A player never forgets their first tour title. You can say that again for Nuno Borges, who at 27, has joined the club as an ATP champion after getting the better of a legendary competitor. On Sunday, Borges denied Rafael Nadal’s Bastad title bid to write his own magical ending...

"I’m living in the clouds": Nuno Borges breaks Rafael Nadal five times to clinch first ATP title in Bastad

MATCH POINT: Rafael Nadal rallies again in Bastad to reach first final since 2022.

MATCH POINT: Rafael Nadal rallies again in Bastad to reach first final since 2022

Zheng Qinwen will head to the Paris Olympics with a clay-court title in hand. The world No. 7 came through a battle of former major finalists Sunday evening to successfully retain her Palermo Ladies Open crown. Taking on second seed Karolina Muchova, the top seed secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 victory.

Zheng Qinwen retains Palermo title by battling past Karolina Muchova in deciding set

Newport, MN

Marcos Giron hit 13 aces in Sunday’s Infosys Hall of Fame Open final. The No. 2 seed needed every last one to get across the line for his maiden tour-level title in Newport—and a nice little bonus. “Thank you for my early birthday present!” the soon-to-be 31-year-old Giron...

"Don't know where I pulled that out of": Marcos Giron wins first ATP title in tense Newport finish

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

Newport, KY

First Newport visit proves fruitful for Marcos Giron at 2024 Hall of Fame Open.

First Newport visit proves fruitful for Marcos Giron at 2024 Hall of Fame Open

North Carolina State

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Apex, NC

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Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Make it two clay-court titles for Matteo Berrettini in 2024. A day after ousting top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in Gstaad, Berrettini backed up the win Sunday for his second Swiss Open crown. The sixth seed sailed past qualifier, Quentin Halys, 6-3, 6-1, in just under an hour on court. “It...

Matteo Berrettini finds "the energy of six years ago" to celebrate second Gstaad title

CHAMPION! Arthur Fils sinks Alexander Zverev's Hamburg title defense hopes in decisive tiebreaker.

CHAMPION! Arthur Fils sinks Alexander Zverev's Hamburg title defense hopes in decisive tiebreaker

Sitting down for a recent episode Served with Andy Roddick, the former world No. 1 began with a “general PSA.”. With a reddened face from that morning’s skin treatment, Roddick opened up about the skin cancer diagnosis he received after more than a decade of professional tennis. “I’ve...

“Use sunscreen!”: Andy Roddick shares skin cancer diagnosis, and a general PSA for all players

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

South Carolina State

Bluffton, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

In a recent study recently released by popular website safewise.com ranking the safest cities in South Carolina, Bluffton, in Beaufort County, came in at a very impressive #1 on the list this year.

These are the top safest towns in South Carolina

Virginia State

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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

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Hopkinsville, KY

Hopkinsville High School went 1-9 last season but has lots of experience returning with 16 starters back in the lineup. Former assistant Dustin Lopez takes over as head coach of the Tigers this season. He says Hoptown has the talent to bounce back in a big way this season. Lopez...

VIDEO – Lopez Says Hoptown Has Talent to Bounce Back

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

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Louisville, KY

Louisville Cardinals On SI

The Louisville men's basketball alumni team moves through the Louisville Regional to face an upset-minded Sideline Cancer.

How to Watch The Ville vs. Sideline Cancer (TBT)

Ever wonder how an Olympic athlete lives during the Games? Thanks to Daria Saville, your questions have now been answered. The Aussie, set to play her second Olympics in Paris, gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Olympic Village on her Instagram this weekend less than a week ahead of the start of the tennis competition at Roland Garros.

Daria Saville gives fans behind-the-scenes tour of Paris Olympic apartments

Jacksonville, FL

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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

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MATCH POINT: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeats Arthur Cazaux in Atlanta first round

MATCH POINT: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina...

MATCH POINT: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeats Arthur Cazaux in Atlanta first round

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