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Yesterday, Jannik Sinner and team Italy were one point from being knocked out in the Davis Cup semifinals. Today, they can celebrate after the world no. 4’s gritty comeback win over Novak Djokovic helped them pip Serbia to Sunday’s showpiece event – where they emerged victorious vs. Australia without needing the decisive doubles rubber, capping a career-best year for the 22-year-old. Continue reading “Sinner stars in singles, doubles to finish career-best year as Italy clinch Davis Cup”
The 28-year-old spoke about needing a break after a packed calendar where he dealt with a knee injury and Britain’s no. 1 player Cameron Norrie was typically bullish when speaking to media about facing Novak Djokovic during tomorrow’s Davis Cup quarterfinals against Serbia, after Jack Draper looks to give team GB a lead during the tie’s first of two singles matchups against Laslo Djere… Continue reading “Davis Cup: Feeling fresh, Norrie bullish as Great Britain gear up for Djokovic’s Serbia”
Fresh from securing world championship status and spearheading his nation halfway across the globe with Germany, new Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder will look to continue in the same vein once the 2023-24 NBA season begins on October 24. Reunited again alongside old faces and with different expectations, the FIBA World Cup MVP’s trajectory is one to keep an eye on. Continue reading “Schroder had a summer to savour, but more responsibility awaits him in Toronto”
Ian Foster’s men topped Group B with three wins, seven goals scored and none conceded – finishing with a 1-0 victory over second-placed Israel on Saturday evening. Up next for them is the Italians on Tuesday afternoon in the tournament’s semi-finals, but will they hold firm again? Continue reading “U19 Euros: After flawless group stage campaign, tougher tests now await English teens”
Aleksandar Mitrovic played an integral role in Fulham‘s Premier League promotion last season. He scored 12 goals and created 15 chances in 15 Championship appearances. His performances were made more impressive by the fact he had only joined on a deadline day loan deal from Newcastle.
Considering he scored more goals in fewer games for the Cottagers than during two previous seasons on Tyneside, it makes sense they want him on a permanent basis. In today’s inflated market, the estimated £20million price tag isn’t expensive for a powerful forward who quickly asserted himself as Fulham’s focal point in attack. With just over two weeks before the transfer window closes, the deal is expected to happen. It begs the question: Will it be third time lucky for the Serbian international? Continue reading “Aleksandar Mitrovic at Fulham: Will it be third time lucky?”
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