Dominic Thiem’s illustrious career ended in defeat in the first round of the ongoing Erste Bank Open in Vienna. The Austrian, who received a wildcard entry into his home tournament, lost 6-7(6), 2-6 to Luciano Darderi. Tributes for Thiem came pouring in, with the likes of Rafael Nadal, Boris Becker and Alexander Zverev leading the…
Emma Raducanu announced her withdrawal from the Hong Kong Open, citing a foot injury. The tournament is slated for 28 October – 3 November 2024, at Victoria Park, Hong Kong. Ahead of this withdrawal, the British player also pulled out from the China Open, which was scheduled from 25 September to 6 October in Beijing….
Andy Roddick has shared his thoughts on Danielle Collins’s decision to postpone her retirement and continue competing in the 2025 season. Roddick shed light on his mixed feelings about his fellow American’s decision, given the health issues that had influenced it. Earlier this year, Collins had confirmed that 2024 would be her final year on…
Carlos Alcaraz and his younger brother Jaime paid an emotional tribute to Dominic Thiem as the Austrian retired from tennis following his 2024 Erste Bank Open exit in Vienna. Alcaraz shed light on how Jaime idolized Thiem over the years and tried to emulate the former US Open champion. Thiem drew the curtain on his…
Max Holloway, the reigning BMF champion, is set for a featherweight title fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 on Oct. 26 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Ahead of the clash, Jorge Masvidal, the first-ever BMF titleholder, had some kinds for Holloway. In a recent interview on MMAFightingonSBN with Damon Martin, Masvidal lauded Holloway’s fighting style and how he…
Filipina-American striking star and former ONE world title challenger Jackie Buntan is excited for her upcoming showdown with iconic kickboxer ‘C18’ Anissa Meksen early next month. The 27-year-old Boxing Works star is ready for her second attempt at capturing ONE Championship gold, and she can’t wait to step inside the ring to seize the belt. Speaking to…
Filipina-American striking star and former ONE world title challenger Jackie Buntan is a Muay Thai fighter at heart. In fact, since the 27-year-old Boxing Works representative joined ONE Championship in February of 2021, she has been an absolute force to be reckoned with in ‘the art of eight limbs’. But now, Buntan is ready for a new…
ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai standout Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom vows to give Thai rival ‘The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon a much different look in their highly anticipated rematch next month. Smith clashed against Rodtang at ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot in May 2022. That night, the 32-year-old Bad Company representative featured in…
Former ONE world title challenger ‘The King’ Danny Kingad says shifting his focus to fighting in America to fighting in Thailand hasn’t been that much of a mental adjustment. ONE 169 on Prime Video, which was earlier scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia’s State Farm Arena, has now been effectively moved to famous Lumpinee…
Before the LA Lakers’ season-opening game on Oct. 22, LeBron James celebrated his daughter Zhuri’s 10th birthday. Savannah James marked the occasion on social media, receiving greetings from A’ja Wilson and Draymond Green’s wife, Hazel Renee. In an Instagram post, Savannah expressed disbelief that Zhuri had already turned 10. Time seems to be flying for the James…
