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Suni Lee Breaks Her Silence on MyKayla Skinner’s ‘Work Ethic’ Comments: ‘Annoying’

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Team USA gymnast Suni Lee has broken her silence about controversial comments made by former teammate MyKayla Skinner. 

Lee, 21, addressed a dig made by Skinner, 27, in June, when she said in a since-deleted YouTube video, “Besides Simone [Biles], I feel like the talent and the depth just isn’t what it used to be. I mean, obviously, a lot of girls don’t work as hard. The girls just don’t have the work ethic.”

Suni Lee addresses MyKayla Skinner controversy, says it was 'frustrating to see her put us down'

Skinner and Lee were teammates on the 2020 Olympic team that took home all-around silver in Tokyo. 

“We have a lot of love for her, but it’s frustrating to see her put us down because she knows, basically, about every single thing that we’ve all been through,” Lee told Glamour in a story published Thursday, October 3. “It was more annoying because of all the things that I’ve been through.”

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Iga Swiatek provides fitness update ahead of the Australian Open after taking medical time out against Coco Gauff

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But they endured back-to-back heartache, with their 2024 United Cup final loss to Germany now followed up by a loss to the USA.

Swiatek looked forward to playing against Gauff, but she just fell short in their singles opener, losing 6-4, 6-4.

Taylor Fritz then beat Hubert Hurkacz to secure the trophy, representing the USA’s second United Cup success.

Iga Swiatek ends Coco Gauff's 16-match winning streak to reach China Open final | Tennis News | Sky Sports

Not only did Swiatek lose to Gauff, she worryingly took a medical time out during the match, having been suffering with a leg injury throughout the tournament.

The Pole has since provided an update, saying in her post-match press conference: “Well, for sure, I wasn’t fresh today, but I’ll be good. So nothing happens.”

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More than sport: How street gymnastics is transforming lives in Uganda

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“I wish to be like Simone Biles,” Eric Mayanja says dreamily.

The young boy’s path to becoming a professional gymnast is daunting, given the obstacles in his path. He has to make do with some old mats that he uses outdoors for his flips because he doesn’t have a gym to train in.

What the teenager from Katwe, one of the largest impoverished slums in Uganda, and his American superstar idol share is a deep passion and commitment to the sport.

Simone Biles named Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year - ABC News

Mayanja’s love of a sport he discovered only three years ago has him spending most of his time in the open spaces of the slum, located on the outskirts of the capital, Kampala, doing backward rolls and jumping in his bare feet.

He’s one of the children from the area who are part of the Katara Arts Gymnastics Club. They use gymnastics to show the power of going after your dreams, regardless of their circumstances.

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Watch Tiger Woods get ecstatic over 15-year-old son’s first hole-in-one: ‘An unbelievable moment’

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Tiger Woods’ son accomplished a serendipitous feat — hitting a hole-in-one while paired with his dad.

The golf pro teamed up with his 15-year-old son, Charlie, during the PNC Championship on Dec. 22. At this year’s competition, which took place at the Ritz-Carlton GC in Orlando, Charlie scored his first-ever ace at the fourth hole.

Tiger Woods Caddies for Son Charlie, 14, as He Earns Spot in Golf Championship

In a clip shared by Golf Channel, Charlie Woods takes his swing and looks ahead after he makes his shot, which lands on the green and straight into the hole.

Charlie Woods doesn’t seem to realize he made a hole-in-one at first, as he suddenly looks shocked and then breaks into a smile. Tiger Woods immediately goes in to hug him, followed by a loving shove

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2025 Australian Open: When is the draw, who are the top seeds? Will Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu play?

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The Australian Open gets underway on Sunday, January 12 at Melbourne Park and comes to a conclusion a fortnight later with the women’s final set for Saturday, January 25 and the men’s singles final taking place on Sunday, January 26.

It will be the 113th time that the tournament has taken place while this year’s event is the 57th edition in the Open Era.

Novak Djokovic reacts to 'fantastic' Emma Raducanu's 'fairytale' US Open win | Metro News

This year will also be only the second time in history that the Australian Open starts on a Sunday following the switch last year with opening round matches taking place over three days instead of two.

Qualifying, though, starts on Monday, January 6 with the final round taking place on January 10.

Danny 🐊 on X: "Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu during practice. https://t.co/DcKVFJg8D6" / X

Melbourne Park – situated in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct where the Melbourne Cricket Ground and AAMI Park are also housed – has been the venue of the Australian Open since 1988.

Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club – also in Melbourne – hosted the major before that while the likes of Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth as well as Christchurch and Hastings in New Zealand have also played host in the past.

