New York tennis fans were gearing up for a blockbuster night session featuring the all-American clash between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, but they were left disappointed after the schedule for Friday was released. Shelton and Tiafoe both spoke about their hopes of playing out their latest battle under the...

US Open: American fans fuming as timing for Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton is confirmed

The US Open has played host to many memorable matches and, in particular, some of the most epic upsets in tennis history. With the 2024 tournament now underway, we rank nine of the biggest upsets in US Open history. 9) Marin Cilic def Roger Federer, 2014 SF. After Kei Nishikori...

US Open: The 9 biggest upsets in tournament history – ranked!

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

New York Post

More than four hours of work in the sweltering heat clearly took its toll Wednesday on Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who advanced at the U.S. Open despite puking on the court in the fifth set.

Etcheverry defeated fellow Argentine Francisco Cerundolo — 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 — on Court 17 to advance to the third round at Flushing Meadows for the first time.





Novak Djokovic cruises into third round of US Open as Laslo Djere retires in third set

With temperatures soaring above 90 degrees, the 25-year-old Etcheverry lost his cookies behind the baseline while leading 4-1 in the decisive set.

“It was tough...

Tomas Martin Etcheverry pukes during US Open match in sweltering heat before pulling off win

CBS News

A Thai court jailed a famous Spanish actor's son for life on Thursday for the grisly murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on a tropical holiday island in a case that has gripped Spain.Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a 30-year-old chef with a YouTube channel, was found guilty of the premeditated murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Phangan last August.The case has generated enormous interest in Spain because the defendant's father, Rodolfo Sancho, is a well-known actor, and scores of Spanish reporters flew in for the trial. Sancho's mother, Silvia Bronchalo, has also been in acting and both...

Film star's son gets life sentence for killing, dismembering plastic surgeon

FanSided

No one saw this coming. After delivering victories at the French Open and Wimbledon and playing a fantastically close match against Novak Djokovic in the Olympic final, Carlos Alcaraz lost in the second round of the US Open to current ATP No. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp. Moreover, the Spaniard lost in three sets and was clearly overmatched.

Carlos Alcaraz being shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp will cost him dearly

Pittsburgh, PA

Life after Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement has not been easy for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the past two seasons, three quarterbacks started games for the Steelers, and none of them managed to reach 10 passing touchdowns. After an abysmal offensive season in 2023, the Steelers jettisoned incumbent starter Kenny Pickett and found new struggling veterans to fill their quarterback room.

Mike Tomlin stabs Russell Wilson in the back right after naming him Steelers starter

Carlos Alcaraz notched up his 15th consecutive Grand Slam win as he opened his 2024 US Open account with a four-set victory over Li Tu. Having won the French Open and Wimbledon this year, Alcaraz is now just six wins away from an incredible feat that will see him join Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal in a very exclusive club.

Carlos Alcaraz could become only the third man after Rod Laver and Rafael Nadal to achieve unique Grand Slam feat

More thrilling tennis was played on Day 3 of the women’s singles at the US Open. Defending champion Coco Gauff, Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng, and 16-year-old Iva Jovic were in action on a day that included a significant upset. This article analyzes who looked good, which players played poorly, and picks the best match.

US Open Day 3 Women’s Recap: Wimbledon Champion Defeated

Washington, DC

The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees facing off this week might not be the best matchup ever, but there's one fun storyline to pay attention to -- Juan Soto is back in D.C. Soto spent parts of five seasons with the Nats, leading them to a World Series win...

First Pitch: Juan Soto's surprise free-agent destination is actually all too familiar

The US Open is the last Grand Slam of the year and there and it's a stacked draw with almost every top 50 player participating on the men's and women's side. When there are so many top-quality players, there is never a shortage of exciting matches to watch. Each day offers a new lineup of must-see encounters.

Best US Open matches to watch on Wednesday

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Open match that Novak Djokovic already expected to be difficult was threatening to become a toss-up as he struggled with his serve. Missing more than he made, Djokovic couldn’t get many quick points Wednesday night. He acknowledged that he should have lost the second set, and if his opponent didn’t get injured and have to stop, maybe he wouldn’t even have won that match.

Novak Djokovic reaches US Open third round after opponent stops in 3rd set due to injury

Queens, NY

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For the first time since his meteoric rise to the top of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz looked utterly vulnerable on the major stage. The Spanish sensation suffered a mind-boggling straight-set defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round of the US Open on Thursday night (1-6, 5-7, 4-6). His stellar 15-match Grand Slam winning […]
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Carlos Alcaraz’s streak snapped in massive upset US Open loss to 74th-ranked player

Bologna has not had the best of starts in Serie A this season. They drew with Udinese in their first game before losing 3-0 to Napoli. Bologna's opposition this weekend Empoli have enjoyed as solid opening to their campaign. Empoli drew with Monza before they defeated AS Roma 2-1 —...

How to watch Bologna vs. Empoli in Serie A: With and without cable

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Baltimore, MD

Corbin Burnes has been one of the best and most consistent starting pitchers over the past four seasons, and he will undoubtedly cash in on a huge contract once he hits free agency this winter. However, his recent stretch of play has highlighted some potentially troubling trends. Burnes entered August...

Corbin Burnes' August meltdown is bad news for his free agency expectations

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former champion Carlos Alcaraz was dumped out of the U.S. Open in a stunning straight-sets defeat by world number 74 Botic van de Zandschulp on Thursday, while top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek moved on to the third round with little fuss.

Tennis-Alcaraz stunned in US Open second round while Sinner, Swiatek move on

Charlotte, NC

The Charlotte Hornets appear intent on developing their young talent, as evidenced by their lack of free agency moves this offseason. That might be the wise decision, as successful rebuilds usually take time to brew. It's still too early to tell, but the organization has done well in bringing in...

Suggested trade target makes absolute sense for the Hornets

What do Prince Harry and Home Alone‘s Kevin McCallister have in common? No, it’s not that they have intense sibling rivalries with their older brothers or that they both live in actual palaces or even that they have weird ties to Donald Trump. It’s that they both traveled to New York without their families.

Prince Harry to go it alone without Meghan Markle as Prince William and Kate Middleton are ‘looking forward’ to an ‘incredible’ summer

The second round starts on Day 3 of the US Open, and we have 16 men’s matches on the schedule for Wednesday. As always, our writers here at LWOT will share their thoughts on every match. We split the 16 matches between four articles. Aside from this article, our others feature Novak Djokovic vs Laslo Djere, Ben Shelton vs Roberto Bautista Agut, and Casper Ruud vs Gael Monfils. Predicting Wednesday’s matches are Ateet Shrivastava, Damian Kust, and Jim Smith. Who do you think will reach Round 3?

US Open Day 3 Men’s Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini

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Best US Open matches to watch on Friday

In a tournament filled with so many daily matches, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. But within the daily schedule lies a selection of...

Best US Open matches to watch on Friday

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