The tennis ace may be licking his wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss, but there is another sport he might be able to fall back on Dumped out of the Australian Open, tennis’ first major tournament of the season, it might be time for Novak Djokovic to consider a career change. The Serb lost his world number one ranking to Andy Murray at the end of 2016 and is destined to fall further behind the Scot after being dumped out of the competition in Melbourne by Denis Istomin, who is not considered one of the best 100 players in the game.
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Mertesacker signs Arsenal contract extension
The World Cup-winning defender is yet to feature for the Gunners this season due to injury but will remain with the club until June 2018 The former Germany international’s current deal was due to come to an end in June, but the north London outfit have taken up an option to keep hold of him for an extra season. Mertesacker is yet to feature this season due to an injury, though Wenger is hopeful he will be back in action in the coming weeks.
Martial: Ronaldo was my idol growing up
The Manchester United forward took inspiration from the iconic Brazilian striker during his childhood, not the ex-Red Devil now on the books at Madrid Anthony Martial has revealed that he was a big fan of Ronaldo growing up – but not the man who preceded him as an exciting young forward at Manchester United. The Red Devils have helped to nurture plenty of young wingers down the years, with a certain Portugal international brought onto their books back in 2003.
In place of Aguero or out wide – where will Gabriel Jesus play in Man City line-up?
The Brazilian has begun training in England and Pep Guardiola does not think it will be long before he plays – but how will he feature? Gabriel Jesus began life as a Manchester City player on Wednesday as he trained with his new team-mates for the first time. The 19-year-old visited England at the start of December to find an apartment in Manchester and watch City’s Premier League game with Chelsea.
Djokovic: I played with intensity
Novak Djokovic had to defend himself against accusations of lacking motivation after the 12-time grand slam champion crashed out of the Australian Open. Djokovic fell victim to one of the greatest shocks in grand slam history as he lost 7-6 5-7 2-6 7-6 6-4 to Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin.
New England Patriots: Matthew Slater Talks About Historic Run
It has been a great stretch of success for the New England Patriots . Sunday will be their sixth straight trip to the AFC Championship Game.
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker staying with Gunners for one more year
Arsene Wenger has announced Arsenal have taken up a one-year option to extend captain Per Mertesacker’s contract at the Emirates Stadium. The 32-year-old defender has yet to play for the Gunners this season after suffering a serious knee injury in a July friendly against Lens, and his deal was due to expire at the end of the campaign.
Callum Smith’s Trainer is Not Buying Badou Jack’s Weight Issues
… at light heavy. I’m certainly not buying into them saying it’s killing Jack to make the weight,” Gallagher told Sky Sports. “Dirrell is a very good fighter and has only lost once. He’s a big puncher and it is a fight that could land either here in …
Per Mertesacker to sign 12-month Arsenal deal extension
Djokovic OUT! Murray’s Australian Open nemesis shocked by the world No 117 wearing the funky glasses ‘It’s very cold… but I’m loving it’: Jesus FINALLY unveiled by Manchester City with A 27m hitman free to face title rivals Spurs ‘You may say that we haven’t won the title for a long time but he has not just built players, he’s built men too’: Koscielny launches defence of Wenger MARTIN SAMUEL: Payet thinks he’s in a position of strength, but in two weeks he won’t be… and why Costa downing tools again is Chelsea’s only worry Well, at least he can afford security! Tevez mobbed after landing in Shanghai to kick off his A 615,000-A-WEEK Chinese adventure EXCLUSIVE: Alli’s agent sued by taxman over A 2.6m debts as Spurs star’s former boss Robinson is named as shareholder From 40 games unbeaten… to two defeats in a row! Real Madrid stunned at home by Aspas-inspired Celta Vigo in Copa del … (more)
Sir Patrick Stewart To Voice Poop In ‘Emoji Movie’
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Two Massena Squirt hockey teams made to the finals of the “Winter Classic” hockey tournament this past weekend in South Burlington, Vt. The three-day tournament saw the Massena White and Massena Red teams battle through to the finals where they faced each other in the championship game.
Saina Nehwal, Ajay Jayaram reach quarterfinals of Malaysia Masters4 min ago
Sarawak: Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Ajay Jayaram continued their good run and reached the quarterfinals of the season-opening Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold here on Thursday. London Olympics bronze-medallist and former World No.
India vs England: Vintage Yuvraj Singh slams 14th ODI hundred 28 mins ago
The stage was perfectly set for Yuvraj Singh to dazzle and he did it to perfection by slamming his 14th hundred under pressure in the second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Also Read: Ind vs Eng, 2nd ODI updates After put in to bat, India were reeling at 25 for 3 with Virat Kohli and both the openers getting out early.
Australia Open 2017: Leander Paes out of men’s doubles5 min ago
Melbourne, Jan 19 : India’s doubles specialist Leander Paes and his partner Brazilian Andre Sa were knocked out of the men’s doubles of the Australian Open tennis tournament, losing 6-4, 6-7 , 4-6 to Belarus’ Max Mirnyi and Philippines’ Treat Huey in the first round on Thursday. The Indo-Brazilian pair accepted defeat to the 10th seeds after an intense 2-hour 13-minute fight on Court 15. Paes-Sa started brightly, breaking in the fifth game of the first set to take a 3-2 lead.
Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams and Milos Raonic reach round three
Coverage: Daily live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra; live text on selected matches on the BBC Sport website; TV highlights on BBC Two and online from 21 January. Six-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams reached the third round with a straight-sets win over world number 61 Lucie Safarova on Thursday.
Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews wants his side to start afresh in the limited-overs section of their tour of South Africa after a whitewash defeat to the Proteas in the Test series. Reuters/Ed Sykes Johannesburg – Sri Lanka are eager to regain some pride after a dismal Test series when they start the limited-overs section of their tour with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday.
The 5 weirdest moments from Mike Tyson’s new rap video which disses Soulja Boy
The boxing legend laid into the rap star ahead of Soulja Boy getting into the ring and fighting Chris Brown, and it’s… just odd Because as if the prospect of rap stars Soulja Boy and Chris Brown fighting each other wasn’t strange enough, it now seems as though this tale has been turned on its head, and boxing legend Mike Tyson has turned to rapping . If you can call it that.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger handed triple injury boost as he reveals team news ahead of Burnley clash
The Gunners boss is boosted by the return of Hector Bellerin, Francis Coquelin and Kieran Gibbs for the Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking in a press conference in the above video, the Arsenal manager also confirmed that Olivier Giroud has been back in training since yesterday.
Oregon Fishing Forecast – January 19, 2017
Portland/Metro – Metro anglers have been plagued by cold air and water temperatures, but that has now changed. The warming trend, while good for success rates, will have its consequences when snow melt and rainfall contribute to near-flood conditions this week.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
King’s Cup: Real hopes hit by second successive defeat
IMAGE: Celta de Vigo’s Iago Aspas scores their opening goal against Real Madrid CF during the Copa del Rey quarter-final, first Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Wednesday. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images eal Madrid lost 2-1 at home to Celta Vigo in their Spanish King’s Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday to slump to their second defeat in a row following a record winning streak.
King’s Cup: Real hopes hit by second successive defeat
IMAGE: Celta de Vigo’s Iago Aspas scores their opening goal against Real Madrid CF during the Copa del Rey quarter-final, first Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Wednesday. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images eal Madrid lost 2-1 at home to Celta Vigo in their Spanish King’s Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday to slump to their second defeat in a row following a record winning streak.
Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay
Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.
Otto Porter making opposing defenses pay
Memphis small forward James Ennis shot a wide open 3-pointer as the clock ran out and the Grizzlies were down three points. Unlike Washington ‘s trip to Memphis for the second game of the season, this last-second 3-pointer did not go in to tie the game.
Burns, Pavelski lead Sharks past rival LA Kings, 3-2
… or their team in Inglewood. The Chargers will play the next two seasons in StubHub Center, which is owned by AEG, the sports conglomerate that also owns the Kings and Staples Center .
Burns, Pavelski lead Sharks past rival LA Kings, 3-2
… or their team in Inglewood. The Chargers will play the next two seasons in StubHub Center, which is owned by AEG, the sports conglomerate that also owns the Kings and Staples Center .
Stop the Presses! Game 44 (Cha) Overreactions
False. 2 blowout losses in a row can certainly raise doubts. Clearly this is a team that has lost its confidence and swagger.
Stop the Presses! Game 44 (Cha) Overreactions
False. 2 blowout losses in a row can certainly raise doubts. Clearly this is a team that has lost its confidence and swagger.
Aus Open PIX: Raonic, Ferrer race into third round, Pliskova cruises
IMAGE: Canada’s Milos Raonic hits a shot during his men’s singles second round match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Issei Kato hird seed Milos Raonic continued his machine-like advance through the Australian Open on Thursday, easing past Gilles Muller 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the third round.
Aus Open PIX: Raonic, Ferrer race into third round, Pliskova cruises
IMAGE: Canada’s Milos Raonic hits a shot during his men’s singles second round match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Issei Kato hird seed Milos Raonic continued his machine-like advance through the Australian Open on Thursday, easing past Gilles Muller 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the third round.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
Fultz scores 37 as Washington beats Colorado 85-83 in OT
Markelle Fultz scored a career-high 37 points including 25 in the second half and overtime, David Crisp’s 3-pointer with 27 seconds left put Washington in front for good and the Huskies beat Colorado 85-83 in overtime on Wednesday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point second half deficit and survived a frantic final few minutes of regulation and overtime to keep the Buffaloes winless in Pac-12 play.
Fultz scores 37 as Washington beats Colorado 85-83 in OT
Markelle Fultz scored a career-high 37 points including 25 in the second half and overtime, David Crisp’s 3-pointer with 27 seconds left put Washington in front for good and the Huskies beat Colorado 85-83 in overtime on Wednesday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point second half deficit and survived a frantic final few minutes of regulation and overtime to keep the Buffaloes winless in Pac-12 play.
Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Venus, Daniell, Sitak all draw seeded opponents for Australian Open doubles second round
Michael Venus and Swede Robert Lindstedt will play ninth seeds Ivan Dodig and Spaniard Marcel Granollers in the Australian Open second round. Making the second round of the doubles at the Australian Open came relatively easy for a trio of Kiwi players.
Venus, Daniell, Sitak all draw seeded opponents for Australian Open doubles second round
Michael Venus and Swede Robert Lindstedt will play ninth seeds Ivan Dodig and Spaniard Marcel Granollers in the Australian Open second round. Making the second round of the doubles at the Australian Open came relatively easy for a trio of Kiwi players.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.