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Nicolai Budkov Kjaer wins first Challenger title, follows Casper Ruud’s path
Last year’s ITF junior no. 1 Nicolai Budkov Kjaer made a significant step forward in the second month of the new season. The Norwegian conquered his first Challenger title in Glasgow, lifting a trophy at 18 years and six months. Thus, Budkov Kjaer became the second-youngest Norwegian with the Challenger trophy in his hands after his…
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The Players Championship boss excited about Tiger Woods’ potential comeback
Tiger Woods’ future is always in question. Few people know in which direction Tiger Woods will go and what his goals are, but it is clear that injuries are standing in the way of his return. In addition, the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, left a huge mark on him, with questions: When will…
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Rafael Nadal’s competitive fire burns bright with E1 racing triumph
Rafael Nadal’s relentless drive and competitive spirit know no bounds! The 22-time Major champion dove into the E1 World Championship last year, showcasing his eagerness to tackle fresh challenges beyond his storied tennis legacy. Rafa’s participation, alongside other sporting icons, thrust the electric-powered racing series into the spotlight, captivating fans and racers across the globe. Team Rafa…
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Jordan Spieth turns down TGL: Interesting reasons
TGL is a league that captures attention week after week. Created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, in collaboration with the PGA Tour, TGL aim to do amazing things. However, they are constantly thinking about their future; Their desire is to hire a few more famous names from the world of golf, and make this…
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14-year-old Jana Kovackova reaches final on pro debut, writes history
Super talented Czech Jana Kovackova turns 15 in June. She is already in the top-15 of the junior ranking list, chasing big dreams in 2025. Jana is last year’s U14 Wimbledon champion and the winner of eight ITF titles. Kovackova wasted no time in showing her skills on the professional circuit. The 14-year-old debuted on…
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PGA Tour-LIV talks: Donald Trump sees strong possibility for agreement
After the discussion between the PIF and the PGA Tour at the White House, the President of the USA decided to share positive emotions, saying that there are good chances that both sides will really reach a final agreement. Considering the long-term chaos on the golf scene, and the impossibility of both sides to reach…
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Novak Djokovic experiences Doha setback but congrats the finalists
Novak Djokovic failed to lift his third trophy in Doha after falling to Matteo Berrettini in the first round. It was a tricky draw for the 24-time Major winner, especially after experiencing a hamstring injury at the Australian Open. Novak fought well in the opener but suffered a 7-6, 6-2 loss for an early exit.…
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Bomani Jones: Trump invites Tiger Woods and Kodak Black to feed his ego
President Donald Trump caused a lot of backlash with celebrating Black History Month. Some are skeptical when it comes to such moves by Trump, especially after he decided to remove DEI programs from the system, and in addition to control how racial issues can be discussed in classrooms. The famous golfer Tiger Woods, who often…
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Nicolai Budkov Kjaer reaches his first Challenger final
18-year-old Nicolai Budkov Kjaer entered his fifth Challenger Tour event on an indoor court in Glasgow. Last year’s junior no. 1 earned four victories and earned a place in the title clash, achieving his best result at this level. The Norwegian faced Germany’s Max Hans Rehberg and earned a 6-3, 7-6 victory in an hour and…
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Lucas Glover calls out PGA Tour’s approach to change: Why even have a PAC?
SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio was an opportunity for seasoned golfer Lucas Glover to share his thoughts on the state of the PGA Tour. The most famous golf tour has made many innovations this year, but next year will bring even more. Glover is not particularly open to some changes, especially moving to smaller fields, believing…
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History-maker Mirra Andreeva laments not being allowed to celebrate with champagne
Mirra Andreeva made tennis history and had her Dubai trophy next to her during a post-final presser but one thing was missing – a glass of champagne. On Saturday, the Russian tennis star ousted Clara Tauson 7-6 (1) 6-1 to win the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai. By claiming the Dubai title, the 17-year-old became…
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White House talks fail? Al-Rumayyan accused of prioritizing pride over golf’s future
For several days now, the main news in the world of golf has been the negotiations between the PIF and the PGA Tour in the White House, with Donald Trump as the mediator in this story. The US president has shared the position many times so far that he is ready to help both sides,…
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Steve Johnson on Jannik Sinner doping ban date: Suspicious, all of it smells fishy
Steve Johnson says the Jannik Sinner doping ban ruling “smells fishy” to him as the former American tennis star has some questions. After the WADA lodged an appeal in the ITIA’s verdict and said that they would seek a 1-2 year ban for the 23-year-old, the world No. 1 was due to appear in a…
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Alexander Zverev criticized Rio Open balls before shock loss to world No. 86
Alexander Zverev made some harsh comments about the balls used at the Rio Open just before suffering a shock loss. On Friday, the top seed saw his campaign end in the quarterfinal after world No. 86 Francisco Comesana completed an upset 4-6 6-3 6-4 win. But even before exiting the tournament, the world No. 2…
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Tiger Woods returned to action in TGL loss
Tiger Woods played his first match since the death of his mother at a TGL meet in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Tuesday. It all ended in a proverbial New York minute for Woods and his Jupiter Links GC teammates Kevin Kisner and Tom Kim, who lost 10-3 in a one-sided rout at the hands…
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WTA official’s message for social media companies after Emma Raducanu stalking drama
WTA director of safeguarding Lindsay Brandon is calling on social media companies to do a better job of detecting online abuse as the WTA official highlights that an athlete’s safety should be a top priority. Earlier this week in Dubai, Emma Raducanu was met by a man in Dubai who “showed a fixated behavior.” A…
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Jimmy Connors tells Jannik Sinner how he feels about his doping ban
Jimmy Connors says Jannik Sinner’s absence from tennis is definitely “not a good thing for the game,” especially knowing how successful the 23-year-old has been since the start of 2024. Last weekend, the dilemma surrounding the Italian’s doping case officially ended once for all after he and the WADA agreed on a three-month suspension. Since…
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ATP Doha: Andrey Rublev tops Jack Draper, lifts trophy
World no. 10 Andrey Rublev claimed his 17th ATP title at the ATP 500 tournament in Doha. The Russian defeated world no. 16 Jack Draper 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 in two hours and four minutes, lifting his first trophy since last year’s Madrid Masters. Andrey struggled to control his temper and display his best tennis in…
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Mirra Andreeva shines in Dubai: Youngest WTA 1000 champion & new Top 10 star
World No. 14 Mirra Andreeva claimed her biggest career title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, defeating fellow first-time WTA 1000 finalist Clara Tauson 7-6(1) 6-1. With this victory, Andreeva not only became the youngest WTA 1000 champion since the format’s introduction in 2009 but also the first 17-year-old to break into the Top…
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Fernando Verdasco reveals what Novak Djokovic told him
Novak Djokovic did not shine at the Doha ATP 500 this week, being eliminated already in the first round in singles by Matteo Berrettini after a fairly negative performance. After the injury to his left thigh suffered during the 2025 Australian Open, it was quite predictable that the Serbian legend was not 100% having not…