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Hello evryone and welcome to another episode of the golf guru show, I am your host, Jason Sutton and I am the Guru,  I am  also the director of instruction at the beautiful Colleton River club in Bluffton, SC where it is my mission to break down high performers in the teaching and coaching business and all fields of study, unpack and tease out what makes them great and successful from daily habits, their continuous growth journey,  to how they help and train with their students.  Make sure that you download this episode and hit that purple subscribe button so you don't miss out of future episodes that will be coming your way. All I ask is that you share this podcast on your social platforms or with your friends and with other coaches and players that might benefit from the information. I am very excited about this weeks show as My guest is Chris Mayson. https://www.chismaysongolf.com/I have been looking forward to catching up with Chris for a long time and with our busy schedules we finally made it happen. “Chris Mayson has built one of the most diverse coaching résumés in golf. He has worked with World No. 1 players, major champions and winners across the PGA, LPGA, LIV and Korn Ferry tours. He has worked with  World No. 1 players: Ariya Jutanugarn, Yani Tseng and Lydia Ko Major champions: I.K. Kim and JeongEun Lee6 PGA Tour winners: Brendan Steele, K.H. Lee, Ricky Castillo, Scott Piercy, Si Woo Kim, Sangmoon Bae and others More than 100 players placed on NCAA Division I teams More than 50 AJGA champions Coached Ricky Castillo from age 12 through becoming the world's No. 1 amateur, a Walker Cup standout, Korn Ferry Tour winner and now PGA Tour winner Coached Devon Bling from age 14 through UCLA, a U.S. Amateur runner-up finish and making the cut at the Masters what may be most impressive is his ability to develop players over time—from junior golf through college and into the professional ranks. He is a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, and today we're going to explore not only what he teaches, but how he builds players and relationships that last.”He now divides his time between Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club in California and National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York. In this coversation we disucuss his relatioship and work with Ricky Castillio and Brenden Steele, his process for creating the blueprint for his students. We also talk about his preferences and his mental process that he has his players run to help them perform at the highest level. This and much more. So I hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation with the brilliant, Chris Mayson. enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick sits down with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka's coach Anton Dubrov ahead of the US Open to break down what's happening inside Team Sabalenka as she tries to rediscover her best tennis in New York. Anton reveals how the team handles tough losses, the “trust bubble” that allows Sabalenka to be herself, the tactical changes that helped turn her into a more complete player, and why they're focused on keeping her happy and enjoying the process heading into the Slam. 

Stepping in for your usual Scoutcast line-up this week are FPL Chai (former world no. 2), the 2025/26 FPL winner Erik Ibsen (The FPL Study), and DefCon expert Tom Hadley! They'll be discussing their FPL seasons so far and their early transfer plans ahead of GW2. RATE YOUR TEAM FREE

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Leif Shiras joins the show to recap the Cincinnati Open, where Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils claimed the trophies with some sizzling tennis. Shiras explains what propelled Gauff back to the winner's circle, how finalist Jessica Pegula can rebound at Flushing Meadows, and whether Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka or another set of contenders will find that magic at the US Open. The Tennis Channel broadcaster analyzes Fils' improved game, looks at Frances Tiafoe's strengths and weaknesses, and goes in depth on how American Brandon Nakashima has had a dream summer in 2026. Shiras also looks ahead to next week's US Open, which will feature Carlos Alcaraz, but not World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The commentator reacts to Alcaraz's decision to return from a four-month wrist injury at a major, and shares his thoughts on Sinner's difficult decision to miss the action in New York with a knee injury. And Shiras dives into Novak Djokovic's chances, Stan Wawrinka not receiving a Wild Card, and Roger Federer's upcoming Hall of Fame induction on this episode. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Knowles has spent his life around some of the greatest players in tennis — first as a player alongside Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Pete Sampras, and now as a coach working with Jessica Pegula.In this episode, Mark joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán for a deeply honest conversation about what actually separates talented players from the ones who reach their full potential.Mark reflects on why he believes he underachieved in singles, how perfectionism hurt his career, and why he now tells players: “Do not chase perfection.”He also opens up about coaching Jessica Pegula — why her team spent nearly a year convincing her to practice less, why elite players sometimes need less information rather than more, and how they are trying to help her take the final step toward winning a Grand Slam.The conversation also turns to one of the most sensitive subjects in tennis: parents.Mark explains why he believes players cannot reach their full potential until they establish the right relationship with their parents, leading Caroline to reflect openly on how her own father's involvement affected her confidence, independence and decision-making.They also discuss Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, player development, burnout, confidence, and why some of the hardest moments in a tennis career can become the ones you miss most once it is over. Chapters:00:00 Tennis parents, confidence & “I hated tennis”00:44 Growing up in the Bahamas01:45 Nick Bollettieri discovers Mark03:00 Life inside the Bollettieri academy05:20 Believing he could become World No. 106:35 Why Mark feels he underachieved08:25 Caroline on struggling with confidence11:25 Becoming a coach13:40 How Mark started working with Jessica Pegula15:05 Do champions need delusional confidence?15:45 Why talent is overrated16:30 “Do not chase perfection”18:40 Caroline's regret about not celebrating19:20 Mark's Grand Slam regrets20:00 Teaching Pegula to celebrate winning24:15 Why Jessica Pegula practiced too much25:00 Convincing Pegula to train less26:40 The problem with tennis parents28:35 Caroline opens up about her father29:45 Andy Roddick's conversation with his dad35:00 How a coach earns a player's trust36:30 Why Pegula focuses on improvement, not ranking38:00 Why Pegula wants less information40:00 Coaching a player trying to win a Grand Slam42:45 Should players practice on Slam off-days?44:55 Mark's advice to young players47:00 Why Jannik Sinner barely played juniors49:00 Why reaching the top too young can hurt players50:20 Alcaraz and building a complete game50:50 How Nadal transformed his game52:30 Caroline on what she wishes she had developed53:45 How Federer, Nadal, Djokovic & Sinner kept evolving57:00 Friendship and rivalry on tour58:00 Why Caroline struggled to connect with players59:00 How tennis locker rooms have changed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stone & Wood Presents... Blitzed Tavi TV Radio Dispatch Day 1 featuring World Champ Molly Picklum, Wildcard from the Shire Jarvis Earle, and World No.23 True Grit Tex Robbo who joined us on arrival day to discuss the year so far, trusting in your process, what's up with the Aussie men on the Chang and who's sharing bedrooms on the heart shaped Fijian Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine, David and Matt catch up as Cincinnati reaches the quarter-finals stage after a Last 16 bonanza which saw both top seeds lose. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 26:35). We react to yet another early exit for Aryna Sabalenka, this time to the impressive Sara Beljek. We discuss what Bejlek did well but also what is going on with Sabalenka. How much trouble is she in heading into New York? There's also chat about Elena Rybakina's chance to seize the World No.1 Ranking, and whether Amanda Anisimova can finally get a win over Jessica Pegula after finding her best form to beat Alex Eala and Linda Noskova. Part two - ATP (26:36 - 46:36). Taylor Fritz is the only Masters 1000 champion left in the field following Alexander Zverev's loss from match point up against Tommy Paul. How much of a concern is Zverev's form ahead of the US Open? We also reflect on Flavio Cobolli's excellent comeback to beat Rafael Jodar, Lorenzo Musetti's quiet run of form which he can now put to the test against Frances Tiafoe, and David's excitement about Arthur Fils is growing. Part three - News (46:37 - 1:14:37). We react to the US Open mixed doubles field, its wildcard announcements, and Nick Kyrgios testing positive for cocaine. We will be live on the US Open stage reacting to the singles draws on Thursday 27th August at 1pm. Please come along if you're at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre that day during Fan Week! For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Flagstick Podcast, the guys react to Scottie Scheffler's crushing victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Following another clinic on the course, the show breaks down Scheffler's sheer dominance over the past five seasons and debates just how high the World No. 1 can elevate his game moving forward. Before diving into tour talk, Jeff and Scott catch up in the Front 9. Jeff shares updates on his recent sod project, while Scott reflects on his latest rounds. That leads into a candid conversation on the etiquette, unexpected perks, and potential pitfalls and windfalls of playing golf with strangers. Plus, the podcast looks ahead to Canada's national women's golf championship: the 2026 CPKC Women's Open at Edmonton's historic Royal Mayfair Golf Club. The host Stanley Thompson layout welcomes a star-studded 156-player field, led by World No. 1 Nelly Korda, a chasing Lydia Ko, returning to the site of her historic 2013 victory, and 15 Canadians, including defending champion Brooke Henderson. From the electric atmosphere of "The Rink" on the 17th hole to CPKC's goal of raising over $3.9 million for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, the tournament promises high-stakes action and incredible community impact. Tune in for deep-dive analysis, course insights, and plenty of golf banter! This episode is presented by Srixon Golf, with additional support from Metcalfe Golf and Falcon Ridge Golf Club. Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License certificate #: 2227748

