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Jakub Mensik hits a forehand against Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Mensik beat Djokovic to win the title.
TENNIS
Mar 31, 2025
Teenager Jakub Mensik stuns Novak Djokovic in Miami Open final
Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open while also denying the former No. 1 in his bid for a milestone 100th title.
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after her triumph at the Miami Open on Saturday.
TENNIS
Mar 30, 2025
Powerful Sabalenka subdues Pegula to claim Miami Open crown
Sabalenka, who was runner-up in Indian Wells earlier this month and at January's Australian Open, refused to accept the consolation trophy this time.
Alexandra Eala waves to the fans after her defeat in the semifinals of the Miami Open on Thursday.
TENNIS
Mar 28, 2025
Eala's dream run ends as Pegula sets up final with Sabalenka
In an enthralling battle over nearly 2½ hours, fourth-seeded American Pegula emerged with a 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 win over Eala.
Alexandra Eala celebrates after her match against Iga Swiatek at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Mar 27, 2025
Philippine wildcard Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semis
The big-hitting 19-year-old showed no signs of being intimidated playing against one of her idols and dismantled Swiatek's serve early on to grab control of the match.
Emma Raducanu serves against Amanda Anisimova on Day 7 of the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday.
TENNIS
Mar 25, 2025
Raducanu happy to have found her spark again during Miami run
The Briton has struggled with form and fitness issues since her only Grand Slam triumph as a teenager.
Alexander Zverev hits a backhand against Jordan Thompson on Day 7 of the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday.
TENNIS
Mar 25, 2025
Zverev marches on as Osaka falls in Miami
Jasmine Paolini was the first top 10 player Osaka has faced this year.
Alexandra Eala hits a backhand against Madison Keyes during their match at the Miami Open on Sunday.
TENNIS
Mar 24, 2025
Wild card Alexandra Eala stuns Australian Open champion Madison Keys in Miami
Up next for Eala, who has not dropped a set in Miami, will be Spanish 10th seed Paula Badosa.
Naomi Osaka serves against Hailey Baptiste at the Miami Open on Saturday.
TENNIS
Mar 23, 2025
Zverev, Sabalenka and Osaka all advance at Miami Open
Osaka prevailed 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-4 against American wildcard Hailey Baptiste and will play Italian sixth seed Jasmine Paolini.
Nick Kyrgios pumps his fist after winning a point during his win over Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Mar 20, 2025
Kyrgios gets much needed boost with first win since 2022
Kyrgios's career has been blighted by injuries in the last two years and he had to retire from his first round match at Indian Wells earlier this month.
Naomi Osaka (JPN) hits a forehand against Yulia Starodubtseva at the Miami Open on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Mar 19, 2025
Osaka battles back to advance in Miami
Osaka dropped the first set and trailed 4-2 in the second against the tournament qualifier before finding her rhythm in front of a supportive crowd on a sunny day in south Florida.
Ichiro Suzuki finished his career with 3,089 MLB hits and is one of 33 players in the 3,000-hit club.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 22, 2025
Iconic Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro, who rose to global superstardom with the Mariners, was elected in his first year on the ballot, but fell one vote short of becoming the second player voted in unanimously.
Al Hilal's Neymar warms up before an Asian Champions League match in October.
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2025
Neymar hints at reunion in Miami with Messi and Suarez
Neymar has played only seven times for Al-Hilal since moving from PSG for a reported fee of €90 million in 2023, with injuries keeping the Brazilian sidelined.
Ichiro Suzuki became one of the best hitters in baseball history during his 19-year career in MLB.
BASEBALL
Nov 19, 2024
Ichiro makes debut on Hall of Fame ballot
The superstar outfielder is considered by many to be a lock to gain induction during his first year on the ballot.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against the New England Revolution in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Oct 20, 2024
Rampant Messi hits another hat trick as Miami break MLS points record
Miami's win, in its final game of the regular season, took the club to 74 points — one more than the previous record, set by New England in 2021.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin (right) tackles Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the third quarter in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 16, 2024
Damar Hamlin's hit on Tua Tagovailoa offers scary reminder of football's brutal nature
Because of Hamlin, everyone who watches football should know routine tackles do not exist.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passes against the Bills at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 15, 2024
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa urged to retire after latest concussion
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has faced calls on to retire from the NFL for his own health after suffering his third documented concussion.
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill runs against the Jaguars during the first quarter in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 12, 2024
Tyreek Hill calls for officer involved in detainment to be fired
Hill admitted Wednesday that he could have handled himself "a bit differently" during the traffic stop.
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill (right) celebrates with teammate Jaylen Waddle after scoring against the Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Sep 9, 2024
Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill detained by police before starring in victory
Dolphins defensive lineman Calais Campbell, a 17-year veteran, stopped at the scene and said he was also detained in handcuffs.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto hrows in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
May 7, 2024
Dodgers' Japanese stars aim to take down Marlins
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be on the mound to start against the Miami team for the first time in his career.
Max Verstappen said that his future was with Red Bull during a meeting with the media ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on Thursday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
May 3, 2024
Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen bats away rumors about leaving Red Bull
Three-time reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said on Thursday that Red Bull was his home.

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