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Ons Jabeur announces break from tennis
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur said Thursday that she is taking time away from tennis.,Jabeur, 30, made the announcement on social media, saying tennis isn't making her happy.,The Tunisian, who ranked No. 2 in the world on June 27, 2022, currently is No. 71. On the season, she is 15-15 an...
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Canadian Open
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has decided not to play in the Canadian Open, citing fatigue.,The WTA 1000-level tournament begins July 27 in Montreal.,"I'm looking forward to kicking off the North American hard-court swing, but to give myself the best chance for success this season, I've decided it's i...
Ons Jabeur to 'disconnect a bit' from tennis after Wimbledon retirement
Former Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur's tough season continued Monday when she retired from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova of Bulgaria at the All England Club in London.,Tomova won 7-6 (5), 2-0.,In the first set, Jabeur and Tomova exchanged breaks of serve before Jabeur broke Tomova's...
Ons Jabeur to 'disconnect a bit' from tennis after Wimbeldon retirement
Former Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur's tough season continued Monday when she retired from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova of Bulgaria at the All England Club in London.,Tomova won 7-6 (5), 2-0.,In the first set, Jabeur and Tomova exchanged breaks of serve before Jabeur broke Tomova's...
Giants expect WR Malik Nabers (toe) for training camp
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that he isn't concerned about star wide receiver Malik Nabers' availability for training camp.,Daboll said the team is aware of Nabers' ailing toe, an injury that he has dealt with dating back to his college days at LSU. But, the coach said Nabe...
Pats coach: QB Drake Maye's leadership skills 'a work in progress'
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye proved his football skills during a solid 12-start rookie campaign.,Heading into 2025, head coach Mike Vrabel wants to see his young signal-caller improve his leadership skills.,"I think that there is a lot of room to grow," Vrabel told reporters Monday, n...
Report: Steelers unlikely to trade for TE Jonnu Smith
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to acquire tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,ESPN also reported that the Steelers will host free agent wide receiver Gabriel Davis on Thursday.,As for Smith, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel voiced his support of the ti...
Report: WR Gabriel Davis to visit Steelers
Free agent wide receiver Gabriel Davis will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, ESPN reported.,Davis was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars after one season on May 7 in a move that will saw the team absorb a $20.3 million dead cap hit.,Davis, 26, caught 20 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns...
Giants coach on WR Malik Nabers' toe injury: 'Nothing serious'
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll didn't sound too concerned about a toe injury that is preventing Malik Nabers from participating in practice.,"Malik will be out here today, but he won't be participating," Daboll said prior to the Giants' second practice of organized team activities on Wednes...
Patriots coach addresses Stefon Diggs' viral video
Stefon Diggs is making headlines before even taking an official snap for the New England Patriots.,A video showing Diggs handling an unknown powder-like substance while partying on a yacht with three bikini-clad women in Miami over the weekend has made the rounds on social media. Diggs reportedly ha...
Mike Vrabel feels 'energy,' 'excitement' at Patriots' first OTA
Coming off consecutive 4-13 seasons, the New England Patriots are hoping to turn the page quickly under new head coach Mike Vrabel.,"I think there's an excitement. There's an energy," Vrabel told reporters Tuesday as the team's offseason program got underway. " I think there's a willingness of playe...
Brother of late Sean Taylor invited to Commanders rookie camp
The Washington Commanders announced their roster for rookie camp on Friday, and on the list was Gabe Taylor -- the younger brother of the late Sean Taylor.,Gabe Taylor, a former defensive back at Rice, will have a chance to make the team his brother played for from 2004-07 before he was shot by an i...
Jaguars cut WR Gabe Davis, take $20.3M cap hit
The Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Gabe Davis on Wednesday in a move that will see the team absorb a $20.3 million dead cap hit.,Davis signed a three-year, $39 million contract in March 2024. His $1.5 million salary for 2025 and $10 million signing bonus were fully guaranteed, however, ...
Pats DT Christian Barmore (blood clots) expected at voluntary program
New England Patriots starting defensive tackle Christian Barmore, who was limited to just four games last season because of an issue with blood clots, is expected to join the team next week for its voluntary offseason program.,That's according to first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, who talked with re...
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel enamored with OT options in draft
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel admits he likes the options expected to be available when New England is on the clock with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 draft.,He just doesn't know exactly who will still be on the board.,"You tell me who goes 1, 2 and 3, and I'll tell you who goes 4," Vrabel sa...
Eliot Wolf: Patriots 'doing what's necessary' to improve
INDIANAPOLIS -- Eliot Wolf and the New England Patriots are gearing up to make the roster good enough to use the No. 4 pick on the best player available. ,A big part of his recruiting pitch to free agents centers around quarterback Drake Maye, selected third overall in 2024. ,"It's a more attractive...
Flyers acquire Andrei Kuzmenko in trade with Flames
Four forwards are on the move after the Philadelphia Flyers and the Calgary Flames pulled off a trade late Thursday night.,The Flames received Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee, while the Flyers got Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier and second-round draft pick this year and a seventh-round pick in 2028.,...
Bucs WR Mike Evans leads Pro Bowl Games replacements
Receivers Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and rookie Malik Nabers of the New York Giants, running back Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons and center Erik McCoy of the New Orleans Saints were added to this week's Pro Bowl Games, the NFL announced Monday.,Evans, who is going to his sixth car...
Bucs WR Mike Evans, Giants rookie Malik Nabers get Pro Bowl nods
Wide receivers Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and rookie Malik Nabers of the New York Giants have been added to this week's Pro Bowl Games, the NFL announced Monday.,Evans, who is going to his sixth career Pro Bowl, replaces the Dallas Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, while Nabers -- originally a secon...
Reports: Josh McDaniels returning for third stint as Pats’ OC
Josh McDaniels is heading back to New England for his third tour as the Patriots' offensive coordinator, several reports said Tuesday.,McDaniels, 48, will take over an offense quarterbacked by rising sophomore Drake Maye on new coach Mike Vrabel's first staff in Foxborough, Mass.,McDaniels spent 200...