In a thrilling quarterfinal match, American Taylor Fritz finally broke his barrier and reached his first ever grand slam semifinal at the US Open by defeating fourth seed Alexander Zverev in four sets. This marks the second time an American has reached the semifinals at this year's US Open, with Emma Navarro also achieving the feat earlier in the day. Fritz's victory also continues a trend of American men making their first grand slam semifinal at the US Open for the third consecutive year.
American tennis player Taylor Fritz finally breaks his streak of Grand Slam quarter-final losses by defeating 2020 runner-up Alexander Zverev in a thrilling four-set match at the US Open. He now has a chance to become the first American men's singles champion at the tournament since 2003. Fritz's win comes on the heels of 18-year-old native New Yorker Emma Navarro's victory in the women's singles, making it a successful day for American tennis at the tournament.
The 2024 Women's Olympic Football Championship came down to an intense match between the United States and Brazil. Despite their best efforts, Brazil was unable to break through America's defense and it was USA's Swanson who scored the only goal of the game. The USWNT's coach, Emma Hayes, was seen pushing her team to play faster and secure the win.
After a shocking early exit in the Women's World Cup, the U.S. Women's Soccer team has had a dramatic turnaround under new coach Emma Hayes, going undefeated in the Paris Olympics. With a chance at redemption and the gold medal, veteran captain Lindsey Horan credits the team's success to living in the moment. As they face a strong Brazil team in the final, all eyes will be on this highly anticipated match at the Parc des Princes.
Breaking, a popular form of street dance, has made its debut at the Olympics in Paris. While Team GB didn't qualify, dancers at Glasgow's Studio 22 are continuing to train and perfect their moves. With breaking now being an official Olympic sport, teacher and B-girl Emma Ready hopes it brings more attention and funding to the scene. Our BBC reporter, Cameron Angus-Mackay, gets a taste of this new addition to the Olympics and how it's not as easy as it looks.
Fans who are unable to travel to Paris for the Olympic tennis tournament can still witness top-level competition at the 2024 Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, DC. The tournament, which kicks off on July 27, has announced a star-studded player field including three top 10 players, five Grand Slam champions, and three former world No. 1s. Additionally, four American players who qualified for the Paris Olympics will be participating in the DC tournament, including Sebastian Korda, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, and Madison Keys. Other notable players set to compete include Ons Jabeur, Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Emma Raducanu. Don't miss out on this exciting showcase of talent!
The U.S. women's national team dominates Germany in an impressive 4-1 victory, securing a spot in the Olympic knockout rounds. The team's attacking talent shines with goals from Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson, and Lynn Williams. The U.S. also showcases a strong defense, shutting down Germany's attempts at a comeback.
In the first semifinal match of the Women's Wimbledon tournament, Italian star Jasmine Paolini is set to face off against Donna Vekić, who is making her debut in the last four. Paolini, who defeated Emma Navarro in the quarterfinals, is looking to reach her second straight Grand Slam final while Vekić has made it past the second round for the first time in 11 attempts. For viewers outside of the UK, using a VPN can provide access to the game and prevent ISP throttling.
Actress Emma Roberts passionately defends the superhero movie Madame Web and its director, S.J. Clarkson, amidst negative reception fueled by internet culture. Roberts shares her personal enjoyment of the film and laments the trivialization of creative efforts and subsequent negative impact on public perception. Meanwhile, in non-Indian news, The Shillong Times, a weekly tabloid first published in 1945, has evolved into a respected daily newspaper in spite of financial challenges.
The Wimbledon organizers have majorly mishandled the schedule for Saturday, as Andy Murray's highly anticipated mixed doubles match with Emma Raducanu will not be taking place on Centre Court. Despite this potentially being Murray's final tennis match at SW19, he will not receive a proper final ovation due to being placed on the smaller Court 1. This decision was made due to a clash with England's quarter-final game at Euro 2024, as well as Murray's early exit in the men's doubles tournament with his brother. This unfortunate scheduling may result in Murray's farewell match being overshadowed by the English national football team, leaving fans disappointed.