The End of the Road gave fans everything and more on an insane Finals Day at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA as Erin Brooks and Seth Moniz rose to Tahitian lore. Teahupo'o delivered a dreamy Finals Day conclusion to an all-time Tahiti Pro from start to finish. The women's Final showdown will down in history as one of, if not the best, Final professional surfing could witness at Teahupo'o. 2025 CT Rookie of the Year phenom Erin Brooks and 2026 CT Rookie breakout Anat Lelior battled in the heaving arena with remarkable showings. Lelior had Brooks in an unprecedented position heading into the fading moments of the Final, leaving her in a 16.33 combination situation. But, Brooks fought back and found two incredible barrels, navigating in world-class fashion to post an 8.27 and 8.93 to claim her first-ever win as a full-time CTer, her second-career CT win.  Brooks' amazing journey to the Final encompassed reigning World Champion and Tahiti Pro champ, Molly Picklum, and best friend Isabella Nichols before one of the most amazing comebacks in surfing history. Then, it was a battle of brothers in the men's Final between Seth Moniz and Griffin Colapinto. Colapinto's start put Moniz against the ropes, who answered back in a big way to post an excellent 8.50 and then locked into a channel erupting 9.07 to leave Colapinto needing nothing short of perfection. Moniz felt all the love from the dedicated fans in the channel all the way to the end and hoisted his maiden CT glory after a hard-fought seven years on Tour. Moniz's road to victory was absurdity. Taking down one of the world's heaviest chargers in Alan Cleland before toppling 2024 Tahiti Pro winner, and 2019 World Champ, Italo Ferreira, then Colapinto in a massive Final.  Defiant runs from Ramzi Boukhiam and Italo Ferreira concluded with Semifinal appearances, pushing Ferreira further atop the leaderboard. Boukhiam's Quarterfinal performance went down as one of his best-career to date as he moves toward Fiji. Plus, breakout results in the 2026 season for Isabella Nichols and CT Rookie Yolanda Hopkins catapulted them into the requalification fight following Semifinal finishes of their own. The rankings have been rattled and the Pacific Leg is just getting started. A new men's World No. 1 Italo Ferreira heads into the Fiji Pro Presented by Corona Cero ready to cement himself atop the rankings as Gabriela Bryan looks to bounce back from an early Tahiti exit and remain in the Yellow Leaders Jersey.  The CT heads for the dream culture of Bula, and the world-class reef of Cloudbreak, beginning August 25 - September 4 where family, the ocean, and beauty meet. Relive the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA here. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the FINAL of the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. Two of the biggest titles in the sport, a head-to-head locked at 6-6, and a rivalry that keeps refusing to settle.Iga Swiatek is into her first WTA final in nearly a year. The World No. 3 and six-time Grand Slam champion has been ruthless all fortnight — she needed just 64 minutes to sweep Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals, then survived a genuine test from Elina Svitolina, coming through 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 for her first win over the Ukrainian in three meetings this season. After a period of questions about her level, this is the resurgence answered on court.Elena Rybakina has taken the hard road every single day. The No. 2 seed and reigning Australian Open champion rallied from 0-3 down in the third against Liudmila Samsonova, then came from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in a 2 hour 33 minute quarterfinal, and then dropped the opener again before running away with the semifinal against Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2. Three comebacks, one final. And with Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, the World No. 1 ranking has been hovering over her week.The head-to-head is one of the best in tennis: 6-6 after 12 meetings. Swiatek leads 4-3 on outdoor hard courts and won their only previous final, in Doha in 2024 — but Rybakina has taken the last two, most recently in the Australian Open quarterfinals in January. Who takes the Toronto title?

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down Aryna Sabalenka's recent struggles, Cincinnati's wide-open draw, and whether Alex Eala and Jessica Pegula have Grand Slam-winning games. Plus, Kim gets candid about the pressure of being World No. 1, dealing with the media, and what separates the best returners in tennis. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  Blair's Recs: Melinda Maria Jewelry  Badge of Honour Order of Play T-Shirts ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  5:20 Montreal Carnage: Upsets, Injuries & a Wide-Open Draw 7:39 Sinner & Alcaraz Out of Cincinnati 9:07 Handling the Pressure of a Wide-Open Draw 15:01 What's Going On With Aryna Sabalenka? 19:01 The Pressure of Being World No. 1 20:59 Can Alex Eala & Jessica Pegula Win a Grand Slam Without a Big Serve? 23:49 Alex Eala's Unconventional but Effective Serve 26:04 What Makes a Great Returner?  30:54 How Kim Clijsters Practiced Returns 35:05 Kim's Relationship With the Media During Her Career 43:39 Billie Jean King's Influence on Kim's Media Mindset 45:55 How Press Conferences Can Affect Players Mentally 49:08 Kim's 2010 Cincinnati Title & Sharapova Final 53:55 Rec Room 57:15 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the SEMIFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. A rematch four years in the making, in the exact city where it started.Coco Gauff is into the Toronto semifinals for the FIRST TIME in her career, after three previous attempts that all ended in the quarterfinals. The World No. 4, 31-12 on the season, moved through with a clinical 6-3, 6-1 win over teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva in the round of 16 — her 25th career WTA 1000 quarterfinal — and then received a walkover when No. 12 seed Belinda Bencic withdrew with a hip injury. She arrives fresh. That may matter enormously.Elena Rybakina does not arrive fresh, and it may not matter at all. The No. 2 seed and reigning Australian Open champion has ground her way here through back-to-back survival jobs: down 0-3 in the third to Liudmila Samsonova before winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, then a set down to Naomi Osaka in their first-ever meeting before taking it 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 across 2 hours and 33 minutes, firing 13 aces and saving four break points in the decider. With Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, the World No. 1 ranking is very much in play for her.The head-to-head? They have met exactly ONCE — right here in Toronto in 2022, where Gauff edged it in a third-set tiebreak. Four years on, both are completely different players. Who reaches the final?

