Sinner leads way as Italy defends Davis Cup title

Italy defended its Davis Cup title as world No. 1 Jannik Sinner beat the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to clinch victory in the team competition.

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

Sinner caps superb year as Italy retain Davis Cup title

Jannik Sinner caps an extraordinary 2024 season by battling past the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to help Italy defend their Davis Cup title.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 hours ago

Jannik Sinner tops off dream year as Italy retain Davis Cup title

World No 1 seals 2-0 triumph over Netherlands Berrettini beat Van de Zandschulp in first match The rise of Italian men’s tennis has been forecast by many for years as a special generation of ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia

No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinals

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Jannik Sinner overpowers Alex de Minaur to put Italy into Davis Cup final

Italy beat Australia 2-0 in repeat of last year’s final They will face Netherlands, who beat Germany 2-0 Italy moved into the Davis Cup final after a 2-0 win over Australia on Saturday as Jannik ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini lift Italy past Australia and back to the Davis Cup final

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini won their singles matches to lift defending champion Italy past Australia 2-0 and back into the Davis Cup final

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Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead Lakers past Spurs 120-115 to open NBA Cup title defense

Anthony Davis had 40 points and 12 rebounds, LeBron James had 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers opened defense of their Emirates NBA Cup title with a 120-115 victory ...

Sports - ABC News - November 15

Nadal unsure on Davis Cup role, to retire own way

Rafael Nadal said he is unsure what role he will play at the Davis Cup this week, but he added he is at peace with his decision to retire from the sport and said any emotion will be kept in check ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

In Italy, Jannik Sinner Transcends Tennis

A country where soccer is king has adopted the world No. 1 in men’s tennis as its favorite sporting son.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

Jasmine Paolini clinches Italy's first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 with a victory over Slovakia in the final

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

A look at Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam titles as he prepares to retire after the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after this week's Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga, Spain

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

NASCAR defends drivers in Cup Series title race, officiating and playoffs as final weekend arrives

NASCAR President Steve Phelps defended the four drivers racing for the Cup Series championship even though others had better statistics than the finalists

Sports - ABC News - November 8

The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final

The last man to face — and beat — Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has led the Netherlands into the Davis Cup final for the first time by eliminating Germany

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Backup QB Arbuckle leads Toronto past Winnipeg 41-24 for the Argonauts' 19th Grey Cup title

Backup quarterback Nick Arbuckle led the Toronto Argonauts to their record-extending 19th Grey Cup title, throwing two second-half touchdown passes in a 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ...

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Italy into BJK Cup final with win over Poland

Jasmine Paolini's Italy reach their second successive Billie Jean King Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Iga Swiatek's Poland.

No. 1 Sinner adds ATP Finals to title haul in '24

Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year, beating US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for the ATP Finals trophy.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to claim ATP Finals title – as it happened

The world No 1 became the first Italian to claim the season-ending title, in front of his home fans in Turin, with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 win. The players haven’t arrived on court yet but there’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight

Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport in Las Vegas about the approach that has brought him to the cusp of a fourth world title.

Nadal's career over after Spain's Davis Cup defeat

Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is over after his Spain team were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

Rafa's career ends: More than I believed possible

Rafael Nadal's incredible tennis career came to an end Tuesday as Spain lost its Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says

A final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year

Sports - ABC News - November 13

Davis leads LA Lakers to fifth straight win

Anthony Davis stars for the Los Angeles Lakers as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99 for their fifth consecutive win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini has capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Paolini sweeps aside Sramkova to secure fifth BJK Cup triumph for Italy

Paolini and Bronzetti power Italy past Slovakia in final Raducanu reflects on ‘great’ run despite Britain’s defeat Jasmine Paolini put on a masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title

Kansas City Current striker Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the first half as her team beat NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Sinner opens up about his doping case after beating Fritz for ATP Finals trophy before his home fans

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year by beating U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 for the ATP Finals trophy before his home fans and before a final ...

Sports - ABC News - November 17

Nadal’s Retirement at the Davis Cup Comes 20 Years After His Debut There

The legend of men’s tennis is best known for his French Open achievements, but his record at the team event might be the silliest of all.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Rafael Nadal ‘in peace’ before curtain falls on legendary career at Davis Cup

Spaniard announced decision to retire last month ‘I worked with passion, love, and determination’ Rafael Nadal says he is at peace as the Spaniard prepares to end his legendary career at the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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