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Novak Djokovic Falls to Reilly Opelka in Brisbane: Postpones Quest for 100th Title

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The much-anticipated quest for Novak Djokovic’s 100th career title was unexpectedly postponed at the ATP 250 Brisbane International. The Serbian legend’s run came to an abrupt halt in the quarterfinals, falling to Reilly Opelka, whose powerful serve and surprising versatility proved too much for Djokovic to handle.

Opelka’s lethal mix of unyielding service games and sharp baseline solutions left Djokovic visibly frustrated, derailing the 37-year-old’s ideal start to the 2025 season. This loss raises questions about Djokovic’s readiness for the Australian Open, where he will aim to solidify his status as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) and counter rising stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic beaten by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane as Aryna Sabalenka reaches semi - BBC SportNovak Djokovic beaten by Reilly Opelka in Brisbane as Aryna Sabalenka reaches semi - BBC Sport

Djokovic’s Brisbane campaign marked an uncharacteristic stumble as he struggled to find answers against Opelka’s relentless game. Known for his ability to adapt mid-match, Djokovic found himself caught off guard by Opelka’s mix of precision serving and unexpected aggression from the back of the court.

Despite the loss, Djokovic displayed his signature sportsmanship, congratulating Opelka at the net with a heartfelt handshake and later posting on Instagram
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Mike Tyson’s retirement statement, health issues, Jake Paul fight admission and Netflix show

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Mike Tyson won his first heavyweight world title in 1986 yet remains one of the biggest names in boxing after a busy year in and out of the ring.

‘Iron Mike’ became the youngest-ever heavyweight champion at 20, and his incredible knockout record made him a global superstar. Before his first defeat in 1990, only four of Tyson’s 37 fights had reached the final bell, giving him an unparalleled aura in the ring.

Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Fight Viewed by 60 Million Households

As one of the most iconic boxers of all time, Tyson has remained a popular figure, as shown by the number of fans who watched his comeback fight against Jake Paul in November. With 2024 now over, Mirror US Sport takes a look at Tyson’s most significant moments from last year that could still shape his future.

Tyson had been originally scheduled to face Paul in July, but a stomach ulcer flare-up delayed their fight. The 58-year-old recalled coughing up blood onboard a flight in May, with his health issues leading friends to become concerned for his life.

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World heavyweight champion set for extended break

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World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is set to take an extended break from the sport according to his manager.

The Ukrainian maintained his unbeaten record with a second win over Tyson Fury over Christmas.

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Egis Klimas says he expects his client to return to the ring in the summer after resting for the next few months.

It’s believed Usyk’s next fight could be against IBF champion Daniel Dubois who called out the 37 year old in the ring in Riyadh.

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Luke Littler could hit £100m earnings mark as Tyson Fury move tipped after Ally Pally win

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Luke Littler will now sail beyond £100million in career earnings according to a leading sports finance expert. The 17-year-old will take home a £500k cheque from Ally Pally as well as the Sid Waddell Trophy, after hammering Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the World Darts Championship final.

A large portion of that will go to HMRC, but Littler’s reaction to the announcement of his cash prize on Friday night spoke volumes as he pointedly raised his eyebrows.

Tyson Fury and Luke Littler set to go head-to-head on amazing night of sport - Chronicle Live

And there are now likely to be ample big paydays to come with the teenage sensation tipped to go on and have a record breaking career.

Having won 10 senior PDC titles in his debut year, and captured the Premier League Darts crown, Littler has attracted a string of high-profile sponsors. His earnings since his spectacular Ally Pally debut a year ago have reportedly surpassed £1m already, and the endorsements are likely to keep piling in after his maiden world title.

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Demetrius Andrade says Terence Crawford could not beat Canelo Alvarez by moving up two divisions

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The fight betweenSaul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Terence Crawford is still in the realm of total uncertainty, but that does not prevent the whole boxing world from continuing to give its opinion on it.

One of them is Demetrius Andrade, who recently spoke out on the matter, making a statement that, although not surprising, makes him look good with the narrative that the Mexican is almost unbeatable and that there is no one who can knock him down or make him lose on the scorecards.

Demetrius Andrade revela el complicado pronóstico de Canelo Álvarez vs Terence Crawford - ClaroSports

According to Andrade, Canelo Alvarez would beat Terence Crawford at 168 pounds, and the Omaha, Nebraska native has been moving up in weight, going from 147 pounds to 154, where he was able to finish off Israil Madrimov. However, although Crawford wants to expose his undefeated record against the Mexican, he would have to move up two divisions, and there he would hit a wall.

In words shared with Fight Hub TV, Andrade said he loves Crawford very much, whom he considered “a good friend,” so he did not hesitate to give him some advice: “He saw me beat people up, I saw him beat people up. I think the stories could go on, but when it comes to weight, empowerment, that s… is real.
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