Felix Auger-Aliassime has lost three of his last five matches. Two weeks ago at Wimbledon, Auger lost his first round match against Kokkinakis as we predicted. His last clay court match was at the French Open where he lost against Carlos Alcaraz in straight. His biggest clay court result this season was reaching the final in Madrid where he lost against Andrey Rublev in three tight sets.

ATP Gstaad Best Bets Including Berrettini vs Galan

Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open semi-final win over Jannik Sinner was where he “learned” how to win Grand Slam titles, according to former world No 2 Alex Corretja. World No 3 Alcaraz has been the dominant player of the summer so far, winning his first title at Roland Garros before downing Novak Djokovic to complete a successful defence of his Wimbledon crown.

Former world No 2 reveals key match where Carlos Alcaraz ‘learned’ how to win Grand Slam titles

The semifinals of the ATP event in Bastad have a very peculiar set of participants: we have Rafael Nadal, with his 22 Slam titles, 92 overall titles, 1078 match wins… then we have three players who have a combined 53 match wins at ATP level (nine of them this week) and 0 ATP finals reached. On paper, Nadal should be the overwhelming favorite to win the tournament, but current circumstances dictate that his victory is far from assured, with all the other three players surely believing in their chances to have the best week of their careers thus far.

ATP Bastad Semifinal Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Duje Ajdukovic

Virginia State

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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

Palm Springs, CA

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It’s going to be a hot one all weekend long in the Coachella Valley with temperatures reaching 113 degrees in a few days. Palm Springs has already reached 110 degrees on a number of the days over the past two weeks.

Heat Wave July 4th Holiday Week

Colorado State

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Denver, CO

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Isolated severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains on Monday. The main threats include damaging winds and isolated severe hail. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Severe T-Storms with Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible in the Central Plains; July 15th, 2024

Phoenix, AZ

Despite being selected to the initial 25-man roster, Phoenix Suns big man Bol Bol will reportedly not suit up for South Sudan during the 2024 Olympics. According to Leonard Solms of ESPN, Bol will miss the entire Olympics run for “personal reasons.”. South Sudan have suffered a major blow...

Phoenix Suns Big Man Out For Rest of Olympics

Lexington, KY

When a top three overall recruit in the country signs on to play Kentucky basketball, everyone thinks high draft pick. That wasn’t the case for former blue-chip recruit Justin Edwards. Edwards was on the wrong side of history when he became the first top-three recruit to go undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft. This is even more daunting when considering the 2024 NBA draft class was widely regarded as weak. In Edward’s mind though, all this was a mistake. In an interview with Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Edwards reportedly stated,

Former UK Guard Feels He Was ‘Best Player In The 2024 Draft’

Washington, DC

After flirting with the wild card for a while, a rough stretch leading up to the All-Star break has taken the Washington Nationals out of the playoff race. General Manager Mike Rizzo has recognized this and started selling off assets. The Hunter Harvey trade looks to start a busy trade deadline for the Nationals.

Nationals Plan To Sell Off At The Trade Deadline

AEW Collision looks set for another exciting show this week including the debut of mystery star Hologram, the return of Darby Allin to in-ring action, and much more, live from Arlington, TX. Here’s what’s announced:. AEW Collision Announced Card Thus Far:. – Darby Allin vs The Beast Mortos.

Preview: AEW Collision (7/20/24) – Mystery Star to Debut

In an NBA draft class where the 55th overall pick gets the most media attention, it’s easy to fly under the radar. The NBA summer league this season has brought us some great rookie performers. Reed Sheppard, Dalton Knecht, and Matas Buzelis have certainly received a lot of attention for their outstanding play. However, Summer League has also brought us some not-so-great performances. The number one and two overall picks, Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, surprisingly fall in this category. Largely, the negative performances of Summer League have garnered a lot of media attention. With that said, there are certainly rookies who have been underrated in their performances up to this point.

Underrated Rookie Performers In NBA Summer League

Las Vegas, NV

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As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

North Carolina State

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Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were once ubiquitous in medicine cabinets across North Carolina and many other places. These antiseptics, with their distinctive red liquid in bottles with droppers, were staples for treating minor cuts and scrapes. For many, just looking at an old bottle brings back a flood of memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many North Carolina homes

San Francisco, CA

The longtime Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants third baseman is all but officially retired. Evan Longoria hasn’t signed a new contract since helping the Arizona Diamondbacks reach the World Series. He hasn’t filed any retirement paperwork either. Longoria did, however, tell Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that while not officially retired, he’s unlikely to continue playing.

Former American League Rookie of the Year All But Officially Retired

New Orleans, LA

The Los Angeles Chargers or New Orleans Saints may bring back former Pro Bowler, Randall Cobb from retirement this upcoming season. According to a report, the veteran is putting football life on pause and moving into media space where he will join the SEC Network for the 2024 campaign. Cobb spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers but many sources confirm that Cobb is retiring after this past season but he’s leaving the door open for any team that reaches out. It’s no surprise that there hasn’t been a market for him since he had limited production last year.

Chargers, Saints May Bring Back Pro Bowler From Retirement

Providence, RI

In the third installment of our series, “Way Too Early Big East Contenders vs. Pretenders,” we continue our deep dive into the tumultuous offseason of Big East basketball. Building on our initial explorations and the strategic nuances discussed in Part 2, this article aims to further analyze how the dynamic landscape of the conference will evolve as teams prepare for the upcoming season. With UConn seeking a historic three-peat and other teams aiming to disrupt the established hierarchy, the scene is set for a thrilling showdown. The exit of key players to the NBA Draft, transfer portal, or professional endeavors adds a layer of unpredictability, underscoring the importance of tactical prowess and coaching acumen in shaping team fortunes.

Way Too Early Big East Contenders Vs. Pretenders (Part 3)

Raleigh, NC

The Carolina Hurricanes had one of the most volatile offseasons in the NHL this year. At least as far as player turnover goes. (Not to mention their GM leaving with a new one taking the role for his first time.) It was tough for fans to see Carolina go out in the second round of the playoffs. It was even tougher to see that knowing that a lot of the team that had been a big part of their recent success would be gone after the season. That is the nature of it though. Guys play well and earn big contracts that cause movement.

The Carolina Hurricanes Have an Opportunity to Benefit from this Offseason

Los Angeles, CA

As Hall of Fame ceremonies commence in Cooperstown this weekend, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on five superstar players (most of them Hall of Famers) who were lost by the Dodgers during their careers. Five Superstar Players Lost by the Dodgers. Tom Seaver. The Dodgers drafted Tom Seaver...

Five Superstars Who Got Away From LA

A couple of all-seeded showdowns are on the docket for quarterfinal Friday in Gstaad, where No. 1 Stefanos Tsitsipas runs into No. 7 Fabio Fognini. Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Jan-Lennard Struff are also in action. (1) Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. (7) Fabio Fognini. Tsitsipas and Fognini will be going head-to-head for...

Gstaad QF previews and predictions: Tsitsipas vs. Fognini, Etcheverry vs. Struff

Foodie in Chicago

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 Bastad Best Bets Including Nadal vs Navone

Duje Ajdukovic has won four straight matches here in Bastad. Duje had to fight through the qualifying tournament to get into the main-draw. He has won...

ATP Bastad Best Bets Including Nadal vs Navone

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