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Australian Open 2023, Women's 2nd Semi-Final Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Magda Linette in straight sets to set up a final clash with Elena Rybakina in the women's singles of Australian Open 2023. Aryna Sabalenka took the first set against Magda Linette 7-6 (1) at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. The Belarusian lost the first two games before making a good comeback. After the set was tied at 6-6, Sabalenka dominated in the tie-breaker and won it 7-1. In the second set, Sabalenka dominated the match as she broke Linette's serve twice, registering a 6-2 win. Here are the Highlights of Australian Open 2023 Women's Singles Semi-final Between Magda Linette and Aryna Sabalenka from the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park Get alerts for live updates Turn on notifications to receive alerts as stories develop in real-time. You can manage alerts in your app's settings. Toggle January 26 2023 … [Read more...] about Australian Open, Women’s Semi-final Highlights: Aryna Sabalenka Beats Magda Linette, Sets Up Final With Elena Rybakina | Tennis News

Getty Images The year is 2029. Graham Potter's vibrant Chelsea side are once more sweeping all ahead of them, swashbuckling in attack but with the defensive instincts that only come through years together on the training ground. Yet another Champions League is seemingly within reach for this side, who, for what feels like a generation, have grown together into a footballing force. That, perhaps, is the end vision underpinning Chelsea's radical new approach to the management of contracts at Stamford Bridge. In an era of dwindling patience and fast fixes, the Todd Boehly-led consortium that took control last summer are building a squad for the long term, whether they like it or not. Golazo Starting XI Newsletter Get your Soccer Fix from Around the Globe Your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. I agree to receive the "Golazo Starting XI Newsletter" and marketing … [Read more...] about How Chelsea’s new spin on long-term contracts aligns with Todd Boehly’s approach as Dodgers minority owner

Getty Images We are less than a month away from spring training, baseball fans. Here is each team's spring training reporting date . Now here are Thursday's hot stove rumors as you await baseball's return in a few weeks. Red Sox could add more infielders, pitchers? The Red Sox have already obtained one infielder this week, snagging Adalberto Mondesi in a trade with the Royals , but that doesn't mean they're finished making additions to that area of their roster. Indeed, top baseball executive Chaim Bloom told reporters ( including Chris Cotillo of MassLive ): "We'd still love to add if the opportunities are there." As it stands, the Red Sox will be without Trevor Story for at least a chunk of the season. That leaves Enrique Hernández as the projected starting shortstop, with Mondesi (who is recovering from an ACL tear) as a candidate to slot in at the keystone. The Red Sox also have Christian Arroyo hanging around, as well as Rob Refsnyder and youngsters … [Read more...] about MLB rumors: Red Sox still open to adding middle infielders after Adalberto Mondesi trade

Getty Images The NFC Championship game between the 49ers and Eagles will be an old-school slugfest with a new-school twist. The new school would be the 49ers' position-less football and Kyle Shanahan's motion offense, and the Eagles' RPO attack led by MVP finalist Jalen Hurts . Sure, there are superstar playmakers all over the field, but make no mistake, this game will still be one for the football purists, fought and won in the trenches. "I expect it to be a battle all the way through," 49ers linebacker Fred Warner told reporters on Wednesday . "Both the Cowboys and Eagles are physical and talented teams who are really fast and have a lot of talent. Just like it was a battle this past week [against Dallas], I'm expecting that, if not more, this week, them being in their home stadium, home crowd behind them. They're going to be juiced up, ready to go." Both teams come in highly rated up front. The Eagles have the No. 1 pass block and pass rush grades at Pro … [Read more...] about 2023 NFL playoffs: Breaking down 49ers-Eagles trench matchup for the ages ahead of NFC Championship game

Getty Images Olympic legend Usain Bolt has lost over $12.7 million from his bank account with the Jamaican private investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), according to his lawyers . The FBI is officially involved in the investigation. SSL is currently under surveillance, as the eight-time Olympic gold medalists is one of over 30 alleged victims affected. The sprinter, who was left with $12,000, opened the account in 2012 and has not withdrawn or transferred any money since. The account was intended to serve as a pension for the athlete and his parents, Bolt's attorney. Linton Gordon, told Reuters . In a letter written to SSL on Jan. 16, Gordon threatened legal action if his client's money was not restored within 10 days. According to a report by Loop Jamaica news , the company's total alleged fraud is estimated at $3 billion, and SSL has reported that it only has $1 million in insurance for the investments it managed. As of Jan. 17, Jamaica's Financial … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt situation explained: Olympic legend is missing $12.7 million in alleged fraud scheme

