Angelique Kerber, perhaps the most surprising multiple-time Grand Slam singles champion in recent memory, has officially retired from tennis. A winner of three singles majors who held the world No. 1 ranking for 34 weeks, the 36-year-old played her final match representing Germany at the Paris Olympic Games. After defeating Naomi Osaka, Jacqueline Critsian and Leylah Fernandez in Paris—her first singles wins since may—Kerber’s career ended with a 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (6) loss to Zheng Qinwen.

Angelique Kerber, late-blooming contender turned champion, plays her last tennis match

Iga Swiatek was inconsolable after her stunning upset at the hands of Zheng Qinwen, as the heavy favorite to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games went out in straight sets on Thursday. The world No. 1 had returned to Paris as the reigning champion at Roland...

Quote of the Day: Iga Swiatek inconsolable after Olympics semifinal defeat: "I just blew it"

Daniil Medvedev is rarely uncomfortable on the singles court but admitted his struggles to translate that adaptability to doubles at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. With his inimitable knack for self-deprecating flair, of course. “Sometimes I can play doubles well, but in principle four people on the court disturbs...

Daniil Medvedev finds doubles format “disturbing” after Olympic defeats in Paris

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Lee Kiefer became the first American fencer to win three Olympic gold medals as the U.S. got its first-ever team fencing gold in women's foil at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.The team of two-time individual gold medalist Kiefer, silver medalist Lauren Scruggs, Jacqueline Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub held on for a 45-39 win over Italy in the final.Scruggs faced a late rally from Italy's Arianna Errigo, who cut an eight-point U.S. lead to three, but the 21-year-old took the next three points to close out the win and celebrated with a shout of delight.Weintraub, the U.S. team's alternate, was substituted...

U.S. wins its first gold medal in women's team foil

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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

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

After her stunning semifinal loss to Zheng Qinwen, Iga Swiatek found herself in an alternative universe -- on the wrong side of a match score at Roland Garros. Jaw set, eyes and face red, she conceded later it was not her best effort. “It’s the result of the match. So...

Swiatek's Paris Olympic dreams pivot to bronze medal after semifinal loss

Iga Swiatek surged into the medal rounds at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, outlasting an ailing Danielle Collins, reaching the semifinals when Collins retired due to an abdominal muscle injury, trailing 6-1, 2-6, 4-1. The world No. 1 must make the final to guarantee her place on the podium,...

Iga Swiatek secures spot in Olympic semifinals, survives ailing Danielle Collins in Paris

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

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Suni Lee added another Olympic medal to her collection on Tuesday. The United States gymnastics team won gold in the all-around competition, finishing almost six points ahead of Italy. Lee and Team USA celebrated by collaborating on a TikTok video. Following their victory, Lee posted a video of her ...

Video: Suni Lee Had Epic Reaction To Winning Another Gold Medal

Zheng Qinwen earned the biggest victory of her young career at the Summer Olympic Games, booking her spot in the Gold Medal Match with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Iga Swiatek in Paris. "I feel in this match I had more patience than her, and I waited for my chances,"...

Zheng Qinwen shocks Iga Swiatek, surges into Olympic Gold Medal Match in Paris

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North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

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Windsurfer Emma Wilson is guaranteed a medal for Great Britain after the weather continued to play havoc with the Olympic regatta in Marseille on Thursday.The 25-year-old has been advanced straight into Friday’s three-strong final after finishing top of the qualification standings.Officials took the decision to abandon attempts to stage the final six races of the qualifying phase due a lack of wind on Marseille’s Corniche.It means Tokyo bronze medallist Wilson, has who won eight of the 14 races so far and leads by 81 points over Israel’s Sharon Kantor, confirmed her position in first place.“I go into the final tomorrow...

Windsurfer Emma Wilson guaranteed a medal for Great Britain after weather delays

Coco Gauff and Emma Navarro are worthy Olympic competitors, but on Tuesday in Paris was a day both may want to forget. There are various ways to look at Gauff’s self-sabotaging meltdown and Navarro’s bitter criticism of Zheng Qinwen. The most penetrating may be that both Americans caved under the unique pressure generated by their first experience of the quadrennial event.

Olympic pressure appears to get the best of Coco Gauff, Emma Navarro

 Simone Biles led the United States to the team gold medal in women’s artistic gymnastics at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday 30 July.Italy took the silver, while Brazil won the bronze.Team GB, meanwhile, missed out on a medal by the finest of margins, finishing just 0.262 points behind Brazil.Biles, the world’s most decorated gymnast, secured her first Olympic gold since Rio 2016 after she pulled out of several events in Tokyo three years ago with the “twisties”.She was seen nervously awaiting confirmation of her score - and medal - before the Team USA celebrations began.      Read More               Ryan Murphy’s wife reveals gender of their baby as he celebrates Olympic bronzeTeam GB star Lucy Renshall reflects on ‘cruel’ judo after defeat at Paris OlympicsTom Daley and Noah Williams reveal tribute to each other after silver medal      

Simone Biles nervously awaits historic fifth Olympic gold medal confirmation

It seems like Olympic fever is officially boiling over this week in Paris. A day after Zheng Qinwen and Emma Navarro’s fiery post-match exchange, it was Danielle Collins who had some words for her opponent, Iga Swiatek, following their tightly contested quarterfinal. Collins, the last American standing in women’s...

Quote of the Day: Iga Swiatek shrugs off Danielle Collins accusing her of "fakeness"

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Simone Biles etched her name in the annals of history by clinching the gold in the individual all-around final at the 2024 Paris Summer Games on Thursday. This remarkable achievement makes her only the third woman ever to win the women's individual all-around title twice, following in the footsteps of legends Larisa Latynina (1956 and 1960) and Věra Čáslavská (1964 and 1968).

Simone Biles Makes Olympic History Clinching Second Gold Medal in Individual All-Around

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Carlos Alcaraz passes Tommy Paul test, clinches spot in Paris Olympic medal rounds

Carlos Alcaraz is two wins away from a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, thwarting American Tommy Paul, 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the quarterfinals...

Carlos Alcaraz passes Tommy Paul test, clinches spot in Paris Olympic medal rounds

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