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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(Reuters) - Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas has ended his collaboration with his father Apostolos as his coach, the former world number three said on Friday. The 25-year-old, currently ranked 11th, had criticised Apostolos's coaching style after losing 6-4 6-4 to former Japanese world number four Kei Nishikori in the second round of the Canadian Open on Thursday.

Tennis-Tsitsipas splits with father Apostolos as coach

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

Andrey Rublev opened up about some of the off-court struggles that have been affecting his performances during an up-and-down 2024 season, after claiming his second Top 5 win of the year over Jannik Sinner. The 26-year-old had to do double duty on Saturday after rain in Montreal washed out the...

Andrey Rublev gets real about depression and burnout during up-and-down season

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...

Anisimova beats Navarro, will face Pegula in Toronto final

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Trailing 5-2 in the first set to 34-year-old Nishikori, currently ranked No. 576, Tsitsipas had an argument with his father, and asked him to leave his seat. “I've been complaining to my coach about [my forehand] for the last four, five days,” said Tsitsipas to reporters in Montreal. “That was also the reason I had a confrontation with him during the match. I'm not used to confronting my coach in that sense.”

Stefanos Tsitsipas, after on-court "confrontation" with father, says that Apostolos is no longer his coach

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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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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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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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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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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 chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Wichita State men's tennis junior Luke Bracks has qualified for the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Summer Championships at Leftwich Tennis Center this week in Memphis. The event consists of a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw with all matches playing out August 10-13. Bracks qualified for the Championships after recording two wins in the ITA Summer Series, which gave him a top-three finish in the series point standings, qualifying him for the National Summer Championships. "This is a great accomplishment for Luke," head men's tennis coach Darragh Glavin said. It's great to see...

Bracks Set to Compete in ITA National Summer Championships

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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

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

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., recently introduced Egypt, a remarkable 4 to 5-year-old, 50-pound dog who is filled with love and is searching for her forever family! With a glowing description, Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, explains, "Egypt is a very happy, affectionate and loving girl once she warms up to the people she loves."

Meet The Happy & Affectionate Dog Looking For Love

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Andrey Rublev completes career set of Masters 1000 quarterfinals in Canada

Andrey Rublev stormed past American Brandon Nakashima in straight sets on Saturday afternoon, 6-2, 6-2, to reach the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open for the...

Andrey Rublev completes career set of Masters 1000 quarterfinals in Canada

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