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TENNIS : ANDY MURRAY DETHRONES NOVAK DJOKOVIC AS WORLD NO. 1 !

- Sunday, November 06, 2016

TENNIS : ANDY MURRAY DETHRONES NOVAK DJOKOVIC AS WORLD NO. 1 !

The world of tennis will wake up Monday morning, with a new name on top of its helm.

Novak Djokovic is king, no more.

Andy Murray takes over as the new ruler.

After years of heartache and frustration, the 29-year-old Scot is finally on top of the world - for the first time in his career.

Andy Murray's ascent to World No.1 breaks Novak Djokovic's long running reign in tennis.

Djokovic had been the World No. 1, uninterrupted, since July of 2014, and had been the World No. 1, intermittent, for 221 Weeks, overall, since first becoming World No. 1 in 2011.

Andy Murray's long wait to become World No. 1, has lasted more than 7 years - a record in tennis - with him hanging fire as number 2.

The so-called Big Four in tennis - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and, Andy Murray, himself - had been dominating the sport for more than ten years, or so.

But Andy Murray is seemingly left behind, unable to break into the top - until now.

Though Andy Murray is a back-to-back Olympic Champion, and already has three Grand Slam Titles under his belt, it is still a far cry from Federer's 17 Grand Slam Titles, Nadal's 14, and Djokovic's 12.

And to think, this is Andy Murray's only first taste of being World No. 1.

While, needless to say, the other three had been all over it, countless times.

With age now seemingly catching up on Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - and probably Novak Djokovic - the Big Four could be fading away with time.

And so with Andy Murray.

Murray's break as new World No. 1 came as he reaches the Finals at the Paris Masters, this weekend.

He went past Miloc Raonic who withdrew from their Semi-Final encounter, Saturday.

Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, could have still retained his crown as World No. 1, should he reached the Paris Masters Finals - just like Andy Murray did.

He was, however, eliminated by Marin Cilic in the Quarter Finals, Friday.

The biggest question now for Andy Murray is: for how long could he hold on as World No.1 ?

How many more Grand Slams in his sight?

Years of defeat and pain, from his nemeses within the Big Four, had certainly toughened the toughest in him.

Bring it on, Andy!

Andy Murray becomes world number one after Raonic withdraws from Paris Masters https://t.co/opwghX2HkU
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) November 5, 2016

.@andy_murray will become world number one.

Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the #ParisMasters https://t.co/Mc318Gpwoh #bbcsportscot pic.twitter.com/VVEaWbvdZv
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) November 5, 2016

We have a new 👑 in town. Congrats Sir @andy_murray
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) November 5, 2016

Andy Murray takes over Novak Djokovic as world No. 1 after Milos Raonic withdrawal in Paris https://t.co/itOgHoslxY
— ESPNTennis (@ESPNTennis) November 5, 2016

What an incredible achievement.
Andy Murray becomes world number 1️⃣
Watch his reaction: ➡️📺https://t.co/zCEgnZRaVP pic.twitter.com/1nlzPXLawq
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 5, 2016

"You've come a long way baby". @andy_murray is number one https://t.co/LPIJsEmLzR
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 5, 2016

.@andy_murray will become new World No. 1 on Monday after reaching #BNPPM final after #Raonic w/d with injury: https://t.co/Vbp0dCXamt #ATP pic.twitter.com/SJZmsbd8ea
— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) November 5, 2016

A 'proud' #AndyMurray achieves a life's ambition as he tops the tennis rankings for the first time. https://t.co/qiOPA1X6Xu pic.twitter.com/eXcm5SFaGR
— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) November 5, 2016

.@andy_murray becomes world number one. 🎾https://t.co/Mc318GH7fP #bbcsportscot pic.twitter.com/MlxOpE5UQf
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) November 5, 2016

"I never thought I'd be number one in the world"
Read more from Andy Murray on his incredible achievement https://t.co/zCEgnZRaVP pic.twitter.com/h3JmsqlhLS
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 5, 2016

Andy Murray says he feels "very proud" to become the first British singles player to be world number one.https://t.co/zCEgnZzzxf pic.twitter.com/A7p6uN7XnV
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 5, 2016

Andy Murray – Champion, Icon, Inspiration, History Maker, World No.1 pic.twitter.com/uBLiM6zfVS
— British Tennis (@BritishTennis) November 5, 2016

Here's one for stats geeks - was Andy Murray overdue his world number one?
📱 https://t.co/5SxawzquKH pic.twitter.com/FlmNuNdB2S
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) November 5, 2016

