Author: Mosope

Mosope Ominiyi is a freelance sports journalist and sub-editor with over a decade's worth of experience, having graduated in 2020 with a BA Hons degree at Staffordshire University. His work has appeared in The Times, MailOnline and Sportskeeda, among other platforms.
Tennis

French Open 2023: Djokovic into Sunday’s final after wearing down cramping Alcaraz

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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain appears to be injured as he speaks to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the Men's Singles Semi Final match on Day Thirteen of...

Novak Djokovic started fast, Carlos Alcaraz grew in confidence as time wore on, they battled during a series of nailbiting rallies but the intensity took a toll on the world no. 1, cramping and subsequently forfeiting a game early in set three of a tense semi-final encounter suddenly losing its edge. The 22-time Major champion will now have a chance for #23 on Sunday, after his four-set victory.
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Tennis

French Open 2023: Muchova masterful as she makes first Major final in epic comeback win vs. Sabalenka

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Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic celebrates victory during the Women's Singles Semi Final Round Match against Aryna Sabalenka during Day 12 of the...

Karolina Muchova started well with aggression and variety in good measure, weathered an inspired storm before saving match point down 5-2 during a tense deciding set en route to securing her first Major final with a three-set win in three hours 13 minutes against Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka. Continue reading “French Open 2023: Muchova masterful as she makes first Major final in epic comeback win vs. Sabalenka” →

NBA

Nuggets 109-94 Heat: Jokic-Murray do it all again as Malone’s men take Game 3

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Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets dribbles past a screen set by Nikola Jokic against Caleb Martin of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in...

Nikola Jokic’s 12-point third quarter saw the wheels turn in motion for a determined Denver side, who surged ahead to a 19-point lead before the end of the third quarter and didn’t relinquish it this time around as they silenced Kaseya Center with a series-altering away victory against Miami overnight. Continue reading “Nuggets 109-94 Heat: Jokic-Murray do it all again as Malone’s men take Game 3” →

Boxing

Artur Beterbiev’s trainer Marc Ramsay calls Callum Smith biggest challenge yet

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Artur Beterbiev during the public workout for the Unified Light Heavyweight Championship of the World fight, Artur Beterbiev v Anthony Yarde at Grand...

Now that a date has been confirmed for Artur Beterbiev’s latest defence of his unified light-heavyweight titles, some videos have emerged of the 38-year-old on the heavy bag in the gym. Former super-middleweight world champion Callum Smith is next in mid-August, and he’s “possibly the biggest challenge,” of the long-reigning titlist’s career according to his trainer Marc Ramsay. Continue reading “Artur Beterbiev’s trainer Marc Ramsay calls Callum Smith biggest challenge yet” →

Tennis

French Open 2023: Swiatek improves to 7-0 vs. Gauff, faces Haddad Maia in semis

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She didn’t have it all her own way, but world no. 1 and defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek secured her passage into tomorrow’s semi-finals with a straight-sets win over Coco Gauff, in a rematch of last year’s final. She’ll play Brazilian record-breaker Beatriz Haddad Maia on Thursday, after the 27-year-old’s recovery result vs. two-time Major runner-up Ons Jabeur earlier in the day. Continue reading “French Open 2023: Swiatek improves to 7-0 vs. Gauff, faces Haddad Maia in semis” →

Tennis

French Open 2023: Having demoralised Musetti, will Alcaraz now go all the way?

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He plays with a smile on his face, an electric brand of tennis that has fans worldwide clamouring to get a glimpse of him upclose, and his displays have softened the blow felt by 14-time champion Rafael Nadal’s absence. Now with a night session matchup against the 2021 runner-up, can his red-hot form continue as he seeks to secure a second Major title in less than twelve months? Continue reading “French Open 2023: Having demoralised Musetti, will Alcaraz now go all the way?” →

Tennis

French Open 2023: After taming Tiafoe, can Zverev build on an uplifting victory?

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His serve was topsy-turvy throughout – flickering from fantastic to frustrating at a moment’s notice, but Olympic champion Alexander Zverev held his nerve and played some brilliant points under pressure during a near four-hour clash featuring two tiebreak sets to best US Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe, a childhood friend on tour looking to beat him for the first time since 2017. Continue reading “French Open 2023: After taming Tiafoe, can Zverev build on an uplifting victory?” →

NBA

Heat 111-108 Nuggets: Adebayo leads by example on both ends, Miami steal Game 2

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After hitting six of their 13 total three-pointers in the final quarter to threaten a late Game 1 comeback, that sequence foreshadowed a fiery start three days later as the Heat tied the NBA Finals. Miami began hot from deep before finishing with staunch defence down the stretch as Bam Adebayo and Gabe Vincent were key en route to a road win, despite Nikola Jokic’s 41-point outing. Continue reading “Heat 111-108 Nuggets: Adebayo leads by example on both ends, Miami steal Game 2” →

Boxing

Shields retains undisputed titles with shutout UD hometown win over Cornejo

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Short-notice challenger Maricela Cornejo gamely absorbed punishment aplenty over a bruising 20 minutes, but was firmly second best against Claressa Shields as the undisputed middleweight queen retained her titles at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena overnight. The 28-year-old expressed interest in an intriguing world title fight at 168lbs between two former opponents, taking place July 1. Continue reading “Shields retains undisputed titles with shutout UD hometown win over Cornejo” →

Tennis

Shapovalov crumbles, Hurkacz stumbles – Davidovich Fokina shines in Djokovic loss

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Lorenzo Musetti ended Cameron Norrie’s hopes of a deep run, while Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daria Kasatkina were also comfortable winners across the two draws on Day 6. Denis Shapovalov crumbled against Carlos Alcaraz, while Hubert Hurkacz was stunned by a plucky Peruvian but despite a three-set defeat against Novak Djokovic, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina did himself proud. Continue reading “Shapovalov crumbles, Hurkacz stumbles – Davidovich Fokina shines in Djokovic loss” →

Boxing

Claressa Shields insists she won’t take short-notice foe Maricela Cornejo lightly

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Maricela Cornejo stepped into the breach after news of original title challenger Hanna Gabriels’ positive drugs test broke last Thursday. The 36-year-old (16-5, 6 KOs) may have three world title defeats to her name, but despite the situation is ‘excited for the world to see Mari 2.0’ tonight. How will she fare this time? 
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Tennis

French Open 2023: Fritz becomes the villain, Sinner stunned and more on Day 5

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Taylor Fritz beat Arthur Rinderknech in four sets before shushing the fervently partisan Suzanne-Lenglen spectators that had been hounding him all evening long, which didn’t go down well. Elsewhere, a compelling battle between two teenagers awaits between Mirra Andreeva and last year’s runner-up Coco Gauff, while Jannik Sinner lost despite having match point… Continue reading “French Open 2023: Fritz becomes the villain, Sinner stunned and more on Day 5” →