The WTA 1000 event this week in Toronto has an unusually depleted field for an event of this level, mostly due to this proximity with the Olympic tournament, but also Cincinnati next week. There are only three top ten players in the draw, but it should still be a tournament full of great and exciting matches, with the added element of unpredictability brought about by the absence of so many top players.

WTA Toronto Day 2 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Ons Jabeur

Washington, DC

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Denis Shapovalov must pay fines but retains rankings and prize money after his controversial DQ at the DC Open.

ATP Walks Back Denis Shapovalov's DC Open DQ Penalty

Jessica Pegula has admitted she has struggled to find her usual level of “consistency” across a difficult 2024 – though believes a strong end to the season is possible. World No 6 Pegula has been one of the most-improved WTA players in recent years, winning five WTA titles and finishing inside the top five of the singles rankings in 2022 and 2023.

Jessica Pegula makes ‘consistency’ admission as she reveals remaining goal for 2024

Kansas City, MO

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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

Novak Djokovic will be back in action at the Shanghai Masters for the first time in five years – as his post-Olympic plans for 2024 begin to emerge. World No 2 Djokovic is riding high after claiming Olympic gold in Paris, downing Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final at Roland Garros – his first title of 2024.

Novak Djokovic makes first big scheduling announcement after Olympic triumph

Jordan Nwora is heading to Turkey for the upcoming 2024-25 season as he has agreed to play for Anadolu Efes. The team announced the move on X. A second round pick in 2020 out of Louisville, Nwora has spent the previous four seasons playing in the NBA with three different teams. This will be his first experience playing overseas.

Former NBA Champion Signs With Turkish Team

The Spun

Rafael Nadal revealed his official decision on the 2024 U.S. Open Wednesday. He won't be competing. Nadal, 38, said in a statement on X/Twitter that he won't be playing in the U.S. Open in New York later this month, with his next action coming at the Laver Cup in Germany Sept. 20-22. "Hi all, ...

Rafael Nadal Announces His Decision On The 2024 U.S. Open

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The U.S. men's national basketball team are one game away from the gold medal match, but must get past Serbia first. Here is how to watch.

Team USA men's basketball vs. Serbia schedule: TV, time and how to watch

Paula Badosa's return to the winner's circle over the weekend was a sight for sore eyes. The former world No. 2 captured her fourth career WTA singles title with a hard-fought 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 win over Marie Bouzkova in a rain-delayed final of the Mubadala Citi DC Open—a meaningful win in more ways than one.

Gauff, Jabeur, Tsitsipas and more show love for Paula Badosa after she wins in Washington, D.C.

This week’s WWE SmackDown will be a sight to behold as it deals with the fallout from SummerSlam. We saw the crowning of new champions in the form of LA Knight and Nia Jax. Plus, the return of the “Original Tribal Chief” in spectacular fashion. On this...

Preview: WWE SmackDown (8/9/24) – Fallout from SummerSlam + Roman Reigns Returns to Friday Nights

Boston, MA

Rumors were swirling about a potential reunion for a few weeks, but nothing became official until recently. According to writer Bobby Manning, the Boston Celtics have signed wing Jay Scrubb to an Exhibit 10 contract. Last year, Scrubb earned a two-way contract with the Celtics after his impressive performance in the Summer League. However, after suffering an ACL injury, Scrubb missed the entire season and was ultimately waived by the team. In an interview with Manning, the 23-year-old said that, despite not officially being on the roster anymore, he felt like he “was a part of the team” anyway.

Celtics Re-Sign Familiar Face to Exhibit 10 Contract

Following an interesting edition of AEW Dynamite the crowd in attendance were treated to a taping for AEW Rampage. Names like Darby Allin, Saraya, Wheeler Yuta, and Rocky Romero are set to feature on this week’s show. Let’s take a look at the AEW Rampage spoilers for the August 9, 2024 airing of the show.

AEW Rampage Spoilers (8/9/24) – Full Results & News

Team USA is fiercely determined to secure gold at the Paris Olympics. With a star-studded roster, they have remained undefeated so far, proving their dominance as top contenders for the gold medal. Charles Barkley has also issued a warning about the consequences of failing to achieve gold in the ongoing Summer Games.

Basketball Olympics 2024: When And Where To Watch Team USA Vs. Serbia Semi-Final At Paris Olympics?

It has been evident that the Atlanta Braves shortstop is experiencing a challenging season at the plate in 2024. However, there have been recent indications that Orlando Arcia may be experiencing a resurgence in his season, which is a development that the Braves and their supporters have eagerly anticipated throughout the season.

Braves Shortstop Career High Streak Could Revamp His Season

Kansas State

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Chicago, IL

Continuing on with our Big East basketball all-time starting lineups, the DePaul Blue Demons are up. DePaul basketball has not had much recent success. In fact, they haven’t had a winning season in SIX seasons. Additionally, they haven’t made the Men’s NCAA Tournament since 2004. Blue Demon basketball is reeling. New head coach Chris Holtmann will do his best to get the Blue Demons back to playing good basketball.

DePaul Basketball: Blue Demons All-Time Starting 5

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Carlos Alcaraz has made no secret of the fact that he admires Novak Djokovic and sees him as one of the all-time greats of tennis, but the Spaniard gave an interesting reply when he was asked if his great rival is the greatest tennis player in history. Djokovic completed a...

Carlos Alcaraz stops short of naming Novak Djokovic the GOAT despite Serbian’s Olympic achievement

British number one Katie Boulter beats Bernarda Pera as compatriot Harriet Dart is knocked out by Diana Shnaider.

Boulter through but Dart out of Canadian Open

Green Bay, WI

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

Joe Heller: Cartoonist views Olympics, court limits, last supper, eye-for-eye, orange/black

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ATP Montreal Day 3 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Jordan Thompson

We have quite an interesting matchup on Day 3 of the ATP Masters 1000 in Montreal. Jordan Thompson defeated Alexander Zverev in Tokyo in 2023 and...

ATP Montreal Day 3 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Jordan Thompson

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