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0001 returns a shot in the first set of the men’s championship match of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Jannik Sinner defeated Frances Tiafoe, 7-6, 6-2, in the championship match. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner ended a spectacular season in style on Sunday, winning his career-first Nitto ATP Finals in his native Italy. Sinner needed just 85 minutes to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 for his 70th match win and eighth tournament victory of the season. In the process, Sinner made some history. He became the first Italian…

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World No 1 Nelly Korda went on a five-hole birdie burst to claim her seventh LPGA Tour title of 2024 as 54-hole leader Charley Hull faded in the final round of The ANNIKA in Florida.Hull led Korda and China’s Weiwei Zhang by one shot going into Sunday but then carded a one-over 71 – an erratic front nine featured three bogeys and two birdies – to end on 11 under. Korda, who triumphed with a score of 14 under, also stuttered coming out with three bogeys and a solitary gain, but sizzled on her back nine, picking up five shots…

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From November 18th to 24th, countries across Europe will participate in Safer Gambling Week 2024, a vital cross-continent initiative designed to raise awareness about responsible gambling. This annual campaign unites the gambling industry, government bodies, and charities in a shared mission to promote safer gambling practices while providing essential tools and support for those in need. At PokerNews, we’re proud to champion this important message, highlighting key safer gambling principles and ensuring our readers know where to find support, no matter where they are in the world. Key topics at the heart of Safer Gambling Week 2024 include: Remember… It’s…

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Top 100 QB recruit Tramell Jones flips from Florida State to FloridaOne of the longstanding recruiting jobs of the 2025 cycle has finally come through. Tramell Jones, the Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin quarterback who had been on board and committed to Florida State since the spring of 2023, has flipped said pledge to Billy Napier and the Florida Gators. The announcement came over the weekend after Jones took in Gainesville for an official visit. It also comes just about a week after Gator administration issued a public vote of confidence in Napier’s return in 2025. Couple it with the Gators working…

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Nov 10, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts after a basket against the South Florida Bulls in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images The Dallas Wings will pick first in the 2025 WNBA Draft after winning the draft lottery for the first time in franchise history. Sunday’s lottery awarded the No. 1 overall selection to Dallas, which had 227 chances out of 1,000 to have its number called. The Los Angeles Sparks, who had the best odds for the No. 1 pick, will draft second for the…

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Darren Elias has long held the record with four World Poker Tour (WPT) titles. But one poker pro just might catch that record in the next couple of days. Eric Afriat, who is sitting on three WPT Main Tour victories, is the chip leader midway through Day 2 in the $5,000 buy-in WPT bestbet Scramble Championship. He spoke with PokerNews on a break to discuss the possibility of making history this week at bestbet Jacksonville. Afriat Talks Chasing History Eric Afriat Afriat doesn’t mince words. He’s coming after Elias’ record and it “absolutely” means something to him. “Whoever tells you…

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Apr 27, 2024; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Rafael Campos looks on from the tenth fairway during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Rafael Campos shot a final-round 3-under 68 to put the finishing touches on his first PGA Tour victory Sunday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in Southampton, Bermuda. In his 80th start, the Puerto Rico native grabbed his third ever top-five finish by carding an eagle, four birdies and three bogeys. Campos came into the day tied for the lead having shot the lowest round of his career (62)…

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Marcus Trescothick wants to become England head coach on a permanent basis in the future after a temporary stint in charge of the white-ball team.Trescothick took over on an interim basis following the departure of Matthew Mott in the wake of England’s semi-final exit at the T20 World Cup in June. The former England batter has presided over series at home to Australia and against West Indies in the Caribbean but will now hand over responsibilities to Brendon McCullum from January.McCullum is adding the role of limited-overs coach to the Test job that he has held since 2022. Image: Brendon…

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