Thala Msutu
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Thala Msutu
@thalamsutu.bsky.social
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It’s the freshest he will ever be in a slam.

By far his best chance to beat Sincaraz in a while.
Novak Djokovic, who won zero sets in the fourth round and zero sets in the quarterfinals, is through to the Australian Open semifinals.

If this tournament doesn't feel like destiny for him at this point, what possibly could?
January 28, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Musetti’s team really went through it here… Coach went back home after losing his mother. Then physio landed in hospital. Lorenzo’s injury being obviously the least concerning of the three but it’s the accumulation here.
January 28, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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Djokovic after Musetti was forced to retire from the QF match at Australian Open

"I don't know what to say except for I feel sorry for him. He was the far better player, I was on my way home tonight..."
January 28, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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Imagine being down 4-0 and seeing these 5 players subbing in 😅
January 28, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Nets vs Suns going crazy rn lol
January 28, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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My billionaire queen please win your tennis match to ease my Bills pain 💚
January 28, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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"I just know Doc," Paul George says when asked why he seems to have some of his best games against the Bucks. "I know how he's gonna cover me."
January 28, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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I know everyone hates her family but I do really enjoy Jessie Pegula
January 28, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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Great Tobias game man
January 28, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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Amanda Anisimova fell apart quite spectacularly in the 2nd set from leading 5-3 & serving to take it to a 3rd and then to losing it in a tiebreaker. Thrilled for Jessica Pegula though, I feel like it’s a now or never year for her. I’d like to see her win.

#AusOpen
January 28, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Orange is the colour
Your 2026 Women’s Australian Open Semifinalists.

Aryna Sabalenka.

Elina Svitolina.

Elena Rybakina.

Jessica Pegula.

An incredible lineup.

Who wins the title?
January 28, 2026 at 4:24 AM
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Your 2026 Women’s Australian Open Semifinalists.

Aryna Sabalenka.

Elina Svitolina.

Elena Rybakina.

Jessica Pegula.

An incredible lineup.

Who wins the title?
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 AM
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FINAL: Pistons 109, Nuggets 107. Barely hung on. Murray missed his second of three free throws with 0.7 seconds left and a chance to tie. Intentionally missed the third, but they couldn't corral the rebound.

Cunningham: 22 pts, 11 assists
Harris: 22 pts, 8 rebs
Duren: 14 pts, 8 rebs
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Glenn why would you say this 😭😭😭
Doc Rivers called Joel Embiid the best player he's ever coached while the Bucks are in the midst of an onslaught of Giannis trade rumors...

Doc, wyd baby?

(h/t @austinkrell.bsky.social)

www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...
Doc Rivers: 'Joel Is the Most Talented Player That I Ever Coached.'
The words stunned the person on the other side of Doc Rivers' conversation.
www.si.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Jamal Murray’s free throws 😭
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 AM
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My kids in their room at 3am.
January 28, 2026 at 4:14 AM
What’s the beef between the Thunder and Pelicans 😭
January 28, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Do you think there will ever be a time when a picture of a black Irish sportstar can be posted online without the predictable bellends in the comments 🙄

Or understand the concept that a black person could actually be born here & be as Irish as they are 🤦

This was about Edogbo this time 😶‍🌫️
January 27, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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"This is part of the reason they will never make it to 150k subs"
📌 Pinned by @nodunks.com ➡️ youtu.be/9FSfK6Xdmxk
January 27, 2026 at 9:38 PM
While I get people criticizing American sportspersons for not speaking up, I can understand how jaded they must be from the last 10 years.

In saying that, the culture in France (Europe?) about political discourse gives Wemby the ability to be able to parse through the mess to call it as it is.
Asked about Minneapolis, Victor Wembanyama says, “PR has tried, but I’m not going to sit here and be politically correct.”

Then says “it’s crazy that people make it seem like … the murder of civilians is acceptable.”
January 27, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨

The TOP 14 Digest Podcast will no longer be on the HG rugby audio feeds and will instead be on its own, dedicated feed! 🥳

Spotify link here: open.spotify.com/show/2NGCYnd...
Why Fabian Galthie Has Dropped Damian Penaud | French Rugby Podcast
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM
It’s not Philip Rivers or Daboll, yay.
January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Women’s trouser style or personal insult? - an occasional series.
January 27, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Spurs are a quality side, able to beat even the 2nd best team in the Premier League.

I hope they remember this on Sunday especially.
Spurs are sliding down the Premier League and, like last January, are facing up to the possibility of a relegation battle.

They also have the toughest run of four upcoming fixtures of every team in the Premier League.

So, are they in trouble?

theanalyst.com/articles/cou...
History Is Repeating Itself For Spurs, but Are They Really in a Relegation Battle This Time? | Opta Analyst
One year on from us asking whether Tottenham were in a relegation battle last season, we ask whether things are even more perilous this time around.
theanalyst.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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John Wall and the Wizards had a decade of mostly good times before his trade in 2020 to Houston. But time heals. The Wizards are honoring Wall Thursday night, part of a reconciliation that includes hiring him as an analyst for Monumental Sports. In @theathletic.com:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
John Wall, Wizards relationship ended with a bad breakup. Now, they’ve found each other again
Wall has been welcomed back with open arms, as teams often do with their franchise's most iconic talents, no matter the previous ending.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM