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From Near Empty Pockets To Ending Indian Tennis' 35-Year Wait: How Sumit Nagal Achieved The Improbable At Australian Open

Sumit Nagal returned to the big stage in grand style, pulling off one of the biggest victories of his career by stunning world number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in straight sets to breeze into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday. Someone who was denied a regional wild card opportunity by the AITA for his refusal to play Davis Cup, Nagal came through qualifiers and sent packing 31st seed Bublik 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(5) in a gruelling match that lasted two hours and 38 minutes. Nagal, ranked 137 in the world, is playing in a Grand Slam main draw for the first time since 2021 Australian Open when he had lost to Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis in the opening round.

Once India's 1st Player In NBA, 7' 2 Inch 'Giant' Satnam Singh Now Gives Chokeslam - Watch

Satnam Singh Bhamara is not new to getting attention. Back in 2015, the seven foot two inch 'giant' became the first Indian to be picked in NBA draft. The NBA is the ultimate competition when it comes to basketball. In 2015, Satnam Singh was picked by Dallas Mavericks as the 52nd overall draft. More fame followed as a Netflix Documentary was made on him named - 'One in a billion'. However, his stint in the NBA did not have the impact as was expected.

Former Juve defender Chiellini takes on player development role at LAFC

Former Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has taken on the role of player development coach at Los Angeles FC, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club said on Tuesday.

Melbourne loses another champion mum as Wozniacki exits

MELBOURNE : Much has changed for Caroline Wozniacki after she returned to the Australian Open from a four-year absence but the Dane said the sting of disappointment of losing at a Grand Slam still felt the same.

Suns storm back from 22 down in 4th quarter to beat Kings - ESPN

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant made two free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining and the Phoenix Suns staged a furious comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 119-117 on Tuesday night.

Steven Stamkos will stay with Lightning at least through season, GM says - ESPN

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will remain with the team through at least the end of the regular season, general manager Julien BriseBois said Tuesday.

Swiatek aces Kenin test, Ruud stays cool on scorcher at Australian Open

MELBOURNE: Iga Swiatek came through an opening test of fire in her hunt for a first Australian Open title on Tuesday (Jan 16) as the world number one battled past 2020 champion Sofia Kenin 7-6(2) 6-2 while blazing heat and blustery conditions made things difficult for players.

Sources: Alabama adds Maurice Linguist as co-defensive coordinator - ESPN

Kalen DeBoer is adding a second sitting FBS head coach to his Alabama coaching staff with Buffalo's Maurice Linguist agreeing to take a job on the Crimson Tide's defensive staff, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

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From Near Empty Pockets To Ending Indian Tennis' 35-Year Wait: How Sumit Nagal Achieved The Improbable At Australian Open

Once India's 1st Player In NBA, 7' 2 Inch 'Giant' Satnam Singh Now Gives Chokeslam - Watch

Former Juve defender Chiellini takes on player development role at LAFC

Melbourne loses another champion mum as Wozniacki exits

Suns storm back from 22 down in 4th quarter to beat Kings - ESPN

Steven Stamkos will stay with Lightning at least through season, GM says - ESPN

Swiatek aces Kenin test, Ruud stays cool on scorcher at Australian Open

Sources: Alabama adds Maurice Linguist as co-defensive coordinator - ESPN