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Rafael Nadal congratulated Carlos Alcaraz after his fellow countryman’s outstanding victory against Novak Djokovic in the 2024 Wimbledon final. Alcaraz produced a stunning performance to dismantle Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) in the championship match at Wimbledon to defend his title. The world No 3 dominated the 24-time Grand Slam...

Rafael Nadal reacts to Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon triumph against Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal says Carlos Alcaraz “is going to be one of the best in history” with the tennis great predicting “amazing things” for his fellow Spaniard. 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal is considered one of the all-time tennis greats and he is convinced that his young compatriot will be joining that list when all is said and done.

Rafael Nadal makes huge Carlos Alcaraz prediction – ‘I don’t see a lot of players that can stop him’

Athlon Sports

Carlos Alcaraz is one of the top young tennis players in recent memory. On Sunday, the Spaniard picked up his second Wimbledon win in a row, topping Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic in three sets.  Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in a match that was never that close. He took the first two sets ...

Carlos Alcaraz Makes Tennis History After Wimbledon Win

North Carolina State

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Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

Restaurant in North Carolina Now Makes An Unexpected Closure after a decade

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Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Rafael Nadal has stepped up his preparations for the Olympic Games by winning his first match at the Nordea Open in Sweden. There is always huge interest every time Nadal steps on a tennis court and we don’t know how many more times we will see the Spanish legend as he edges towards the end of his remarkable career.

Rafael Nadal reveals ‘huge honour’ as he returns to action with a win against a famous name

Rafael Nadal's first singles match since losing in the first round of the French Open in May ended with a 6-3 6-4 win against Leo Borg in the first round of the Swedish Open. Nadal, 38, missed Wimbledon to focus on the Olympics in Paris this summer and was making his return to action at the tournament in Bastad.

Nadal marks singles return with win against Borg

ESPN

Tennis icons such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams have achieved greatness on Olympic courts. Learn more about tennis at the Summer Games now.

Tennis players at the Olympics, from Djokovic to Williams

Barbora Krejcikova's ability to be in sync with a partner was always obvious on the tennis court, as evidenced by her long and decorated career in doubles. But after winning her second career Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon over the weekend, the Czech -- clad in a sparkling emerald ballgown -- showed off how those moves translate to the dance floor as she and men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz busted a move at Sunday night's traditional Wimbledon champions' ball.

Krejcikova busts a move with Alcaraz at Wimbledon winners' ball

The Team Europe squad for the 2024 Laver Cup has been confirmed – with both world No 1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic choosing to skip the event. Three-time Grand Slam runner-up Casper Ruud and two-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas have both been confirmed as the final two players for Team Europe for the seventh edition of the event, to be held in Berlin.

Laver Cup: Team Europe squad confirmed – with no Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner

Kansas City, MO

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, recently announced that they are expecting their third child. “I'm done. I'll say that. I did three and I'm done,” Mahomes said with a wry grin Tuesday, shortly after he checked into his dorm room at training camp on the campus of Missouri Western State University.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on expecting his third child: 'I'm done. I'll say that.'

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Daniil Medvedev can be a divisive figure, and he likely knows it. Some players, such as Alexander Zverev, seem to get annoyed with they think are the Russian playing silly games in matches. A strangely-timed bathroom break that lasts for a bit? Every player does that from time to time, right?

The truth about Daniil Medvedev and the chair umpire at Wimbledon

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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Novak Djokovic conceded some of his status as a tennis champion after being overwhelmed by Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final on Sunday. Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish whiz-kid, defended his title with a 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win – his second straight victory over Djokovic in the SW19 showpiece. He also became the sixth man in the Open era to win both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year, leaving Djokovic shell-shocked with his level of play.

Novak Djokovic Not On Same ‘Level as Alcaraz’ After Wimbledon Defeat

It may feel like you have made it to the top of the tennis ladder when you step on the hallowed turf at Wimbledon, but tennis has a cruel way of chopping you down. Irishman Conor Niland played in the main draw at Wimbledon and took on Novak Djokovic at the US Open in 2011, yet they were merely cherries on the top of a tennis cake that wasn’t always the most appetising.

He beat Roger Federer and faced Novak Djokovic – but Ireland’s greatest player wanted more

Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz provided instant analysis of the MLB All-Star Game and also gave their World Series predictions.

MLB All-Star Game instant analysis and World Series predictions with the 'MLB on FOX' crew

Serve On SI

See where the world's top tennis players are ranked after Wimbledon 2024.

WTA & ATP Release New Player Rankings After Wimbledon

FOX Sports

Chelsea has begun disciplinary action after midfielder Enzo Fernandez was involved in a video where Argentina players made racist chants at Copa América.

Chelsea to discipline Enzo Fernandez for involvement in Argentina players' racist chants

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Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

NewsBreak

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn't mean he will play there

NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Nadal was on the U.S. Open entry list released Tuesday via a protected ranking, although that doesn't necessarily mean he will...

Rafael Nadal is on the US Open entry list, although that doesn't mean he will play there

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