most of the top contenders have been seen trying their hand at the classic punching machine over the years.

Seven fighters in total can be seen in a video that was released on Instagram on Wednesday and the results are very revealing.

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Ryan Garcia explains how loss to Gervonta Davis was huge benefit to his career

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One of the biggest fights of 2023 was the clash between Ryan Garcia and the hard-hitting Gervonta Davis.

This matchup saw two of boxing’s biggest stars go head-to-head in Las Vegas in a contest which generated huge interest and PPV buys.

During his meteoric rise, Garcia frequently called out Davis and finally got his wish, but he was unable to beat “Tank” who managed to knock down Garcia twice before the fight was stopped in the seventh round.

Boxing: Ryan Garcia calls for rematch vs Gervonta Davis: Maybe at 140 or 147 pounds | Marca

The loss to Davis saw Garcia receive some criticism and was branded a ‘quitter’ by a number of fans.

When a fighter suffers a loss in a marquee bout, some struggle to come to terms with what transpired in the ring, but for Garcia, he has used his defeat to Davis to give himself a new lease of life and beat all of his rivals.

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2024 Formula 1: Who are the drivers and team principal for Mercedes F1?

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The year 2023 was a difficult season for Mercedes as they had to take a back seat to Red Bull after having dominated the Formula 1 circuit for the past decade. The team struggled with their performance, and despite Hamilton looking closer to his best, George Russell struggled more. Mercedes admitted their faults immediately during the first race weekend, but they were no closer to Red Bull. For the first time since 2011, there wasn’t a victory for Mercedes.

Mercedes had won eight consecutive constructors’ championships from 2014 to 2021 before dropping to third and second place in the last two seasons – disappointing finishes for the once-unbeatable team.

Hamilton didn't tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day

The seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished the year in third place, his poorest showing since he started racing in Formula 1. His teammate George Russell finished the year in eighth place, a second-season syndrome year for him. However, the lessons Russell learned will hold him well in the future. Russell ended the season on a high note with a second podium of the year in Abu Dhabi. This is something he can build on in an otherwise disappointing season. Hamilton scored 234 points and placed third, while Russell scored 175 points and placed eighth.

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Simone Biles pens a note of gratitude after being nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award

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Simone Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, expressed her gratitude after being nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year 2024 for her sensational 2023 season.

In 2023, Biles returned to the competitive sport in the U.S. Classic 2023, two years after her appearance at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in 2021, where she claimed the all-around, balance beam, and floor exercise titles, and collected the bronze in the uneven bars.

Simone Biles Pairs Bikini With Cowboy Hat in Tropical Vacation Photos - Parade

In the U.S. National Championships 2023, Biles surpassed the record of Al Jochim of seven national titles by claiming her eighth all-around national title. Additionally, she bagged the gold medals on balance beam, floor exercise, and a bronze in the bars.

This also made her the oldest woman to claim the title at 26 years and 166 days, breaking Linda Metheny Mulvihill (24 years and 100 days) in 1971.

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Text me back bro: Tiger Woods leaves Jon Rahm hanging over LIV Golf move

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The Spanish superstar is arguably the biggest fish netted by LIV Golf boss Greg Norman, signing with the breakaway league in December for a reported $500 million.

The slow drain of players away from the established PGA and DP World Tour’s and a potential deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has forced initial naysayers to do an about-turn on their opinion of LIV Golf.

Jon Rahm says Tiger Woods won't answer his texts about LIV Golf move - Yahoo Sports

Rory McIlroy – who was vehemently against LIV Golf at the outset – changed his tune after several of his mates joined the league.

In an interview with ESPN, Rahm revealed he had texted Woods, but he hasn’t heard back yet…

Jon Rahm: How Spaniard secured world No 1 return with Tiger Woods-esque winning run at Genesis Invitational | Golf News | Sky Sports

“I mean, Tiger, I texted him and the people that try to reach out, you know, the process, when I signed and I just let him know, ‘Hey, you know, this is a personal decision. I have nothing against anybody’,” said the world number three.

“Rory has been supportive publicly of my decision, and he was privately as well.”

For Rahm, he’s just chuffed he gets to play less golf for more money and spend time with his family.

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I wore every Roger Federer shirt possible” – Joao Fonseca on Swiss being his idol, not watching his Wimbledon 2019 loss to Novak Djokovic, and more

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Rising tennis sensation Joao Fonseca recently opened up on the players he looks up to, including Roger Federer. He also revealed that despite being a fan, he did not watch the Swiss’ 2019 Wimbledon final loss to Novak Djokovic.

Fonseca has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, thanks to his historic debut on the ATP circuit. The Brazilian tennis player, who was awarded a wild card at last week’s Rio Open, made quite a splash in front of his home crowd by reaching the quarterfinal with victories over Arthur Fils and Christian Garin. The 17-year-old thus created history as the first player born in 2006 to win an ATP match.

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic compete for the greatest season

In a recent interview with UOL, Joao Fonseca shed light on his childhood, his family, and the players he loves watching. The World No. 343 disclosed that he was a “big fan” of Roger Federer and frequently flaunted the former World No. 1’s shirts. He added that his mother shared a similar fascination for the Swiss legend.

The 17-year-old, however, noted that he hardly watched any tennis matches growing up. And despite being his fan, he also skipped the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s 2019 Wimbledon epic against Novak Djokovic, something he said he now “regrets.”

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Today in Sports, Feb. 28 — Venus & Serena Williams become 1st sisters to win WTA Tour events on the same day

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1922 — In the first formal college conference basketball tournament, North Carolina beats Mercer 40-26 to win the Southern Intercollegiate Conference championship. The 13-team conference keeps standings in its’ second season.

1929 — The Chicago Black Hawks are shutout for an NHL-record eighth straight game. It’s not a total loss, as the Black Hawks hold the New York Rangers scoreless for a 0-0 tie.

1940 — College basketball is televised for the first time. Station W2XBS transmits a basketball doubleheader from New York’s Madison Square Garden. Pittsburgh plays Fordham and New York University competes against Georgetown.

Venus and Serena: 5 things to know about this historic sibling rivalry

1957 — Johnny Longden becomes the first jockey in history to reach 5,000 victories. Longden, who started his career in 1927, coaxes Bente to a head victory over Flying Finish II in the fourth race at Santa Anita Park.

1960 — The United States hockey team scores six goals in the third period to beat Czechoslovakia 9-4 and win the gold medal in the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, Calif. The U.S. is down 4-3 after two periods, but Roger Christian scores three times in the third. Roger’s brother, Bill Christian, assists on two of the three goals.

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Anthony Joshua: I don’t duck a challenge, I’ve signed to fight Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder before

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Joshua however points out that even though bouts with those opponents never came to fruition, for his part he has previously agreed to fight both men.

Talks for a fight with Tyson Fury have stalled and collapsed in the past, while Joshua had inked a deal to fight Wilder this year, only for the American to suffer a surprise upset loss to Joseph Parker and nix the arrangement.

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