New York Post

Li Tu’s first-round U.S. Open match pitted him against one of tennis’s premier players. 

But it was only right before he took on Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday night that he realized just how much of a “beast” the world No. 3 men’s tennis player is.

Tu put up a fight in a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss — winning one set — at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but he told ESPN after the match about what seeing Alcaraz up close and personal was like before they faced off in Flushing.



“Look, I’m not going to lie, he came out and he’s in his...

The moment Li Tu realized Carlos Alcaraz was a ‘specimen’ at US Open: ‘A beast’

New York City, NY

The Spun

Emma Raducanu entered the 2024 US Open with lofty expectations. After all, she won it all as a qualifier when she was just 18 years old. Unfortunately for Raducanu, her dreams of winning this year's tournament in Flushing were crushed in the opening round. She lost to Sofia Kenin in a three-set ...

Former US Open Champion Had Emotional Reaction After Losing Opening Match

Emma Raducanu took a big risk by playing only one hard-court tournament before the US Open and that decision came back to bite her as she made a first-round exit from the final Grand Slam of the year. The draw didn’t do Raducanu any favours as she faced a fellow...

Emma Raducanu’s schedule gamble backfires as crazy US Open stat highlighted after latest defeat

Karolina Muchova hit what some have described as the “shot of the year” on her way to reaching the second round of the US Open. Czech star Muchova was up against home favourite Katie Volynets in her opening match at Flushing Meadows and impressed as she eased her way to a 6-3, 7-5 triumph.

WATCH: Karolina Muchova hits ‘shot of the year’ as she books Naomi Osaka US Open clash

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Open match between a pair of two-time Grand Slam finalists lasted only three points on Thursday, when former No. 1 Karolina Pliskova injured herself and had to stop playing against Jasmine Paolini. The score in the second-round contest was 15-all, with Paolini serving,...

A US Open match lasts only 3 points when Karolina Pliskova stops against Paolini with an injury

Minnesota State

Fox News

V.P. Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz finally sat for an interview. There were dozens of questions that could have been asked but Dana Bash and CNN dropped the ball here.

CNN's Kamala Harris, Tim Walz interview can be summed up in just two words

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

“This feels like the safest spot in America, and I just nearly got killed for getting a soda and a bag of chips,” one shopper said.

‘Gun, gun, gun! Run, run, run!’ Grocery store witnesses describe the deadly rampage in Colorado

The Mirror US

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of winning a third Grand Slam this year after his French Open and Wimbledon triumphs went up in smoke as he lost in straight sets to relative unknown Botic van De Zandschulp

Unknown U.S. Open star produces 'unbelievable' shock by destroying Carlos Alcaraz

Almost 4 million people in southern Japan were urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday, leaving thousands of residents without power and lashing Kyushu island with hurricane-force winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surges.

Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain

They are 10 people who went to the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, on March 22, 2021, and never returned. They were victims of yet another mass shooting in the United States, whose lives are still remembered by family and friends.

These are the victims of the Boulder grocery store shooting

USA TODAY

Botic van de Zandschulp stunned Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the second round of the US Open.

Botic van de Zandschulp stuns Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in second round of US Open

Pennsylvania State

Wilkes-barre, PA

Straight Arrow News SANcom

At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, supporters left before Trump finished his speech and they expressed frustration with his message.

Trump supporters walk out on MAGA rally before it ends

NEW YORK (AP) — After double-faulting to fall behind two sets to none — a deficit he’s never overcome — in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday night, Carlos Alcaraz slung his equipment bag over a shoulder and trudged toward the locker room.

Carlos Alcaraz’s 15-match Grand Slam win streak ends in loss to Botic van de Zandschulp

Utah State

Park City, UT

Kouri Richins, the Utah widow accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl overdose and later writing a children’s book about grief, has been ordered to stand trial on murder and other charges, Utah District Court Judge Richard Mrazik ruled Tuesday.

Judge rules Kouri Richins, Utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, will stand trial

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz made no excuses for his shock second round exit at the U.S. Open on Thursday after the former champion crumbled to a 6-1 7-5 6-4 defeat at the hands of Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

Tennis-Alcaraz makes no excuses after shock second round exit at US Open

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh report mass murder, bombing attacks on civilians, and burning villages – which bear hallmarks of 2017 Myanmar attacks labeled a genocide by UN experts.

Massacre survivors say history is repeating – with new perpetrators

Tarsus, Turkey, plays an important part in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. As well as its significance for the Abrahamic faiths, it is also home to stunning Ottoman architecture and world-class hummus.

Inside the town where three religions come together

Former Trump campaign adviser David Urban joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper to react to former President Donald Trump’s reposts on his Truth Social account.

Trump shares vulgar post about Harris and Clinton. His ex-adviser has advice for him

Namibia will kill more than 700 wild animals and distribute meat to those struggling with food insecurity as the country grapples with its worst drought in 100 years.

Namibia plans to kill more than 700 animals including elephants and hippos — and distribute the meat

Brutal heat is stretching into the late summer and there are signs in the forecast that there could be more longing for that crisp, fall feel.

The fall forecast is in and there’s some bad news for fall lovers

NewsBreak

Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock defeat in second round of US Open

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shocking defeat in the second round of the US Open on Thursday, falling to Botic van de Zandschulp in straight...

Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock defeat in second round of US Open

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