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MATCH POINT: Francisco Cerundolo upsets Andrey Rublev in Umag semifinal.

MATCH POINT: Francisco Cerundolo upsets Andrey Rublev in Umag semifinal

On Friday evening, the Opening Ceremony officially launched the Paris Olympics. A little more than 800 miles away, Lorenzo Musetti had just booked his place in the Umag final with Francisco Cerundolo. Musetti and Cerundolo will put their physical limits to the test this weekend, as both are slated to...

Lorenzo Musetti & Francisco Cerundolo to play for Umag title, then dash to Paris Olympics

It's nice to have friends—or social media followers—in high places, as Polish tennis players Magda Linette and Magdalena Frech learned on the eve of the Paris Olympics. After contesting the first-ever all-Polish WTA singles final in Open Era at the Livesport Prague Open on Friday (won by Linette, 6-2, 6-1), the two Olympic teammates almost found themselves with no place to go (and no way to get to Paris) as a consequence of the closure of French airspace within 150 kilometers of Paris for the security of the Opening Ceremony, which was set to kick off hours later.

Magda Linette and Magdalena Frech make mad dash to Paris Olympics with help of Polish billionaire

PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka smiled as she spoke to reporters after a 7-5, 6-3 first-round loss to Angelique Kerber at the Paris Olympics on Saturday night, disappointed in the result but hopeful she eventually will return to being the once-dominant player who earned four Grand Slam titles and reached No. 1 in the rankings.

Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

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Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Virginia soap fans, there is an update that might shift things in Salem. Julie Dove portrays the whacky Connie Viniski on Days of Our Lives. Virginia viewers, like those elsewhere, believe she murdered Li Shin (Remington Hoffman).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Julie Dove teases that someone other than Connie may have murdered Li

Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) will appear on The Bold and the Beautiful on Thursday, August 1, and spoilers say he might catch his father, Bill Spencer (Don Diamont), in a compromising situation with Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park).

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will may catch Bill and Poppy in an embarrassing situation

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Although this refreshing drink went viral on TikTok last summer, it's been around a lot longer. Yes, you may have noticed, the drink is called lemonade, but it's made with limes. Brazilian lemonade is thought to have originated in Brazil by a street vendor. According to All Recipes, in Brazil, the drink is called limonada Suíça, which translates to Swiss lemonade. The beverage isn't Swiss, but the Swiss company, Nestlé, began selling condensed milk in Brazil in the 1900s, which could be where the drink got its name.

Brazilian Lemonade: A Sweet Summer Drink

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It's so hot in Kansas City that there is little else to do than stay in and enjoy the company of a sweet cat. Don't have a cat? Want more cats? Here are five great options, all ready and waiting just for you at local area shelters.

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The countdown to the US Open is officially on as tennis heads back to North America in earnest—but first, we’re taking a tasty detour to Cincinnati with some help from Basket & Bushel. Tennis stars Bianca Andreescu and Shelby Rogers have shared their favorite summer recipes in partnership...

Bianca Andreescu and Shelby Rogers share refreshing summer recipes

On Tuesday, Andy Murray announced that the Paris Olympics would be the final tennis tournament of his career, and to celebrate his legacy we’ve been counting down five of his most amazing career stats, one a day, until the tournament starts. So far, we’ve covered how he became the...

Top 5 amazing Andy Murray stats, No. 1: Winning two Olympic gold medals in singles

On Tuesday, Andy Murray announced that the Paris Olympics would be the final tennis tournament of his career. To celebrate his legacy, we’re counting down five of his most amazing career stats, one a day, until the tournament begins on Saturday. So far, we’ve covered how he became the...

Top 5 amazing Andy Murray stats, No. 2: Breaking up the Big 3’s stranglehold on No. 1

Despite the rain in Paris, the Olympic Games began in earnest with wall-to-wall action from Day 1—from top seeds Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek winning their opening matches in singles, to the long-awaited doubles debut of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. But when it comes to his potential second-round...

Quote of the Day: Rafael Nadal on potential Djokovic clash: “Who says it’s the last dance?”

Two days in, and this has already been a banner Olympics for tennis. It began with the sport’s strong representation in the Games’ Opening Ceremonies, which felt like a dual validation—of the game’s global importance, and its place at the heart of a competition from which it was absent for 60 years.

Rafael Nadal aims to level head-to-head with Novak Djokovic at Paris Olympics on Monday

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Worst choke ever? David Goffin loses after leading Tomas Machac 5-0 in the fifth at Wimbledon

It’s been a year to forget for David Goffin at the majors. The 33-year-old former No. 7 took a first-round loss to Ugo Humbert at the...

Worst choke ever? David Goffin loses after leading Tomas Machac 5-0 in the fifth at Wimbledon

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