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Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another title
Read full article: Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another titleNovak Djokovic is just one example of a superstar athlete who manages to find motivation wherever possible.
James Blake, the Miami Open tournament director, was fined for betting sponsorship ties
Read full article: James Blake, the Miami Open tournament director, was fined for betting sponsorship tiesMiami Open tournament director and former Top 10 player James Blake was fined $56,250 for violating tennis’s rules about betting sponsorship, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Wednesday.
American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes
Read full article: American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopesFrances Tiafoe heads into Wimbledon on the heels of his first title at a grass-court tournament and his first appearance in the Top 10 of the ATP rankings.
Miami Opens tournament director still shaken by encounter with cop in 15
Read full article: Miami Opens tournament director still shaken by encounter with cop in 15Nearly five years later, Blake says he never suspected the large man running toward him was a plainclothes New York City policeman. Video captured the undercover officer grabbing him by the arm, throwing him to the sidewalk face down and handcuffing him. All of which intensified Blake's reaction to video of George Floyd's death shortly after being detained by Minneapolis police last week. Video showed the undercover officer grabbing him by the arm, throwing him to the sidewalk face down and handcuffing him. All of which intensified Blake's reaction to video of George Floyd's death shortly after being detained by Minneapolis police last week.
Tennis stars hope to bring relief to Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
Read full article: Tennis stars hope to bring relief to Bahamas after Hurricane DorianIn the wake of Hurricane Dorian, some of the world's best tennis players are hoping to bring some joy to the people of the region. In the wake of this tragedy, some of the world's best tennis players are hoping to bring some joy to the people of the region. Included among the list of household names appearing is the 39-year-old American James Blake, who retired from professional tennis in 2013. "So I'm going to Nassau. It's a beautiful tourist destination, so I'm going to that part and see some of the places that weren't hit."
Samuel L. Jackson proves he's one of us at Celebrity Ryder Cup
Read full article: Samuel L. Jackson proves he's one of us at Celebrity Ryder CupSamuel L. Jackson has made plenty of people laugh throughout his acting career, but he also made people crack up for a different reason Tuesday. Competing in the "Celebrity Ryder Cup," Jackson stood on the first tee and did what so many average golfers do on a daily basis: Duff one in embarrassing fashion. Fortunately for Jackson, the day turned out to have a happy ending for him and the rest of his American teammates. Who knows what will happen when the actual Ryder Cup tees off Friday, but the USA already scored one victory over Europe at a surrounding event Tuesday. On the same Le Golf National course that will be the site of this weekend’s Ryder Cup, the “Celebrity Ryder Cup” was held, with 10 celebrities from America and 10 from Europe competing for bragging rights.