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on the weekend's action in Canada with Toronto and Montreal both at the quarter-finals stage. Part one (00:00 - 15:07) Before we get to Canada, we start with the disappointing news that Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from Cincinnati due to a knee injury. How concerning is this? And what could it mean for the US Open? Part two (15:08 - 49:22) WTA Toronto. There's chat about Aryna Sabalenka's slump continuing, the challenge facing Ekaterina Alexandrova as she attempts to back up that win against Elina Svitolina, an unconvincing display from Elena Rybakina as she looks to close the gap to World No.1, a remarkable turnaround from Iga Swiatek to beat Marta Kostyuk, Alexandra Eala finally hitting the wall, and impressive performances from both Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. Part three (49:23 - 1:26:11) ATP Montreal. A last eight made up entirely of players born in the 2000s, the most enticing match up sees Arthur Fils go up against Rafael Jodar. We discuss Fils lighting it up against Cameron Norrie, Jodar's destructive return of serve, and what might happen in that one. Plus, there's a review of Ben Shelton beating Joao Fonseca, Brandon Nakashima's quiet run of form since hiring Wayne Ferreira, and predictions. For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis broadcaster Russ Thaler joins the podcast to dive into all the drama at The National Bank Open in Canada, where opportunity is calling some new and old faces in the sport. Thaler reacts to World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka's loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova, and examines whether Elena Rybakina will seize the top ranking. The commentator also explains why he's got faith in slam champions Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, evaluates Naomi Osaka's chances to return to a major-winning form, and shares his thoughts on the biggest phenomenon in tennis that is Alexandra Eala. Thaler also weighs in on the top storylines in the men's game, which included the shocking news that Jannik Sinner will not compete in Cincinnati. The broadcaster weighs in the length of the schedule, the importance of Carlos Alcaraz to the sport, and whether Ben Shelton will repeat as champion up north. And Thaler looks at the crop of young players looking for the 1000 level title in Canada, which include Rafael Jodar, Arthur Fils and Jakub Mensik. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Naomi Osaka vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. Two of the biggest hitters in the sport, meeting for the FIRST TIME ever, with the World No. 1 ranking hovering over the match.Naomi Osaka is playing her best tennis in years. The four-time Grand Slam champion and No. 11 seed has now won 13 of her last 15 completed matches, following her DC Open semifinal run in Washington with a spotless week in Toronto — she has not dropped a set. She beat Panna Udvardy 6-3, 6-4, crushed Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 in 71 minutes, and then silenced a sold-out home crowd by ending Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.Elena Rybakina is the No. 2 seed, the reigning Australian Open champion, and the form player on hard courts on the entire tour — 42 wins in her last 50 hard-court matches and 24-5 in 2026. With Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, Rybakina is now within touching distance of the World No. 1 ranking, though she's playing it down: "a lot of matches I gotta win." She needed every bit of her fight to get here, coming back from 0-3 and two breaks down in the deciding set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.They have never played a competitive match — only two practice sessions, in Australia and at Roland-Garros. Two of the purest ball-strikers in the game, no head-to-head, and a No. 1 ranking in the background. Who reaches the semifinals?

Ben Shelton vs Jakub Mensik — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (ATP Masters 1000 Canadian Open) in Montreal. The defending champion against the Czech who already owns the head-to-head. Two players born in the 2000s, one semifinal spot.Ben Shelton arrives as the man to beat. The No. 5 seed and World No. 10 is defending the Masters 1000 title he won here last year — his first at this level, beating Karen Khachanov in the final — and he is having the best season of his career: three titles on three different surfaces for the first time, in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart. He came through windy, awkward conditions to end the run of Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 6-3, 7-6(3), staying perfect at this tournament and notching his 30th win of 2026.Jakub Mensik is the No. 13 seed and World No. 17, 27-13 on the season with a title in Auckland, and he has been quietly clinical all week — past Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, Terence Atmane 7-5, 6-4, and Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 7-5. The Miami Open champion has one of the biggest serves on tour and the temperament to match.Here's the thing Shelton has to deal with: Mensik leads the head-to-head 2-1. Two huge serves, very few return games, and margins measured in a handful of points. Who reaches the semifinals?

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open 2026 due to a right knee injury, raising major concerns ahead of the US Open.The World No.1 confirmed that his knee has been bothering him and admitted he is “not ready to compete yet” as he turns his attention towards recovering in time for New York.In this video, we react to Sinner's shock Cincinnati withdrawal, discuss the latest injury concerns, what missing another major hard-court event means for his US Open preparation, and whether this could impact his chances of winning the final Grand Slam of the season.With Sinner now missing Cincinnati, how worried should fans be about his fitness? Could the lack of competitive matches hurt him at the US Open, or is resting the knee exactly what he needs?Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Alexandra Eala vs Belinda Bencic — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their FOURTH ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. The hottest player on tour against a former champion of this event. First career meeting.Alex Eala's summer has turned into something historic. Days after becoming the FIRST FILIPINA to win a WTA singles title — beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the DC Open final, having already knocked out Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka — the World No. 20 has kept rolling in Toronto. She survived a three-set battle with giant-killer Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday night to extend her winning streak to SEVEN, the longest of her career, and reach the round of 16.Belinda Bencic is the sternest test yet. The No. 12 seed and World No. 14 is an Olympic gold medalist and a former champion at this very tournament, and she has the kind of flat, early, redirecting baseline game that gives everyone problems. She beat Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-1 before surviving an absolute war with Taylor Townsend — 3 hours and 24 minutes — to get here.They have never played. Both are tired. Both are dangerous. Who reaches the quarterfinals?

