After a tournament full of upsets and surprises, the WTA Bad Homburg final is set between Donna Vekic and Diana Shnaider. Both players were unseeded in the draw and each of them only had to face one seeded player en route to the final. While the draws may not have been as difficult as most events, both Vekic and Shnaider have certainly earned their place in the final, losing just two sets combined this week. There will be plenty of hard-hitting tennis that will surely entertain fans before Wimbledon.

WTA Bad Homburg Final Prediction: Donna Vekic vs Diana Shnaider

The Wimbledon draw has been made and there are some big winners among the top seeds in the men’s draw – as well as one huge loser. Jannik Sinner is the top seed at Wimbledon for the first time in his career, but that status has not protected him from a desperately challenging draw that will see the Italian handed a host of daunting hurdles.

Jannik Sinner dumped out of Wimbledon and Novak Djokovic into another final – our big predictions

The Independent

 Andy Murray admitted he is taking a “risk” by attempting to play at Wimbledon just a week after undergoing an operation on his back and said he still needs to see improvements with his movement ahead if he is to feature at what are expected to be his final Championships. Murray returned to the practice courts on Saturday afternoon and is scheduled to face Tomas Machac on Tuesday. Emma Raducanu will play 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round as the former US Open champion returns to SW19 after missing last year due to injury. Katie Boulter, seeded for...

Wimbledon news LIVE: Andy Murray injury update and latest build-up to 2024 tournament

The men’s singles tournament at Wimbledon is the most open for 20 years, according to world number four Alexander Zverev.Only five different players have won the event since Roger Federer’s first title in 2003, with Carlos Alcaraz ending Novak Djokovic’s five-year unbeaten run last summer.But, with Djokovic limited in his preparations after knee surgery and Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner both still inexperienced on grass, Zverev believes the prize is there for the taking.The German, who lost to Alcaraz in five sets in the French Open final earlier this month, said: “It’s the first time I really feel...

Alexander Zverev ready for ‘most open’ Wimbledon men’s singles in 20 years

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2024 Wimbledon betting preview: how does Novak Djokovic's injury impact the betting odds with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz listed as the favorites.

2024 Men's Wimbledon Preview: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz Clear Favorites with Novak Djokovic Health Pending

The Wimbledon women’s singles draw has been made, and there are plenty of key talking points after some intriguing scenarios were thrown up on Friday. Here, we look at some of the big talking points ahead of action on Monday. Swiatek’s draw not as bad as first feared.

Wimbledon women’s singles draw: 5 takeaways – ft. Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Emma Raducanu

Los Angeles, CA

The next domino in the Lakers’ offseason has fallen. After months of speculation, point guard D’Angelo Russell has formally made a decision on his $18.7 million Player Option next season. Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell’s Decision is Official. Lakers Retain Key Piece. Russell is coming off of...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell’s Decision is Official

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on clay by claiming a fourth French Open title a few weeks ago. She has has also consistently proven her excellence on hard courts by winning the 2022 US Open, last year’s WTA Finals and seven WTA 1000 titles. The only surface the world No. 1 is yet to master is grass. Swiatek is set to begin her Wimbledon campaign with a tough match against 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin, But is the Pole ready to challenge for the title at SW19?

Can Iga Swiatek Take The Next Step On Grass at Wimbledon?

Miami, FL

Josh Richardson is joining the Miami Heat for his second tenure with the team in 2023-24. That partnership will continue for another season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the 30-year-old will pick up his player option for the 2024-25 season. It is for slightly more than $3 million.

9-Year Vet Picks Up Player Option To Return To Miami Heat

Queens, NY

Per Anthony DiComo of MLB, the New York Mets will option starter Tylor Megill to Triple-A following Saturday’s loss against the Houston Astros. New York is in the early stages of playing 17 straight games without an off day. Plus, the bullpen will remain a man short for six more games as closer Edwin Díaz finishes his 10-game suspension.

Desperate For Fresh Arms, The Mets Demote Starting Pitcher

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The NASCAR Cup Series will roll into Nashville on Sunday for the 19th race of the 2024 season. Sunday is a crucial race for the drivers sitting around the playoff bubble. Here is everything you need to know before the green flag. The Track – Nashville Superspeedway. Nestled in...

NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400: Preview, Predictions And How To Watch

EASTBOURNE, England -- World No.14 Daria Kasatkina captured her first title of the season after defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Rothesay International. A runner-up at Devonshire Park last year, Eastbourne is Kasatkina's seventh career title and first on grass. "It's been a year, but it...

Kasatkina beats Fernandez in Eastbourne to win first grass-court title

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

After four seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, center Jaxson Hayes signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 offseason. Now 24 years old, he agreed to a two-year deal worth about $4.6 million. The second year of that deal is a player option, one that Shams Charania of The Athletic is being told that he will pick up. He will reunite with new head coach JJ Redick as they were previously teammates together in New Orleans.

Lakers Big Man Picks Up Player Option

The second day of the NHL trade has yielded another trade. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay Lightning completed the Tanner Jeannot trade. Tampa Bay gets the 118th selection in this year’s draft and a second-rounder in 2025. That 118th pick was used to select Jan Golicic of Gatineau of the QMJHL.

Los Angeles Kings Acquire Tampa Bay Lightning Forward

San Francisco, CA

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda, best known for his presence in the fearsome San Francisco Giants lineups of the early 1960s, has died. He was 86 years old. He is the second Giants legend to pass away in recent weeks, following the passing of Willie Mays on June 18.

Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda Dies at 86

Dallas, TX

The Mavericks emerge as favorites to sign shooting guard Klay Thompson, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. This comes following some recent roster activity by the Mavericks. Mavericks Emerge As Favorites To Sign Top Free Agent. Klay Thompson is set to test free agency this offseason after playing all 11...

Mavericks Emerge As Favorites To Sign Top Free Agent

Washington, DC

The 15-win Washington Wizards had a spectacular outing throughout the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. The Wizards made surprising and expected decisions throughout draft day, but it is clear general manager Will Dawkins and the front office have an optimistic plan for the franchise going forward. The Washington...

The Washington Wizards had a Spectacular NBA Draft First Round

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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ATP Mallorca Semifinal Predictions Including Alejandro Tabilo vs Gael Monfils

It’s safe to say that even though this is an ATP 250 event the week before Wimbledon, it’s definitely still a surprising semifinal lineup in Mallorca–full...

ATP Mallorca Semifinal Predictions Including Alejandro Tabilo vs Gael Monfils

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