Monthly Archives: January 2020

Thiem sets up Aussie Final showdown against Djokovic

Locked in an even-as-can-be Australian Open semifinal, Dominic Thiem looked up at his guest box, patted his belly and stuck out his tongue, as if to indicate he was feeling sick. He shook his head. He winced. Whatever might have been going on, Thiem turned out to be just fine — well enough to play,…
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Victor Oladipo returns after more than a year absence

Victor Oladipo's debut after a year-long absence ended in victory as the Indiana Pacers beats the visiting Chicago Bulls 115-106 in overtime on Wednesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Oladipo, a two-time NBA All-Star, made his return to the court after sitting out an entire calendar year with a ruptured quad tendon suffered on Jan. 24,…
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Thiem defeats Nadal in Australian Open

Rafael Nadal has been knocked out of the Australian Open, with Dominic Thiem taking advantage of a mid-match meltdown and holding off the world number one to win an epic quarter-final in four sets. Nadal came close to forcing a fifth set, breaking Thiem’s serve at 5-4 in the fourth as the Austrian double-faulted and…
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Joshua, Pulev ask for extension of deal deadline

Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev will likely go the rest of the month without reaching a deal for their heavyweight title fight. The hope, however, is for enough cooperation from all involved parties for just a little more time to bring it to the finish line. For the second time in less than a week,…
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Zion Williamson pads Pelicans´ win over Celtics

The New Orleans Pelicans earned their first of what they hope is many victories with Zion Williamson in the lineup. New Orleans snapped a two-game losing streak with a 123-108 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday at Smoothie King Center. Jrue Holiday led the way in a balanced effort, helping his team improve to 18-29 on…
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Tiger 3 off lead at Torrey Pines after opening 69

Tiger Woods fired a three-under-par 69 in his opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Woods, seeking a record 83rd triumph on the PGA tour on a course where he has lifted eight titles previously, carded five birdies in a promising start in San Diego. The 44-year-old was three off the lead…
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