NEW YORK—With less than a week to go before the US Open, Darren Cahill would have expected plenty of media attention on Jannik Sinner, the player he’s coached alongside Simone Vagnozzi since 2022. The world No. 1 and reigning Australian Open champion ranks high among one of the...

Coach Darren Cahill defends “honest to the core” Jannik Sinner after anti-doping exoneration ahead of US Open

MATCH POINT: American McCartney Kessler rallies to upset Wang Xinyu in Cleveland second round.

MATCH POINT: American McCartney Kessler rallies to upset Wang Xinyu in Cleveland second round

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WATCH: Will Novak Djokovic win a 25th major title? ⤴️. After the men's and women's US Open singles draws were made, we polled our writers and editors on four questions:. Peter Bodo: The hard work, focus, and tradecraft Iga Swiatek brings to the game will enable her to wipe out the bad taste left in her mouth after failures at the Olympics and Cincinnati.

US Open 2024 Expert Picks: Who will become champion, and who will surprise?

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, former WTA No. 1, mother and international celebrity, began her comeback the conventional way at the beginning of the year. Twice an Australian Open champion, she came to Melbourne in January hoping to launch a successful return to tennis following her most recent sabbatical, this one to birth her baby daughter Shai.

Naomi Osaka lacks hardware in 2024—but nothing else, as the US Open nears

NEW YORK (AP) — Ons Jabeur, the 2022 U.S. Open women's runner-up, withdrew from this year's tournament Thursday because of a shoulder injury. Jabeur was to be the No. 17 seed in the tournament that begins Monday. The U.S. Tennis Association said Elise Mertens, the next-highest player eligible to be seeded, will become the No. 33 seed.

Former finalist Ons Jabeur withdraws from US Open with shoulder injury

NEW YORK—Karolina Pliskova loves watching tennis. “For me, it's better than any movie,” she told me back in 2018. Though the former world No. 1 doesn’t watch as many matches as she used to, she still knows a star when she sees one. “I like Daniil Medvedev,”...

In career twilight, Ace Queen Karolina Pliskova still quests for Grand Slam crown at US Open

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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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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Second-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States rallied to beat Camila Osorio of Colombia 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (2) early Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Monterrey Open. The 23-year-old Navarro, the 2021 NCAA champion as a freshman at the University of Virginia, finally finished...

2nd-seeded Navarro outlasts Osorio to reach Monterrey Open quarterfinals

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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Have you ever wondered if your home mirrors your true self? Just like people present their best selves on social media, our homes can showcase our personalities and lifestyles. Does your home reflect who you are? I hope so because this will make you the most comfortable.

Decluttering | Does Your Home Reflect Who You Are

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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

Under the lights in New York City a year ago, Coco Gauff evolved from a promising teen phenom into a Grand Slam champion with her victory at the 2023 US Open. When she returns to Arthur Ashe Stadium to defend her crown, her signature shoes will also have “evolved” with her, as New Balance announced the second edition of her signature shoe: The Coco CG2, set for an August 21 launch.

FIRST LOOK: New Balance unveils Coco CG2, Coco Gauff's second signature shoe

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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

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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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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

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

[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

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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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US Open men’s preview: Favorites Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz each carry own hint of vulnerability

The Grand Slam race for 2024 is barreling to the finish line in New York, and just about everyone who’s anyone is healthy enough to play....

US Open men’s preview: Favorites Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz each carry own hint of vulnerability

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