The US Open is just days away – and the women’s singles draw looks set to be as fascinating as ever. Ahead of action at Flushing Meadows, we make our predictions for what could happen in New York. Sabalenka to lift title. A year ago, Aryna Sabalenka was...

Aryna Sabalenka lifts maiden US Open title as Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff falter – our predictions

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#NextGenATP Alex Michelsen led a teenage American charge Wednesday at the Winston-Salem Open, where the 19-year-old raced past Belgian Zizou Bergs 6-1, 6-2. Competing this week at a career-high No. 52 in the PIF ATP Rankings, the 11th seed is into his sixth quarter-final of the season. Michelsen fended off the three break points he faced, all of which came in the opening set, and dropped just three points behind his first serve in the second set to advance.

Michelsen, Tien fly #NextGenATP flag in Winston-Salem

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MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Top-seeded Danielle Collins is out of the WTA 500 event in Monterrey, beaten 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 by Erika Andreeva in a match that finished about 1 a.m. Wednesday at the hardcourt tournament in Mexico. Andreeva beat a top 20 player for the first time to...

Top-seeded Danielle Collins beaten in three sets at WTA 500 tournament in Mexico

The 2024 US Open starts in 4 days, bringing a thrilling conclusion to the Grand Slam calendar. The men’s draw is packed with stars and promising newcomers. 49 of the top 50 men’s players are competing, paving the way for a thrilling fortnight in New York. The first-round matches often set the tone for the excitement and drama that will emerge throughout the tournament. This article highlights the five most anticipated men’s first-round matches at this year’s US Open.

The Five Best Men’s First-Round Matches At The US Open

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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(Reuters) -Australian Ben O'Connor completed his collection of stage victories in all three of cycling's Grand Tours by winning stage six of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, and also took the overall lead after his solo run left everyone behind.

Cycling-O'Connor wins Vuelta stage six to take red jersey from Roglic

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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A good pizza sauce makes ALL the difference in the flavor and end result of your dish. Personally, I've not found any commercially processed pizza sauces that don't taste.... fake, so I made my own. I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes in a can as they tend to taste a bit metallic, but you use what you've got and it's 1000 times better than storebought. Fresh tomatoes are in season right now though, so if you can get them fresh, more power to ya!

10-Minute Pizza Sauce

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football. The 2014 World Cup winner was capped 124 times, with his final game for Germany coming last month in their Euro 2024 quarter-final defeat by Spain. The 38-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper made his international debut in 2009 and featured...

Germany's Neuer announces international retirement

Czech rider Pavel Bittner beat Wout van Aert in a photo finish to win stage five of the Vuelta a Espana in Seville. DSM-Firmenich-PostNL's Bittner reeled in Van Aert after the Belgian launched his sprint early before edging him on the line, with Australia's Kaden Groves in third. It is...

Bittner pips Van Aert to win Vuelta stage five

Chelsea have been all over Servette in the second half (6 shots on target in the second half already as compared to 1 in total for the first half). We were going to score again eventually and the goal comes from an inch perfect pass by Enzo to Madueke. Noni makes no mistake and shoots it near-post to make it 2-0!

WATCH: Noni Madueke doubles Chelsea’s lead to make it 2-0!

SEVILLE, Spain — Czech cyclist Pavel Bittner sprinted to the biggest victory of his career as he won the fifth stage of the Spanish Vuelta in a photo finish, with Primoz Roglic staying in the overall lead. Bittner edged out Wout van Aert on the line, with Kaden Groves...

Bittner sprints to photo finish victory in Spanish Vuelta Stage 5, Roglic remains in red

In tennis, the closing bell is when the chair umpire calls, “Game, set and match”. Hubert Hurkacz and Ons Jabeur participated in a different version of it Wednesday in Manhattan. The ATP and WTA star visited the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to ring the Closing Bell alongside...

Hurkacz & Jabeur ring Nasdaq Closing Bell before US Open Opening Bell

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Barcelona are set to keep hold of Vitor Roque in the long-term after opting to send the 19-year-old striker out on loan this season instead of selling in a permanent transfer.

Barcelona 'accept offer' for Vitor Roque

In a gripping contest on the Gold Coast, ball control took center stage as Australia A leads India A by 192 runs, bolstered by standout performances from Minnu Mani and Kate Peterson. Despite a morning collapse that saw India A tumble to 184, Mani's impressive haul of 5-47, totaling 10 wickets in the match, shone bright amid the struggle. For Australia A, Maddy Darke's 54 not out supported their score of 212 and significantly extended their second-innings lead. The game turned as Peterson dismantled India's middle order with 5-16, paving the way for a tense chase.

Mani and Peterson Shine as Australia A Dominates India A in Cricket

Ya'll know how much I love Chinese food. This one is pretty dang top notch too! It's got a long ingredient list, but it's really not difficult to make and it's worth the extra prep! Here's what you need to make 6 servings:

Chinese Sweet and Sour Beef

Emma Raducanu will face fellow Grand Slam winner Sofia Kenin in the Briton's first US Open appearance for two years. Raducanu memorably triumphed at the US Open as a teenage qualifier in 2021, becoming the first British woman for 44 years to win a major singles title. She lost in...

Raducanu faces Kenin in US Open first round

Five-time ATP Tour finalist speaks exclusively to ATPTour.com. Filip Krajinovic called the situation he was in Monday evening “strange”. The former No. 26 player in the PIF ATP Rankings was emotional during his first-round qualifying match against Jurij Rodionov at the US Open to the point that he struggled to play.

Krajinovic reflects on retirement: 'It was not easy to say goodbye'

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Birthday boy Fonseca advances to US Open qualifying final round

Fellow #NextGenATP star Gaubas also into third round. #NextGenATP Joao Fonseca celebrated his 18th birthday Wednesday in style. The Brazilian advanced to the final round of...

Birthday boy Fonseca advances to US Open qualifying final round

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