Cincinnati, OH

HIGHLIGHTS: Aryna Sabalenka dispatches Iga Swiatek in decisive Cincinnati semifinal.

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MATCH POINT: Frances Tiafoe denies Holger Rune in Cincy for first Masters 1000 final.

MATCH POINT: Frances Tiafoe denies Holger Rune in Cincy for first Masters 1000 final

Cleveland, OH

There are many great players in the draw in Cleveland despite the tournament being a WTA 250 event. 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez and nine-time Grand Slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova are among the women scheduled to play on Day 2. We at LWOT predict all the WTA Cleveland matches here and in a separate article, including Beatriz Haddad Maia vs Viktorija Golubic.

WTA Cleveland Day 2 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Ana Bogdan

“It is quite fast here,” Jannik Sinner said, summing up a week’s worth of analysis and commentary from the Cincinnati Open in five short words. Speed was indeed the defining feature and topic of this ATP and WTA 1000 event. The court surface was given a rating of 42 by the tours’ pace rating instruments, up several notches from 2023, and significantly higher than virtually every other event, including Wimbledon. More important, perhaps, Cincy won’t be an outlier in that regard this year: The courts at the US Open are reportedly playing nearly as fast. Which means that what just happened in the flatlands of Ohio could be a preview of what happens over the next few weeks in the concrete jungle of New York.

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner reclaimed their early-season form at the Cincinnati Open

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

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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They like their grub, these golfers. Lydia Ko, for instance, had been wolfing into cupcakes at Dundonald Links during the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open.
Jin Young Ko, meanwhile, has been reacquainting herself with an old favorite of hers, the Scottish sausage roll. Then again?
“I went to the cafe in Troon and ordered the sausage roll but it was just burned,” said the two-time major champion. “I texted my friends and said, ‘is this a sausage roll?’ and they said, ‘no’.”
Whatever it was that was plonked in front of her, it didn’t do Ko any harm. A four-under 68 in round...

Lauren Coughlin has the tastiest round in taking lead at ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open

Ohio State

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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

Tampa, FL

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

This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Yafan Wang (No. 62) will face Sara Sorribes Tormo (No. 73) in the Round of 32 at the Tennis in the Land on...

Sorribes Tormo vs. Wang Prediction at the Tennis in the Land – Tuesday, August 20

Massachusetts State

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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

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

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Racquet: Babolat Pure Aero 98 ($279/single; $539/pair) Once upon a time, a soft drink was marketed as “the choice of a new generation” and now the Babolat Pure Aero 98 could make a similar claim. With Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune and Fils all using the frame—and RPM Blast strings to boot—it clearly appeals to some of the biggest talents in the next era of men’s tennis.

Geared Up: Arthur Fils is France’s budding star using Babolat, Lacoste and Asics

Missouri State

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

CBS Pittsburgh

Hideki Matsuyama could feel the tournament getting away from him, an odd sensation considering he had gone 27 holes without a bogey and had a five-shot lead just an hour earlier.Even more improbable was how it ended Sunday.On the verge of a collapse, Matsuyama rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to regain the lead and then hit two shots as precise as any he hit all day for one last birdie to win a wild PGA Tour postseason opener at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.Birdies on the final two holes — among the toughest on the...

Hideki Matsuyama avoids collapse, rallies to win FedEx Cup playoffs opener

South Carolina State

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

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Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

White Sulphur Springs, WV

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Brooks Koepka picked up his second LIV Golf League victory of the year Sunday when he shot 7-under 63 at The Greenbrier and beat Jon Rahm with a par on the first playoff hole. Rahm, who lost a four-shot lead on the back nine...

Brooks Koepka beats Jon Rahm in playoff to win LIV event at Greenbrier

Jessica Pegula is one win away from pulling off the Canadian Open-Cincinnati Open double. In a battle of competitors holding recent North American summer hard-court hardware, Toronto champion Pegula held off Washington, D.C. title holder Paula Badosa, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, late Sunday afternoon. “I’ve been working a lot on my...

Jessica Pegula holds off Paula Badosa in Cincinnati semis for ninth successive win

Sinner seems impressed with his final-round opponent in Cincinnati. “He’s playing very, very, very good, and then showing great tennis in the last few months,” the Italian said of the American. “He has found himself much, much, better on the court.”. It’s true, Tiafoe has been very...

Cincinnati men's final preview: Jannik Sinner vs. Frances Tiafoe

LOS ANGELES – Coming off an NCAA Tournament berth, the LMU Men's Golf program is ready to build on last season's momentum with a competitive 2024-25 schedule. The Lions won three events last year, with two individual wins, before advancing to the 2024 NCAA DI Chapel Hill Regional. This year, LMU will play four fall tournaments, beginning with the William Tucker Intercollegiate at UNM Championship Course on Sept. 20 and 21, and concluding with The Preserve Golf Club Collegiate hosted by Cal Poly on Oct. 28 and 29. The spring portion of the schedule will include two February events, three...

Men’s Golf Announces 2024-25 Tournament Schedule

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Cincinnati women's final preview: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula

Every final is between two players who have been playing well. But that seems especially true with Sabalenka and Pegula right now. They both established themselves...

Cincinnati women's final preview: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula

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