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March 25, 2023 GMTAll Times Eastern
Alcaraz, Fritz, Andreescu advance to Miami Open 3rd round
March 25, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz picked up a straight-set win at the Miami Open on Friday to keep his world No. 1 ranking over idle Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic is not participating in the Miami Open because he still cannot travel to the United States as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula reach Miami Open 3rd round
March 24, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sixth-seeded Coco Gauff opened her 2023 Miami Open with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Rebecca Marino on Thursday and advanced to the third round where she will face 27th-seeded Anastasia Potapova.
2022 champ Iga Swiatek out of Miami Open with rib injury
March 22, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Defending champion Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Miami Open on Wednesday because of a rib injury that she is hoping will heal during a break from competition.
Giorgi hits 14 double-faults at Miami Open, hangs on to win
March 21, 2023 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Camila Giorgi hit 14 double-faults, blew a 5-0 lead in the final set and needed four match points before finally pulling out a 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) victory against Kaia Kanepi in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday.
Navratilova says she is cancer-free, returns to her TV work
March 21, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Martina Navratilova returned to TV work at Tennis Channel for its coverage of the Miami Open on Tuesday, less than three months after saying she had throat cancer and breast cancer.
Alcaraz at No. 1; Nadal out of top 10, 1st time in 18 years
March 20, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz returned to No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday, replacing Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 10 for the first time in 18 years.
Women’s tennis works to safeguard against predatory coaches
March 20, 2023 GMTLindsay Brandon is a lawyer whose past clients include athletes disputing doping suspensions. In her new post as the WTA’s first director of safeguarding, Brandon is leading an increased effort to protect athletes from predatory coaches — and others — on the women’s professional tennis tour.
Alcaraz wins Indian Wells over Medvedev, regains No. 1 rank
March 20, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to win the BNP Paribas Open title and regain the world's No. 1 ranking.
The 19-year-old Spaniard will move from second to first in the ATP Tour rankings on Monday, displacing Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz, Medvedev to clash in Indian Wells final
March 19, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-6 (4), 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final against Daniil Medvedev.
Medvedev beat Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 7-6 (4) on his eighth match point for his 19th consecutive match victory of the year.
US Open ‘very hopeful’ unvaccinated Novak Djokovic can play
March 18, 2023 GMTAfter Novak Djokovic withdrew from tournaments in Florida and California because he still can't travel to the United States as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, a U.S.
Rybakina routs Swiatek 6-2, 6-2 to reach Indian Wells final
March 18, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Elena Rybakina fired seven aces in routing top-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final.
Sports on TV for March 18-19
March 17, 2023 GMTFS2 — AFL: Western at Melbourne
Swiatek, Rybakina reach semifinals at Indian Wells
March 17, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek breezed past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday.
Swiatek, the defending champion, took a 4-0 lead in the second set and converted her second match point to close it out.
Tiafoe, Medvedev reach Indian Wells semifinals; Gauff out
March 16, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Frances Tiafoe defeated 10th-seeded Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open.
The 14th-seeded American ended the 2021 champion’s eight-match winning streak to earn his first semi berth in a Masters 1000 tournament.
Son of Lindsay Davenport is upcoming junior tennis player
March 15, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Jagger Leach, the 15-year-old son of three-time major champion Lindsay Davenport, lost in the second round at the FILA International Junior Championships.
Leach was beaten by ninth-seeded Stiles Brockett, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, where Leach's mother reached the finals of the pro tournament six times.
Nadal aiming to make comeback from injury at Monte Carlo
March 15, 2023 GMTMONACO (AP) — Rafael Nadal is aiming to make his comeback from a hip injury at the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters next month, organizers said Wednesday.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined with a left hip flexor injury since the Australian Open, and pulled out of hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.
Alcaraz, Fritz, Gauff into quarterfinals at Indian Wells
March 15, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is three victories away from returning to the world's top ranking, having reached the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday.
Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 15
March 14, 2023 GMTNHLN — Hershey at Lehigh
Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 15
March 14, 2023 GMTNHLN — Hershey at Lehigh
Monday’s Sports in Brief
March 14, 2023 GMTPRO FOOTBALL
Jimmy Garoppolo is finally out of San Francisco, ready to start the next phase of his career wearing the Raiders’ silver and black. Sam Darnold is heading out West, where he’ll replace Garoppolo and join Trey Lance and Brock Purdy with the 49ers.
