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European Tour chief apologizes for PGA Tour and PIF’s controversial meeting date
After Guy Kinnings, the European Tour Group chief executive, held meetings with the PGA Tour and PIF on September 11, there were immediate reactions from the families of 9/11 victims. Golf fans also reacted strongly, viewing Kinnings’s actions as a catastrophic move that disrespected the victims. In response to the huge backlash, Kinnings later decided…
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Scheffler’s little arrangement to pay his caddy
Guest on the American online podcast “Pardon My Take”, world number 1 Scottie Scheffler looked back on his XXL 2024 season and the compensation that goes with it. Revealing in passing a small arrangement to please everyone on the financial level. The $25 million FedEx Cup bonus paid to Scottie Scheffler a few weeks ago…
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Ricky’s picks for Laver Cup Day 2, including Alcaraz vs. Shelton
The 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, Germany is tied at 1-1 heading into Saturday competition between Team Europe and Team World. It will heat up in a big way on Day 2, when each match is worth two points. Here are my picks for two of Saturday’s best matchups. Daniil Medvedev (EUR) vs. Frances Tiafoe…
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Rory McIlroy, the improbable solution invented
If you wanted further proof of the imagination deployed by players on a course, watch this incredible putter shot by world number 3 Rory McIlroy on Thursday at Wentworth! After four consecutive birdies and a bogey on the 7th, Rory McIlroy found himself in an awkward position on the 8th, one of the few holes…
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Fritz and Shelton Top Alcaraz and Zverev to Level Laver Cup After Day 1
BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 20: Taylor Fritz of Team World plays a forehand alongside partner Ben Shelton against Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz of Team Europe during the Men’s Doubles match on day one of Laver Cup at Uber Arena on September 20, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup…
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Naomi Osaka’s ex-coach has very direct message for Coco Gauff
Serena Williams’ ex-hitting partner and Naomi Osaka’s former coach Sascha Bajin has made himself available to Coco Gauff after she decided to make a coaching change. After not having the summer she wanted, the American tennis star put an end to her partnership with coach Brad Gilbert. Shortly after hiring Andre Agassi’s former coach in…
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Rick Macci stressed a wise advice to Coco Gauff
A few days ago Coco Gauff chose to split with coach Brad Gilbert. The American certainly expected more from the US Open, where she was the defending champion, but the disappointing result, which is crowning a season that was all in all below expectations, pushed the 20-year-old towards this decision. The former coach of Venus…
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Carlos Alcaraz coaching Stefanos Tsitsipas during Laver Cup match
Carlos Alcaraz was seen coaching Stefanos Tsitsipas during the Laver Cup 2024. Alcaraz, who is part of Team Europe, provided advice to Tsitsipas during his match against Thanasi Kokkinakis. This kind of interaction is one of the unique aspects of the Laver Cup, where players often take on coaching roles to support their teammates. Here…
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Billie Jean King reveals why she would eliminate best-of-5 sets matches
Billie Jean King, through her X account, has spoken out on the future of tennis, focusing on best-of-5-sets matches, like those played in the men’s singles of the Slams. Could this measure improve the game of tennis and bring younger people closer to our beloved sport? The legendary American talked – among the various aspects…
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Arianne Hartono stuns Hontama in the quarter to set up a clash vs Siegemund. HIGHLIGHTS – HUA HIN RESULTS
Arianne Hartono upsets Mai Hontama 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the quarter in Hua Hin on Friday. Hartono will face off with Laura Siegemund in the semifinal. The battle lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes. This will be her best achievement in this competition. In the past, the best she could do was reaching the 1st…