Naomi Osaka vs Leylah Fernandez — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their FOURTH ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. A four-time Grand Slam champion against Canada's own, in front of a home crowd that will be deafening.Naomi Osaka has been ruthless this week. The No. 11 seed and World No. 13, fresh off a run to the DC Open semifinals in Washington, opened with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Panna Udvardy and then dismantled Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 in just 71 minutes. She is moving well, serving big, and looks like the version of herself that wins these tournaments.Leylah Fernandez has given Canada its moment of the tournament. The No. 30 seed and World No. 34 has had a difficult season at 16-20, but she produced a stunning 6-1, 6-4 upset of World No. 5 and reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva — winning nine consecutive games, converting four of five break points and taking 24 of 27 points behind her first serve. It was her first top-10 win in over a year, and the 2021 US Open finalist looked every bit of that player again.The head-to-head is dead level at 1-1. Add a sold-out partisan crowd and Fernandez's history of raising her level on the big stage, and this is the most volatile match in the draw. Who reaches the quarterfinals?

Iga Swiatek vs Marta Kostyuk — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. A Roland-Garros rematch, and Kostyuk has been waiting for it.Two months ago in Paris, Marta Kostyuk did what nobody expected: she beat four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 in the fourth round at Roland-Garros — having never won a single set against her in three previous meetings. Kostyuk has said openly she "can't wait to play her again."She has earned the rematch in style. Now a career-high World No. 11 with a 29-6 record in 2026, the Ukrainian has won the Madrid Open — a WTA 1000 title, beating Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 in the final — and reached semifinals at both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. In Toronto she came through Katherine Sebov 7-6(4), 6-0 and then dismantled No. 19 seed Madison Keys 6-3, 6-1. That's 24 wins in her last 26 matches.Iga Swiatek, World No. 3 and a six-time Grand Slam champion with 26 tour-level titles, has looked ominous this week. She opened with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Sara Bejlek — including a nine-game run to start — and then brushed aside Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1. She has dropped almost nothing.The head-to-head matters here: Swiatek leads 3-1 overall, and crucially she is 2-0 against Kostyuk on hard courts, winning both in 2026's predecessor season. Paris was clay. This is not. Does the Roland-Garros result travel?

Episode 408 – Declan James: Back to His Best, the Road to LA 2028, and Representing Jamaica After one of the toughest setbacks of his career, Declan James is back. The former World No. 15 returned from a ruptured Achilles in late 2023, but as he explains in this episode, coming back to the PSA Tour and truly feeling like yourself again are two very different things. Following a strong 2025/26 campaign that included last-16 appearances at both the British Open and the World Championships, Declan reflects on a season that, in my view, flew under the radar. We discuss the long road back from injury, the physical and mental challenges of rebuilding confidence, memorable victories over Mohamed Abouelghar, battles with Paul Coll and Karim Abdel Gawad, and the influence of former World Champion Nick Matthew on both his game and mindset. We also spend plenty of time on one of the biggest stories in squash: Declan's decision to represent Jamaica as he begins his pursuit of qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. He explains how the opportunity came about, what wearing the green, black and gold would mean to him, and what the qualification pathway looks like over the next two years. Finally, Declan shares his thoughts on where professional squash needs to go next. From branding and marketing the sport more effectively to attracting a younger audience and capitalizing on the momentum leading into the Olympic era, he offers a thoughtful perspective on how the PSA can continue to grow the game.

Alexandra Eala vs Caty McNally — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their THIRD ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. The Washington champion against the woman who just took out the Wimbledon champion. First career meeting.Alex Eala arrives in Toronto as the hottest player on tour. Days after becoming the FIRST FILIPINA to win a WTA singles title — beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the DC Open final after knocking out Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka — the 21-year-old is now World No. 20 and seeded 25th here. She extended her winning streak to six with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alycia Parks in the second round. The question is simple: how much is left in the tank?Caty McNally is the draw's disruptor. Ranked No. 70 after one of the great ranking climbs in recent memory — she was outside the top 1000 in September 2024 — the American just stunned sixth seed and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(5), 6-1. It was her second career top-10 win and her 22nd tour-level victory of the season, already a career high. Her doubles-honed hands, variety and returning make her a genuinely awkward opponent for anyone.They have never played each other. Momentum versus momentum. Who reaches the round of 16?

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On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with World No. 24 Ryan Gerard! The two discuss Ryan's first time playing all four major championships, culminating in a T9 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan details his path from the University of North Carolina to the PGA Tour and provides insight into how he's felt after his three runner-up finishes in 2026. Late in this episode, Joel Dahmen joins Ryan from the locker room at Detroit Golf Club as the two share their favorite cities to visit during the season and more! Preorders for Fried Egg Golf Volume 2 are open now through September 4th, to begin shipping October 7th. Go grab yours at proshop.thefriedegg.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:37) live from Detroit following an emotional game for the Tigers, which could be Tarik Skubal's last with Detroit. They discuss the likelihood of Skubal being moved at the deadline, how Shane Bieber's disastrous outing could affect the Blue Jays' trade deadline plans, the trade value for Toronto's top trade chips, and much more. Then, former Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet Tennis analyst, Genie Bouchard joins the show (26:30) ahead of the National Bank Open! She shares a competitor's POV on how players can prepare for longer tournaments in tighter schedules, Victoria Mboko having to withdraw from the event, how players handle the pressure of playing in a hometown open, how close World No.4 Felix Auger-Aliassime is to Sinner and Alcaraz, and more. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing the most expensive contract in NHL history, the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A 21-year-old in just his third pro start went at two par-5s down the stretch — including a 233-yard approach with the lead on the line — and beat World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three. Written on Jackson Koivun's glove that week: Dominate. Trust. Confidence. Three words that turned out to be the whole story. This week, Scott breaks down Koivun's stunning 3M Open win and Lucas Herbert's dominant 30-under week on LIV, and pulls apart what those three words actually mean in that order — dominance as the result, confidence as what shows up on the surface, and trust as the swing underneath both that makes them possible.We get into what separates "going for it" from "managing a miss," why Scheffler's bounce-back numbers tell a different story this season, and what it takes to build a move you trust enough to play aggressive golf without fear. Plus, this week's Own Your SSWING insight on building that trust into your own game.Shop the  G'day Golfers hat

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a recap of the 3M Open, won impressively by Jackson Koivun after holding off a challenge by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The 3M Open is played at TPC Twin Cities, a short drive from 2nd Swing Golf headquarters. Also, Emma Carpenter joins this episode to discuss her week at the 3M Open and her busy summer schedule. - Intro - The Turn - Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open - Jackson Koivun Winning WITB - Other Golf News - Emma Carpenter Interview - Harrison Arnold live club fitting Q&A The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

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At only 19 years old, Amina Orfi has already achieved what most players spend an entire career chasing. The four-time World Junior Champion is now the youngest ever Women's World Open Champion, the 2026 World Champion, and the current World No. 2 after one of the most remarkable seasons in recent memory. Amina joins me to reflect on a season that saw her game reach an entirely new level. After a slower start to the year, she found another gear following the Tournament of Champions, consistently reaching the latter stages of events before capturing the two biggest titles in the sport. Along the way, she defeated both Hania El Hammamy and the legendary Nour El Sherbini to claim both the World Championship and the British Open. We dive into: What it feels like to become World Champion and whether it has truly sunk in. Defeating the greatest player of all time on the sport's biggest stage. The emotions of that unforgettable World Championship final. Her growth physically, mentally, and tactically over the past season. The rise of Siva Subramanium Having her father in her corner Officiating, decision-making, and the evolving landscape of professional squash. World Champion. World No. 2. Four-time World Junior Champion. Still only 19 years old, Amina Orfi on Ep. 407.

