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Czech tennis star Marketa Vondrousova, the Tokyo silver medalist who is ranked No. 18, has a hand injury and won't play in the Paris Olympics.

Tennis silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova out of Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic’s former coach Boris Becker has given an insight into the agony the Serbian superstar lived through after a previous failed bid for glory in the world’s biggest sporting event. Djokovic is heading to Paris aiming to win the one big prize that has eluded him in...

Boris Becker makes candid revelations after he witnessed Novak Djokovic’s Olympic agony

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PARIS (AP) — Two-time Olympic men’s singles champion Andy Murray confirmed Tuesday he will end his career next week at the Paris Games. “Arrived in Paris for my last ever tennis tournament,” the 37-year-old Murray posted on the X social media platform. Tennis at the Paris Olympics...

Andy Murray confirms Paris Olympics will be the two-time gold medalist’s last event before retiring

Blanco, TX

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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

LeBron James scores 20 points for the United States as they beat Germany 92-88 in their final warm-up game before the Olympics.

James inspires USA to win against Germany in London

To celebrate the launch of their new Foamies sandal series, Skechers is hosting a time-limited waterpark this summer! Covering an area of 60,000sq ft, it features a giant inflatable swimming pool decked out in slides, floating beds, a jumping castle, and a wave pool, where you can participate in a variety of events and competitions like bubble battles and skimboard challenges. And after you’ve worked up an appetite, freshen up with snacks that range from ice cream to herbal coffee and handmade teas. Complete with changing rooms and parking, this waterpark is the perfect location for your next family outing.

Skechers Summer WaterPark 2024

Stray Kids will be dominating the National Stadium on September 28 with their world tour <domiNATE>, following a sold-out show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in February 2023. This world tour marks their first concert tour in two and a half years, kicking off in August in Seoul, then moving on to Singapore and 12 other cities.

K-pop group Stray Kids will perform at the National Stadium this September

When it comes to ultimate Aussie winter getaways, it’s hard to beat the chilly charm of our only island capital, Hobart. The pretty little city makes for a wonderful weekender, no matter the season. However, unlike other Australian cities, Tassie is built for the cooler months – with plenty of magical midwinter festivals, stargazing opportunities and heated indoor adventures.

The 12 most epic things to do in Hobart this winter

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few and Team USA face Nikola Jokic and Serbia to start Olympic competition

Team USA men's basketball schedule for 2024 Paris Olympics

If you've ever wanted to party with G Flip, drop everything and listen up! The superstar has landed Down Under to launch their new business venture, Box Alcoholic Juice, and you're invited to help celebrate. In true G Flip style, the celebration will take place as a public bar crawl...

PSA: G Flip is hosting an epic bar crawl in Melbourne and you're invited

Coppell, TX

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NORTH TEXAS — The art of speed is something that Salma Narayan of Coppell mastered at just 18 years old."It's essentially just racing on wheels," she says.Her team recently finished competing at a national competition in Florida, where Salma placed third in the 200 and 100-meter time trials.To Salma Narayan  and her father's surprise, she qualified to represent Team USA in an international competition, the "World Skate Games" held in Italy this September."Once it was announced that she was selected to be part of the team, I was shocked. Overjoyed. I don't think it's settled for me yet," Salma Narayan's...

North Texas teen speeds her way to Italy to represent Team USA

If you were wondering what happened to the global phenomenon Khalid since his last album dropped in 2019, you’re not alone. The American musician – whose soulful melodies blend confident R&B beats with impossibly catchy pop-style hooks – has been relatively quiet for the past few years, after sky-rocketing to fame straight out of high school with hits including 'Young, Dumb and Broke' and 'Location'. Now, aged only 26, Khalid has announced that he’s launching his third album – and he’s revealing it to the world right here in Sydney. Location? No other than the iconic Sydney Opera House.

How to get tickets to Khalid's Sydney Opera House shows: dates, presale, prices & more

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

With what promises to be a jam-packed programme of sporting action over the next couple of weeks, it’s easy to forget that when we’re all glued to our seats (if we were lucky enough to get tickets) or our screens (if we’re streaming online), that the athletes are all anxiously awaiting for their time to shine in the schedule.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Village: Everything you need to know

Chicago, IL

Read & Run Chicago is partnering with the The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19) and Lookingglass Theater for a special, one-of-a-kind running tour commemorating the 1919 Chicago Race Riot on the same day and in the same place the multi-day riots began over 100 years ago. Runners will stop at various locations in Bronzeville featured in Claire Hartfield’s book A Few Red Drops and learn more about the devastating and lasting impact the events had on the city. After the run concludes at Eugene Williams Memorial Marker, a free outdoor performance of Sunset 1919—an artistic ritual of music, movement, art and word commemorating the start of the riot—will take place.

Running Tour of "A Few Red Drops"

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British sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan was eliminated from the 200m dash at the European Athletics U18 Championships Friday after comitting a major blunder 50 meters out from the finish line.

British sprinter, 16, slows down well before finish line at European championship to blow first-place lead

Having earned five Tony Awards and secured its position as a Broadway smash hit, Peter and the Starcatcher – a Peter Pan spin-off that tells the magical story of the birth of Neverland – is hitting Australian stages for the first time in late 2024. After making its Australian debut at Canberra Theatre Centre in October, the fantastical show will arrive at Arts Centre Melbourne from November 8.

Peter and the Starcatcher

New York City, NY

Eleven years ago, the Classical Theatre of Harlem presented Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as its first summer show in Marcus Garvey Park. Since then, its annual romps have remained free, fast, fun and family-friendly, but they are much more fabulous now—particularly this fetching new version of the Bard's enduring romcom, which has been edited down to a single act.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sure, the weather hasn’t been perfect this summer, but it’s still important to get outside when you can. Especially if you are a small child who might otherwise be cooped up inside, bored and inevitably annoying your parents by asking them to watch the same Disney film for the 400th time.

This wildlife park has just been crowned the UK’s best family attraction

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Top tennis players star at Croatia Open in Umag

World number six Andrey Rublev and four other tennis players in the top 30 are appearing at this week’s Plava Laguna Croatia Open in Umag, Istria....

Top tennis players star at Croatia Open in Umag

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