Alcaraz, Fritz win; Murray, Badosa out at Indian Wells
March 14, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, joining defending champion Taylor Fritz in the fourth round.
Former NBA players Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash sat in the front row to see Alcaraz advance in the Southern California desert, where he was a semifinalist a year ago.
Doubles star Bob Bryan succeeds Fish as US Davis Cup captain
March 13, 2023 GMTOne of many highlights of Bob Bryan’s time as half of a record-breaking men’s doubles duo was helping the United States claim the 2007 Davis Cup — the last time the country won the competition. Now Bryan will try to end that drought from the sideline.
Qualifier Garin beats Ruud at Indian Wells; Norrie advances
March 13, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Qualifier Cristian Garin of Chile shocked third-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 7-6 (2) at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday for his first win over a top-five player in nearly two years.
Swiatek, Alcaraz, Fritz advance at BNP Paribas Open
March 12, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek routed Claire Liu in 65 minutes to win her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday.
Swiatek, the defending champion who took over the No.
‘Not done yet:’ Skier Shiffrin continues quest for records
March 12, 2023 GMTDoes getting a record 87th World Cup win make Mikaela Shiffrin the greatest ski racer of all time?
Andy Murray pulls out another 3-set victory at Indian Wells
March 10, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray remained unbeaten this season in matches that go to a deciding third or fifth set by coming back to beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4 across more than three hours in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday.
Patrick McEnroe chosen new Tennis Hall of Fame president
March 9, 2023 GMTNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Former player and current TV analyst Patrick McEnroe will be the new president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and USTA Foundation chief executive Dan Faber was chosen as the Hall's new CEO.
Nakashima beats Isner at Indian Wells minus Djokovic, Nadal
March 9, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Nakashima took advantage of two double-faults by John Isner in an error-filled game to collect the match's only service break and went on to reach the second round at the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-6 (7), 6-3 victory in the all-American contest Wednesday.
Sports on TV for March 13-19
March 8, 2023 GMTFS1 — World Baseball Classic Pool Play: Israel vs. Puerto Rico, Pool D, Miami
Sports on TV for March 13-19
March 8, 2023 GMTFS1 — World Baseball Classic Pool Play: Israel vs. Puerto Rico, Pool D, Miami
Women’s tennis tour, WTA, in commercial partnership with CVC
March 7, 2023 GMTThe women’s professional tennis tour launched a commercial enterprise with CVC Capital Partners on Tuesday to increase revenues for the sport, with the investment manager contributing $150 million for a 20% stake in what will be known as WTA Ventures LLC.
Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells
March 6, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event.
Home favorite Jarry beats Etcheverry for Chile Open title
March 6, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Home crowd favorite Nicolas Jarry beat Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-2 to clinch the Chile Open final on Sunday, his first title at the elite level since 2019.
Alex de Minaur beats Tommy Paul for Acapulco title
March 5, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Alex de Minaur rallied to win the biggest title of his career, beating Tommy Paul 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Saturday night in the final of the Mexican Open.
The 24-year-old Australian won his seventh career title and first at the ATP 500 level.
Kostyuk, Gracheva beat Americans in Austin for 1st WTA final
March 5, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marta Kostyuk and Varvara Gracheva each reached her first WTA final by beating an American at the ATX Open on Saturday.
The eighth-seeded Kostyuk took five of the last six games to eliminate 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-3 in the day's first semifinal.
Sports on TV for March 5
March 4, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Sunday, March 5 AUTO RACING 9:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Medvedev tops Rublev in Dubai final for third straight title
March 4, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Daniil Medvedev won his 18th tour-level title and third in a row by beating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-2 in an all-Russian final at the Dubai Championships on Saturday.
Sports on TV for March 5
March 4, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Sunday, March 5 AUTO RACING 9:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Sports on TV for March 4-5
March 4, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Sunday, March 5 AUTO RACING 9:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Katie Volynets hangs on, reaches 1st WTA semifinal at Austin
March 4, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Katie Volynets reached her first WTA semifinal by taking big leads in each set and holding off reigning NCAA singles champion Peyton Stearns to win 7-5, 6-3 in a matchup between a pair of 21-year-old Americans at the ATX Open on Friday.
