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  • Are Ricciardo Hungary exploits set to continue in Belgium?

    One week after his return in Hungary, Aussie Daniel Ricciardo will be looking to put in another solid performance in the Alpha Tauri cockpit as he heads to Belgium’s iconic track in Spa. He was his usual bubbly self throughout the weekend and it truly felt as though the Danny we know and love was

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  • Tennis lopsided calendar is a major issue

    In the ravenous world of sport, it’s clear that we are heading in one direction. More, more, more. More build-up, more coverage, and more action. The days of a proper off-season in football are long a thing of the past. An already frenzied schedule including an unprecedented amount of action, is only set to ramp

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  • Earlier this season Alex De Minaur spoke about his ambitions to reach the top of the game. That’s fair, if he didn’t have those ambitions then what would be the point of competing week in and week out on the tour? This though came during a spell in Australia where life couldn’t be better for

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  • Football heritage in Budapest is about to commence

    On Wednesday night, two sides who have had rather disappointing domestic campaigns will walk out to greet 67,000 fans at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. One side with a 100% record in Europa League finals against one with a manager boasting a 100% record in European finals. It truly is footballing heritage. Sevilla versus Roma,

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  • Day Three – Three talking points

    Ruud shows solid performance Around a year ago, Casper Ruud fell runner-up at Roland Garros to his great idol Rafael Nadal. Netflix documentary Breakpoint provided terrific insight into his mindset heading into that clash. What came across was a severe lack of killer instinct and an inferiority complex to the fourteen-time champion. Needless to say that he was

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  • Day Two – Three talking points

    Draper unfortunately injured again It’s just really disappointing for Jack Draper once again. In a season riddled by injuries, his bad luck has struck once more as he had to withdraw from his opening round match against Etcheverry this time due to a shoulder injury. Overall his level wasn’t too high and it was clear

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  • Intro: Back in the Sunshine clay in Paris there is hardly a feeling to match it. Day one of any Grand Slam means anticipation, nerves and so many story lines ahead. With around twelve hours of action having passed let’s take a look back at some of the talking points today. Sabalenka gets campaign off

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  • Roland Garros Woman’s Preview – My Three Favourite

    After looking at the men’s draw it is time to focus on the women’s side. With the draw starting tomorrow, it has fairly crept up on us. Last season saw some blockbuster clashes. After Ashleigh Barty’s sudden retirement, the number one spot was up for grabs. Iga Swiatek took that opportunity with both hands and

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  • Generally speaking, whenever you mention that you follow (live and breathe) tennis, one of the first things asked of you is – usually after the bemused and almost impressed look you get – : “Oh, what’s your favourite Grand Slam?”  Most casual tennis fans reply Wimbledon. With its pristine grass, creamy strawberries and white dress

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  • A packed-out Wembley, a card bursting with anticipated battles, Misfits 007 was shaping up to be another thriller which proved why perhaps this crossover boxing scene is the future of a dying sport with dwindling interest. Yet, in the end, spectators in the flesh and back home alike may have been watching, scratching their heads

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