Columbus, OH

The season’s final Grand Slam begins next week at the US Open. Unsurprisingly, outstanding players are on the entry list for the men’s and women’s singles, including 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and 2022 US Open winner Iga Swiatek. However, five players, including one massive name in the sport, have already elected to withdraw from the US Open. This article names those who have decided not to play and then gives their five replacements.

Five Players Withdraw From US Open

The US Sun

IT’S the last chance for some of the world’s best tennis players to secure a Grand Slam in 2024 as the US Open is finally here – and fans are in for a treat. Novak Djokovic wasted no time in picking off Daniil Medvedev during the 2023 final as he beat his bitter rival by […]

US Open 2024: Schedule, start times, stream and TV channel as tennis stars battle for this year’s final Grand Slam

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How to watch US Open Mixed Madness featuring Coco Gauff, Nick Kyrgios and more.

How to watch US Open Mixed Madness: Time, channel, live stream for Coco Gauff, Nick Kyrgios and more

Tennis great Lindsay Davenport has criticised Iga Swiatek, claiming the world No 1 uses bathroom breaks as a tactic to disrupt her opponents. The three-time Grand Slam champion asserted that Swiatek uses the tactic every time she loses a set and labelled it a “bad habit that should be patrolled by the powers that be.”

Iga Swiatek criticised for using ‘bad habit’ tactic to disrupt opponents by tennis legend

New York City, NY

The stars have already hit the courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center ahead of the year's final Grand Slam event, the 2024 US Open. Defending champion Coco Gauff, two-time champion Naomi Osaka, and resurgent Amanda Anisimova and Paula Badosa were the WTA players who participated in the inaugural Mixed Madness, Tuesday night's marquee event on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

On the grounds: Gauff eats her Wheaties; joins Osaka, Badosa in mixed play

Believe it or not, 2K Day is almost here. It has been a whirlwind of an offseason with Olympic basketball right on the tail of the NBA Finals, NBA Draft and free agency. Before we know it, teams will be reporting to training camp for the 2024-25 season. That means...

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Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Aryna Sabalenka will be seeded above Coco Gauff at the 2024 US Open, while Iga Swiatek will be the top seed for the 11th Grand Slam tournament in a row. Swiatek, a five-time major winner, maintains a significant lead at the top of the WTA Rankings and has been the No 1 seed at every Grand Slam since the 2022 French Open.

US Open women’s singles seeds confirmed: Iga Swiatek top, Aryna Sabalenka edges out Coco Gauff

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Staten Island, NY

Staten Island's third baseman has gotten attention for his interest in cologne, which inspired his unique celebration.

Staten Island's 'Cologne Kid' takes Little League World Series by storm with his unique celebration

Former New York Giants QB Colt McCoy announced his retirement from the NFL.

Former New York Giants quarterback announces retirement from NFL

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Cleveland, OH

All the WTA Cleveland round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday. 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin is among the players hoping to build on her opening-round victory in Ohio. We at LWOT predict all the matches on the slate here and in a separate article, including Beatriz Haddad Maia vs Cristina Bucsa. But which players do you think will reach the quarterfinals?

WTA Cleveland Day 3 Predictions Including Sofia Kenin vs Clara Burel

LCM (50 meters) The first session of the 2024 Junior Pan Pacs are about to start in Canberra, Australia. If you’re local, it’s Wednesday morning, and for those in the Americas, it’s Tuesday evening. This day 1 prelims session will be a fairly short one, featuring heats of the 200 free, 100 back, and 200 fly. There will also be timed finals of the boys 800 free and girls 1500 free today. There is only 1 heat of the girls mile, so that will be swum during finals. There are 2 heats of the boys 800 free, with the slower of the 2 taking place this morning at the end of the prelims session.

2024 Junior Pan Pacs: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

Aryna Sabalenka won her first title since January's Australian Open by powering past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open. The Belarusian needed 76 minutes to wrap up a 6-3 7-5 victory for the 15th title of her career and her sixth at WTA 1,000 level. The result...

Sabalenka wins first title since Australian Open

Los Angeles, CA

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

The Atlanta Braves are in an all-out sprint to the playoffs in the National League, and they're doing it shorthanded. Without star contributors Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, and Ozzie Albies in the lineup, it's been a rough go for the Braves' offense. They have managed to hang in the playoff picture well considering all the injuries, currently holding a 1 1/2 game lead for the final Wild Card spot.

Braves 2021 playoff hero surprisingly predicted to be released amid brutal slump

Cincinnati, OH

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Djokovic is speaking out after a controversial finish to Jack Draper and Felix Auger-Aliassime's Round of 16 match

Cincinnati Open controversy: Novak Djokovic petitions for video review in tennis after 'embarrassing' call

A controversial call during the Cincinnati Open has tennis stars asking for stricter enforcement of video replay. Great Britain’s Jack Draper (above, left) won his round-of-16 match, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4, over Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime (above, right) after umpire Greg Allensworth ruled a volley from the Brit as legal. Auger-Aliassime believed that Draper had hit the ball first before it hit the ground on his side of the court, but the umpire ruled it a “fair shot.”

Djokovic Calls for Video Review After Controversial Match-Point Decision

Tampa, FL

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Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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When does US Open 2024 start? Schedule, format, draw dates, TV and live stream details for tennis grand slam

The focus of the tennis world soon will be solely on the competitions in Queens. The 2024 US Open is nearly here, as one of the...

When does US Open 2024 start? Schedule, format, draw dates, TV and live stream details for tennis grand slam

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