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Earlier in the day, Frenchman Richard Gasquet prevailed over Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut in three sets to move into his first Cincinnati semifinal, first Masters 1000 semifinal in six years (2013 Miami: lost to Andy Murray) and seventh overall. David Goffin returned to the Cincinnati semis for the second consecutive year (2018: lost to Roger Federer) without even taking the court as his quarterfinal opponent Yoshihito Nishioka was forced to withdraw from their last eight match owing to illness....

Neither has won a title this year, and would see this as an opportunity to end that drought. However, in recent times, it is the Dutch player who has looked impressive. She has especially looked in imperious form in this tournament. Bertens is yet to lose a set after four matches, which included players of the calibre of second seed Petra Kvitova, former Grand slam champion Jelena Ostapenko and Anastasija Sevastova....

There was something interesting for the fans as well, as the bearer of the infamous ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ for the 2019 edition of the draft would be revealed. In case you’re unaware, this is the tag given to the final pick of the NFL Draft in any particular year, which happened to be UCLA’s tight end Caleb Wilson who was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. But anyway, better being the last pick than not being selected altogether right?...

The emerald green courts of Wimbledon have readied themselves to host the very best of tennis players on its hallowed grounds. The conjectures ahead of The Wimbledon Championships are one too many with the men’s draw proving to be an exciting lure for the tennis fans. A brief jogging of the memory would be enough to reveal that Wimbledon has not known a champion outside of the Big Four ever since 2003 when Roger Federer lifted the trophy for the first time....

The World Series has produced a set of compelling, dramatic and even historic competitions. Three of the past five Fall Classics — 2014, 2016, 2017 — have been pushed to the full seven-game limit, and even the ones that ended early — 2013, 2015, 2018 — were packed with close contests that went down to the wire, often ending in extra innings. And then we have the 2019 World Series, which has been pretty “blah” in comparison....

The official USCPSC Twitter, which operates in a manner similar to the Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter in terms of absurdity, released an infographic detailing the number of injuries associated with video games during 2020. Clocking in at a grand total of 13,073, the post states that causes of the injuries were associated with things like concussions, lacerations, being hit by a thrown controller, and falling out of bed while playing games....

Sports leagues and seasons got postponed or canceled, major events got put on hold and the world seemed to pause. The NBA pioneered an effort to not only temporarily stop its season, but showed a path to restarting its season—to at least bring some normalcy back to sports fans. The NBA restarted its 2019-20 season during the 2020 summer, all in Orlando in the exclusive NBA Bubble at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex....

The 2020 Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in Tokyo between July 24 and August 9, but the organizers have remained stedfast in moving on with holding the games despite the worldwide struggle to contain COVID-19. In a letter addressed to International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Friday, the NIF made its position clear, asking the IOC to deliver a “insight on the central milestones” involved in the process of deciding whether the games will be held as planned, postponed or canceled....

On the film side of things, Mank and The Trial of the Chicago 7 garnered several nods this season (Mank with a field-leading six, Trial with five). Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis both were nominated for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, but the film failed to land a Best Drama nomination—it only garnered those two acting nominations. Another notable snub? Spike Lee’s Vietnam War epic, Da 5 Bloods, didn’t pick up a single nod....

Since then, the Jags have parted ways with head coach Doug Marrone and hired longtime college football coach Urban Meyer. Who will the Jacksonville Jaguars select with the first pick in the 2021 NFL draft? Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence seems to be the obvious choice for the Jacksonville Jaguars and their rebuild. In fact, at this point in the NFL draft process, it would be more surprising if they didn’t select Lawrence with the first overall pick....

This is a result of a horrible trade the Houston Texans would take back 10 times out of 10. With Tua Tagovailoa failing to solidify his status as the Miami Dolphins Franchise Quarterback the franchise has the option to replace or support their young QB. Some of Tua’s strongest critics have citied the Miami Dolphins tendency to baby him while fellow rookie QB’s such as Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow have been given free reign over their respective offenses....

The 2021 WTA Finals will be held from 10–17 November with six women making their debuts at the event - Aryna Sabalenka, Barbora Krejcikova, Maria Sakkari, Iga Swiatek, Paula Badosa and Anett Kontaveit. Karolina Pliskova and Garbine Muguruza are the only two players to have played in the event before. Krejcikova is also the only 2021 Grand Slam winner who’s participating, as Ashleigh Barty withdrew despite qualifying, while Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu failed to make the cut....

This feature for the F1 Hungarian GP is all about that! In this feature, we will take a look at where the intra-team battles stand as the sport heads towards the summer break. So, without further ado, let’s get straight to it. 2022 F1 Hungarian GP: Teammate Wars! Mercedes Lewis Hamilton vs George Russell (6-7) Winner: Lewis Hamilton The F1 Hungarian GP could have been a Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton titanic battle if not for the reliability issues both the drivers faced in qualifying....

Mission accomplished. The 2022 Kia EV6 doesn’t just rise above its relative competition, it rises above many other electric cars and crossovers, putting itself at the forefront of consideration. The EV6’s exterior styling doesn’t vary from company themes and norms. The look is fierce up front and sleekly sophisticated at the rear. It’s easily recognizable from face or tail, for all the right reasons. Buyers can get the Kia with the same powertrain and drivetrain options as the Ioniq 5, at least for now....

The Chevrolet Blazer EV will be the fourth part of Chevy’s electric vehicle strategy with the Bolt EV and EUV recently getting a price break and the electric Equinox crossover hitting the market in fall of 2023 as a 2024 model. The Chevy Silverado EV was previewed at this year’s CES and will arrive next spring. For parent company GM, the massively powerful Hummer EV is already on sale with the Sierra pickup and Hummer SUV still on the way....

Solid dress shirts provide a nice background for patterned suits, while patterned dress shirts add an extra dimension to solid-colored suits. In some outfit combinations, you may tuck your tie into a suit jacket or vest. You don’t need to wear a tie with these outfits. You could wear a dark dress shirt with a light pair of jeans, along with some white sneakers. You might pair your dress shirt and sweater with some nice jeans and a set of sneakers....

The 24-year-old Dutch midfielder joined the Catalan club in 2019. He was signed with the hope of replacing Barcelona stalwart Sergio Busquets in the long run. However, de Jong was used in different roles under former managers Ernesto Valverde and Ronald Koeman. With Xavi now in charge at Nou Camp, de Jong’s importance at the club has waned further. With Barcelona looking to sell big players who are not very influential at the club, de Jong’s name has inevitably entered the rumor mill....

She was among the most photographed woman in the world from paparazzi images to the stage managed appearances for good causes or at state banquets. And her clothing choices have inspired generations of women looking for ideas about what to wear. Here are some of her most iconic looks: 1. Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress and Train The Princess of Wales famously had a 25 ft train to complement her sumptuous wedding gown when she married Prince Charles at St Paul’s Cathedral, on July 29, 1981....

Although city apartments and crowded streets mean less space, Jerry Klein, the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Chief Veterinary Officer, told Newsweek there’s “more to think about than just the size when selecting a pet that will thrive in an urban environment.” “For example, many breeds, small and large, come with significant grooming requirements that potential owners should consider when looking to acquire a dog,” he said. “Also, many medium and large breed dogs have lower activity levels and are more than happy to lounge on the sofa as well....