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US in deep freeze while much of the world is extra toasty? Yet again, it’s climate change

By SETH BORENSTEIN (AP Science Writer)Much of the United States is shivering through brutal cold as most of the rest of the world is feeling unusually warm weather. However strange it sounds, that con

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

India's Nagal makes history with win vs. 31-seed

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Sumit Nagal became the first Indian tennis player to knock off a seeded opponent at a Grand Slam since 1989 when he defeated Alexander Bublik in straight sets at the Australian

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Sumit Nagal, back in the big time, gets his game on point for biggest career win

The first time Sumit Nagal played in the main draw of a Grand Slam, he took on Roger Federer at the 2019 US Open, and very memorably took a set off him then as a qualifier. It was his mainstream claim

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Ruud stays cool amid scorcher at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia -- The bugs bothered Carlos Alcaraz in his first match at the Australian Open in two years, and so did 37-year-old veteran Richard Gasquet.For the first set, at least.After taking

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Sumit Nagal after stunning Australia Open first round win: 'Emotional, very proud of myself'

Sumit Nagal became the first Indian man since Ramesh Krishnan (at the 1989 Australian Open) to beat seeded player at a Grand Slam. He defeated world no. 27 and 31st seed Alexander 'Sasha' Bublik of Ka

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Wiegman extends England contract

Sarina Wiegman has extended her England Women contract until 2027.The news comes a day after Wiegman was named best women's coach at The Best FIFA Awards for a record-extending fourth time.Wiegman has

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Tsitsipas hankers for Wimbledon quiet after 'party court' outing

MELBOURNE : Stefanos Tsitsipas was left yearning for the quiet decorum of Wimbledon after playing doubles with his brother Petros on the Australian Open's new "party court" on Tuesday. Echoing th

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Mourinho sacked by Roma

Jose Mourinho has been sacked after two-and-a-half years in charge at Roma, with Daniele De Rossi named as his replacement. The Giallorossi have won one of their last six Serie A games and were recent

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Private school faux pas spells trouble for France’s new education minister

Just days after her appointment, Oudéa-Castéra has faced calls to resign over her claim that she sent her eldest son to a private establishment because of teacher absences and staffing shortfalls at h

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

David Letterman’s longtime music man Paul Shaffer lists gated New York home for $2.75M

Canada-born Paul Shaffer — David Letterman’s longtime musical director who heads the World’s Most Dangerous Band — and his wife, Cathy, are listing their gated Bedford, NY, home on a sprawling 8 acres

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Swiatek: Barty was 'a huge inspiration'

MELBOURNE, Australia -- World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has paid tribute to retired Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty, revealing the three-time Slam champion was a major source of motivation in her own as

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

Will LIV's Three-Round Format Grow Golf – History Suggests It Can

Most businesses have grown by expanding or modifying their product and offering variations to attract new customers. For example, Apple used to offer one phone, but expanding its line to include SE, P

tennis Jan. 16, 2024

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