April 2016: Jamie Murray becomes World No.1 Doubles player

November 2016: Andy Murray becomes World No.1 Singles player#BrotherGoals 💪 pic.twitter.com/uUFLbg9GRy
— BigSport (@BigSportGB) November 5, 2016

You've come a long way baby 1️⃣❤️ pic.twitter.com/VEIVl6NsxA
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) November 5, 2016

What a phenomenal year for Andy Murray. 👏🎉👏🎉 He becomes world number one after Raonic withdraws from Paris Masters. He didn't even have to play! #andymurray #bbctennis #parismasters #milosraonic
A photo posted by BBC SPORT (@bbcsport) on Nov 5, 2016 at 7:47am PDT

@andymurray will become the new World No. 1 on Monday after reaching the @bnpparibasmasters final. 🎉👏🏻 #ATP #tennis #bnppm #Murray
A photo posted by atpworldtour (@atpworldtour) on Nov 5, 2016 at 10:02am PDT

@andymurray is world No.1 #HistoryMaker #BackTheBrits🇬🇧
A photo posted by British Tennis (@britishtennis) on Nov 5, 2016 at 8:21am PDT

#Champion, Icon, Inspiration, HistoryMaker, #NumberOne
A video posted by British Tennis (@britishtennis) on Nov 5, 2016 at 8:23am PDT

In the spotlight! @andymurray produces another stunning display to smash past Pouille and into the Paris Masters Quarter-Finals! #BackTheBrits🇬🇧 👊🎾💪
A photo posted by British Tennis (@britishtennis) on Nov 3, 2016 at 12:13pm PDT

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BASEBALL : HISTORY ! - - CHICAGO CUBS WIN WORLD SERIES ; SMASH 108 YEARS OF RECORD DROUGHT !

- Thursday, November 03, 2016

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BASEBALL : CHICAGO CUBS WIN WORLD SERIES ; SMASH 108 YEARS OF RECORD DROUGHT !

The world of baseball has been turned upside down as the Chicago Cubs pull-off a breathtaking come-from-behind victory, shattering a seemingly eternal, long dry spell of - believe it or not - 108 long years!

All hell breaks loose, as the Cubs clinch their victory in an epic, action-and-drama-filled Game 7 over the Cleveland Indians snatching their first World Series Championship Title since 1908, sending fans in complete hysteria - perhaps nirvana for some - with one fan sign saying it all, "Now, I can die in peace".

Euphoria turns into emotion as the incredible story of triumph sinks in to millions of fans across the USA, and elsewhere around the world.

A rain delay has left all the suspense and drama briefly hanging, before action began exploding anew culminating in the extra innings, with an astonishing finish.

Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians, 8-7, in the 10th Innings, right on their own home soil, the Progressive Field, in Cleveland.

The Cubs trailed the Indians in the best-of-seven Series 3-1, but somehow managed to turn things around, against all odds, winning Game 5, Game 6 - and ultimately - Game 7 to pull-off one of the most incredible comeback victory, ever.

History made.

Time turns the taste of victory sweeter than ever before.

The @Cubs. Your 2016 World Series champions. #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/lLrLPCHjYN
— ESPN (@espn) November 3, 2016

The 108-year drought is over as the @Cubs take the #WorldSeries https://t.co/SjpQvRnwin
— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) November 3, 2016

FINALLY! THE CHICAGO @CUBS ARE #WORLDSERIES CHAMPIONS! pic.twitter.com/PaB3cBOaXh
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 3, 2016

1907. 1908. 2016.
108 years later, the @Cubs are #WorldSeries #CHAMPS! https://t.co/6rzYrj93OC pic.twitter.com/Zb0T8bkJJB
— MLB (@MLB) November 3, 2016

#Cubs win wild Game 7 to claim #WorldSeries title.
Recap: https://t.co/9VMuvqP409 #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/bmwDsuhGDl
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) November 3, 2016

After 108 years, Game 7 was worth the wait. pic.twitter.com/8hs2bcRtUe
— ESPN (@espn) November 3, 2016

Today is our day. #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/F3yTo6gjcA
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) November 3, 2016

Was Game 7 between the @Cubs and @Indians the greatest World Series game ever? https://t.co/SbFH1LzII7 pic.twitter.com/hYEB6kF22O
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 3, 2016

Good morning, Cubs fans.
No, you weren't dreaming. pic.twitter.com/7CGq1wLtu1
— ESPN (@espn) November 3, 2016

Ben Zobrist, the 2016 World Series MVP. pic.twitter.com/67gy55l7qR
— ESPN (@espn) November 3, 2016

Game 7 of the #WorldSeries was an instant classic, one for the record books. https://t.co/YJFbWLNtQh pic.twitter.com/IRIMICImTh
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 3, 2016

