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Nick Kyrgios: 'Almost need a miracle' to play in Australian Open
Jul 12, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Nick Kyrgios of Australia works for the BBC during a match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Lorenzo Musetti of Italy on day 12 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images Nick Kyrgios admitted Tuesday that he has reservations about his health heading into the upcoming Australian Open.
Kyrgios said he experienced a level of pain during his first singles match in 18 months due to a wrist injury, a three-set loss at the Brisbane International on Tuesday. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3) win over the 29-year-old Australian.
“After today I’m super excited for the Australian Open. If I’m able to play, I’m able to play. But the reality kind of set in for me,” Kyrgios said.
“That’s a best-of-three match with my wrist. If I’m able to (play) not only is a Grand Slam mentally really draining, it’s physically a grind. I think I almost need a miracle and I need, like, the stars to align for my wrist to hold up in a Grand Slam for sure.”
Grand Slam matches are best-of-five.
Kyrgios said he felt like he was “hit by a bus” after teaming up with Novak Djokovic to post a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 10-8 victory over Alexander Earler of Austria and Germany’s Andreas Mies 6-4, 6-7 (4), 10-8 on Monday at the ATP 250 event.
“I was on the treatment table for an hour and a half before bed,” Kyrgios said. “But we know that’s how it’s going to be. Even doubles, you just can’t replicate the match pressure, the nervous energy. You’re returning, like these guys are professionals. The doubles guys (on Monday), they were serving massive. It’s still reflex and volleys.
“For my wrist, it’s all new ground now. Today is another building block I think in the journey. I went from literally practicing with people unranked in Canberra to facing the biggest server in the world in a week. … I think (Wednesday) it’s going to be a bit of a rough day for my wrist, to be honest. It’s very sore at the moment. We were expecting that. I’m going to do all the right things, and I’ll be playing doubles, for sure.”
Kyrgios rose to as high at No. 13 in the ATP rankings in 2016.
The Australian Open in Melbourne starts on Jan. 12.
–Field Level Media
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Brooke Henderson announces engagement to Twins prospect
Jun 28, 2026; Chaska, Minnesota, USA; Brooke Henderson takes a tee shot off of hole 1 during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images World No. 13 golfer Brooke Henderson announced her engagement to Minnesota Twins prospect Ricky Castro over social media.
The pair’s post on Instagram Sunday came one week after Henderson nearly won the Evian Championship, losing in a playoff to Haeran Ryu of South Korea. Henderson officially became engaged two days later.
“Engaged! 7/14/26. The beginning of forever,” the post began. “We are beyond excited and blessed to announce our engagement with one another! God is so good for giving us each other!”
The couple started dating in March 2025 after meeting in Naples, Fla., where Henderson has a home.
Henderson, 28, has two major titles (2016 Women’s PGA Championship, 2022 Evian Championship) among her 14 wins on the LPGA Tour. The Canadian’s most recent victory came on home soil at the CPKC Women’s Open in August 2025 in Mississauga, Ontario.
Castro, 26, is a right-hander currently pitching for Triple-A St. Paul, where he is 2-1 with a 4.13 ERA in 10 appearances (four starts) with the Saints.
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Gotham FC head coach taking 5-week parental leave
Nov 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros speaks to media after defeating the Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros began a five-week parental leave on Monday following the birth of his family’s second child.
The NWSL club announced that lead assistant coach Shaun Harris will serve as acting coach until Amoros returns in early September.
“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Gotham FC for supporting us unconditionally while we were deciding to take this step,” Amoros said. “This is a personal decision for our family, but I also recognize the visibility that comes with my role. When fathers take parental leave, particularly men in leadership positions, it helps normalize an important principle: Caring for children is a shared responsibility between parents. I need to be there for my family.”
Amoros, 42, has coached Gotham since 2023 and guided the squad to league championships in 2023 and 2025. He was the 2023 NWSL Coach of the Year.
“We are proud to be a club that recognizes that creating an equitable environment requires supporting all parents,” said Yael Averbuch West, president of soccer operations for Gotham FC. “We appreciate that Juan is using his platform to reinforce that message. We have great confidence in Shaun and our entire technical staff to continue leading the team during this period, and we look forward to welcoming Juan back in September.”
Harris served as acting head coach for three matches earlier this season and has been with the club for three years.
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Open Championship winner Ryan Fox WDs from 3M Open
Jul 19, 2026; Southport, ENG; Ryan Fox poses with the Claret Jug after winning the The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Open Championship winner Ryan Fox withdrew from this week’s 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., the PGA Tour announced on Monday.
Fox vaulted from 56th in the Official World Golf Ranking to 22nd after capturing the Claret Jug over the weekend at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.
Fox, 39, secured his first major title following birdies on four of the final six holes thanks to a series of terrific approach shots and clutch putts. The New Zealand native shot 2-under-par 68 on Sunday and 10-under 270 for the tournament.
Stefano Mazzoli was added to the field Monday after winning the Corales Puntacana Championship in just his third start on the PGA Tour. The 29-year-old Italian drained a 24-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win by one stroke in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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