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Nick Kyrgios spoke about Novak Djokovic's role within the Big Three and how he has come to accept "his own skin" within the rivalry. Recently, Nole stated in an interview that he's "never been as admired and loved as Federer and Nadal."
Djokovic has repeatedly found support from his colleague Nick Kyrgios over the past few years, with whom he has forged a strong relationship, especially since the Australian was one of the few who spoke in favor of Djokovic when he refused vaccines, which led to his deportation from Australia back in 2022.
Kyrgios was asked for his opinion on Djokovic's statements about the Big Three. "He’s way more comfortable in his own skin now. I think he did want the crowd to love him, but he enjoys being the villain. He finds energy when people heckle him," the 2022 Wimbledon finalist said. "He’s the greatest tennis player of all time so he wouldn’t care as much what people think now."
"We have respect for each other and we are proof that different personalities can make it to the top and you don’t have to have everyone liking you."
The Australian also recalled his defeat in the Wimbledon final, precisely against Djokovic, which remains his only Grand Slam final appearance. "It was only a couple of points here and there where, if I’d acted a bit differently, I would have had a Wimbledon title," Kyrgios mentioned. "But there’s no shame in losing to the greatest of all time."
"Do I think about it often? Yes. Do I think about what I could have changed? Yes. Could I have prepared better? No. I prepared amazingly."
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Green Bay Packers right tackle Anthony Belton had a forgettable first half against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday when he committed five penalties in the first half. The rookie was called for a false start, two illegal formation penalties, a face mask and unnecessary roughness. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was peeved by the unnecessary roughness penalty, which the second-round pick was called for when he pushed Colts cornerback Johnathan Edwards from behind after the play. Per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, LaFleur "let Belton have it" at halftime. Following the game, LaFleur explained to the media why that behavior bothers him — it hurts the team. “That’s the one that really bothers me because that is — I mean, they all bother me — but you can’t be getting personal fouls because that really hurts the team, puts you in a really tough position,” LaFleur said. “That is completely unacceptable in my mind. I appreciate the effort that he plays with and I thought he did a really nice job … I love the effort. It’s just, you got to be smart in those situations.” Belton's penalties were costly for the Packers. One of the illegal formation flags took away what would have been a touchdown pass from quarterback Taylor Elgersma to tight end Ben Sims. The 15-yard penalty on the unnecessary roughness call turned a manageable 3rd-and-5 into a 3rd-and-20. Saturday's preseason game is a learning experience for the 2023 third-team All-ACC offensive lineman. The Packers can't have Belton on the field if he's going to commit that many penalties, and the unnecessary roughness mistake would have been easy to avoid.
Saints' QB picture remains unclear with end of preseason nearing
New Orleans Saints rookie head coach Kellen Moore still doesn't seem to love his quarterback options heading into the season. After a 17-17 home tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Moore refused to name a starting QB in his postgame news conference. "We'll see," the coach said when asked if he would announce a starter this week. Perhaps Moore wants to use the preseason finale against the Denver Broncos on Aug. 23 to make the best decision for the team, or he still has doubts about both of his QBs. Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough started Sunday, while Spencer Rattler was the backup. The 2025 second-round pick out of Louisville wasn't awful, but he wasn't outstanding. He completed 9-of-12 passes for 66 yards and was sacked twice. When Shough exited after the second quarter, the Saints trailed 17-3 and had punted three times. New Orleans could've been losing by more if Jaguars starting QB Trevor Lawrence hadn't fumbled a handoff in the red zone on the game's opening drive. Rattler entered the game in the third quarter and played better. The South Carolina product spurred a 14-point comeback and led a nine-play, 82-yard drive late in the fourth quarter. At the end of the drive, Rattler tossed a 20-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Dante Pettis. The QB then scrambled for a two-point conversion, tying the game at 17-17. Rattler finished 18-of-24 passing for 199 yards, one TD and one interception. While the comeback was impressive, he probably can't pull off the same magic against a first-team defense in the regular season. Plus, the Saints had struggled to score in the red zone until the final drive—two of Rattler's five drives ended in field goals. The offense looks slightly better with Rattler, which could give him an edge in the competition. However, he has yet to prove he's a viable starter. The 2024 fifth-rounder had a 0-6 starting record during his rookie season. It's easy to see why Moore is delaying his decision. His options don't seem to give him a chance for immediate success in New Orleans.
Sooners HC Brent Venables gave fans the perfect news they needed after having some PTSD from an eerie 2024 situation
We all remember what happened last season – the Oklahoma Sooners had maybe the worst injury luck of any team in the entire country last year. I’m sure I don’t have to remind you all, but let me know another team that had their best five receivers out all at the same time. And that was just the beginning of it for Brent Venables. The offensive line dealt with so many injuries, too, so much so that they never had the same combination of a starting five more than one or two times last year. Every week, it was a new guy starting, and every week, those injuries showed their biggest impact on the team. There was no cohesion at all. On the defensive side of the ball, it wasn’t as bad, but they still dealt with injuries in their secondary and in the linebacker room. Sure, these injuries provided some good members and learning experiences for the Sooners, but ultimately, it’s one of the biggest reasons they were as bad as they were. In 2025, that simply can’t happen. So, you can see why fans are starting to freak out with some of the things we are hearing coming out of fall camp. Sooners are all good on the injury front We have heard so many things about players like Eli Bowen and others who haven’t been full participants in fall camp. For Bowen, he’s dealt with a foot injury and hasn’t really done anything in fall camp. Then there are the two Gibson receivers, whom you can say the same about. Some of the offensive line have dealt with injuries in fall camp, as well as Jayden Ott at running back, and a few other skill positions players, enough to make them miss a few practices. So, yes, fans started to get worried, because why wouldn’t they after what happened last season? They have PTSD. According to reporters on-site at fall camp, Venables told them all during a media scrum that the injuries they have are all just some bumps and bruises here and there. Their health as a team is “good.” And, that’s the perfect update for fans of the Sooners.
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Giants’ Abdul Carter Sends Heated Message to Jets After Embarrassing Play on Saturday
Once a proud franchise, the New York Giants have struggled to sustain themselves among the NFL elites this century. Legendary quarterback Eli Manning won the team two Super Bowls, but Giants fans have been in misery since he retired in 2020. Outside of Saquon Barkley, who left for the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason, New York hasn’t had many players to instill hope. However, the Giants selected Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, rejuvenating the fanbase. Although he wasn’t the first pick, Carter is widely believed to be the best prospect in the draft. He’s been compared to many star pass rushers, but the name that sticks out the most is Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons. Both men played for the Nittany Lions, and with eerily similar athleticism and body composition, the comparison makes total sense. Carter has been getting his feet wet in the preseason, and during Saturday’s game against the New York Jets, he got his welcome to the league moment. During a pass rush attempt, the rookie was immediately pancaked by a tight end making a chip block before being knocked to the ground again by the right tackle. The NFL’s official Twitter account posted the highlight, but likely after seeing all the jokes being made about the play, Carter fired back. The college star will learn over time that it’s better to just let these things pass, or not take yourself too seriously and laugh along with the crowd. The internet is a ruthless place, so now that Carter has shown signs of insecurity, he will almost certainly be provoked again in the future. As long as health is on his side, Carter will have a long and prosperous career, so he’ll have more than enough opportunities to redeem himself from this lowlight.
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