Since Sinner returned to the tour in May after a three-month suspension, the rivals have entered the same tournament five times. In all five instances, they have met in the final. They appear to be on such level terms now, across all surfaces and court speeds, that each match comes down to the idiosyncrasies of fatigue, form, and focus. The old, easy shorthands now feel obsolete.
With Rob Manfred's recent comments at the Little League Classic, talk of Major League Baseball expansion and realignment is taking center stage. With an expansion to 32 teams, baseball might look to remove the American League and National League, replacing them with news divisions based on geography. Divisions would be comprised of teams in a specific region, with everyone vying for the Western Conference or Eastern Conference title.
Pettigrew approached Cunningham with a hockey card of Jacy Sheldon, one of her rivals, and asked her to sign it under the phrase "Property of:". He was nervous but knew Cunningham had a good sense of humor.
Rival managers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Stephen Kenny demonstrate different styles and approaches in their respective football environments, highlighting contrasting philosophies on the pitch.