As the wildcards dry up for Emma Raducanu, the questions over what comes next for the former US Open champion now need to be asked. Raducanu’s decision to skip the Olympic Games and play in a WTA 500 tournament in Washington proved to be a sound decision after she made it through the quarterfinals and had chances to beat eventual champion Paula Badosa in a high-quality last-eight encounter.

Emma Raducanu set to become ‘part-time’ tennis player unless she changes her current stance

Taylor Townsend has had a stellar doubles career, collecting seven tour-level titles—including her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon just a few weeks ago—and breaking into the Top 10 last year. But she’s a very dangerous singles player as well, and on Friday afternoon she made a major...

Taylor Townsend defeats Ostapenko in Toronto to reach first WTA singles quarterfinal of career

Amanda Anisimova came through an all-American semifinal on Sunday at the National Bank Open against No. 8 seed Emma Navarro 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 to reach her first WTA 1000-level final. The former world No. 21, now ranked No. 132, is the second-lowest ranked WTA 1000 finalist in history. Only two-time...

In all-American affair, Amanda Anisimova topples Emma Navarro to reach Toronto final

Axios

With all the noise made about Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics, it's easy to imagine that gender controversy is a new thing. But, as author Michael Waters points out, battles over gender are as old as the modern Olympics themselves. "You can actually draw a line from what we're...

Gender tensions at the Olympics are not new

Lin Yu-ting captured featherweight gold on Saturday, defeating Poland’s Julia Szeremeta and shaking off more than a week of specious allegations that she shouldn’t be fighting in the women’s division. Lin won by unanimous decision at Roland-Garros stadium, with the five judges scoring it 10-9 in all...

Lin Yu-ting claims gold in boxing amid gender controversy

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NewsNinja

One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

South Dakota State

Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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J. Souza

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

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Horoscope of the Day, Monday, August 12th

Amanda Anisimova advanced to her first WTA 1000 final after defeating No.15 Emma Navarro 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in the semifinals of the National Bank Open on Sunday. Now ranked No.132, Anisimova is the lowest-ranked Canadian Open finalist in 40 years. Toronto: Scores | Draws | Order of Play. Anisimova will...

Anisimova makes first WTA 1000 final in Toronto; to face 2023 champ Pegula

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David Heitz

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

Athlon Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has filed a formal complaint over the intense online harassment she's faced throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics. Over the past two weeks, Khelif has continued to make worldwide headlines due to controversy surrounding her gender. The 25-year-old is a cisgender woman, but ...

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Takes Legal Action Over Gender Controversy

Over the past few decades, no area of equipment has arguably had a bigger impact on pro tennis than polyester strings. Their unique properties allow users to swing with abandon to hit with shots with huge power and spin that remain under control. The downside is the stiff and unyielding nature of the string can take a toll on the body. While its life span is long, its playability is short-lived.

Double-edged sword: The risk vs. reward proposition of polyester strings

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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PARIS (Reuters) - An emotional Chef de Mission Anna Meares hailed Australia's team at the Paris Olympics on Saturday and hopes their record-breaking performance in the French capital has lit a fire for the home Games in Brisbane in 2032.

Olympics-Australia hails most successful team, turns eyes to Brisbane 2032

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

With big blocks, last-minute goals and shocking upsets, netball has made an impression on the world stage, and it is growing every year.

This women’s sport has fought for more than 50 years to be in the Olympics. Could Brisbane 2032 change its fortunes?

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Tennis Canada goes purple in salute to gender equity

If you've been watching the tennis in Canada this week, you might be feeling the lavender haze creepin' up on you ... and that's by design....

Tennis Canada goes purple in salute to gender equity

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