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Top-seeded Casper Ruud defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2, 7-6 (3) in the final of the Estoril Open on Sunday, thereby winning the 10th ATP title of his career. As a result, Ruud will move up the ATP World Rankings to 4th place on Monday. "It's my first time in Estoril and first time lucky, I guess," Ruud said after defeating his...

Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons has agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension with the Tennessee Titans, sources revealed to ESPN on Friday. The deal, which is reportedly worth $94 million, is expected to consist of $66 million in guarantees and a further $24 million signing bonus. Simmons, who was selected by the Titans as the number 19 overall draft...

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is set to miss his team's final two regular season games, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Wednesday when he appeared on 95.7 The Game's "Willard & Dibs." Wiggins' absence is due to a family matter that saw him miss 23 games earlier this season during a 51-day absence. The Warriors forward has...

Former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique arrived in London on Wednesday in order to meet Chelsea to discuss the vacant manager position at the Premier League club. Enrique's arrival comes after former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was sacked on Sunday after just seven months in charge. Currently, Chelsea is 11th in the Premier League and has been eliminated from...

Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw has agreed to a long-term contract extension, the club announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old player signed a four-year deal with the Red Devils through June 2027. With Shaw's previous contract due to expire at the end of the season, this is the first of several contract renewals that Man Utd is reportedly seeking to conclude...

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner is set to be sent back to Arizona to undergo a medical evaluation after he complained of arm fatigue, manager Torey Lovullo stated on Sunday. The left-hander began to experience fatigue during the Diamondbacks' 1-10 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. "My mechanics were fine," Bumgarner confirmed when speaking of his...

Second baseman Jake Cronenworth has signed a seven-year extension with the Sand Diego Padres, the team announced on Saturday. This extension, worth $80 million, will be valid through the 2030 season. He is set to make $4.23 million this year. Prior to putting pen to paper on the deal, Cronenworth was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the...

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin met with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday as part of his tour of Washington D.C. A statement from the White House confirmed that President Biden with Hamlin to thank him for his "courage, resilience, and can-do spirit" following his cardiac arrest on January 2 during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals as well...

Forbes reported on Monday that Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is set to earn $65 million for the 2023 season; a new MLB all-time record. This income, which includes endorsements as well as the one-year, $30 million contract extension signed in October, is set to be the biggest in the history of baseball at large. Ohtani is expected...

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed on Tuesday that his team has shut down Ben Simmons for the remainder of the season. This decision comes as the 26-year-old continues to struggle with a nerve injury in his back as well as other back and knee-related setbacks. "Ben will not be joining us the rest of the year and through the...