}SocialAfter making history with Denver Nuggets, NBA superstar Nikola Jokic shouts out Novak DjokovicWATCH: The biggest moments from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia | The Break
Querrey: Euro-heavy rankings partly cyclicalSam Querrey says he believes that the European domination at the top of the men’s game (18 of the Top 20 are Europeans and 39 of the Top 50) is partly cyclical, but also can be attributed to tennis' popularity in Europe. “There's waves that go up and down,” he
Nadal, Serena nominated for Laureus Sports AwardsABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP)—Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams could be adding to their collection of Laureus World Sports Awards when the winners are revealed next month. The Spanish and American tennis stars are among the nominees for the 2011 honors announced in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi on
Jimmy Connors: 'Today's rivalries can be soft'Jimmy Connors doesn’t think much of today’s men’s tennis rivalries and says they don’t compare to his with John McEnroe. "Today’s rivalries can be soft. As I look back, there was so much more that went into it than [playing] tennis," Connors said in a conference call to promote World
}Djokovic heads to San Diego's beaches for fitness and funOne perk of being a professional tennis player is the chance to travel around the world and see the local sights. Novak Djokovic arrived in San Diego ahead of his start in Indian Wells, the first ATP Masters 1000 of the year, and wasted no time getting to the beach.
Nadal, Serena Williams among Laureus nomineesABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams could be adding to their collection of Laureus World Sports Awards when the winners are revealed next month. The Spanish and American tennis stars are among the nominees for the 2011 honors announced in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi
}Washington Kastles win third consecutive World TeamTennis titleWASHINGTON -- The Washington Kastles have won their third consecutive World TeamTennis title. The Kastles defeated the Springfield Lasers 25-12 Sunday night in a match delayed two hours by rain. Martina Hingis won her matches in singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles for the Kastles. She beat Alisa Kleybanova 5-2
}Kyrgios arrives in Delray for doubles and basketballDELRAY BEACH, Fla.—Nick Kyrgios arrived in Delray Beach this week, where he was the top seed at the ATP 250, with confidence, high hopes and lots of friends. But ahead of his first match on Tuesday night against Tommy Paul, Kyrgios withdrew with a wrist injury. He remains in the
}Osaka becomes youngest investor for LA's SweetgreenIt seems as if every day Naomi Osaka is doing something big. Whether it's winning major titles on the court or picking up major deals off the court, she's not wasting a single moment. On Thursday, she became a partner of her very first food establishment. She joined forces with
}Tennis world mourns the loss of NBA legend Kobe BryantOn Sunday morning, NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., per reports. All nine passengers on board died, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Bryant had four daughters with his wife Vanessa. They welcomed their youngest daughter in June of 2019. Since retiring in 2016,
}Federer and NBA star Thompson may throw down in Ping-PongEarly last week, Roger Federer met up with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors, who were in Shanghai to play an exhibition game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A few days later, Anthony Slater of The Atlantic relayed a comment from Warriors coach Steve Kerr about an amusing challenge from Klay
}Game On! releases trailer starring Venus and GronkowskiDuring these trying times, sports stars are looking for ways to keep busy and relevant while they aren't on the courts, or fields. For Venus Williams, that won't be difficult. A game show starring the seven-time Grand Slam champion and NFL superstar Rob Gronkowski will air next Wednesday on CBS.
The Deuce Club, 6.18By Jackie Roe, TW Social Director I'm keeping things light (well, even lighter than we're used to) today to revive the spirit of the DC, and since the next couple of weeks will be anything but. So ... go ahead and discuss whatever you please! If you have any other
}Sampras' former trainer explains "Pete Heat"Pete Sampras was one of the greatest players to ever take the court, racking up 14 Grand Slam wins, 286 weeks at No. 1 and six consecutive year-end No. 1 finishes. Every great athlete needs a great team, and for a decade, Sampras was led in the gym by Gunnar
Report: Federer's HumanJust when it didn’t seem to matter, when the players didn’t want to play and the tours were hoping to put another bloated season to rest, tennis fans were given a reason to watch again yesterday. At the most basic level, they got a well-played, five-set match in the final
}SocialNBA's Jimmy Butler comes to Argentina Open to see—who else?—Carlos AlcarazJimmy Butler didn’t make the cut for this year’s NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, but he used the brief break in the basketball season to meet one of the biggest stars in tennis. Butler, the 33-year-old forward for the Miami Heat, met 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz in Buenos Aires
}Osaka soaks in unique 2020 US Open victoryNaomi Osaka did her post-US Open win press in a Kobe Bryant jersey and revealed she's been wearing one all fortnight long. The 22-year-old had a special friendship with the late Bryant and he has helped inspire her. "I just want to be the type of person that he thought
}SocialWATCH: Naomi Osaka shares practice bloopers as 2024 Australian Open comeback loomsPractice makes perfect! Naomi Osaka has been open with fans throughout her comeback from maternity, showing some of the sillier moments from a practice session earlier this week alongside some impressive ball striking. “back at it. (second slide lol 😖)” Osaka captioned. Osaka has been hard at work since giving
}Sock enjoys day in New York ahead of World Tennis DayOn Sunday, the United States closed out a 5-0 win over Switzerland in first-round Davis Cup action. World No. 20-ranked Jack Sock scored two critical points, winning both his singles and doubles matches. "It was a lot of fun. It's a new generation for us, not having the Bryans is
}Kastles, Meet the PresidentNEW YORK, N.Y. (July 9, 2013) - The Washington Kastles were recognized for their 2012 Mylan World TeamTennis Championship season by President Obama during a private meeting in the Oval Office prior to the Kastles' home opener on Monday, July 8. This the first time in the 38-year history of