Bored Watching Tennis

From postgame barking to 'the boring stuff': How the Thunder built a winning culture

The best team in the West gets a rematch against the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

ESPN - 1h

Bored by watching tennis on TV? The Australian Open is animating matches with Wii-like characters

The Australian Open is getting in on the newest trend in the sports world by re-creating tennis matches in video-game form

ABC News - 9h

Naomi Osaka Rediscovers Her Tennis Superpower

When she was winning Grand Slam titles, Osaka would play her best shots in her worst moments. That had left her — until now.

The New York Times - 22h

In Australia, Two Tennis Magnets at Opposite Poles

Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur are the biggest names on the court in their homeland. They could not be less alike.

The New York Times - 2d

How Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Reconfigured Men’s Tennis

The two players, competing at the Australian Open, cover the court so effectively that opponents often feel like they are playing a different sport.

The New York Times - 3d

The 10 rules of friendship: show up, go beyond banter, learn the boring details

Writers, therapists and academics give advice on how to make, and strengthen, meaningful bonds with mates and friends. Emma Reed Turrell , psychotherapist, author and host of the podcast ...

The Guardian - 4d

Paul George says he's 'bored' playing center amid Sixers' injury woes

Both Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond were out for the Sixers on Friday. So the team got a little weird.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Sixers' Paul George says he gets 'bored' defending centers: 'It just don't do enough for me'

George said that he enjoys fighting around screens and guarding wings

CBS Sports - 4d

2025 Australian Open women's picks, odds, predictions, draw: Proven expert fading Swiatek in tennis best bets

Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his women's Australian Open 2025 picks, predictions and best bets

CBS Sports - 4d

2025 Australian Open odds, picks, predictions, draw, time: Proven expert fading Djokovic in tennis best bets

Tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has revealed his men's Australian Open 2025 picks, predictions and best bets

CBS Sports - 4d

Tennis looks ‘cooked’ as Australian Open starts under giant doping cloud

“I haven’t done anything wrong.” So read the back-page headline on Saturday’s Melbourne Age, above a plaintive-looking photograph of world No1 Jannik Sinner.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

How Do Mothers Return to Playing Tennis and Raise a Child?

Belinda Bencic credits Grand Slam champions like Serena Williams in paving a road back to the top after childbirth.

The New York Times - 5d

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have a real rivalry atop men's tennis

When Carlos Alcaraz is on court for a training session, perhaps working on his newly revamped service motion, he’s doing so to buttress a game already good enough to claim four Grand Slam titles

ABC News - 5d

Djokovic wants to 'focus on tennis' after poisoning claim

Novak Djokovic says he wants to "focus on tennis" after claiming in a magazine interview he had been "poisoned" when detained in a Melbourne hotel.

BBC News - 6d

Tennis has become mundane without me - Kyrgios

Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios believes his Grand Slam comeback has come at the right time because tennis has become "a bit mundane".

BBC News - 6d

WATCH: People stand in the street in Hollywood to watch helicopter fight the Sunset Fire

People watched from a Hollywood street as a firefighting helicopter swooped in to battle the Sunset Fire.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players

If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does ...

ABC News - Jan. 8

Tennis star accidentally hits woman in stands with thrown racquet

Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.

CBS News - Jan. 7

The Face of Women’s Tennis Returns to a Country Where She Doesn’t Lose

Can anyone beat Aryna Sabalenka in Australia? She’s done little to give her opponents hope.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Where to Watch ‘The Brutalist’

Interested in watching the three-and-a-half-hour epic about a fictional Hungarian architect? Good luck if you don’t live in New York or Los Angeles.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationship

Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, are no longer in a relationship

ABC News - Jan. 6

WATCH: The major films and TV series to watch for the Golden Globes

As the Golden Globes mark the unofficial kick off Hollywood’s award season, ABC News’ Will Ganss takes a look at the top contenders to take home an award.

ABC News - Jan. 5

Watch: Will it snow where you are?

Amber warnings for heavy snow and ice remain in place for parts of England, Scotland and Wales, with travel delays and power cuts likely.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Watch: Snowy Sunday in parts of the UK

Many people in the north of England and Wales woke up to wintery scenes.

BBC News - Jan. 5

What We’re Watching in 2025

These big questions will define business and policy in the year ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

These are the space stocks to watch in 2025

After a big year for SpaceX — and one of misfortune for Boeing — here’s what to expect in the new year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Watch live: Winter storm tracker

Watch a live tracker of a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and significant ice across much of the U.S. over the weekend and into Monday.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trolling the UK: the issues enraging Elon Musk, world’s richest ‘pub bore’

Unprompted outbursts on X suggest the Tesla boss is hellbent on making life awkward for Keir Starmer. While Keir Starmer was trying to enjoy a family holiday in Madeira over the new year, Elon Musk ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

WATCH: Watch this Marine surprise his grandmother at home

The sweet surprise left this grandmother in tears as she hugged her grandson.

ABC News - Jan. 3

A Year Ago, Tennis Was Broken. The Dysfunction Has Gotten Worse.

As the new season begins, the players, the tours and the Grand Slams are on a collision course.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

Wired - Jan. 2

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have powered the U.S. into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event

ABC News - Jan. 1

The Canadian Tennis Champ Who Played Through Cancer Treatment

Gabriela Dabrowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in April. She won an Olympic medal and the year-end doubles title while undergoing treatment.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - Jan. 1