Columbus, OH

Denis Shapovalov has received support from some of his ATP colleagues after he lost his prize money and ranking points following his disqualification from the Washington Open. Former world No 10 Shapovalov was defaulted during his Citi DC quarter-final match against Ben Shelton on Friday with the controversy coming late in the second set.

‘Absolutely ridiculous’ – Denis Shapovalov default leads to calls for change to tennis rule

TORONTO -- World No.2 Coco Gauff tops the draw at the National Bank Open, where Naomi Osaka and Ons Jabeur will face off in a blockbuster first-round match. The National Bank Open is the seventh WTA 1000 tournament of the season. Toronto kicks off a high-stakes stretch of summer hard courts across North America that leads to the final Grand Slam of the season at the US Open.

Toronto preview: Osaka and Jabeur clash in first round; Gauff tops the draw

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Ben Shelton defeated Denis Shapovalov in the DC Open thanks to a controversial default call.

Ben Shelton Wins DC Open Match on Controversial Default Call

Novak Djokovic has become the first man in the Open Era to win gold at the Olympics without dropping a set after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the Paris 2024 final. The tennis great booked his place in the gold medal match at Roland Garros by beating Matthew...

Novak Djokovic becomes first man to achieve unique Olympic feat as he matches Serena Williams for overall singles record

Dallas, TX

FanSided

The Dallas Mavericks' offseason significantly slowed down this week after a flurry of moves last week that included signing Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal and signing Kessler Edwards to a two-way contract, and now it's time for the team to make some moves around the edges. Dallas is expected...

Dallas Mavericks sign 7-foot-5 paint beast to one-year contract

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

Despite a tough loss for La Familia in the TBT on Friday night, it wasn't without a great run. La Familia fell to Carmens Crew -- the eventual champs -- in the Final Four. But, for its inagural season, it was a terrific run. The first-year Kentucky alumni squad may...

It's no surprise, Willie Cauley-Stein wins TBT Defensive Player of the Year

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Chris Evert handles every part of her life with class. Even when she played, even though she did not show much emotion, she never tried to make anyone look bad. In fact, most times, she praises another individual and does so in an extremely genuine way. If Evert says something...

Chris Evert posts heartfelt response to Angelique Kerber's retirement

The Bloodline Civil war is finally upon us. Roman Reigns made his return at SummerSlam and had a major impact in the main event. As expected, he laid out Solo Sika and helped Cody Rhodes retain the WWE Undisputed Championship. Wearing a t-shirt that read “OTC” it looks like the Original Tribal Chief is back to retake his place at the Head of the Table. The Bloodline Civil War is here and it has the potential to be an exciting ride.

The Bloodline Civil War is here

Washington, DC

The Washington Wizards acquiring Jonas Valanciunas has been one of the more confusing moves of the 2024 NBA offseason. For a team so clearly in rebuild mode like the Wizards, adding a veteran center like Valanciunas was puzzling. Moreover, Washington spending the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft on seven-footer Alex Sarr made it an even more questionable transaction.

Wizards already preparing to part ways with big free-agent signing

Miami, FL

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert led the league in touchdowns in 2023. The 30-year-old running back had his best statistical season in the NFL. He made his first appearance on the NFL Top 100 list, but he still doesn't get the recognition he deserves. "I'm always going to be...

Raheem Mostert knows he will always be underrated and that's fine with him

The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of things to answer during this upcoming season. They have had some regular-season success but it has not translated to the playoffs. There have been some questions that have risen regarding the team's ability to get over the hump in the playoffs. That mixed in with the looming extensions surrounding the team isn't the kind of offseason Dallas envisioned. But that comes with being America's Team.

Cowboys Already Eyeing the Son of Former Star Player

Atlanta, GA

Just 14 days after going on the injured list with forearm neuritis, Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried is back. The club announced they had activated the lefty from the 15-day IL to start Sunday's finale against the Miami Marlins. When Fried went on the IL, it was uncertain when he...

Braves ace lefty return from IL leads to unfortunate demotion

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Bears were the marquee attraction in the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, as two players from two golden decades of Bears football saw their legacies properly honored by the powers that be. While older fans will remember Steve McMichael's contributions, younger Bears fans remain enamored with Devin Hester.

Devin Hester vouches for more Hall of Fame returners after groundbreaking induction

Bronx, NY

On Friday night, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone benched Gleyber Torres in the third inning for the second baseman's baserunning blunder that featured admiring a line drive off the wall and then getting thrown out at the plate in the next sequence. Torres getting yanked from the game represented...

Aaron Boone's Anthony Volpe decision overlooked during Yankees-Gleyber Torres drama

Denis Shapovalov was sensationally defaulted from his Citi DC Open quarter-final against Ben Shelton after appearing to swear at a member of the crowd – before turning his ire onto the tournament supervisor Roland Herfel. After losing the first set to home favourite Shelton in a tiebreak, the Canadian...

WATCH: Denis Shapovalov gets defaulted in Washington – and swears at tournament supervisor

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Anger and controversy dominated the Mubadala Citi DC Open quarterfinal on Friday with the match ending via default.
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Tennis player controversially defaulted from his match

The New England Patriots made it their mission to find ways to add more talent to the offense. In 2023, the Pats struggled on multiple fronts to move the ball consistently. They were 30th in total offense (276.2), 28th in passing offense (180.5), and last in scoring offense (13.9). Juju...

Latest Report Spells More Bad News for Juju Smith-Schuster

Sports Illustrated Swim

The Danish professional athlete traveled to Captiva, Fla., for her 2015 photo shoot.

Olympian Caroline Wozniacki Traded Tennis Whites for Bright Swimwear During SI Swimsuit Debut

While a Disney Cruise Line vacation is often a family affair, those magical moments do not have an age expiration. With the new Disney Destiny, the immersive food, beverage, and dining experiences prove that the darker side can be quite enticing for all ages. For many Disney fans, stepping into...

Disney Destiny ensures adults can indulge in their special moment celebrations

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Paula Badosa has an odd response to why WTA doesn't play five-set matches

Paula Badosa has never been one to be afraid to voice her views. She normally does so in an elegant manner and without the need to...

Paula Badosa has an odd response to why WTA doesn't play five-set matches

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