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Former ESPN NFL reporter and handicapping expert Hank Goldberg dies at 82

Hank Goldberg, who worked at ESPN as an NFL reporter and handicapping expert for 17 years, died Monday on his 82nd birthday, his family confirmed.

Djokovic sees Sinner in himself ahead of Wimbledon clash

Novak Djokovic admits he can see a lot of Jannik Sinner in himself as the pair face off for a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Tuesday. Six-time defending champion Djokovic is in familiar territory, targeting an 11th semi-final at the All England Club and 43rd at the Slams. Italian 20-year-old Sinner is yet to get past the quarter-finals of a major. "I kind of see a little bit of myself in his game from the back of the court, playing flat backhand, constantly staying on the back of the line, trying to put pressure on opponents," said Djokovic. The Serb easily won the pair's only previous meeting in straight sets on clay in Monte Carlo last year.

Report: Raptors believe they can make best offer for Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant may have given Brooklyn a two-team wish list with his trade demand — Phoenix and Miami — but the Nets are under no obligation to abide by his wishes. Durant is under contract for four more years, and the Nets’ priority must be to get the best return in a trade package they can.

‘I’m kind of shocked’ - Mats Wilander admits Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon exit was coming, but surprised by the opponent

Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon campaign — and 37-match winning streak — was ended by Alize Cornet on Saturday afternoon, who beat the world No. 1 6-4 6-2. The 21-year-old was the big favourite going into the Championships, and despite motoring through a winning run where she won six WTA titles in a row, had some doubters questioning whether she could go all the way at Wimbledon.