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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Wunderkind Joao Fonseca lights up Roland Garros on mum's birthday, gets emotional
Eighteen-year-old Joo Fonseca reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, delivering a mesmerising display of power and poise. The Brazilian wunderkind, widely tipped as the next big thing in men's singles tennis, wowed a packed Court 14 crowd with his electric court coverage and ferocious hitting, defeating local favourite Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6(4), 7-6(4), 6-4 on Thursday, 29 Fonseca was all energy and intensity on court, his emotions spilled over in a touching post-match interview with a Brazilian broadcaster. The teenager revealed it was his mother's birthday and that she was in the stands, accompanied by his grandmother. Unable to hold back the tears, he broke down as he expressed heartfelt thanks to his parents for their unwavering support. | French Open Day 5 Highlights |'I saw my grandmother—it was my mother's birthday—and for me, it's already a dream to be in the third round,' Fonseca said, voice cracking as the broadcaster offered a comforting hand. Despite facing a partisan French crowd that was fervently cheering for Herbert, Fonseca remained unfazed. Though a handful of Brazilian supporters were present, they were vastly outnumbered in Paris. Yet, it was Fonseca who put on a precision and boundless energy, the teenager unleashed a series of jaw-dropping passing shots and thunderous forehand winners that left Herbert scrambling. Even his backhand returns carried an edge rarely seen in someone so young—strikingly sharp and relentlessly balanced flair with focus, engaging with the crowd and even dancing to their chants at times, but never losing sight of the task at hand. He clinched the first two sets in tight tie-breaks before elevating his level in the third, sealing the victory in two hours and 54 time in a Grand Slam R3 #RolandGarros Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 29, 2025Having already won an ATP 250 title in Buenos Aires just months after making his Grand Slam main draw debut at the Australian Open, Fonseca has yet to drop a set in Paris. His passionate fanbase has brought a touch of samba flair to Roland Garros, hoping their star continues his dream the match, Fonseca handed out towels and sweatbands, took selfies with fans, and shared heartfelt moments with those already sensing they're witnessing the rise of a future the King of Clay himself took notice. Rafael Nadal, speaking after an emotional tribute earlier in the week, praised the young Brazilian:advertisement'He's a very young player who's started his career very, very well. He has a great future in front of him. I wish him all the best. I've met him a couple of times—he seems to have a great relationship with his family and those around him. He's very well-educated, and I truly believe he has a bright future ahead.'Fonseca will now face his toughest test yet in the third round at Roland Garros, taking on the winner of the second-round clash between fifth seed Jack Draper and local showman Gal Monfils. (With Reuters Inputs)
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 win total futures, over/under and odds
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 win total futures, over/under and odds A playoff berth is a possibility for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, based on their win total over/under of 9.5. Chargers: Win total odds & over/under NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 4:01 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Win total over/under: 9.5 9.5 Over 9.5 wins payout: -110 -110 Under 9.5 wins payout: -110 Chargers 2025 schedule Get Chargers tickets at StubHub! Chargers 2024 splits The Chargers finished 11-6 last season and made the playoffs, but were eliminated in the Wild Card round. Los Angeles finished 11-2 in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 84.6% of those games). Last season, the Bolts were listed as the underdog in four games and failed to win any of those contests. LA posted a 5-3 record at home and was 6-3 away last year. In one-possession games, the Chargers were 4-4. But they had zero wins in games decided by a field goal or less (0-2). Chargers 2024 player stats In 17 games last year, Justin Herbert passed for 3,870 yards (227.6 per game), with 23 touchdowns and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 65.9%. In addition, Herbert ran for 306 yards and two TDs. Najee Harris ran for 1,043 yards (61.4 per game) and six touchdowns in 17 games for the Steelers last season. Harris also had 36 receptions for 283 yards and zero TDs. In 16 games a season ago, Ladd McConkey had 82 receptions for 1,149 yards (71.8 per game) and seven touchdowns. Quentin Johnston had 55 catches for 711 yards (47.4 per game) and eight touchdowns in 15 games. Get Chargers tickets at StubHub!