Medvedev beats Djokovic in Dubai, Rublev sends peace message
March 3, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Daniil Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic’s 20-match winning streak by beating the world’s top-ranked player 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final at the Dubai Championships on Friday.
Sports on TV for March 4-5
March 3, 2023 GMTESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Sports on TV for March 4-5
March 3, 2023 GMTESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Fritz, Paul to face off in all-American semi at Mexican Open
March 3, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Taylor Fritz defeated fellow American Francis Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinal round of the Mexican Open.
The fifth-ranked Fritz has a six-match winning streak against Tiafoe.
Collins, Kalinskaya, Kostyuk, Friedsam reach Austin quarters
March 3, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fourth-seeded Danielle Collins needed barely more than an hour to overpower Caty McNally 6-1, 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals at the ATX Open on Thursday.
Collins, an American who was the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open, saved both break points she faced while claiming five of McNally's service games.
No. 2 seed Cerundolo knocked out of Chile Open by Etcheverry
March 3, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Second-seeded Francisco Cerundolo was eliminated from the Chile Open following a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 loss to fellow Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Thursday.
Etcheverry advanced to a quarterfinal match against Dusan Lajovic, who earlier overcame Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (2).
US Tennis sees rise in Hispanic, Black, Asian players
March 2, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A rise in tennis participation around the United States over the past three years has been boosted by increases among Hispanic, Black and Asian players, the U.S. Tennis Association said Thursday.
Djokovic to face Medvedev in Dubai semis, Rublev gets Zverev
March 2, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday and will face former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals at the Dubai Championships.
The five-time Dubai champion's 20th straight victory set the stage for a last-four match against Medvedev, who defeated Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2 in the nightcap at the hard-court tournament.
Fourth-ranked Rudd loses to qualifier Daniel in Acapulco
March 2, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Fourth-ranked Casper Rudd lost to qualifier Taro Daniel 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (5) in a round-of-16 match at the Mexico Open on Wednesday.
For Daniel, the victory was his first against a top-10 player and propelled him into the quarterfinals.
Katie Volynets grabs last 7 games to beat Potapova in Austin
March 2, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Katie Volynets saved a match point and grabbed the last seven games to come back and beat third-seeded Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 at the ATX Open on Wednesday to reach her first WTA quarterfinal.
Top-seeded Musetti knocked out by Munar at Chile Open
March 2, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Jaume Munar of Spain upset top-seeded Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals at the clay-court Chile Open on Wednesday.
Nadal vs. Alcaraz exhibition match in Las Vegas canceled
March 1, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — An exhibition tennis match that originally was supposed to pit Rafael Nadal against Carlos Alcaraz and was scheduled for Sunday in Las Vegas has been canceled and ticket purchases can be refunded.
Djokovic advances, Rublev saves 5 match points in Dubai win
March 1, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic eased into the quarterfinals at the Dubai Championships by beating Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday.
Djokovic extended his winning streak to 19 matches in tidy fashion a day after being pushed to a third-set tiebreaker by 130th-ranked Tomas Machac.
Ex-umpire Jake Garner promoted to US Open tournament referee
March 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Former chair umpire Jake Garner will be the new tournament referee for the U.S. Open as of this year’s tournament, responsible for making the draws, preparing the daily match schedule and overseeing all officiating.
Sports on TV
March 1, 2023 GMTESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Berrettini solid in Acapulco; Alcaraz, Norrie pull out
March 1, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Matteo Berrettini won the seven games he played on Tuesday before Alex Molcan retired with a wrist injury in the second round of the Mexican Open.
The 26-year-old Italian, playing his first match since he lost to Andy Murray in the first round of the Australian Open on Jan.
Top-seeded Linette loses to Gracheva in Austin’s 1st round
March 1, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Top-seeded Magda Linette was eliminated from the ATX Open in the first round with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 loss to 88th-ranked Varvara Gracheva on Tuesday.
