Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the men’s professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings, the latest move by the kingdom into that sport and others. The ATP already had a deal that placed its Next Gen ATP Finals — a tournament for players 21 and under — in Jeddah …
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Andy Murray hints he’s heading into the ‘last few months’ of his career after a win in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Andy Murray hinted he is heading into the “last few months” of his career after rallying past Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the Dubai Championships for his 500th hard-court win. “I obviously still love competing and still love the game, but it obviously gets harder and harder the older you get to …
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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Feb. 17 AHL HOCKEY 4 p.m. NHLN — Hershey at Toronto AUTO RACING 10:30 a.m. FS1 — NASCAR …
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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Feb. 13 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Marquette at Butler 7 p.m. ACCN — Pittsburgh at …
Read More »Chris Eubanks and Sebastian Korda give the US a 2-0 lead over Ukraine in the Davis Cup
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Chris Eubanks stepped in as a late replacement for an injured Taylor Fritz and joined Sebastian Korda in earning singles victories on Thursday to give the United States a 2-0 lead against Ukraine in Davis Cup qualifying. The No. 32-ranked Eubanks, a Wimbledon quarterfinalist last year, made his Davis Cup debut and defeated No. 498 Viacheslav …
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