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Sebastian Korda is coming off a title run in Washington D.C., but he’s not ready to roll over in Montreal. The American has really only had to play one match, as Vasek Pospisil retired early in their Round of 64 match. Korda then earned a straight-set win over Taylor Fritz on Saturday. After that, Casper Ruud withdrew from the tournament before Korda was set to face him for his second match of the day. So, Korda has undoubtedly benefited from quite a bit of draw luck here, but he played fantastic tennis in his win over Fritz and the two other matches should mean that the American will have his legs when he takes on Alexander Zverev on Sunday.

Pick of the Day: Sebastian Korda vs. Alexander Zverev, Montreal

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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

World No 1 Iga Swiatek has been handed a tough draw at the Cincinnati Open as the Pole returns to action after her Olympic Games campaign. A semi-finalist in Cincinnati a year ago, the 23-year-old will be looking to run to the title this year – and seal her first tournament win since Roland Garros.

Cincinnati Open women’s singles draw: Iga Swiatek handed tough quarter, Coco Gauff vs Zheng Qinwen projected QF

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As an actor, Merritt Butrick was cast in one of the most coveted roles in the history of science fiction media. He played David Marcus, the son of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner in the 1982 theatrical movie, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn. Sadly, Butrick died of AIDS in 1989. He was only 29 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Star Trek' Actor Merrit Butrick: 35 Years After His Tragic Death

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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')

The final is set at the ATP National Bank Open in Montreal, after a week that tested the resilience and adaptability of the players, with rain delays and super windy conditions at times. A series of surprising upsets saw most of the top seeds exit earlier than expected. Despite the hurdles, two players made it to the final. Andrey Rublev is the last man standing among the top seeds while Alexei Popyrin had the best week of his career. Rublev has been to this stage before but it’s the first time for Popyrin and a well-deserved one. It promises to be an intriguing match between two confident players. As always, we here at LWOT will offer our prediction for the final. But who will lift the trophy?

ATP Montreal Final Prediction: Andrey Rublev vs Alexei Popyrin

Americans Caroline Dolehide and Desirae Krawczyk captured their first Hologic WTA Tour title together as a pair on Monday night in Toronto, and it was a big one. The third seeds defeated No.1 seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in a match tiebreak 7-6(2), 3-6, [10-7] to end the National Bank Open with a U.S. sweep -- following Jessica Pegula's win over Amanda Anisimova in an all-American singles final at the WTA 1000 event.

Dolehide and Krawczyk capture first title together in Toronto

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MONTREAL (AP) — Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, the No. 62-ranked player in the world, defeated fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-2, 6-4 at the National Bank Open on Monday night to win the biggest singles title of his career. Popyrin had two lower-level ATP Tour titles on his resume...

Alexei Popyrin beats Andrey Rublev in straight sets to win National Bank Open men’s singles title

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi has had a challenging Olympic journey this time around, from losing his wedding ring in the River Seine to vomiting blood prior to the final event. The 32-year-old Olympian finished in 11th place on Saturday, August 10, during the high jump final, shortly after revealing...

Olympian Gianmarco Tamberi Competed Hours After Vomiting Blood

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

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TORONTO (AP) — Amanda Anisimova beat eighth-seeded Emma Navarro 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday in an all-American semifinal in the windy National Bank Open. “Huge accomplishment,” said Anisimova, ranked 132nd in the world. “Something I’ve been working really hard toward.” She will face third-seeded defending champion Jessica Pegula in the final Monday in another all-American match. Pegula beat No. 14 Diana Shnaider of Russia 6-4, 6-3. Anisimova took a mental-health break from tennis last year. The 22-year-old player has two WTA Tour titles — in 2019 in Bogota and 2022 in Melbourne.

Amanda Anisimova beats Emma Navarro in windy National Bank Open semifinal

MONTREAL (AP) — Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday in the National Bank Open semifinals after waiting out a rain delay early in the second set. Rublev has victories this year in Madrid and Hong Kong. The 26-year-old Russian beat top-seeded Jannik Sinner 6-3, 1-6,...

Andrey Rublev reaches sixth career ATP Masters 1000 final with win over Matteo Arnaldi in Montreal

Jessica Pegula has run it back in Canada. The world No. 6 retained her National Bank Open crown on Monday evening, completing the tournament's city sweep in Toronto a year after triumphing at Montreal. Facing countrywoman Amanda Anisimova, Pegula emerged victorious with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 win. "Starting the third,...

Title defended! Jessica Pegula stops Amanda Anisimova to retain National Bank Open crown

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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The stars align on August 13, 2024, forming a celestial setting that brings dreams to life for certain zodiac signs more so than for the others of the zodiac. Taurus, Libra, and Pisces are especially blessed during this period. The cosmos are working in your favor to manifest desires you may have been harboring for a while. Whether it is reaching career goals, finding love, or undergoing personal growth, these signs are set to see their dreams come true if the day is pursued properly and with passion.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True  | August 13, 2024

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Jessica Pegula defended her National Bank Open women's singles title by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in Monday's all-American final.

Jessica Pegula wins second National Bank Open title

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Serena Williams called out a Paris restaurant on X, claiming she was “denied” a table, and now the eatery has responded. The tennis legend posted, “Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids. Always a first. #Olympic2024,” adding melting face and eye rolling emojis.

Restaurant Responds to Serena Williams After She Was ‘Denied’ Table in Paris

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Grigor Dimitrov, Stefanos Tsitsipas and more star in hilarious tribute to 'dead' one-handed backhand

Reports of the death of the one-handed backhand have been greatly exaggerated, but the stars of the ATP Tour hoping to be ready for whenever that...

Grigor Dimitrov, Stefanos Tsitsipas and more star in hilarious tribute to 'dead' one-handed backhand

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