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Emma Raducanu leads Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. US, Poland, Japan also advance
LE PORTEL, France (AP) — Emma Raducanu wrapped up Britain's berth in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals by taking the last six points of a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (1) victory over Diane Parry of France on Saturday for an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five-match qualifying round. Poland...
Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu pick up victories in the Billie Jean King Cup
LONDON (AP) — Grand Slam title winners Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu all earned victories for their countries in Billie Jean King Cup qualifying Friday. Osaka hit 15 aces and put Japan a step away from reaching the BJK Cup Finals with a 6-2, 7-6 (5) win over...
New York officials approve $780M soccer stadium for NYCFC to be built next to Mets' home
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials approved a plan Thursday to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field. The $780 million soccer stadium, expected to open in 2027, will anchor a 23-acre...
Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the men's professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings, the latest move by the kingdom into that sport and others. The ATP already had a deal that placed its Next Gen ATP...
Amelia Island will host the Billie Jean King Cup matches between Ukraine and Romania
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Ukraine's Billie Jean King Cup matches against Romania next month will be held in Amelia Island, Florida, because of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The location for the qualifying matches on April 12-13 was announced Tuesday. Ukraine's team in...