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The Pole is the top seed at the US Open this year and is set to lock horns with Jasmine Paolini in her opening round clash. Speaking to Eurosport before the commencement of the New York Grand Slam, the World No. 1 said that she doesn’t pay attention to others’ opinions while accepting that the top-seeded players will inevitably have to deal with expectations. “I’m mostly focused on learning how to play these balls” - Iga Swiatek When asked about the different type of tennis balls used by men and women in the US Open, Iga Swiatek, who had previously expressed her displeasure with the situation, responded that she was getting used to playing with whatever is on offer....

With the NBA season approaching its business end, fans and media have started to pick their favorites for the championship. Both the conferences are stacked and have multiple teams that could make a run to the title. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald spoke to two scouts who have revealed their opinions on this season’s race to win the championship. Both scouts have ruled out the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers’ chances to come out of the East....

Mourinho and Conte were involved in a war of words after the United boss criticised coaches who “cry” about injuries, a jibe the Italian thought was directed at him. But the Portuguese tactician, whose team visit Huddersfield Town on Saturday, said his comments were never aimed at Conte. Man Utd -1 11/10 at Huddersfield “I don’t speak to him. I don’t know why he speaks to me but that is no problem or maybe it is not his fault and it is the journalists’ fault when they pass to him the wrong message,” Mourinho said....

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he’s been ‘feeling sorry’ for Manchester United this season as they dropped more points at Old Trafford on Sunday. United have lost four times at home in the Premier League, have been knocked out of the Capital One by Sunderland and the FA Cup by Swansea City. They are also 9 points adrift of the Champions League places having dropped more points at home with a 2-2 draw with Fulham on Sunday....

It’s the sheer volume of time that young people, from very early ages, spend before the television. Something like 25,000 hours before they reach the age of 18. I think every parent believes that they’re exposed, without strict guidance, to excessive amounts of violence and other inappropriate behavior. The bully pulpit of the presidency has always been a very important part of this job. Yes, because as I made absolutely clear, I do not believe the government should have anything to do with developing the ratings system or implementing it....

It’s rather fascinating that even today, decades after it scaled peaks and made headlines, the Senna and Prost rivalry finds a curious gaze and unbridled attention among the fans. And why not? After all, the two icons of F1 boast of 7 World Championships collectively. What’s more? During the peak of their powers, as seen in the late 80s until the early 90s, the former McLaren drivers- Senna and Prost- elevated F1 to a stature hitherto less seen in the glitzy highs of motorsports....

Arteta took charge at Arsenal after Unai Emery was sacked midway through the 2019/20 season. The Spaniard ended the season by lifting the FA Cup and the Emirates was ripe with excitement ahead of his first full season. Unfortunately, the Gunners have struggled this term and were dangerously sliding down the table at one point. That poor run of form has been addressed with back-to-back wins in recent games. However, the injury to a promising player who had just returned from the sidelines left the manager frustrated....

Yes. It never entered my mind. But people don’t understand the difference between ambition and a sense of purpose. I would drive down Interstate 93, get passed by all these foreign cars. I would sit in boardrooms and watch the country get overwhelmed. A lot of it was just accepting the fact that I was cured. You go in every six months and have your checkup. In the beginning you did that with your heart in your throat....

The reason she’s not on the national team, Keller claims, is because of a sexual-harassment suit she filed last August against her former college coach at the University of North Carolina, Anson Dorrance. While Keller does not claim explicit sexual come-ons, she says he created a ““hostile’’ play environment. Dorrance, who denies Keller’s charges, is a legend in women’s soccer, having led the UNC Tar Heels to 15 college championships....

The Blues have already spent close to €500 million in the market, including last summer and the ongoing January window. Ahead of the Reds’ Premier League home clash against the west London side on January 21, Klopp was asked to share his bits on their transfer policy. He said (via Liverpool Echo): Klopp further added that Chelsea spending that much money will force other teams to work on their investments as well....

The Portuguese forward has dominated the headlines of late following his shock exit hint in the wake of another successful Champions League campaign for the Blancos. Ronaldo has offered mixed messages since then, while his family and former managers – such as Fabio Capello – have suggested that a return to Manchester United could be on the cards. Asensio hopes that is not the case, with the 22-year-old eager to ensure that a five-time Ballon d’Or winner remains an illustrious team-mate at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018-19....

In 2004, I fostered a dog called Savannah through that organization, The Animal Friends Rescue Project. I met Savannah when she was a year old and fostered her for a month, until Alice, an elderly friend that I knew, adopted her. Alice and I stayed in touch I began pet-sitting Savannah for her. But a few years later, Alice’s health deteriorated, which meant that Alice was sometimes in the hospital for a while....

While speaking to Sky Sports Boxing, Jake Paul stated that he had gotten better with each passing round so far in sparring. Acknowledging that the world is yet to see him past the third round, the 3-0 boxer claimed to be significantly more dangerous in the latter half of a fight. In conversation with Andy Scott, Jake Paul said: Paul continued to say that he hasn’t yet been hit in a fight, which he finds amusing....

Herrera as good as Kante The 31-year-old is a huge fan of PSG’s rivals Marseille, where he played for five seasons before moving to Tigres, his current side, in Mexico during the summer of 2015. If the attacker, who hit the post in the final of Euro 2016 with France still locked 0-0 with Portugal, was offered the chance to return to his homeland, he would not even consider a move to the Parc des Princes....

The Spaniard reacted quickest to seeing a Diego Costa header cannon off the crossbar, rising above Hector Bellerin to nod home. He did, however, clatter into the Gunners full-back in getting to the ball, leading to his fellow countryman leaving the field. ‘Hazard reminds me of Messi’ Arsene Wenger later revealed that Bellerin had been left concussed by the challenge, with it his opinion that the match officials should not have allowed the effort to stand....

Despite being the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, with a remarkable strike rate achieved across seven-and-a-half seasons, the Portuguese forward is not immune to criticism in the Spanish capital. Is Messi more boring than Ronaldo? Madrid followers are notoriously demanding, with any dip in form - be that personal or collective - seized upon. Ronaldo has faced his fair share of jeers in recent weeks, with the four-time Ballon d’Or winner considered to have allowed his impeccably high standards to dip....

Weidman sustained an identical injury at UFC 261 against Uriah Hall. After almost eight years, the 37-year-old feels sorry for Silva now that he is able to empathize with the former UFC superstar. Anderson Silva was the first guest on Chris Weidman’s ‘Won’t Back Down’ podcast. During their interaction, ‘The All-American’ apologized to Silva for the trauma he had to face following his leg break injury. Silva, being gracious as ever, told Weidman he doesn’t need to apologize even though he started celebrating immediately at UFC 168....

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway in Chennai on Saturday with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) taking on defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season’s opener. And RCB pacer Umesh Yadav is one player who will definitely be looking to impress RCB and Team India captain Virat Kohli with a strong show from the word go. While the national selectors are still looking to fill the No....

Severe pain and complex symptoms have been part of my life since as long as I can remember. Even after the neurosurgery, I was in physical therapy, using my recumbent bike daily, and receiving weekly ketamine infusions for hyperalgesia. I was trying desperately to find my new chronic illness baseline. Despite all this, I still saw patients in my role as a psychologist four to five days a week, often working until 8pm....

‘Arsenal will sign Mbappe’ Hazard has been in brilliant form this season and he has been directly involved in 20 goals in 31 league games for Chelsea, who sit top of the Premier League table. Chelsea prepare for a difficult test away to Everton this weekend with Tottenham only four points behind in second. Conte says Hazard is likely to stay but couldn’t officially rule out a summer departure from Stamford Bridge....