What does it really mean to "know your player"? In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, Coach EM sits down with former ATP professional, Olympic coach, and LTP Academy Co-Director Mike Sell to explore why great coaching begins with understanding the individual. Mike shares practical insights on tailoring development to each player's needs, creating purposeful practice with no wasted repetitions, preparing to win, and remaining calm under pressure—like the flight attendant during turbulence. They also discuss the value of having a second set of eyes on your coaching, the dangers of over-coaching, the importance of asking great questions and listening deeply, and why the best leaders know that coaching is about people, not position. Whether you're coaching athletes, leading a team, or raising children, this conversation is packed with simple yet powerful ideas to help you develop people with greater intention. About Mike Sell Mike Sell is Co-Director of LTP (Live to Play) Academy and Director of the LTP Pro Program. A former ATP Tour professional, Mike reached career-high rankings of World No. 136 in singles and No. 83 in doubles before building an outstanding coaching career at every level of the game. He has coached some of tennis's biggest names, including Serena Williams, John Isner, Tommy Paul, Reilly Opelka, Donald Young, and Monica Seles, and served as Lead National Coach for the USTA and Assistant Coach for the U.S. Olympic Team at the 2012 London Games, where Team USA won three gold medals and one bronze. A four-time All-American at the University of Georgia and recipient of the Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award, Mike is passionate about developing players and coaches alike, with a coaching philosophy centered on knowing the person before coaching the player. Learn more: https://ltpchs.com/team/michael-sell-ltp-pro-program/

Snooker Club returns for an exciting new season as we look ahead to what the 2026/27 campaign has in store! Joining Stephen Hendry, Mark Watson and Steven Hallworth for our Season 4 opener is Shaun Murphy, who opens up on the heartbreak of last season's Crucible defeat, explains why he's determined to become world number one, and looks ahead to the new campaign. The team also previews the season ahead, discussing the players to watch, the biggest talking points, and what could shape another fascinating year on the World Snooker Tour. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Snooker Club!

On the day after The Open, NCG Golf Podcast duo Tom Irwin and Steve Carroll are joined by Matt Chivers and Dan Murphy in a special episode discussing what they all saw at Royal Birkdale and of course, the winner - Ryan Fox.   Another ruling cropped up on the final day which caused controversy including the World No.1 Scottie Scheffler. As is the nature of the laws of the game, this led to a heated debate about how tour players can take advantage of immoveable structures at events.   The group discuss Birkdale one last time and how the drastic golf course changes presented a championship test at The Open, based on comments made by players throughout the week. And, there is also one more chat about Bryson DeChambeau, who made headlines throughout with his behaviour.

This is a Proper Victory Monday episode following Ryan Fox's first major championship win! Andy and Brendan went LIVE on YouTube on Sunday afternoon to recap a whirlwind of a final round at Royal Birkdale. Of course, they begin with the 2026 Champion Golfer of the Year, Ryan Fox, who birdied the 18th hole to win in regulation and avoid a playoff with Cameron Young. Kevin Van Valkenburg stops by from the Open Media Center to share some notes from his afternoon following the final group, setting the scene for one of the best major finishes in recent memory. Brendan spent his time on the course with local hero Tommy Fleetwood and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, latter of whom found himself in a rules situation with the same walking official as Bryson's group on Friday. Brendan was front-and-center for one of the great TIO debates of our time and provides a bevy of information as to what was happening in the moment. He then gets Andy going on his thoughts on Royal Birkdale and the course's recent renovations that prepared it for this Open Championship before Andy continues on with some critiques of NBC's coverage throughout the weekend. There are plenty Storylines Nobody's Talking About to wrap the week, covering all-important Wikipedia Top Tens, Rory's work as a lead negotiator, and what was going down on Twitter during the Sunday broadcast. PJ gets tapped to share his thoughts on a runner-up finish for Cameron Young, whose score of -9 looked like it may hold up for the last 2.5 hours of the tournament. Thank you for following along during another year of daily major podcasts, and we look forward to doing it again in 2027! Mercedes-Benz is proud to be an Official Patron of The Open Championship. Visit mbusa.com for more details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wimbledon has officially come and gone! Journalist and writer of the popular Substack 'Bounces', Ben Rothenberg joins Ben Lewis to recap the third slam of the season! World No. 1 Jannik Sinner claimed his fifth major title, Linda Noskova emerged with her first, and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the quarterfinals stage of the event, falling in a thriller against Novak Djokovic. We recap all of the key moments and players! Episode is brought to you by our friends at Everyside. Join us Friday, July 31st for our pre-NBO party :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billabong’s Merge Presents… An ATS Mini Ep covering the news of the day including Goat’s Return to the CT at Chopes, the Chopes Trials winners who could easily destroy the current World No.1s, the Aussie Changaz Campaign kicks off in Ballito, and Bali puts an import tax on giant puffy camel toes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 7 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): the world No. 1 out, the defending champion out, and Wimbledon 2026 guaranteed a first-time women's championNaomi Osaka beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) on Centre Court to reach her first ever Wimbledon quarter-finalKarolina Muchova beats defending champion Barbora Krejcikova 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech thrillerJessica Pegula fights back from a set down to beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-1Jan-Lennard Struff into his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final at 36, after Hubert Hurkacz retires hurt from two sets to love upNovak Djokovic through to the quarter-finals in another tough four-setter, closing on major title No. 25Felix Auger-Aliassime from a set down to beat Davidovich Fokina, on a collision course with DjokovicTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Naomi Osaka, the physical rebuild after motherhood, back to beating the World No. 1Jonathan Overend joins the show live from the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary box on Centre Court, mid-Sinner match, as the roof closes above himJonathan takes Dan back to 7 July 2013 and the Andy Murray Wimbledon final, from the same seat he's sitting in tonightJonathan on the extraordinary 40-love championship point game, why Djokovic might have been the favourite at 40-love, and how Andy Murray closed it outDan on watching Ivan Lendl and Andy Murray from the box in the 2012 Australian Open semi-final and the moment he saw belief descendThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Jonathan OverendDear Dan: which men's doubles teams look most dangerous heading into the QFs, and which doubles team from history would Dan most love to have coachedTomorrow on the show: Manic Monday delivers all four men's quarter-finals from the top half of the draw, plus the Fery vs Dimitrov story that has all of British tennis holding its breath.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus Finance.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.

