The tennis player at the center of a social media backlash at the Australian Open has hit back at critics after an on-court incident with a banana went viral. Elliot Benchetrit, who came from behind to beat Dmitry Popko 4-6 6-2 6-3 in a qualifying round on Saturday, found himself embroiled in a sexism storm…
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Elliot Benchetrit hits back at critics over ball girl banana drama at Australia Open
Rafa Nadal breezes through Australian Open first round
World No. 1 Rafa Nadal got his Australian Open campaign off to a winning start as he cruised past Bolivian Hugo Dellien 6-2 6-3 6-0. Nadal, whose sole title in Melbourne came in 2009, was tested by the No. 73 despite what the one-sided scoreline suggests. He was twice broken by Dellien — at the…
Emiliano Sala’s family still waiting for answers a year since the soccer star’s death
A year after Emiliano Sala’s death in a plane crash, the soccer player’s family say they are still seeking answers to the tragedy. Sala and pilot David Ibbotson were traveling from France to Wales after Cardiff City had agreed to sign the striker from Nantes — the soccer star had been saying farewell to his…
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is officially a married man
Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters tied the knot Monday in Cape Town, South Africa, according to People magazine. In a sunset ceremony at La Paris Estate, the former NFL quarterback and Miss Universe 2017 exchanged vows they had written for each other, according to People. “I want the vows to be perfect. I’m leaving in…