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Rafael Nadal says he is content in retirement and hasn’t picked up a racket in 6 months
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal hasn’t swung a tennis racket in the six months since the final match of his remarkable career. Eventually, he figures, he will do so again, if for no other reason than to prepare for exhibition matches. But for now, he is fine taking time away from the court in retirement. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafal Nadal says he is content in retirement and hasn’t picked up a racket in 6 months
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal hasn’t swung a tennis racket in the six months since the final match of his remarkable career. Eventually, he figures, he will do so again, if for no other reason than to prepare for exhibition matches. But for now, he is fine taking time away from the court in retirement. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PHOTO COLLECTION: Best of French Open Tennis First Round
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota faces Seattle after Collier’s 33-point game
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
Seattle Storm (3-1, 3-1 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (4-0, 3-0 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts the Seattle Storm after Napheesa Collier scored 33 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 76-70 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Minnesota went 30-10 overall and 14-6 in Western Conference action a season ago. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York hosts Golden State after Jones’ 26-point game
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
Golden State Valkyries (2-1, 1-1 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (3-0, 2-0 Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Jonquel Jones scored 26 points in the New York Liberty’s 90-88 win against the Indiana Fever. New York finished 16-4 at home a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plum leads Los Angeles against Atlanta after 28-point game
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
Atlanta Dream (3-2, 2-2 Eastern Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (2-3, 1-3 Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Sparks faces the Atlanta Dream after Kelsey Plum scored 28 points in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 91-78 win over the Chicago Sky. Los Angeles finished 8-32 overall last season while going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas faces Connecticut, looks to halt 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
Dallas Wings (0-4, 0-3 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (0-4, 0-2 Eastern Conference) Uncasville, Connecticut; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings comes into the matchup against Connecticut Sun as losers of four games in a row. Connecticut went 28-12 overall with a 13-6 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Sun shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago faces Phoenix, looks to end 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
Chicago Sky (0-3, 0-2 Eastern Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (3-1, 2-1 Western Conference) Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky looks to end its three-game losing streak with a win over Phoenix Mercury. Phoenix went 19-21 overall a season ago while going 10-10 at home. The Mercury averaged 81.5 points per game while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haliburton and the Pacers host New York with 2-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -2.5; over/under is 221 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Pacers lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A basketball player was sidelined for her headscarf. France may now ban them in all sports
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Salimata Sylla was about to lead her team onto the basketball court, as she had done many times before. On that Sunday morning, she and her teammates had completed a three-hour bus trip from the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers to a rival club in northern France. They had changed and warmed up, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A headscarf ban is keeping basketball players off the court. A new bill could make it law in France
By Canadian Press on May 25th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Salimata Sylla was about to lead her team onto the basketball court, as she had done many times before. On that Sunday morning, she and her teammates had completed a three-hour bus trip from the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers to a rival club in northern France. They had changed and warmed up, ... Read More »
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