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“What just happened?” That’s what a baffled and elated Alexei Popyrin scrawled on a sideline camera lens after beating Andrey Rublev to clinch his first Masters 1000 title in Montreal on Monday night. The question was tongue in cheek, but it made sense, too. In seven years on tour, the 62nd-ranked Popyrin had never threatened to win anything close to a title this significant.

"What just happened?" Alexei Popyrin joins Jessica Pegula in making pre-US Open statement

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Chicago, IL

Fresh off of winning the gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper is returning to Chicago to face the Sky for the first time since being traded in the offseason. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. After being...

Mercury star Kahleah Copper ‘excited’ for first game back in Chicago since being traded by Sky

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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

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Athlon Sports

The second half of the 2024 WNBA season is right around the corner, with teams set to hit the floor this week following the league-mandated hiatus for the Olympics.  Before the season resumes, ESPN writer Kevin Pelton shared a few potential trades that could bolster a few lineups. The Indiana ...

ESPN Proposes Major Indiana Fever Trade That Would Benefit Caitlin Clark

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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

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

Chicago Sky star Chennedy Carter has been ruled out of the team's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday.  The Sky reported Carter will miss the game just a few hours before tip-off, which is currently set at 8 p.m. ET.  Chicago listed Carter's absence as a non-COVID illness. ...

Chicago Sky Announce Unexpected Injury Update On Chennedy Carter

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan will see the return of NHL players, making it a significant event for Tampa Bay Lightning fans. Key candidates from the Lightning include Brayden Point, confirmed to play for Canada, alongside Brandon Hagel and Victor Hedman, who is a likely choice for Sweden. Other potential representatives include Mikey Eyssimont for Team USA and Jake Guentzel, who may debut in internationals if healthy. Nikita Kucherov and Andrei Vasilevskiy's Olympic participation hinges on Russia's uncertain status due to geopolitical issues.

Top Tampa Bay Lightning Players Eyeing 2026 Olympics in Milan

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

Las Vegas, NV

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A WNBA star is taking a bold step to protect the rights of pregnant players. A WNBA player is taking a bold step to protect the rights of pregnant players by filing a lawsuit against the league she’s currently playing for. On Monday, Aug. 12, Los Angeles Sparks star...

Basketball Star Sues WNBA And Las Vegas Aces For Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination

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Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

CINCINNATI—Lorenzo Musetti is eager to just get back to the weekly grind in Cincinnati, after capping off a whirlwind summer with a history-making run at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Italian became the first tennis player from his country to win an Olympic medal in 100 years,...

Lorenzo Musetti wants to “keep going and keep growing” in Cincy after whirlwind summer

A hero’s welcome for a herculean achievement. On Monday evening, Novak Djokovic was front and center for a special homecoming in Belgrade. And rightfully so, after the 24-time major winner brought home one of three gold medals for his nation at the Paris Olympics. Athletes were welcomed at City...

LA 2028 next? Novak Djokovic headlines golden homecoming for Serbian Olympic medalists

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New WTA CEO Portia Archer speaks in Cincinnati, commits to tour's long-term goal of pay equity

Newly-minted WTA CEO Portia Archer already has big goals for the storied organization. The former basketball executive, who succeeded Steve Simon in the role on July...

New WTA CEO Portia Archer speaks in Cincinnati, commits to tour's long-term goal of pay equity

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