Tsitsipas Shocks Fritz to Reach Australian Open QFs
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Taylor Fritz in five sets on Rod Laver Arena to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, ending Fritz's bid for a first major QF amid a close match with serves and break-point conversion decisive in the final set. Alize Cornet reached the quarterfinals in Melbourne after a 6-4 3-6 6-4 win over Simona Halep, while Kaia Kanepi, age 36, upset Aryna Sabalenka to reach the last eight.
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Major League and NFL teams add staff and contracts
MLB adds chief legal officer D Loura Ellis for Oakland, and Rays names a hitting staff led by Kyle Wilson and Frank Maldonado. Falcons sign Rashaad Coward. Bills, Saints, Panthers, Steelers, Buccaneers, Titans announce multiple reserve/future contracts and staff roles. Devils activate A J Greer from IR to Utica AHL.
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Sudden Quarterfinal Playoff Odds From Football to College
A compact odds snapshot lists NFL championship favorites Chiefs Rams 49ers Bengals with spread and totals, then NBA night matchups featuring Wizards Clippers Nets Celtics and more, plus college betting lines for Villanova Rhode Island Alabama Kent State and other teams in a mixed sports betting page.
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Local high school sports schedule for Thursday
Boys basketball games include Lincoln Western at Brunswick, Buckeye vs Keystone, Cloverleaf at Woodridge, Home School at Medina Christian Academy, Hudson at Wadsworth, Highland at Barberton, all at 7 to 8 p.m. Girls basketball Hi Heritage Christian at Rein Road Baptist, TBA. Bowling at Clutch Lanes 4 p.m. Highland at Cuyahoga Falls and Fairview at Brunswick 4 30 p.m. Wadsworth at Barberton at Charger. Swimming Bishop Hoban at Meaira. Gymnastics if Canton McKinley 6 p.m.
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Australian Open Fourth Round Men and Women Standouts
Melbourne Park hosts the Australian Open with top players advancing. Felix Auger Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev win tight battles, while Jannik Sinner and Stefanos Tsitsipas prevail. Danielle Collins, Alize Cornet, Iga Swiatek, and Kaia Kanepi move on in women's singles.
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Knicks Fall to Cavaliers In Tight East Showdown
New York falls 95 to 93 as Donovan Mitchell or Mobley lead Cavaliers with balanced scoring. Julius Randle and RJ Barrett pace the Knicks with double digit totals, while Cleveland dominates rebounding and assists to seal a late win before 17,321 in attendance.
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Auburn Wins AP No. 1 After Historic Poll Debut
Auburn rises to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ending Gonzaga's hold as Kentucky falls. Ole Miss enters the women's poll at No. 24 after a string of road wins. Vitale announces ESPN absence to treat vocal cord dysplasia. other NFL and college moves noted.
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Djokovic may defend French Open amid vaccine rule exemption
The French government's vaccine pass law allows Djokovic to play in Roland Garros if he can prove a COVID-19 infection within six months. Other sports notes include Keith Yandle tying NHL consecutive games record, Teddy Blueger's jaw surgery, and Olympic roster details. Szilveszter Csollany dies at 51 after COVID-19 illness. Beijing Winter Games tighten measures ahead of opening ceremony. Alyssa Naeher returns to the US women’s national team camp and declares readiness.
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