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Novak Djokovic has done it! The Serbian won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final, to become only the fifth player to win a career Golden Slam. Djokovic was sublime in the gold medal match as he defeated Alcaraz – who beat him in straight...

Novak Djokovic sets Olympic record and matches Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams with career Golden Slam

Judy Murray has marked the end of her son Andy Murray's iconic tennis career with emotional throwbacks on Instagram on Thursday (1st August). Hailed as one of Scotland's greatest ever sportsmen after winning three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals across his 20-year career, the British tennis star hung up his racket last night at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Judy Murray shares a heartfelt throwback to mark the end of Andy Murray's tennis career

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Andy Murray is done. After three Grand Slam victories, 41 combined weeks atop the ATP rankings, 46 career titles, and various injuries, the Brit great retired after his run at the 2024 Paris Olympics ended. He was one of the great ambassadors of the sport - the good part is that he won't have to stop being that - and he was well-liked and well-respected by his fellow players.

Tennis News: Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Andre Agassi

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Novak Djokovic checked off one of the only boxes left in his illustrious career.

The 37-year-old Serb became the fifth player of all-time to complete the Golden Slam, doing so in an epochal gold medal match at Roland Garros, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) to join Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams as the only players to ever win all four majors along with Olympic gold.

“Arguably the biggest success I’ve ever had,” Djokovic said on Peacock’s broadcast. “I won everything there is to win in my individual career, but winning the Davis Cup and [Olympic] gold...

Novak Djokovic wins first Olympic gold over Carlos Alcaraz to complete Golden Slam

Zheng Qinwen arrived at the Paris Olympics as a top-10 player but an unlikely candidate to win the title. She will leave as China’s first-ever singles champion, the biggest accolade of her young career.

Zheng Qinwen summons inner strength to claim China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić

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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

Swift Ford

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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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

Presidential historian Allan Lichtman joins CNN’s Phil Mattingly to explain which party he believes will win the 2024 presidential race. 

Scholar who has correctly predicted nearly every presidential election since 1984 explains which party  he thinks will win

Comedian Allison Reese went viral on TikTok for her impression of Vice President Kamala Harris. CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister sits down with her to discuss how she does it.

Meet comedian who went viral for her impression of Kamala Harris

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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

An American is once again the world’s fastest man.

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

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Paris - Under a sun-soaked court Phillipe-Chatrier, a familiar pairing stepped out in front of a sell-out Paris crowd. In a repeat of the recent Wimbledon final, the youngest man to make an Olympic final faced the oldest to ever do so, with 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz coming up against 37-year-old Novak Djokovic for the gold medal.Alcaraz had blown Djokovic away just 3 weeks prior on the grass courts of London and also came into the gold medal match in Paris as the reigning French Open Champion, having beaten Alexander Zverev in a 5-set battle on court Phillipe-Chatrier at the start...

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz for Olympic men's singles title

At the fifth time of asking, Novak Djokovic is finally into an Olympic final. The Olympic Games haven’t always been the happiest of hunting grounds for arguably the greatest male player of all time, with Djokovic on the wrong side of some big results throughout his Olympic career. However,...

Novak Djokovic matches Serena Williams, Roger Federer in rare Olympic feat

Novak Djokovic has, perhaps, the most impressive trophy case in tennis history. And while he doesn’t have as many titles overall as Jimmy Connors or Roger Federer (and is nowhere close to the massive number of titles won by Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert), his 24 Grand Slam titles is unmatched in the modern era, as are his 40 Masters level titles.

Novak Djokovic Finally Wins Olympic Gold

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

Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race and Switzerland has had to mix up its roster after athletes from both countries fell ill following the initial triathlon races last week. CNN’s Melissa Bell has more.

Olympic triathlete team forced to swap lineup after gastrointestinal illness

Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner slipped into retirement aged 37 when he and...

Tennis legend Andy Murray retires 'proud' after Paris Olympics defeat

Coco Gauff will headline the 2024 Canadian Open and she hasn’t been handed the kindest of draws as she could meet Ons Jabeur in the quarter-final and defending champion Jessica Pegula in the last four. Much like the ATP Canadian Open in Montreal, the WTA tournament in Toronto has...

WTA Canadian Open draw: Coco Gauff leads field after Paris 2024 flop, Ons Jabeur and Naomi Osaka set for blockbuster

Before budots became a vehicle to share fashion inspiration, it was a viral dance craze and the stuff of memes in the Philippines.

What to know about the ‘Emergency Budots’ taking over TikTok

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Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can

When Andy Murray announced he would retire from professional tennis after the Paris Olympics, the script seemed to be...

Andy Murray says goodbye to tennis, like only he can

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