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
How to Watch Joao Fonseca vs. Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Joao Fonseca vs. Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel In the Round of 64 at the Roland Garros on Thursday, Pierre-Hugues Herbert (ranked No. 147) meets Joao Fonseca (No. 65). Fonseca secured a three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz (6-2, 6-4, 6-2) in the Round of 128 in his most recent match on Tuesday. Herbert won his most recent match on Tuesday in the Round of 128 over Benjamin Bonzi 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Joao Fonseca vs. Pierre-Hugues Herbert: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 64 Round of 64 Date: Thursday, May 29 Thursday, May 29 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Joao Fonseca vs. Pierre-Hugues Herbert matchup stats On clay over the past year, Fonseca has gone 6-3 and has won one title. On clay, Fonseca has won 76.1% of his service games and 28.3% of his return games over the past year. Fonseca has converted 34.2% of his break-point chances on clay (27 of 79) over the past year. Fonseca was beaten in the Round of 128 of his previous tournament (the Internazionali BNL d'Italia) 3-6, 6-7 by No. 61-ranked Fabian Marozsan on May 8. Herbert has participated in six tournaments on clay over the past 12 months, putting up a 4-6 record on that surface. Herbert has a 65.9% winning percentage in service games on clay, and a 27.6% winning percentage in return games. On clay Herbert has won 34.6% of break points, 18 out of 52, which ranks 142nd. In his previous tournament (the Gonet Geneva Open) on May 17, Herbert played Karue Sell in the Qualification Round 1 and was eliminated 2-6, 6-4, 4-6. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Indianapolis Colts' OTAs: The big question at running back
The Indianapolis Colts will begin Phase III of the offseason programs on May 28th, which means the start of voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Rather than only doing individual drills as the Colts have been doing, they will now be permitted to do 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 team drills, although no live contact is allowed. Advertisement So with this important part of the offseason schedule about to begin, I wanted to highlight one big question facing each position group. Up next are the running backs. Below you can find our previous position previews. Quarterbacks Big question at running back: Can Colts get more production from backup RB role? It was during the NFL combine when GM Chris Ballard said that the Colts need more production from the backup running back role this season. In 2024, Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson would carry the ball a combined 88 times and averaged as a duo under 4.0 yards per attempt. Jonathan Taylor is still, of course, going to handle the lion's share of the carries, but having a productive backup behind him can help lighten what's on Taylor's plate over the course of a long 17 game season. Advertisement To hopefully remedy this, the Colts signed Khalil Herbert in free agency and drafted DJ Giddens in the fifth round. A former sixth-round pick in 2021, Herbert has averaged 4.8 yards per rush on 400 carries with nine touchdowns over his career. Giddens, meanwhile, was a highly productive back at Kansas State, rushing for over 2,500 yards over the last two seasons. He was also very difficult to bring down, ranking sixth among backs in average yards after contact, 20th in missed tackles forced, and 15th in rushes of 10-plus yards. Bonus question at running back: Can someone emerge as a pass-catching presence? One other note, when it comes to the running back position, can Herbert or Giddens provide a pass-catching presence out of the backfield? This is an element that was missing in 2024 and would add another dimension to Shane Steichen's offense. Advertisement Herbert hasn't been overly active as a receiver, with his 20 receptions in 2023 at 6.7 yards per catch being his most productive season. Giddens, however, could provide more of a boost in that regard. "He's going to hit his ceiling in the passing game," said Colts' area scout Tyler Hughes via the Indy Star. "He's shown enough on tape, as far as a receiver, where he can make guys miss in the open field and run some routes and catch the ball reliably." This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Previewing Jonathan Taylor and Indianapolis Colts' RBs ahead of OTAs
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts' OTAs: The big question at running back
Indianapolis Colts' OTAs: The big question at running back With OTAs nearing for the Indianapolis Colts, let's take a look at one big question facing each position group. Up next are the running backs. The Indianapolis Colts will begin Phase III of the offseason programs on May 28th, which means the start of voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Rather than only doing individual drills as the Colts have been doing, they will now be permitted to do 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 team drills, although no live contact is allowed. So with this important part of the offseason schedule about to begin, I wanted to highlight one big question facing each position group. Up next are the running backs. Below you can find our previous position previews. Quarterbacks Big question at running back: Can Colts get more production from backup RB role? It was during the NFL combine when GM Chris Ballard said that the Colts need more production from the backup running back role this season. In 2024, Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson would carry the ball a combined 88 times and averaged as a duo under 4.0 yards per attempt. Jonathan Taylor is still, of course, going to handle the lion's share of the carries, but having a productive backup behind him can help lighten what's on Taylor's plate over the course of a long 17 game season. To hopefully remedy this, the Colts signed Khalil Herbert in free agency and drafted DJ Giddens in the fifth round. A former sixth-round pick in 2021, Herbert has averaged 4.8 yards per rush on 400 carries with nine touchdowns over his career. Giddens, meanwhile, was a highly productive back at Kansas State, rushing for over 2,500 yards over the last two seasons. He was also very difficult to bring down, ranking sixth among backs in average yards after contact, 20th in missed tackles forced, and 15th in rushes of 10-plus yards. Bonus question at running back: Can someone emerge as a pass-catching presence? One other note, when it comes to the running back position, can Herbert or Giddens provide a pass-catching presence out of the backfield? This is an element that was missing in 2024 and would add another dimension to Shane Steichen's offense. Herbert hasn't been overly active as a receiver, with his 20 receptions in 2023 at 6.7 yards per catch being his most productive season. Giddens, however, could provide more of a boost in that regard. "He's going to hit his ceiling in the passing game," said Colts' area scout Tyler Hughes via the Indy Star. "He's shown enough on tape, as far as a receiver, where he can make guys miss in the open field and run some routes and catch the ball reliably."