We did it. #FlyTheW
A photo posted by cubs (@cubs) on Nov 2, 2016 at 10:08pm PDT

World Series Champions. #FlyTheW
A photo posted by cubs (@cubs) on Nov 2, 2016 at 9:47pm PDT

A wild Game 7. #WorldSeries Champions. #FlyTheW
A photo posted by cubs (@cubs) on Nov 2, 2016 at 11:10pm PDT

World Series MVP.
A photo posted by cubs (@cubs) on Nov 2, 2016 at 10:27pm PDT

🍾🍾🍾 #WorldSeries #FlyTheW
A video posted by cubs (@cubs) on Nov 3, 2016 at 11:38am PDT

Yes. Yes you did, @arizz_44. #CHAMPS
A photo posted by MLB ⚾ (@mlb) on Nov 3, 2016 at 5:06pm PDT

No more goats. No more curse. No more 1908. Just #CHAMPS.
A photo posted by MLB ⚾ (@mlb) on Nov 3, 2016 at 11:08am PDT

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A photo posted by MLB ⚾ (@mlb) on Nov 3, 2016 at 1:58pm PDT

Major League Baseball congratulates the @Cubs on their 2016 #WorldSeries title.
A photo posted by MLB ⚾ (@mlb) on Nov 3, 2016 at 3:03pm PDT

Win the #WorldSeries, land the @sportsillustrated cover.
A photo posted by MLB ⚾ (@mlb) on Nov 4, 2016 at 7:20am PDT

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UFC : RONDA ROUSEY ON UFC 207 - - ' THIS IS ONE OF MY LAST FIGHTS ' !

- Tuesday, November 01, 2016

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UFC : RONDA ROUSEY ON UFC 207 - - ' THIS IS ONE OF MY LAST FIGHTS ' !

And so, the end is near.

So goes that famous line.

UFC 207 is definitely one of my last fights,' declares Ronda Rousey.

She broke the news in a sit-down interview with Hollywood heavyweight Ellen DeGeneres.

Deafening news to millions of UFC fans around the world, an extra magnitude to the most awaited return of the most dangerous woman on earth.

UFC 207, Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes, December 30, 2016, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.

To be fair, at age 29, Ronda Rousey is not getting any younger - at all.

Like many sporting greats before her, her time will come - sooner or later.

But when is going to be the last, it's actually not easy to decide, when you're up there, I tell you.

Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Randy Couture, all clearly did not actually know when to call it quits.

Never mind Floyd Mayweather - or Manny Pacquiao.

Retired (well, kinda), and later came back as the others did.

Quit while you are winning, Michael Jordan once espoused, as he first announced his shock retirement from NBA in 1993.

He didn't practice what he preached, we all know.

Money, fame, the so-called passion and love of sports - you may go on a long, long list.

But the real reason why we all don't know when to stop, is for me, pure and simple.

Human nature.

Ronda Rousey's last fight?

I tell you, it would be much, much later than when she ever thought it would be.

Wanna bet?

.@RondaRousey has a great reason why you should watch this fight. pic.twitter.com/20lu2fYBdW
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 1, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: @RondaRousey sits down with @TheEllenShow TODAY talking all things #UFC207!! pic.twitter.com/2CmhY0lZHk
— #UFCMexico (@ufc) November 1, 2016

#RondaIsBack against the champ @Amanda_Leoa at #UFC207 in Las Vegas! Tickets are available this week! See you @TMobileArena! pic.twitter.com/mZ4Imzz2a3
— #UFCMexico (@ufc) November 1, 2016

#UFC207's @RondaRousey joins @TheEllenShow to talk about her return to the Octagon!
A photo posted by ufc (@ufc) on Nov 1, 2016 at 12:59pm PDT

Thank you @theellenshow for having me on to catch up and sending me home with another mug ☕️ Hair: @Thisisbabe Makeup: @Kayleenmcadams Styling: @Alejandroperazastyle Dress: @Jaygodfreynyc Jewelry: @NissaJewelry @NashelleJewelry Heels: @manoloblahnikhq @montaraderltd
A photo posted by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Nov 1, 2016 at 3:59pm PDT

Thank you @theellenshow for having me back 🙏🏼 and thank you to the pit crew who put me together Hair: @Thisisbabe Makeup: @Kayleenmcadams Styling: @Alejandroperazastyle Dress: @Jaygodfreynyc Jewelry: @NissaJewelry @NashelleJewelry Heels: @manoloblahnikhq @montaraderltd
A photo posted by rondarousey (@rondarousey) on Nov 1, 2016 at 3:47pm PDT