MLB roundup: Bryce Harper returns, drives in 2 in Phils' win
Bryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first game since June 25 and helped lead the host Philadelphia Phillies past the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 on Friday.
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Kim Clijsters: I cried when Serena announced her farewell - Legends’ Voice
Serena Williams recently announced she will be evolving” away from professional tennis and I absolutely loved the article she wrote in Vogue magazine about her decision. Ad The US Open is expected to be her farewell tournament and I think no matter how experienced she is; she's not experienced when it comes to this.
Peeved Rybakina does not feel like Wimbledon champion
In just over a month after winning her maiden grand slam title, Kazakh Elena Rybakina said it was a "pity" that she does not feel like the Wimbledon champion because of the absence of rankings points at the tournament.
What types of exercise do you need to reduce dementia risk?
Experts had long believed that exercise could help protect against developing dementia. However, though they had observed a general pattern of reduced risk, studies on the subject had been small – and often conflicting – with little consensus on the type, frequency or intensity of exercise that might be best.
New-look Emma Raducanu prepares to defend US Open title
Emma Raducanu has rightly become the face of British tennis since her US Open fairytale last year – and the time has finally come for her to defend her crown.
Adrian Mannarino to face Laslo Djere for ATP Winston-Salem title
Adrian Mannarino upset Dutch second seed Botic van de Zandschulp 6-0, 6-4 on Friday to reach the ATP Winston-Salem Open final against Serbian Laslo Djere. World number 65 Mannarino won 21 of 26 first-serve points and never faced a break point in dispatching the 23rd-ranked Dutchman after 75 minutes. In the other semi-final, 89th-ranked Djere needed nine match points but finally dispatched 102nd-ranked Swiss Marc-Andrea Huesler 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/5) after two hours and 18 minutes.
Daria Kasatkina to face Daria Saville in WTA Granby final
Canada. Kasatkina will play for the crown on Saturday against Australia's Daria Saville, who advanced to her first WTA final since 2017 by walkover on Thursday when Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk withdrew from the event.
Novak Djokovic's Absence From US Open "Very Sad": Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal said Friday he is saddened by Novak Djokovic's absence from the US Open as he returns to the tournament for the first time in three years. The Spanish legend has not played in New York since defeating Daniil Medvedev in five sets to lift the 2019 title. Nadal has added three more Grand Slam singles titles to his haul since that victory, taking his total to 22 -- the all-time men's record.