The Independent

Coco Gauff failed to smash through her grass ceiling as she once again was unable to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.The second seed was beaten in straight sets, 6-4 6-3, by fellow American Emma Navarro on Centre Court.Wimbledon remains the only grand slam at which Gauff, the reigning champion on the hard courts at the US Open and a runner-up on the Roland Garros clay, has not reached the last eight.She had previously reached the fourth round on the lawns of SW19 twice, including on her debut in 2019 when, as a precocious 15-year-old, she beat former champion Venus Williams.Gauff looked...

Coco Gauff crashes out with shock defeat to continue Wimbledon woe

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Gauff has never made it past the Round of 16 at Wimbledon.

Emma Navarro Upends Coco Gauff in Wimbledon Round of 16 Upset

The men’s singles draw at Wimbledon has thrown up some sensational matches in the opening week of Wimbledon and now we are about to get into the business end of the tournament. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz came back from a set down to beat Frances Tiafoe in a compelling...

Carlos Alcaraz crowned Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic out early – Week 2 predictions

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Coco Gauff had Saturday off, but the U.S. tennis star was arguably the day's biggest winner.World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was stunned in a third-round loss to unseeded Yulia Putintseva, clearing a walkway for Gauff to win her second grand slam.Swiatek has been the biggest thorn in Gauff's side on the women's tour. In 12 career meetings, Swiatek leads 11-1, including wins at the last three French Opens.Gauff downed Britain's Sonay Kartal 6-4, 6-0 on Friday and watched Swiatek fall to Kazakhstan's Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 a day later.Putintseva won her match despite Swiatek hitting 34 winners to her 19....

Stunning Wimbledon result paves way for Coco Gauff in women's draw

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark took to the pickleball court on Sunday alongside her peers. Clark joined Fever teammates Erica Wheeler and Lexie Hull in a series of pickleball matches on Sunday. The three WNBA players faced off against each other as part of Wheeler's charity pickleball tournament in Indianapolis.

Video: Caitlin Clark Plays Pickleball vs. Fever Teammates Erica Wheeler, Lexie Hull

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Bears have reached the point of their roster rebuild where they only have a few roster holes left to fill. The Bears are stocked with top-end talent and Caleb Williams should lead them close to the NFC wild-card picture in his rookie season. But in order to compete...

Roster Holes Bears Must Fill Before Training Camp

Virginia State

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Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

The remaining eight women’s third-round contests were completed on Day 6 of Wimbledon. This article overviews who looked good, which players found things more difficult, and then chooses the best match of the day. French Open champion Iga Swiatek and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina were among the players in action.

Wimbledon Day 6 Women’s Recap: Two Shocks on Saturday

Los Angeles, CA

LeBron James believes that his son is unphased by outside noise following his Summer League debut on Saturday. James said that Bronny, who the Los Angeles Lakers selected No. 55 overall in the NBA draft, "doesn't care" what critics say about him, differing from the way James was during his rookie season.

Lakers' LeBron James Says Bronny 'Doesn't Give a F--k' About Critics

Though he missed the end of the season and part of the Los Angeles Clippers' first-round playoff matchup with an injury, Kawhi Leonard said his team wasn't concerned about him competing for Team USA in the Olympics. "Not really," Leonard said, per ESPN's Tim Bontemps. "They were positive about the...

Kawhi Leonard: Clippers Weren't Worried About Me Playing for Team USA Despite Injury

Washington, DC

The Washington Wizards have declined their $11 million option on shooting guard Landry Shamet, making him a free agent, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Washington Wizards are declining the $11 million option on guard Landry Shamet's contract, sources tell ESPN. A career 38.4 percent three-point shooter, Shamet will join the free agent market. <a href="https://t.co/WXVcK2oUKs">pic.twitter.com/WXVcK2oUKs</a>

NBA Rumors: Landry Shamet's $11M Wizards Contract Option Declined; Will Be Free Agent

The 2024 NBA Summer League California Classic continued on Sunday night, featuring recent top picks in the draft as well as players that are looking to secure their spot on a regular-season roster. Every NBA team won't be playing in the Summer League until July 12 in Las Vegas, but...

NBA Summer League 2024 Results: Hot Takes on Ware, Top Stars with Bronny, Castle Out

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinatti Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz says he is learning Japanese in order to chat with Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. "I don't know if I'm gonna learn, but I'm trying," De La Cruz said. MLB @MLB. Elly De La Cruz...

Reds' Elly De La Cruz Learning Japanese So He Can Talk with Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

WIMBLEDON, UK (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Two former Wahoos’ women’s tennis players who are also on the Olympic team advanced to Wimbledon’s 4th round of 16 over the weekend. 11-seed Danielle Collins beat 20-seed Beatriz Hadad Maia Saturday 6-4, 6-4. Then Sunday, 19-seed Emma Navarro beat world #2 Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-3. Collins plays Barbora Krejcíková today. Navarro plays Jasmine Paolini tomorrow.

Former Hoos Navarro, Collins advance to Wimbledon’s round of 16

Novak Djokovic is off to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, and without much resistance. The 2-seed easily dismissed Holger Rune in straight sets on Monday, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, setting up a matchup with 9-seed Alex De Minaur on Wednesday. Rune had quite a bit of support in the Wimbledon crowd, which Djokovic...

Novak Djokovic Draws Rave Reviews from Fans in Win vs. Holger Rune at 2024 Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina, Wang Xinyu and Iga Swiatek all landed on Wimbledon's compilation of the best shots of the day. Svitolina and Wang punched their tickets to the Round of 16 with straight-set wins on Saturday. A semifinalist last year, Svitolina has enjoyed resurgent form at Wimbledon. Her win over two-time finalist Jabeur was her first Top 10 win since she stunned No.1 Swiatek at Wimbledon last year.

'What a rally!' Svitolina's speed, Swiatek's power top Wimbledon's hot shots

LONDON (AP) — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn't even chase, wrapping up the American's comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon's fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. Zverev, playing with a bone bruise in...

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

LeBron James reflected on the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to select his son, Bronny James, with the No. 55 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. "For it to happen with us all being together and him being able to hear his name called in the NBA draft, it's like, a moment that we will never, ever forget," the 39-year-old said in an interview with ESPN's Dave McMenamin (0:55 mark).

LeBron James: We Will 'Never, Ever Forget' Bronny Getting Drafted by Lakers

Sacramento, CA

DeMar DeRozan is headed to Sacramento on a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim Bontemps of ESPN. ESPN Sources with <a href="https://twitter.com/TimBontemps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TimBontemps</a>: The Sacramento Kings are agreed on a sign-and-trade that will land DeMar DeRozan on a three-year deal, send Harrison Barnes to the San Antonio Spurs and Chris Duarte, two second-round picks and cash to the Chicago Bulls. <a href="https://t.co/eopPkSPBvc">pic.twitter.com/eopPkSPBvc</a>

DeMar DeRozan Snub Costs Lakers, Heat Their Championship Move Amid NBA Trade Rumors

Phoenix, AZ

It's safe to say that Kevin Durant is not mulling retirement in the near future. The Phoenix Sun star reflected on his current mindset when it comes to his career longevity and confirmed that he is ready to push his body to its limits. "I can tap in and roll...

Suns' Kevin Durant Talks NBA Retirement: Goal Is to Play 'Till the Wheels Fall Off'

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Wimbledon 2024 Results: Instant Reactions to Winners and Losers from Sunday

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz are both through to the quarterfinal round of Wimbledon for the second straight year. Daniil Medvedev and Tommy...

Wimbledon 2024 Results: Instant Reactions to Winners and Losers from Sunday

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