MATCH POINT: Arthur Rinderknech takes down J.J. Wolf in Atlanta first round.

MATCH POINT: Arthur Rinderknech takes down J.J. Wolf in Atlanta first round

Andy Murray has confirmed the Paris Olympics will be the final tournament of his career. The former world No. 1 and three-time major champion made the announcement on his social media Tuesday. “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament @Olympics,” wrote Murray. “Competing for Team GB has...

Andy Murray confirms Paris Olympics will be "last ever" tournament before retiring

Sometimes, there really is a free lunch—or something very close to it. One such meal will be served up in a few days’ time in the nation’s capital, at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, an ATP/WTA 500 hard-court tournament contested while the biggest names in tennis fight it out on clay at Roland Garros during the Olympic Games.

To go or not to go? How the Olympic tennis participation decision affects the sport

One of the only things that Novak Djokovic has yet to achieve in his career is winning an Olympic gold medal, and if the former world No. 1 is feeling any pressure, internally or externally, in the pursuit of that goal, he's not showing it in the week leading up to what is his fifth, and likely his final, appearance Games.

Novak Djokovic's Olympic prep includes clay-court practice and a boating break

Players need to be able to control the ball effectively to be competitive on the tennis court. They spend hours practicing this by aiming at different zones, using cones as a visual aid, and playing targeted games to improve. Often, players find themselves questioning their targets and analyzing the technical...

Tip of the Day: Simplify your target practice

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

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Rockaway, NJ

Morristown Minute

ROCKAWAY, N.J. - In a recent crackdown on illegal exports, Fadi Nammas, 43, of Fairfax, Virginia, and Tara Jamhour, 24, of Rockaway, New Jersey, were arrested for their roles in a scheme to export a critical aviation component, the Air Data Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU), to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without the requisite U.S. government licenses. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger detailed the charges following their arrests this Tuesday.

NJ Residents Arrested in Illegal Aviation Technology Export Scheme

Atlanta, GA

It’s officially that time of year when the sun sets on Wimbledon green and tennis migrates to North America. After the grass-court Hall of Fame Open in Newport comes the hard-court swing—where the city of Atlanta, Georgia, is marking the bittersweet end of its 15-year run as an ATP 250-level tour stop.

The Tennis Traveler: Top 5 things to do in Atlanta

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Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

Cincinnati, OH

Company Address: The Tennis Channel, LLC, 3003 Exposition Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Contest Area: The Fifty (50) United States of America and the District of Columbia. Age of Eligibility: Eighteen (18) Entries Due: 11:59 PM EDT on August 19, 2024. Entry is limited to one (1) entry per person.

The Tennis Channel Second Serve Contest

Virginia State

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

An anonymous L.A. influencer is turning everyone's lightly-awkward exchange—when a food service worker flips over their iPad so you can fill in the tip percentage— into some of the most controversial content on social media right now. And today, we talked to them about it.

Meet the L.A. Influencer Who Is Trying to Get Famous By Never Tipping at Restaurants and Bars

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Declutterbuzz

If you’re happy with having all that stuff hats off to you! Be happy! If your physical and mental health is taking a hit due to too much clutter, if you, or a family member, are filled with shame about your situation, then ‘What is your tipping point with too much clutter’ was written for you?

What is your tipping point with too much clutter?

Chicago, IL

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Chennedy Carter is showing the league that no one can guard her. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky Guard led her team to a win against the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces. In their last game before the Olympic break, the Sky emerged victorious over the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter was Once the League’s Hidden Star; Now She’s On Top

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Rafael Ambiorix Rodriguez Guzman and Felix Samuel Reynoso Ventura, both from Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, were extradited to the United States on charges connected to a widespread scam defrauding American seniors. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey, in coordination with the Justice Department, announced that both individuals made their initial court appearance in Newark yesterday.

Dominican Nationals Extradited in U.S. Grandparent Scam

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Madison Keys' tearful exit from Wimbledon due to a mid-match hamstring injury was one of the sorest sights of the Championships, but the American is using her time off in the weeks since to turn lemons into lemonade. The first order of business? Home improvement. For the better part of...

Home improvement, wedding dress shopping have been on injured Madison Keys' to-do list

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Carlos Alcaraz passes Centre Court test from qualifier Mark Lajal to open Wimbledon title defense

With all the pomp and circumstance that comes with being the defending men's singles champion at Wimbledon, there was not too much that was traditional for...

Carlos Alcaraz passes Centre Court test from qualifier Mark Lajal to open Wimbledon title defense

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