Hall of Famer journalist Steve Flink returns to the podcast to break down all the action at Wimbledon, where the tennis is supreme at The All England Club. Flink assesses the early performances of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, and laments on Ben Shelton's shocking upset loss. The writer discusses Taylor Fritz's chances to make a run at the title, Grigor Dimitrov's surprising win, and his appreciation for Daniil Medvedev's raw honesty in defeat. Flink goes in depth about the women's draw, where Naomi Osaka is playing some elite tennis. The journalists weighs her chances against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, and looks at whether Sabalenka and Rybakina can return to their apex as the tournament progresses. And Flink looks at some of the great matches on tap, which include Iga Swiatek vs Alexandra Eala, Jessica Pegula vs. Iva Jovic, and Dimitrov vs. former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day 2 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): the curse of the grass court champions, with Cerundolo and Shelton both out in round one, and Bergs surviving the Eastbourne final repeatBen Shelton's stunning loss to Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 in the final-set tiebreakDan's "Two Jacobs" moment from the players' cafeteria, a story about Jakub Mensik and Jacob Fearnley that's worth the listen aloneBritish comeback Tuesday, with Fearnley's two-set fightback against Michelsen, plus wins for Arthur Fery and Katie SwanLive updates from Serena Williams' Centre Court return against Maya Joint, recorded as the match was unfoldingTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Katie Swan, coaching in Kansas eighteen months ago, World No. 1,114 in her rear-view mirror, back at Wimbledon and winning against the same player she beat eight years agoErin Routliffe joins the show on her 2024 Wimbledon final run with Gaby DabrowskiErin on facing Serena Williams twice in 12 days at Queen's and now Wimbledon, including the moment in their first meeting that she's still kicking herself overErin's honest take on stepping away from tennis, working a "real job", and what brought her backThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Erin: childhood Wimbledon memories, Taylor Swift walk-on songs, the one thing she'd change about The ChampionshipsDear Dan: the atmosphere in the players' area at a Slam, what makes Wimbledon different from every other tournament, and the physical quality that matters most on grassTomorrow on the show: Freddie Nielsen, 2012 Wimbledon men's doubles champion, joins Dan as Day 3 brings round-two action and the second wave of the British contingent into play.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.

This week on Birdie Little Secrets, hosted by Kass and Syd, the girls are spilling the tee on Wyndham Clark's wire-to-wire win at Shinnecock Hills, where he became a two-time U.S. Open Champion after holding off Sam Burns by just one shot. They break down Wyndham's clutch Sunday performance, those unreal par saves, the emotional Father's Day moment with his dad flying in from Denver, and girlfriend Emily celebrating alongside him. Plus, they dive into the biggest conversation of the week: why Wyndham has faced so much criticism and how he's working to change the narrative. Then it's time to celebrate our Norwegian Prince… HOVVVYYYYYYY! Viktor Hovland is officially back in the winner's circle after defeating World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship. The girls chat about Viktor's incredible comeback, his fans from Norway bringing the energy, his iconic Viking celebration, and the sweetest moment of all, his mom Galina getting to watch him win in person for the first time. And of course… let them take you for a ride on the BIG GREEN TRACKER! The girls preview the John Deere Classic, talk about the final stretch before the Open Championship, early FedExCup Playoff storylines, and which players could make a move with Scottie sitting this one out. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @birdielittlesecretspod.

