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(Reuters) - Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are among the contenders who can upend pre-tournament favourites Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open while Taylor Fritz is the best bet for ending America's long wait for a men's Grand Slam champion.

Tennis-Medvedev, Zverev out to play spoiler role at U.S. Open

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Simone Biles is excited to enter a new chapter in her life. Biles had a spectacular performance in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, taking home three gold medals (team, all-around, vault) and one silver (floor exercise) for the Team USA women's gymnastics squad. After winning four medals in Paris, she ...

Simone Biles Shares Exciting Personal News After Sensational Paris Olympics

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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')

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

LAUSANNE (Reuters) - Two-times Olympic champion Armand Duplantis soared to another victory in his illustrious resume, winning the city pole vault competition on Wednesday to open the Lausanne Diamond League meeting.

Athletics-Duplantis soars to another Diamond League win two weeks after world record

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the upcoming US Open, which starts on Monday. Jabeur had been seeded No.17 in the women's singles draw, which was released earlier on Thursday, but she has pulled out due to injury. Jabeur's seeded spot will be filled by the next highest-ranked player eligible...

Former finalist Jabeur withdraws from US Open

While Romania’s Ana Barbosu is the rightful owner of the bronze medal from the floor exercise at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her medal triumph wasn’t without controversy. Barbosu went from finishing fourth after USA Gymnastics coaches issued a score inquiry that bumped Jordan Chiles from fifth to ...

Romanian Gymnastics Federation Makes Statement About Olympic Bronze Medal Ruling

Jannik Sinner has given himself breathing space at the top of the ATP Rankings thanks to his Cincinnati Open title run while Frances Tiafoe is back in the top 20 after finishing runner-up. Sinner has been at the top of the rankings since the French Open and will now remain...

ATP Rankings: Jannik Sinner opens 2,000+ point gap, Taylor Fritz remains American No 1, Frances Tiafoe +7

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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

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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

Jakob Ingebrigtsen blew away 1500m men's Olympic champion Cole Hocker with a dominant performance at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne. The 23-year-old Norwegian had been the heavy favourite to win gold at Paris 2024, but misjudged the race which allowed Hocker of the United States to claim top spot on the podium.

Ingebrigtsen beats Olympic champion Hocker in rematch

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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A recent online discussion about how ice cream is served on Carnival Cruise Line ships has sparked conversation among passengers and the cruise line itself. The debate which was picked up by news outlets was started by a passenger who questioned why Carnival requires passengers to serve their own soft serve ice cream, unlike other cruise lines where crew members handle the process.

Carnival Cruise Line Defends Self-Serve Ice Cream Policy After Passenger Speaks Out

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Dubbed the “Milano-Cortina Games,” the upcoming Winter Olympics will be 17 days of sporting events in and around the stunning Italian Alps. In 2026, the Milano-Cortina event will host the Winter Olympic Games from February 6 to February 22. One month later, the Paralympics will see athletes competing in six sports, going from March 6 to March 15. In total, 3,500 athletes will be representing 93 countries.

Everything To Know About The 2026 Winter Olympics In Italy

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

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Marketa Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, had an operation on her left shoulder, she wrote in a social media post on Wednesday. “I’ve been struggling with shoulder pain for a few months now and there was no other option but to go for surgery,” Vondrousova wrote, along with a photo of her in a hospital bed. “Everything went well and I’ll start rehab soon.”

Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, has surgery on her left shoulder

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Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz wound up on opposite sides of the US Open bracket, meaning they could meet in another big final after Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics.

Djokovic-Alcaraz, Swiatek-Gauff among possible US Open finals

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Eight third-round matches will be played at the Winston-Salem Open on day 4. With the defending champion, Sebastian Baez, out, the remaining players will be eager to showcase their best tennis in pursuit of the title. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate. But who will advance to the quarterfinals?

ATP Winston-Salem Day 4 Predictions Including Borna Coric vs Rinky Hijikata

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Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

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Watch: Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka Thanks Fans for Support After Former Boyfriend’s Death. Aryna Sabalenka is ready for a comeback after a much-needed break. The tennis star was forced to sit out of Wimbledon and the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a shoulder injury, but she recently detailed how losing her ex boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in March also contributed to her bowing out of some summer events.

Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka Details Mental Health Struggles After Ex Konstantin Koltsov's Death

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K-Swiss Signs Andrey Rublev to Multi-Year Deal

Top-ranked tennis player Andrey Rublev and K-Swiss have agreed to a multi-year...

K-Swiss Signs Andrey Rublev to Multi-Year Deal

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