Serena Williams to play US Open mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz had been given a wild card into the tournament. The mixed doubles main draw begins Tuesday, with the winning […]
Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth soccer event in Caribbean
GENEVA (AP) — Gianni Infantino defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global furor over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. On Saturday, Infantino posted photos […]
Man United beaten 2-0 as Hull makes dream return to Premier League
Hull made a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, beating Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday to puncture any preseason optimism surrounding the 20-time champions. First-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy at set-pieces consigned United to a tepid loss to a team that was promoted via the second-tier Championship playoffs […]
Sarajevo Awards in Full: Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’ Wins Best Film
Sandra Wollner’s Everytime has been awarded the Honorary Heart for best narrative feature film at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival. As this year’s edition drew to a close on Friday night, filmmakers gathered at the city’s National Theatre where the jury members — including Igor Bezinović, Sara Klimoska, Matthijs Wouter Knol and Athina Rachel Tsangari, […]
Victim of Sweden sword attack was 17-year-old girl
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The victim of a deadly sword attack at a school in central Sweden was a 17-year-old girl, police said Saturday. An 18-year-old man armed with a sword carried out the attack at the Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm, while classes were in session on Friday. One person was killed and […]
George Russell cruises to sprint race win at F1’s Dutch Grand Prix
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — George Russell started the second half of the Formula 1 season in style as he eased to a sprint race victory on Saturday ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Russell started from pole position, quickly built a gap to Lando Norris in second and managed the pace from there, taking his […]
Bunnie Xo explains ‘silver lining’ in Jelly Roll divorce
Bunnie Xo labeled her divorce from Jelly Roll “a blessing” in a new interview following her split from the country star. “I know when something like that that’s deeply personal happens, it’s a beautifully tragic, but at the same time there’s always a silver lining, there’s always something better to look forward to,” the former […]
Russell Brand, facing multiple rape charges, to headline voting rights event in posh New York enclave
Among the charming farmers markets, vegetable stands and WASP-y beach clubs of Shelter Island, there will be a somewhat unlikely visitor this weekend, we’re told. Russell Brand — who has recently pleaded not guilty to no fewer than three rape changes, plus a handful of sexual assault accusations, in the UK — is a “headliner” at a conference […]
Dodgers remain undefeated in extra innings with Edman’s clutch hit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Edman singled in the winning run with two strikes in the 10th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Friday night. Edman hit a line drive to left field off Gregory Soto (5-4), scoring automatic runner Kiké Hernández from third, keeping the Dodgers as the […]
Taylor Sheridan sued by writer who claims he stole ‘Yellowstone’ idea
Taylor Sheridan is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit after a writer claimed he lifted the general concept for his hit series “Yellowstone” from her work. According to documents obtained by TMZ Friday, TV writer and entertainment journalist Lauren J. Salkin is suing Sheridan, along with NBCUniversal and Paramount, over what she claims is her idea. […]