Getty Images In many respects, the modern world has lost its damn mind. Conspiracy theories abound, over anything. Over everything. And it was unavoidable, we suppose, that some nutty conspiracy theory would emerge regarding Bills safety Damar Hamlin . Our original plan was to ignore it. To give it no attention, no credence, no oxygen. Sometimes, however, it’s important for the rational to expose the irrational, so that some of the rational aren’t tempted to swallow the crazy-ass cheese. As it relates to Hamlin, there’s actually a theory — completed unsupported by a shred of evidence — that Hamlin died from the COVID vaccine and that he has been replaced by a body double . Think about that one. The person who attended Sunday’s game between the Bengals and Bills isn’t Damar Hamlin. It’s someone else, disguised as Damar Hamlin. And, presumably, his family and his teammates are in on it. It made for an interesting premise in the movie Dave . It makes for an … [Read more...] about Crazy, disturbing Damar Hamlin conspiracy theory emerges – ProFootballTalk

BORDER-GAVASKAR SERIES by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on Share Tweet The 41.1 overs he bowled in the first-class match augurs well for Jadeja © BCCI "Yes, yes, yes...," was Ravindra Jadeja's reply when he was asked if he was ready for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series. Playing his first competitive game in close to five months, having undergone a knee surgery, the left-armer picked up a seven-wicket haul against Tamil Nadu on Day 3 of the current round of the Ranji Trophy. While an NCA report is awaited to determine his readiness for the Tests against Australia, Jadeja hopes he is good to go. "Feeling very good, playing a game after a long time. Hopefully I am good to go now. It was tough on the first day but as the game progressed, I was feeling good," Jadeja told PTI at the end of the third day's play in Chennai. Jadeja has been a key weapon for India in the past, with the left-arm spinner having bagged a total … [Read more...] about Jadeja ‘almost there’ fitness wise ahead of Australia showdown

RANJI TROPHY 2022-23 by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Share Tweet Ravindra Jadeja bagged a seven wicket haul against Tamil Nadu © BCCI Outright wins With an innings victory against Assam , Andhra gave themselves a good chance of finishing in the top two from Elite Group B, as they moved up to the top of the table with 26 points. Starting the day at 62/5 in their second innings, Assam were skittled out for 153 to lose by an innings and 95 runs. Lalith Mohan was the pick of the bowlers as he bagged a five-wicket haul. With Maharashtra and Mumbai ending up with similar scores in their first innings, Andhra's chances of getting through have been boosted. While Assam have finished with 26 points, A win or a draw for Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu will take them to the top of the table. If the game between Maharashtra and Mumbai ends in a draw, both teams can get a maximum of one point each due to tied first-innings … [Read more...] about Andhra keep qualification hopes afloat with bonus-point win

NEW ZEALAND TOUR OF INDIA 2023 by Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Share Tweet Hardik Pandya will be leading India in the absence of several senior players © BCCI "Broadcaster ko bhi sahi cheez dikhana chahiye" (The broadcaster should show things with context). That sudden burst of Hindi in the middle of a largely English press conference summed up Rohit Sharma's gripe. Speaking in Indore after his 30th ODI century, Rohit was frustrated at the marketed narrative that he had just hit his 'first ODI hundred in three years', when the fact was that he had only played 17 ODIs since his last century. You could blame the pandemic, his unfortunate injuries or simply more 20-over tourneys in view of back-to-back T20 World Cups, but Rohit wasn't really without an ODI hundred for three years; the world watching him was. Which is why this three-match T20I series feels oddly placed nine months before an ODI World Cup. More … [Read more...] about T20I timeout for India amid ODI drills and Test hysteria

AUSTRALIA WOMEN VS PAKISTAN WOMEN, 2ND T20I by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on Share Tweet Beth Mooney starred with the bat as she struck a 29-ball 46 in a chase of 97 © Getty Australia's domination in their home series against Pakistan continued as they registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second T20I in Hobart on Thursday (January 26). Having lost the ODI series 3-0 to Australia, Pakistan have now conceded an unassailable 2-0 in the T20I series. Beth Mooney starred with the bat as she struck a 29-ball 46, which included six fours and a six, to help Australia race away in a chase of 97. Mooney was involved in a 60-run opening stand with Meg Lanning that came in only 8.5 overs to take Australia closer to the target. Lanning was dismissed for 31 off 32, out lbw to Nida Dar. Mooney then added 29 with Tahlia McGrath before she fell to Dar four short of a half-century. McGrath and Gardner finished the … [Read more...] about Dominant Australia seal T20I series against Pakistan