Knicks Win It All, Caitlin Clark Gets Hit in the Throat, Serena's Back, and the World Cup Is Actually Good" | June 26, 2026 Episode Description (for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout — paste here): The New York Knicks just ended a 53-year championship drought. Caitlin Clark got punched in the throat on national television and the refs didn't call a foul. Serena Williams — at 44 — just accepted a Wimbledon singles wildcard and plays Tuesday. The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is happening in America and international fans are losing their minds over Waffle House. And your AL East standings? The Yankees are holding first at 48-32 while Boston somehow sweeps them this weekend. We break it all down on this week's You Don't Know Jack — your fast, no-filter take on everything happening in sports right now. What We're Talking About This Week NBA — New York Knicks: 2026 NBA Champions The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals to end the longest championship drought in franchise history — 53 years since 1973. New York ran through the Eastern Conference like a freight train, sweeping both the 76ers and the Cavaliers before closing out San Antonio in five. This is one of the most significant NBA championships in the past two decades and the city of New York is still celebrating. Knicks defeated the Spurs in five games, winning the decisive Game 5 in San Antonio New York swept the 76ers 4-0 in the second round and swept Cleveland 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals First Knicks NBA title since 1973 — 53 years between championships Spurs came in as the #2 seed in the West after a brutal seven-game series win over Oklahoma City Notable: Knicks won Game 2 of the Finals on the road 105-104 — the type of win that defines champions   WNBA — Caitlin Clark, Fouls, and the Officiating Debate Caitlin Clark is having a historic season for the Indiana Fever — but she's also in the middle of the most-talked-about officiating controversy in WNBA history. This week she picked up her fifth technical foul of the season for clapping and was later punched in the throat during a play with no foul called in real time. The WNBA eventually suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2 — but the damage was already done, and the internet had already seen everything. Indiana Fever record: 10-7 — in the playoff picture Clark has 5 technical fouls on the season; automatic one-game suspension kicks in at 8 Monday June 23: Clark was T'd up for clapping after a foul call — league has not rescinded it despite a Fever appeal Wednesday June 25: Alyssa Thomas hit Clark in the throat on a dead ball — no foul called live, later upgraded to Flagrant 2, Thomas suspended Clark's stat line from Monday: 24 points, 9 assists in an 86-77 Fever win over Phoenix Clark holds the WNBA record for most consecutive 20-point, 5-assist games (6 in a row) Fever coach Stephanie White: "We have a generational talent who had two cheap shots that weren't called." Former players and athletes across sports weighed in on social media — this is a mainstream story, not just a WNBA story   FIFA World Cup 2026 — America Hosts, America Delivers The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and it is exceeding expectations in every possible way. The USMNT won Group D, scored 7 goals in the group stage (tying their all-time record before the knockout round), and now faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Off the field, international fans are going viral for discovering American culture for the first time — Waffle House, Big Gulps, and Buc-ee's are now internationally famous. USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opener — one of the strongest competitive performances in years USA beat Australia in Game 2 to clinch the group Final group game: Lost 3-2 to Turkey (already eliminated, Pochettino rested starters) — Christian Pulisic came on in the 58th minute returning from a calf injury 7 goals in the group stage ties the USMNT record before knockout play Round of 32: USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina — next up The expanded 48-team World Cup already set the record for most combined goals in tournament history International fan reactions: Scotland's Tartan Army played bagpipes in a Boston neighborhood at 6:30am — neighbors loved it Pre-tournament concerns about immigration enforcement, ticket prices ($11,000 for Finals seats), and boycott calls have largely given way to an overwhelmingly positive on-the-ground experience   Tennis — Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon Singles Serena Williams, 44, has accepted a wildcard to compete in the 2026 Wimbledon singles draw — her first singles match at a Grand Slam since the 2022 US Open. What started as a doubles comeback has turned into a full singles return on the biggest stage in tennis. Wimbledon begins Monday, June 29. Serena plays Tuesday. Serena holds 7 Wimbledon singles titles and 23 Grand Slam titles total Last major singles match: 2022 US Open, third round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic Comeback started at Queen's Club (doubles with Victoria Mboko — won the opener 7-6, 6-2) Also played doubles in Berlin with Karolina Muchova before the Wimbledon wildcard announcement Wimbledon confirmed the singles wildcard June 21 with the Instagram post: "This is not a drill" Serena and Venus also received a doubles wildcard — the sisters play together at SW19 First round opponent: Maya Joint (Australia), World No. 53 — plays Tuesday, June 30 Unseeded and could face a top-10 player as early as the second round Serena's own words on returning: "I need to get to work." On pressure: "I've had enough pressure." On motivation: "It's really about my kids getting to see me play."   NHL — Carolina Hurricanes Win the Stanley Cup The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina was the top seed in the East all season and backed it up all the way to a Cup-clinching shutout in Game 6. They didn't just win — they dominated, including a dominant sweep of Ottawa in the first round and a five-game win over Montreal. Carolina won the Stanley Cup Final over Vegas 4-2 Game 6 was a shutout — Hurricanes closed it out in style Vegas made it to the Finals by eliminating top-seeded Colorado in 4 games in the Western Conference Finals — a major upset Hurricanes playoff run: def. Ottawa (4-0), def. Montreal (4-1), then won the Cup in 6 over Vegas Second Stanley Cup in franchise history for Raleigh, NC Carolina's defensive system and goaltending were elite all playoffs   MLB — AL East Report: June 26, 2026 The Yankees are in first place and the Rays are right behind them. Baltimore is underperforming. Boston is struggling — but they're somehow making the Yankees' weekend miserable. Here's your AL East breakdown heading into the weekend series. AL East Standings (as of June 26, 2026): Team W L GB New York Yankees 48 32 — Tampa Bay Rays 45 33 3.0 Toronto Blue Jays 39 42 9.0 Baltimore Orioles 38 44 10.0 Boston Red Sox 33 46 15.0 New York Yankees (48-32) — First Place Best record in the AL East by 3 games Won at Detroit Wednesday 4-2 Lost at Boston Thursday 6-3 Tonight at Boston: Down 5-0 in a game in progress — could be swept in the series Weekend series vs. Boston continues Saturday 1:10pm and Sunday 1:10pm Tampa Bay Rays (45-33) — 3 Games Back Quietly one of the best teams in the American League — 3rd in the entire AL by record Swept Kansas City this week — beat them 5-3, then 13-2 Tonight vs. Arizona: Up 4-1 in a game in progress Don't count the Rays out of the division race Baltimore Orioles (38-44) — 10 Games Back Ten games under .500 and 10 back in the division — struggling to find consistency Lost to the Angels 7-6 on Wednesday on the road Tonight at home vs. Washington: Up 2-1 — a game Baltimore needs to win Toronto Blue Jays (39-42) — 9 Games Back Under .500 and getting swept by Texas this week Lost to Houston 3-1 Wednesday, lost to Texas 6-5 Thursday Down 5-0 to Texas tonight — not a good series Boston Red Sox (33-46) — 15 Games Back 15 games back is tough. But they're making the Yankees feel it right now Beat New York 6-3 Thursday and lead them 5-0 tonight — may be heading for a sweep The Red Sox making life hard for the Yankees is never not entertaining AL East Games to Watch This Weekend: Yankees at Red Sox: Sat 1:10pm, Sun 1:10pm — this is the series of the weekend Rays at home vs. Arizona: Sat 6:10pm Orioles vs. Nationals: Sat 7:05pm, Sun 1:35pm Blue Jays vs. Rangers: Sat 3:07pm, Sun 1:37pm   Subscribe, Review, Share If you got something out of this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it goes a long way. Share this episode with the sports fan in your life who thinks they know everything. Spoiler: they don't know Jack. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow: @JackYDK @Jmggmpg @RTLPod

Saquarema's fandom braved the unfavorable to witness Yago Dora and Sawyer Lindblad claim the 2026 VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero victories. The Brazilian Storm raged back to life with Dora's high-flying antics to claim a second VIVO Rio Pro title in excellent fashion over now World No. 1 Leonardo Fioravanti. Dora moves up to No. 3 on the rankings to keep the Brazilian Storm alive and surging. For the women, Lindblad overcame 15-year-old phenom Tya Zebrowski in their battle of the sport's rising stars to claim her maiden CT victory after earning a runner-up in 2024. Next up, the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA awaits the world's best at the adrenaline-packed reef break of Teahupo'o, beginning August 8 - 18. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Open champion and former World No. 1 Erin Routliffe details playing Serena Williams in doubles in back-to-back tournaments, as the 23-time slam winner officially made her return on the grass courts! Host Mike McIntyre speaks with Routliffe as gives her perspective on Serena's level, the unbelievable experience, and much more. Routliffe also shares some tips on how to play on grass courts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when the sport you love nearly takes your life?On this episode of My Fame, Explained, Larry Gilbert sits down with sisters Jamie and Jeanee MoCrazy to discuss one of the most inspiring stories in sports. Jamie was ranked the world's No. 1 freestyle slopestyle skier and became the first woman to land a double backflip at the X Games before a devastating crash at the World Tour Finals left her in a medically induced coma with multiple brain bleeds.Jamie shares the remarkable journey of relearning basic skills, overcoming a traumatic brain injury, and defying medical expectations to return to skiing. Alongside her sister Jeanee—an Olympic skier now training to represent Vanuatu at the 2026 Winter Olympics—the pair discuss resilience, purpose, mental strength, and turning adversity into impact through their nonprofit, MoCrazy Strong.We also discuss their upcoming Alive to Thrive event, their Kilimanjaro climb, climate advocacy, and the lessons they've learned from overcoming life's biggest challenges.Topics Include:• Jamie's near-fatal skiing accident• Traumatic brain injury recovery• Returning to skiing after a coma• Building MoCrazy Strong• Jeanee's Olympic journey• The Alive to Thrive event• Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro• Resilience, mindset and recovery• Finding purpose after traumaFollow Jamie & Jeanee:MoCrazy Strong: mocrazystrong.orgFollow Jamie MoCrazy on InstagramFollow Jeanee MoCrazy on InstagramFollow Larry Gilbert on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the My Fame, Explained podcast on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

We welcome back one of the biggest movers on the PSA Tour this season, Yahya Elnawasany. After joining us earlier in the season during our Nash Cup series, Yahya returns following a breakthrough second half of the year that has seen him climb to World No. 16 and make a sensational run to the semi-finals of the British Open. We dive into Yahya's incredible British Open campaign, where he battled through a brutal draw featuring top players including Dimitri Steinmann, Mohamed ElShorbagy, Karim Abdel Gawad on his way to the final four. Yahya also shares the story of having his equipment stolen during competition, battling through adversity, and the mental side of navigating tough five-game matches under pressure. We also look back at the early part of the season, where results weren't quite clicking, including his appearance at the Nash Cup, and explore the turning points that helped shift his momentum. A big part of that second-half surge came through a new coaching partnership with former world-class player Wael El Hindi, and we discuss how that collaboration helped elevate his game to another level. A fantastic conversation with one of the rising stars on tour, reflecting on resilience, growth, and what comes next as he pushes deeper into the world's elite.