Thiem ends South American tour with 3 losses in 4 matches
March 1, 2023 GMTSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Former No. 3-ranked and 2020 U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has continued to struggle on clay courts courts in South America as he works his way back from right wrist and abdominal injuries.
Djokovic holds on in Dubai, extends winning streak to 18
February 28, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic held on to beat Czech qualifier Tomas Machac 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (1) at the Dubai Championships on Tuesday in his first match since winning his 10th Australian Open title.
Rafael Nadal out of Indian Wells, Miami with injured hip
February 28, 2023 GMTINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal pulled out of the upcoming hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami on Tuesday because of the left hip flexor injury that has sidelined him since the Australian Open.
Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 1
February 28, 2023 GMTFS1 — Xavier at Providence
Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 1
February 28, 2023 GMTFS1 — Xavier at Providence
Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 1
February 28, 2023 GMTFS1 — Xavier at Providence
Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 1
February 28, 2023 GMTFS1 — Xavier at Providence
2nd-seeded Casper Ruud advances to 2nd round at Mexican Open
February 28, 2023 GMTACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Casper Ruud moved into the second round of the Mexican Open by beating Argentine qualifier Guido Andreozzi 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (2).
Ruud, who won three titles and reached the French Open and U.S.
Volynets beats Riske-Amritraj as tennis arrives in Austin
February 28, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Women's professional tennis made its WTA tournament debut in the capital of Texas on Monday, and Katie Volynets beat Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 in an all-American matchup to reach the second round of the ATX Open.
Rublev wins opening match of Dubai title defense
February 27, 2023 GMTAndrey Rublev began his Dubai Championships title defense by spoiling Filip Krajinovic's birthday when he won 7-5, 6-2 on Monday.
Krajinovic, who turned 31, raced 5-2 ahead. The second-seeded Rublev then reeled off 11 of the next 13 games.
Novak Djokovic breaks record for most weeks ranked No. 1
February 27, 2023 GMTNovak Djokovic broke the record for the most time spent at No.
Sports on TV for Tuesday, February 28
February 27, 2023 GMTFS1 — Marquette at Butler
Unknown in 2022, Alcaraz returns to Rio Open as a superstar
February 27, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When Carlos Alcaraz arrived at the Rio Open tournament compound last year, no screaming fans were waiting, his rivals did not see him as one of the favorites, his Instagram profile was followed overwhelmingly by Spaniards and he was still troubled by typical teenage spots on his face.
Revenge for Norrie against Alcaraz at Rio Open
February 27, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Cameron Norrie waited a week for his revenge against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, rallying from a set and 3-0 down to beat the Spanish teenager in the Rio Open final on Sunday for his first title of the year.
Sports on TV for Monday, February 27
February 26, 2023 GMTESPN — North Carolina at Florida St.
Sports on TV for Monday, February 27
February 26, 2023 GMTESPN — North Carolina at Florida St.
Sports on TV for Monday, February 27
February 26, 2023 GMTESPN — North Carolina at Florida St.
Alcaraz and Norrie advance to Rio Open final, eye rematch
February 26, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie won semifinal matches Saturday to set up their second straight final at the Rio Open.
If the Spaniard wins he will not only defend his title in Brazil, but also tie Novak Djokovic in points on the top of the ranking — the Serbian would still be No.1 due to other results.
No 1 Swiatek upset by Krejcikova in Dubai final
February 25, 2023 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek was upset by Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday.
Krejcikova closed the tournament by beating the top three players in the WTA rankings: No.
Sports on TV for Sunday, February 26
February 25, 2023 GMTCBSSN — Week 1: Team Cole vs. Team Williams, Dallas
Today in Sports History-Earnhardt makes NASCAR history
February 25, 2023 GMTFeb. 26
1935 — Babe Ruth is released by the New York Yankees and signed by the Boston Braves.
1938 — Glenn Cunningham sets a world indoor records in 1500-meter race at the AAU nationals at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Alcaraz and Norrie into Rio semis, eye 2nd final in 2 weeks
February 25, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A rematch is in sight for Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie in the Rio Open final.
Both advanced to the semifinals of the clay-court tournament on Friday and could repeat last weekend's Argentina Open decider, which the Spaniard won.