Emma Raducanu exits Australian Open after defeat to ruthless Iga Swiatek | Australian Open 2025
In recent years in professional tennis, the sight of Iga Swiatek annihilating yet another defenseless, poor opponent has become as certain as the sun rising. When Swiatek's game is flowing and her mind is clear, the combined qualities of her hard ball-striking, athleticism, and relentless focus are so great that at one point she was […]
Australian Open 2025: Raducanu v Swiatek, De Minaur and Sinner to come – live | Australian Open 2025
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Iga Swiatek break Emma Laducanu. The second-seeded Raducanu found it difficult to mount rallies, even when he landed a first serve, and his returns were disastrous. Swiatek sealed a 3-1 lead with a pinpoint backhand, beating Raducanu at the net, a […]
Jack Draper goes the distance again to beat Vukic and set up Alcaraz clash | Australian Open 2025
Throughout the early years of Jack Draper's young career, questions about his physical preparation for his chosen sport followed him wherever he went. Draper, who has battled injuries and stamina issues, has always listened to those who think he didn't try hard enough, be professional enough or care enough about his technique. Those days are […]
Coons signals he could be open to voting yes on Bondi
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) suggested in an interview that he is “prepared to vote yes” on President-elect Trump's pick for head of the Department of Justice, Pam Bondi. Coons said on CNN on Thursday that the most important thing he wanted to hear from Bondi during Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing was “whether she would […]
Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka in action, Alcaraz and Zverev to follow on day six – live | Australian Open 2025
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Sabalenka On the first serve, both your backhand and forehand will result in unforced errors and you will immediately be under pressure from your opponent. Honestly, Towson doesn't even need to do much, so Shonky is an early door on Sabalenka's […]
Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent told senators on Thursday that he would be “100 percent in favor” of President-elect Trump if he supported a strategy of toughening sanctions against major Russian oil companies as a way to end the war in Ukraine. Ta. “If Russian Federation officials are monitoring this confirmation hearing, I am 100% […]
Danielle Collins blows kisses to heckling Australian Open crowd after win
American Daniel Collins defeated Australia's Destaney Aiaba in three sets in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open on Thursday, much to the delight of the jeering pro-Melbourne crowd. Playing in his first Grand Slam since switching gears after retiring, Collins, a 2022 Australian Open finalist, told the crowd to “shut up” as chants […]
Power company defends keeping transmission lines open ahead of LA fires
The power company being investigated as a possible ignition point in parts of the Los Angeles wildfires left power lines open shortly before the outbreak as life-threatening wind speeds were just 1 mph below threshold. defended the decision. Southern California Edison CEO Stephen Powell, who is already facing lawsuits over the fires, said the winds […]
New York to open massive new 2,200-bed migrant shelter for single men in the Bronx
After New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to open a massive 2,000-bed migrant shelter in the South Bronx, Democratic Congressman Richie Torres denounced the decision, calling the borough a “dumping ground” for migrants. He accused Mr. Adams of treating him like a. In response to Torres' accusations, the mayor's office has closed 46 […]
NYC to open 2,200-bed migrant shelter for men despite boasting about recent closures, declining arrivals
New York Mayor Eric Adams (Democrat) announced On Friday, the city announced plans to close more than 20 immigrant shelters, while also opening a large new facility in the Bronx to house single adult men. in decemberThe Adams administration announced the closure of several shelters, including facilities at Floyd Bennett Field and Randalls Island. Both […]