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	Serena Williams criticized a luxury hotel in Paris on Monday evening for being “denied access” to the hotel’s rooftop restaurant along with her children. The retired tennis champion, who served as a torch bearer at the opening ceremony of this summer’s Olympics, shared an anecdote about her experience at the Peninsula Paris on X, formerly known as Twitter.Paris Olympics' Most Viral Stars: The Bulge, Turkey's John Wick and Pommel Horse Pro




	“Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places … but never with my kids,” Williams wrote. “Always a first.” She added...

Serena Williams Calls Out Paris Restaurant for ‘Denying Access’ to Her and Her Children: ‘Yikes … Always a First’

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Novak Djokovic accomplished the Golden Slam by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final of men's tennis at the Olympics. In doing so, Djokovic joined only four others who had reached the feat. Alcaraz might get there, but it will be another four years if he does. The surprising part of...

Carlos Alcaraz reveals what Novak Djokovic said at the net after Olympic loss

Polish star and his coach, Craig Boynton, provide exclusive insight. One of the most difficult moments to watch at Wimbledon was the end of Hubert Hurkacz’s second-round match against Arthur Fils. People say a picture is worth a thousand words and that was the case looking at the pain of the Polish star’s face.

Hurkacz's 'Iron Man' effort to return from meniscus surgery in three weeks

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The 22-year-old was unbroken across five matches en route to Chicago Challenger title. Montreal native Gabriel Diallo grew up watching countryman Milos Raonic hammer aces and crush monstrous forehands. The eight-time tour-level titlist's explosive service motion and winding forehand assisted Raonic in becoming Canada’s highest-ranked player in history, climbing to No. 3 in 2016. Eight years on, the 22-year-old Diallo likes to study the 2016 Wimbledon finalist.

What 6’8” Diallo has learned from Eubanks, Raonic

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Denis Shapovalov has learned the outcome of his appeal to the ATP over the punishment he received for his controversial default at the Citi DC Open in Washington. Under ATP Tour rules, players automatically lose all the ranking points and prize money they earned during a tournament if they are disqualified from a match.

Denis Shapovalov learns punishment appeal verdict after controversial default

After a rain-interrupted first day of action, the weather looks good for Day 2 at the WTA National Bank Open in Toronto. There are lots of exciting matches to look forward to including local interest Leylah Fernandez taking on Shuai Zhang. As always, we here at LWOT will offer our predictions for every match on the slate for Day 2. But who will advance to the second-round?

WTA Toronto Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Shuai Zhang

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Novak Djokovic may have just secured GOAT status.

Novak Djokovic Visibly Shaken After Winning Gold Over Carlos Alcaraz

Team GB divers Jack Laugher (pictured) and Jordan Houlden cruised through the preliminary round of the men's 3m springboard on Tuesday.Needing to be in the top 18 to reach the semi-finals, Laugher finished third with a score of 468.30 and Houlden a place behind with 448.20.Indeed, Laugher achieved the highest score for any individual dive - and one of only two dives to top 90 points - lending credence to his quest to add another medal to the bronze he won in the synchronised 3m springboard earlier in the Olympics.Tokyo silver medallist Wang Zongyuan was top qualifier with 530.65 while Chinese compatriot and reigning Olympic champion Xie Siyi came second with 509.60.The semi-finals are scheduled for 09:00 BST on Wednesday.

Laugher and Houlden reach semi-finals

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PARIS (Reuters) -Germany overcame a sleepy start to ease past Greece 76-63 on Tuesday and become the first team through to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympic men's basketball tournament.

Olympics-Basketball-Germany beat Greece to be first through to basketball semi-finals

Wimbledon and the Olympics are done, and that means one thing: it’s time for the hard-court summer. Crunch events in Canada and Cincinnati take centre stage over the next month before the final major of the year at the US Open – which promises to be an absolute cracker.

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open title, Jannik Sinner & Novak Djokovic surge, key US star impresses – our ATP hard-court summer predictions

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The reigning Olympic champion U.S. women's volleyball team posted a straight-set victory against Poland on Tuesday night at the Paris Olympics.

U.S. women's volleyball advances, gets rematch with Brazil in semis

Eight singles main draw matches have been scheduled for Tuesday at the ATP 1000 in Montreal. Former Top 10 players Pablo Carreno Busta and Kei Nishikori are hoping to use this event as another important step in their comebacks, while Frances Tiafoe takes on Alejandro Tabilo in the last encounter scheduled on Court Central. We predict all of the day’s matches, split between this and a separate article. Who do you think will prevail?

ATP Montreal Day 1 Predictions Including Frances Tiafoe vs Alejandro Tabilo

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Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who has faced misconceptions about her gender, returns to the ring. Track and field continues with several medal events. And quarterfinals get underway in men's basketball in Tuesday action at the Paris Olympics. full schedule of events and read more on what to watch below:

Paris Olympics what to watch: Imane Khelif will compete in boxing semifinals Tuesday, August 6

An emotional Carlos Alcaraz said the pressure got to him in the Olympic men's singles final: "I felt that I let the Spanish people down by not winning the gold."

Carlos Alcaraz says pressure got to him in loss to Novak Djokovic

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Aug 4, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Paula Badosa (ESP) reacts after winning a point against Marie Bouzkova (CZE)(not pictured) in the women's singles final of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports. Spanish wild card Paula Badosa smacked 36 winners...

Paula Badosa dispatches Marie Bouzkova to win DC title

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MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Brazil will meet the United States in the final of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament after beating world champion Spain 4-2 on Tuesday. Gabi Portilho, Adriana and Kerolin struck in a thrilling semifinal at Stade de Marseille after an own-goal from Irene Paredes had put the two-time silver medalist in front.

Brazil sets up Olympic final against the US with a 4-2 win over Spain

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Venus Williams and Andrea Preti looked very close aboard a boat in Italy.

Venus Williams and Andrea Preti spark rumors in Italy with a little PDA

Dane speaks to ATPTour.com after first-round win in Montreal. Many fans lined the exit of Court Central Tuesday evening in Montreal shouting Holger Rune’s name. Some wanted an autograph, others asked for a photo. There was enthusiastic support for the 21-year-old from Denmark, who had just defeated Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 in the first round of the Omnium Banque National presente par Rogers.

Quick questions with Holger Rune: Special feelings & Montreal poutine

The USWNT is guaranteed a shot at an Olympic medal in Paris after defeating Japan 1-0 in extra time in Saturday's epic quarterfinal match. Trinity Rodman notched the contest's lone goal in the 107th minute, with the US ultimately holding on to avoid moving to penalty kicks. The contest marked...

USWNT Scores Late Game-Winning Goal, Advances to Olympic Semifinal

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Rune, Tsitsipas, Monfils reflect on Djokovic's win: 'He's completed tennis in a way'

While Novak Djokovic battled Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in Paris for the Olympic singles gold medal, the rest of the ATP Tour’s stars were in Montreal,...

Rune, Tsitsipas, Monfils reflect on Djokovic's win: 'He's completed tennis in a way'

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