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they sit down with World No. 194 Robin Montgomery. Fresh off her first WTA title, Montgomery opens up about the long road back from wrist surgery, the challenges of rebuilding confidence, and the mindset shift that helped transform her career.  Plus, Kim and Blair break down the biggest stories from the grass-court season, including Serena and Venus Williams reuniting at Wimbledon, whether Serena could make a singles return, Emma Raducanu's resurgence, Ben Shelton's ability to rise in big moments, and the unique challenges players face transitioning to grass courts Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  Blair's Rec: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/creatine?srsltid=AfmBOoo4D60MPEtXA7NX0YersRypTPA_qec4KTHsZ0kQ9oay-lRiVyU4  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 3:19 Welcome Robin Montgomery 5:00 Robin's road to the title: Walkover final & what it means 6:42 Wrist surgery: The chronic injury that almost derailed her career 10:10 Time away from tennis: Family, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon 11:48 What Robin worked on during rehab: Slice, drop shots & kick serve 13:01 Growing up at JTCC with Frances Tiafoe & Hailey Baptiste 15:04 Junior pressure & handling expectations as an American phenom 17:47 Sports psychology: Identity beyond tennis 20:32 First WTA Title: Rain delays, movie theaters & the trophy 21:44 Best friends on tour 22:50 Playing lefty 27:09 Life on the road: Travel habits & sending the trophy home 29:27 Robin's boyfriend 34:05 Rapid fire: TikTok debates, favorite meals & pet peeves 37:52 Favorite tennis memory & Wimbledon qualifying ahead 38:56 Henley's Headlines: Wimbledon wild cards breakdown 40:46 Venus & Serena Williams reunite at Wimbledon doubles 43:17 Will Serena get a singles wild card? Kim weighs in 45:47 Donna Vekic's Queens run & the Monica Seles comparison 48:12 Emma Raducanu reunites with her US Open coach 50:03 Ben Shelton's 500 title: Can big-point mentality be taught? 51:37 Kim-formation: Serena's singles practice & the grass transition 56:26 Rec Room: Blair's creatine review 57:30 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's best showed they were ready to go the distance, with Carissas Moore and Leonardo Fioravanti overcoming the obstacles to claim wins at the Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero. An unstoppable Carissa Moore now claims back-to-back CT wins in 2026 with a remarkable run through the Surf City El Salvador Pro, culminating in a win over fellow CT veteran and two-time World Champ Tyler Wright. This marks Moore's 30th-career CT victory and first in Central America. The five-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Moore, continues to raise the bar for women's power and progression, putting everything into last-minute heroics and excellent showcases. Then the event's most consistent contender, Leonardo Fioravanti, completed his phenomenal surge all the way to a maiden CT victory over Italo Ferreira. Fioravanti's third-career CT Final yielded his long-awaited breakthrough win after posting some of the event's best performances from start to finish, including the event's best single-score of a 9.00 in today's Quarterfinals. Now, Moore moves to World No. 2, as Fioravanti jumps to World No. 3 heading to the VIVO Rio Pro with her family in full support. Plus, sensational runs at Punta Roca earned runner-up finishes for Wright and Ferreira. For Wright, this notes her first CT Final since her last win at Pipeline in 2025, and Ferreira now prepares to surge in home waters with the passion of their country backing him all the way after heroic performances.  The VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero is ready to ignite and the world's best are set for the masses of fans on the beaches of Saquarema beginning June 19 through 27. Watch it all LIVE as the World Title race continues to heat up in LATAM. Stay tuned to the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero, June 19 - 27. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Serena Williams is back — and she won her first competitive match since the 2022 US Open. Plus, Jannik Sinner gets the all-clear after a hospital visit in Milan, and Wimbledon announces a record-breaking £64.2 million prize fund for 2026. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Serena Williams returns to competitive tennis at Queen's Club alongside 19-year-old Victoria Mboko 2. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner visits San Raffaele hospital in Milan for extensive testing, gets clean bill of health 3. Roland Garros rankings shake-up: Maja Chwalinska leaps 93 spots, FAA hits career-high No. 4, and more 4. Grass-season withdrawal watch: Jack Draper, Mirra Andreeva, and Belinda Bencic all pull out of early events 5. Wimbledon 2026 drops a record £64.2 million prize pot — a 20% single-year jump, the biggest in tournament history Watch the Full Served x Wimbledon Interview here: https://youtu.be/ITS1snPDaho If you follow pro tennis, play padel or pickleball, or just want to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sports on the planet, this is your weekly fix. Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week?

For one final time, Andy joins Brendan from The Shed(!) for this Sunday recording as they look back on the formative years of this podcast. It's often said that the more things change, the more they stay the same, so it's nice that Cameron Young's dominant 2026 season remains in progress despite Andy leaving The Shed behind. Mr. 1,000 blitzed the field at the inaugural Cadillac Championship, defeating World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by six in the end. This event was practically over on Friday afternoon and Cameron secured his third PGA Tour victory despite calling a penalty on himself for his ball moving at address on a day with Preferred Lies. Brendan found the whole week at Trump Doral sleepy and wonders if there's anything the PGA Tour can do to make events between majors truly stand out. The two discuss which PGA Tour events matter on their own and nearly all occur before the Masters. Andy gives major props to Cameron Young for his continued evolution into a top three player in the world and there's a debate whether the foursome of Young, Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Matt Fitzpatrick have separated themselves from the rest of the world. In other Doral news, Adam Scott looks likely to qualify for his 100th straight major, Justin Rose's McLaren irons didn't make it out of the garage, and Alex Fitzpatrick secured a top ten finish without his brother! Brendan and Andy then run through results from the rest of the world, including a back-to-back runaway win for Nelly Korda, a famous Michael winning on the DP World Tour, and a SECOND major championship win this year for now-Ryder Cup Vice Captain Stewart Cink. Lastly, Brendan wraps up this show with some... enthusiasm for a Game 7 performance from James Harden! Visit BDraddy.com and use promo code SGS30 for 30% off your 2026 Presidents Cup gear! Visit your local Golf Galaxy and download the Golf Galaxy mobile app today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.