LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Toronto Raptors 132-131 in a thrilling NBA clash on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot during the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday, Jan. 7, clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers -- one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Amir...
NEW DELHI (AFP) -- India may be forced to forfeit a Davis Cup playoff hosted by rival Pakistan, with the local tennis association saying on Thursday, Dec. 28, the team was waiting on New Delhi's approval to travel. The nuclear-armed neighbors have fought several wars since winning independence from...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The champagne was flowing after LeBron James and Anthony Davis inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to the first-ever NBA Cup crown, but the celebrations were short-lived with the season's main goal still ahead. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the trophy with his...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a monster game from Anthony Davis, beat the upstart Indiana Pacers, 123-109, to win the first edition of the NBA in-season tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the MVP trophy after winning the championship...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- A 16-year-old amateur schoolgirl stole the show and a share of the lead at the Australian Open on Thursday, Nov. 30, while in the men's event Cameron Davis was a stroke ahead after a flawless nine-under-par 63. Australia’s Cameron Davis hits a shot during the first round of the...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic's Serbia was drawn against Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup finals qualifying on Sunday, Nov. 26, as organizers confirmed the last eight would be held in Malaga again. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) As a result hosts Spain will automatically reach the finals, along with...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 as Jannik Sinner crushed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 to seal a 2-0 win over Australia on Sunday, Nov. 26, in Malaga. The members of team Italy pose with the trophy as they celebrate winning the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the...
MALAGA, Spain (AFP) -- A "proud" Jannik Sinner beat world number one Novak Djokovic twice in one day to send Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-1 win over Serbia on Saturday in Malaga. Italy, who won the trophy for the first and only time in 1976, will face 28-time winners Australia on Sunday....
MALAGA (AFP) -- Alex de Minaur smoothly guided Australia into a second successive Davis Cup final with an assured 2-0 win over Finland on Friday, Nov. 24, in Malaga. Australia's Alex de Minaur returns the ball against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori during the second men's singles semifinal tennis match...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner drove Italy into the Davis Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Thursday, Nov. 23, the world number four triumphing in both his singles rubber and in the decisive doubles. Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts as he plays against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semifinals as he beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 to secure a 2-0 triumph over Great Britain on Thursday, Nov. 23, setting up a mouth-watering clash with Italy's Jannik Sinner. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Britain's Cameron...
