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“I want to thank myself.”That was the phrase emblazoned on Mirra Andreeva’s jacket as she lifted her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open.After a dominant 6-3 6-2 victory over Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska that made the 19-year-old the youngest woman to win the Roland Garros singles title since Monica Seles in 1992, Andreeva rattled off a lengthy list of thank yous.She started by showing her gratitude to Chwalinska, before moving onto tournament organisers and her team – including her coach, former French Open finalist Conchita Martinez.But Andreeva reserved the final – and most important – thanks for herself.”I…
Royce Keys‘ difficult run on WWE SmackDown continued on June 5 as the powerhouse star suffered another setback, extending a losing streak that has quickly become one of the blue brand’s most troubling storylines. The former AEW standout entered the night looking to stop the losing slide against Talla Tonga. However, with Solo Sikoa’s MFT faction continuing to loom over his every move, the odds once again appeared stacked against him. MFT interference costs Royce Keys again on SmackDown Keys and Talla Tonga opened their match with a physical exchange that showcased the strength of both men. Keys appeared to…
Russell said he believed the problem lay in their respective driving styles, and its impact on whether the tyres were at their ideal temperature for a qualifying lap.”There’s clearly a difference in driving style between the two of us, which has been there last year as well, but played into my hands very well last year,” Russell said. “And it clearly is playing into his hands perfectly well this year, but it still doesn’t answer why I was so good at the start of the year and so poor now. So, we need to look at why that is. It’s…
Ethan Miller/Getty Images The relationship between Frankie Kazarian and AJ Styles stretches back more than 20 years, with the two frequently crossing paths in TNA Wrestling, and occasionally, on the indie circuit. That’s why it comes as no surprise that Kazarian was one of the first to learn about “The Phenomenal One’s” in-ring retirement. “Nobody’s happier for the guy than I am,” Kazarian said on “Talk Is Jericho.” “I know him better than most people on the planet. Him, myself, Samoa Joe and Chris Daniels. You can’t be in a…
Matt Hardy is clearing up why TNA iMPACT didn’t air live this week, and it had to do with issues with the venue and a lot more. While speaking on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Hardy explained that TNA originally had tapings scheduled in Denver on the 4th and 5th, but problems with the venue forced the company to change plans at the last minute. “Initially, we were in Denver on the 4th and the 5th. And then there was an issue with the building where there was some stuff broken out. They had to shut down the…
Given the grim nature of the weather forecast, even the small amount of play that was possible on Saturday could be viewed as a bonus.Perhaps more could have taken place. Lord’s appeared dry and ready during an early lunch taken at 12:20 BST before play eventually began at 13:00.The players yo-yoed on and off the field over the course of the next 70 minutes, with two delays before the weather had the final say at 14:10.Just as in his 5-39 in the first innings, Robinson revelled in the conditions in his first Test for more two years. The damp conditions…
When Norwich midfielder McLean scored that goal against Denmark in November, Kelly was one of the first to empty the Scotland bench and lead the chasing pack.He shares a strong bond with the 34-year-old and other senior figures within the group, such as Andy Robertson. He sits beside the captain on international commutes.Nobody has a bad word to say about the former Motherwell player and optimism just always seems to be oozing out of him despite two seasons of limited minutes.Game time was not a problem at Fir Park, where Kelly was first choice for four years before moving back…
Nearly 11 months after the death of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, authorities in Clearwater, Florida, have officially closed their investigation, ending all questions about the wrestling legend’s passing. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 71. On the day he passed away, Hogan was at his home with his wife and two healthcare workers. The report states that those present noticed he had stopped breathing while sitting in a recliner. Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, immediately called emergency services while one of the healthcare workers began CPR. They transported Hogan…
At almost the exact time Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi had been scheduled to take to Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday and contest the match of their lives, they could instead be located in the bowels of the stadium, their faces a picture of total misery inside the main interview room at Roland Garros.If not for the seriousness of the situation, with Arnaldi forced to withdraw from his first grand slam semi-final due to a virus that had overwhelmed his body overnight, it would have been a comical sight. Somebody behind the scenes was not exactly of sound mind when they…
WWE Dominik Mysterio pinned Damian Priest in a four-way also involving Bron Breakker and United States Champion Trick Williams during “WWE SmackDown.” As a result, he will now face Oba Femi in the semi-finals of the tournament. The match started with the four exchanging offense with one another, whittling each other down until only Mysterio and Priest remained in the ring. Priest got the better of the exchange only to get receive a Franken-Steiner from Breakker off the top rope. Mysterio broke up the resulting cover and the match was…