American tennis sensation Ben Shelton defeated Lorenzo Sonego in an exciting five-set match at the French Open thanks to an intense effort under the bright lights of Court Philippe-Chatrier. Shelton reached a significant milestone in his tournament career with this arduous victory that advanced him to the second round. The crowd exploded in cheers as Shelton raised his racket in victory, capping a match that had spectators on the edge of their seats. Shelton’s father and coach, Bryan Shelton, as well as his girlfriend, Trinity Rodman, were among the spectators, and they watched with pride as he recovered from a…
Author: Ashlesa Sahu
With exciting matchups that had spectators on the tip of their seats, the second day of the French Open was an emotional rollercoaster. Top 10 powerhouse Holger proved that perseverance and tenacity can win a fight by pulling off an incredible comeback against Spain’s seasoned Roberto Bautista Agut. In a shocking upset that sent shockwaves through the competition, however, it was Britain’s Jacob Fearnley who took center stage after defeating the renowned three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka. After a fierce battle against Bernarda Pera, French favorite Caroline Garcia said goodbye to her singles career in a touching moment that…
Both sides formed a guard of honor to celebrate one of the best midfielders in club history during the match, which culminated in a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad with two goals from Kylian Mbappe. Club icons Sergio Ramos, Keylor Navas, and Roberto Carlos were among the those paying their respects, as did Modric’s longtime teammate and close friend Toni Kroos. Man City’s Mateo Kovacic made an unexpected cameo to back Modric as well. Despite the Premier League’s last matchday, which saw City play Fulham, Kovacic came to Madrid with permission from Pep Guardiola. Having spent three seasons together in…
Zinedine Zidane has made it quite evident since leaving the sidelines in the summer of 2021 that he intends to take over as head coach of the French national team in the future. Ahead of France’s forthcoming matchup in the UEFA Nations League Final Four, the former Real Madrid manager restated his goals. He has already talked candidly about the desire, and it seems to be getting closer to reality every day. The fact that Zid is running for office is hardly a secret. It’s been an open book, if anything. Zidane, who has not been coaching since 2021, reaffirmed…
David Falk, Jordan’s former agent and one of the most powerful people behind the scenes in NBA history, has sparked the ongoing discussion of who the best basketball player of all time is. Falk, a trailblazer in the age of “super agents,” was instrumental in forming Jordan’s illustrious career, which included the establishment of the recognizable Air Jordan brand. Falk shared his thoughts on LeBron James’ place among the NBA’s greatest players at a conference hosted by the Sports Business Journal. Although Falk rated LeBron in the top 10 all-time and recognized him as a great player, he controversially ranked…
As Novak Djokovic prepares to further cement his legacy in tennis history on Saturday, there is a tangible feeling of excitement in the air. With just Hubert Hurkacz standing in his way in the Geneva Open final, the Serbian master, a seasoned fighter on the court, is aiming for his 100th ATP trophy. The 38-year-old Djokovic’s journey has been somewhat turbulent since he last experienced triumph in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. After faltering at the penultimate hurdle in Shanghai last fall and Miami in March, he has come dangerously near. But today, with a perfect 7-0 record against…
After having Lonzo Ball on their roster, the Los Angeles Lakers are now aiming for Onyeka Okongwu, a former high school classmate of the Ball brothers. Onyeka Okongwu, a talented big man for the Atlanta Hawks, has been linked to the Lakers in trade rumors as the NBA summer approaches. According to sources, the Lakers still view Okongwu as a viable addition to their roster and had previously made inquiries about him before the February trade deadline. At six feet ten, Okongwu may be a little too small for a typical center position. Nonetheless, he offers a strong defensive punch…
In the end, Viktor Gyokeres’ incredible 39-goal total in the Portuguese league was barely short of winning the 2025 European Golden Boot in a close match. In the 38th minute of Real Madrid’s match against Real Sociedad, the Sporting striker’s hopes were crushed when his fierce competitor, Kylian Mbappe, scored a vital goal after Unai Marrero saved a penalty kick. When the Frenchman scored, the Bernabeu was ablaze with delight as the Merengues supporters went into a frenzy. Only a week prior, Gyokeres had completed his incredible season by scoring the game-winning goal in Sporting’s 2-0 victory over Vitoria, which…
The most important phase of Luka Modric’s remarkable career is coming to an end. After an incredible adventure full of appreciation and triumph, he is saying goodbye to Real Madrid at the age of 39. “The moment has here. I didn’t want to be there, but that’s football, and everything in life has a beginning and an end. I’ll be playing my final game at the Santiago Bernabeu this Saturday,” Modric posted on social media. Modric could never have predicted what would happen when he arrived in 2012 with aspirations to become a great player and to wear the jersey…
Carlo Ancelotti has been welcomed to the Brazilian national team by Vinicius Junior, who has expressed his gratitude and admiration for the Italian coach. Vinicius posted an open message to Ancelotti on social media along with a number of pictures honoring their mutual Real Madrid triumphs. Vinicius emphasized their close relationship outside of football. “Whenever I needed it most, you were there to defend and shield me. It’s difficult to say goodbye today. Both I and the Madrid locker room will miss you. Wearing the Brazilian National Team jersey now makes me joyful, though, because we already have a date…