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Musk will no longer be CEO of Twitter - A Woman will replace him
Elon Musk is in talks to hire Linda Yaccarino, the chair of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal as the chief executive of Twitter, The New York Times reported.
Djokovic definitely cleared to play at US Open
WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden on Tuesday withdrew a regulation mandating COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travellers, which officially confirms that Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic will be able to play at the US Open this year.
Biden's decision will take effect on May 12, after the end of a coronavirus emergency in the US.
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Lakers rout Warriors, Heat rip Knicks
Anthony Davis and LeBron James powered the Los Angeles Lakers in a rout of defending champion Golden State on May 6 while Jimmy Butler returned from an ankle injury to spark Miami's romp over New York in the NBA playoffs.
Davis scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while LeBron James added 21 points to lead the host Lakers over the Warriors 127-97.
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Djokovic to miss Madrid Open along with Nadal
World number one Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Saturday, joining Rafael Nadal in missing the tournament with the French Open just five weeks away.
Both men are vying for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, with the tournament beginning on May 28.
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Djokovic reclaims ATP rankings top spot
BELGRADE - Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is back in the number one spot of the ATP rankings.
He took over from Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who has failed to defend his title at the Miami Masters.
Djokovic was forced to miss the tournament.
The Serbian tops the rankings with 7,160 points and Alcaraz is in second place with 6,780 points.
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Butler inspires Heat victory over Mavs
Jimmy Butler scored 35 points as the Miami Heat snapped their three-game losing streak to inflict a damaging 129-122 defeat on the Dallas Mavericks on April 1.
Heat talisman Butler produced a typically dynamic performance to steer Miami to a precious win, leading the scoring from 12-of-16 shooting while laying on 12 assists.
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Djokovic to be able to play in US following change of rules
WASHINGTON - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will be able to play in the US after the US Senate voted to end a national coronavirus emergency declaration, the CNN reported on Thursday.
According to reports by US media, US President Joe Biden, who has announced he would not veto the decision, will sign the bill into law.
Jokic’s Nuggets stifle NBA-leading Bucks
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets made a statement on March 25, downing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 in a battle of NBA conference leaders.
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Serbians Djere, Lajovic off to winning start at Miami Masters
MIAMI - Serbian tennis players Laslo Djere and Dusan Lajovic are through to the second round of the Miami Masters tournament.
Djere, who ranks 58th in the ATP rankings, defeated world number 168 Aleksandar Vukic of Australia 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) last night.
Djere will next face Italian Jannik Sinner.
Djere is 2-1 head-to-head against Sinner.
Djokovic on list of participants of Monte Carlo Masters
MONTE CARLO - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis, is on the list of participants of the April 9-16 Monte Carlo Masters tournament.
Djokovic has missed the Indian Wells Masters after being denied permission to enter the US.
For the same reason, he is also likely to miss the Miami Masters, which begins on March 22.