Aryna Sabalenka was going to try to play at Wimbledon even with constant shoulder pain. After having to retire in her quarterfinal match at the ecotrans Ladies Open, the Belarusian was hoping her new injury would allow her to play at the grass-court major with some rest. She tried to practice on Monday but decided to withdraw from Wimbledon.

Aryna Sabalenka confirms suspicions and withdraws from Wimbledon

The Independent

Emma Raducanu was handed a Wimbledon boost on Monday morning when scheduled opponent Ekaterina Alexandrova withdrew through illness.Alexandrova was the 22nd seed and a proven competitor on grass and looked a very tricky draw for Raducanu, but the 21-year-old will now take on lucky loser Renata Zarazua instead.The Mexican, who won two matches in qualifying before losing in the final round, is ranked 98, 37 places above Raducanu, but has only won seven matches on grass in her career, none of them at tour level.UPDATE: Emma Raducanu will now face Lucky Loser Renata Zarazua in the first round#Wimbledon— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2024Raducanu will make her return to Centre Court on Monday afternoon after missing last year’s tournament following surgery on both wrists and one ankle.Alexandrova’s withdrawal means Raducanu should now have high hopes of a good run at the All England Club having shown good form at the grass-court events in Nottingham and Eastbourne the last few weeks.

Emma Raducanu to face lucky loser at Wimbledon after seeded opponent withdraws

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Coco Gauff next match at Wimbledon 2024: TV schedule, scores, results for tennis grand slam

WIMBLEDON, England -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz had goosebumps walking onto Centre Court before his opening match at Wimbledon on Monday, a 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-2 win over qualifier Mark Lajal. Lajal proved to be something of a speedbump for Alcaraz, who acknowledged that his 269th-ranked Estonian opponent “surprised me...

Alcaraz opens Wimbledon with straight-set win, Sabalenka and Azarenka withdraw with injuries

FanSided

Aryna Sabalenka has suffered from the mental and physical grind of the 2024 tennis season. The high point was defending her Australian Open title, but beyond that, she has put on a smile but has been suffering. The Miami Open is when she had to deal with the suicide of...

Aryna Sabalenka makes a startling confession

In any professional sport, it’s common for the more veteran players to take young players under their wings a little bit and give them advice when they’re on the court, even if they’re opponents. But it doesn’t sound like Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark has gotten that treatment from veteran players in the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark admits sad truth

HELLO

Good Morning America's Robin Roberts confessed it was time to say goodbye following 'magical' opportunity

GMA's Robin Roberts, 63, bids heartfelt goodbye with emotional message — 'What a way to end'

Tampa, FL

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a big decision just ahead of free agency, trading for Jake Guentzel. Guentzel signed with the Lightning on Monday morning, just before the start of free agency on a seven year deal worth $9 million per season. While the former two-time Stanley Cup champion is well worth the $63 million contract he signed in Tampa, this does alter the current trajectory of the team.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made their decision, now they have to live with it

Los Angeles, CA

Five years after Anthony Davis was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers, the final details have been ironed out. With Davis now an NBA champion and the Pelicans continuing their attempts at achieving the same, both sides have completely moved on. It wasn't until one...

Full details of Anthony Davis trade have been finalized via Dejounte Murray deal

Daily Mail

NATHAN SALT AT WIMBLEDON: Arriving here at Wimbledon as world No 1, a Gucci model and with tennis girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya in tow, Jannik Sinner is the it man and the it couple.

He's the new world No 1, a Gucci model with a glamorous tennis star girlfriend, £17m in the bank and A-listers as pals: Jannik Sinner, 22, is the man to beat at Wimbledon as his title charge begins

SmackDown is engrossed in the continuance of The Bloodline angle. Solo Sikoa, The Guerrillas of Destiny, and now Jacob Fatu are running wild on Friday nights, demolishing anyone in their way. With tears in his eyes, Paul Heyman became the latest victim. The beating he took closed out the show in near silence. But that silence will be replaced when Roman Reigns returns to resounding cheers.

Roman Regins's return is going to be a massive moment

Athlon Sports

Former NBA guard and three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Nate Robinson couldn't help but comment on ESPN showing an embarrassing Caitlin Clark play during the Indiana Fever-Phoenix Mercury game on Sunday. Late in the first quarter, Clark had Mercury forward Rebecca Allen touching the floor with ...

NBA Dunk Legend Nate Robinson Can't Believe Caitlin Clark's ESPN Lowlight

Dallas, TX

The Dallas Mavericks had an incredible 2023-24 season that saw them win the Western Conference and compete against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Even though the NBA Finals did not go the Mavericks’ way as they lost in five games, it was a great step forward for the organization as they try to add to their roster this offseason. One of the biggest priorities for the Mavericks this offseason is re-signing Derrick Jones Jr.

Mavericks Suddenly in Jeopardy of Losing Prized Veteran

Missouri State

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

The Associated Press

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Taylor Fritz of the U.S. became the first three-time men’s champion of the Eastbourne International on Saturday. Fritz beat Australian qualifier Max Purcell 6-4, 6-3 in the final, capturing his eighth career title without dropping a set. He also won Eastbourne in 2019 and...

Fritz becomes first 3-time champ of Eastbourne, where Kasatkina ends streak of losing finals

Jennifer Lopez is seemingly paying no attention to the ongoing divorce rumors swirling around her marriage to actor Ben Affleck. The 54-year-old singer, who recently vacationed solo in Italy before a quick stop in Paris, kept busy with business ahead of the weekend, posting a video to her JLo Beauty Instagram as she rocked a skimpy nightie.

Jennifer Lopez Keeps Busy In Skimpy Nightie Amid Divorce Rumors

The Wimbledon Championships are upon us. Some of the biggest newsmakers of the tournament are the WTA players that are here, Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek and those that are not here, Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Emma Raducanu opens her Wimbledon campaign on Monday. She was set to face...

Wimbledon news: Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek, Serena and Venus Williams

The Mirror US

Prince William and King Charles' close relationship was laid bare in a new documentary as the future King of England opened up about his inheritance and the importance of family

King Charles bursts into tears after Prince William's emotional comment about royal future

The Spun

Novak Djokovic is set to return to major tennis next month. The legendary men's tennis star suffered a knee injury at the French Open earlier this season, though he's now set to return to make a possible run at Wimbledon. Djokovic announced that he's full go for Wimbledon, which is set to begin ...

Novak Djokovic Announces Official Decision On 2024 Wimbledon

New York City, NY

Oklahoma City, OK

The New York Knicks entered free agency with two far-fetched dreams: to retain OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein. The former re-signed to a five-year deal before the official start of free agency, while the latter took 14 hours to decide on his future once free agency officially began on Sunday evening.

Knicks lose Isaiah Hartenstein to Thunder in crushing free agency move

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Frances Tiafoe accomplishes a first-time feat at Wimbledon

Frances Tiafoe is not having the year he wanted in 2024. He reached the top 10 of the ATP rankings last year, but this year he...

Frances Tiafoe accomplishes a first-time feat at Wimbledon

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