When the history of tennis is told, when the time comes to sort through the wheat and the chaff, the matches and the politics, the struggles that happened inside the lines and those that took place everywhere else, an ambitious researcher will be grateful for the body of work left by Richard Evans.

Veteran journalist Richard Evans joins International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The journey of 2024 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Leander Paes might best be summarized by the name of an album that came out within a year of his birth: Steely Dan’s Pretzel Logic. Call the story of Paes at once rational and, like a pretzel, braided. Unquestionably,...

Leander Paes: Doubles maestro, International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Carlos Alcaraz's Roland Garros victory is now immortalized on his body. Per a social media video posted by celebrity tattoo artist Joaquin Ganga, the world No. 3 has made good on his promise to add a Parisian landmark to his growing collection of body ink that honors his biggest victories.

Carlos Alcaraz debuts Eiffel Tower tattoo in honor of Roland Garros victory

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Shoko Miyata, the 19-year-old captain of Japan’s Artistic Gymnastics Olympic squad, has exited the sporting event.

Japan Gymnastics Captain Exits Olympics After Rule Violation

Nearly 20 years ago, a teenaged Rafael Nadal famous announced himself to the global sporting world with a dominant run to his first of a to-date 14 singles titles at Roland Garros. A piece of that historic triumph can now be yours ... if you have an extra $100,000 to spare.

The shirt that Rafael Nadal wore when he won his first Roland Garros in 2005 is up for auction

The heat in Phoenix will intensify this weekend as the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game arrives to Footprint Center. Saturday's event will be different from most years as Team USA faces Team WNBA in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics. A similar game happened in 2021 in Las Vegas ahead of...

WNBA All-Star Game: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream, rosters, as Caitlin Clark takes on Team USA

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Maria Sharapova’s net worth in 2024 has become a hot topic among fans and financial analysts, eager to discover the amount of money the tennis icon has accumulated. Celebrated for her exceptional career in tennis and a plethora of endorsements, Sharapova has built a significant financial empire. Let’s delve...

Maria Sharapova Net Worth 2024: How Much Money Does She Make?

Hartford, CT

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Gabby Douglas’ bid for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics came to an end in May when she injured her ankle, but the gymnast is not giving up on her comeback dreams. “I do have [the Summer 2028 Olympics] in the back of my mind,” Douglas, 28, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, July […]

Gabby Douglas Opens Up About Injury That Ended Her Paris Olympics Bid: ‘Very Bittersweet’

Coco Gauff, born in 2004, is an American tennis player who was raised in an athletic household. At the age of 15, she became the youngest WTA player to win a singles title since 2004 when she defeated Jelena Ostapenko in the final. With this victory and a semifinal in...

Coco Gauff: A Look At The Growing Net Worth Of One Of The Youngest Tennis Prodigies

Raleigh, NC

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A popular chocolate factory in Raleigh, Videri Chocolate Factory, has been named among the top 10 chocolate shops in the country. Videri ranked No. 6 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, moving up from ninth place in 2023.

North Carolina chocolate company named one of the best chocolate shops across the US

WNBA All-Star Weekend comes one week before the 2024 Paris Olympics, which allows the league's best players to attend the summer showcase. The caveat is that many of the top players will be wearing United States jerseys rather than WNBA All-Star threads. Rather than the typical East vs. West, the game will be WNBA vs. USA, as the U.S. women's national team will use the event as an Olympic tune-up.

WNBA All-Star Game rosters 2024: Full list of starters, reserves for USA vs. WNBA teams

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Some VirginiaDays of Our Lives fans have been watching Ari Zucker as Nicole Walker since she debuted in 1998. Her on-again-off-again romance with Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) is legendary.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Ari Zucker dishes her new role and Nicole's future in Salem

MATCH POINT: Felix Auger-Aliassime defeats Yannick Hanfmann in Gstaad second round.

MATCH POINT: Felix Auger-Aliassime defeats Yannick Hanfmann in Gstaad second round

The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

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Asheville, NC

Thanks to Yahoo's comprehensive assessment, they have obtained a list detailing the worst fast-food chains in America. Surprisingly, North Carolina seems to have three locations for the number one spot holder.

North Carolina Hosts Three of America's Worst Fast-Food Chains, According to Yahoo

Allyson Felix, an 11-time Olympic medalist, is making history again with her latest collaboration. Just in time for the Paris Summer Olympics of 2024, the 38-year-old athlete and Pampers collaborated to launch the first-ever Olympic Village nursery. A statement from the International Olympic Committee explains that athletes and their children...

Paris 2024: Allyson Felix launches first-ever nursery for athlete moms at Olympics

Rafael Nadal will play for his first title in more than two years in Bastad, Sweden on Sunday after he rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Croatian qualifier Duje Ajdukovic in Saturday's semifinals of the ATP 250 Nordea Open. Nadal trailed by a set and a break against...

After four-hour Bastad quarterfinal win, Rafael Nadal rallies again for spot in first final since 2022

There are a finite number of controllable elements in a tennis match, which is why tennis players are built on routine. Every second not playing points should be maximized for the mental third of the game. Players have 20 seconds in between points to center themselves and prepare for the...

Tip of the Day: The 20-second routine

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International Tennis Hall of Fame names youth program headquarters in honor of Chris Evert

The Canfield House building at the International Tennis Hall of Fame is now the Chris Evert Learning Center. The headquarters for Newport's sport-based youth development program...

International Tennis Hall of Fame names youth program headquarters in honor of Chris Evert

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