Unflappable to unstoppable? Pegula ready for WTA Finals challenge

After a roller-coaster season of injuries, coaching changes and a finals appearance at the US Open, Jessica Pegula has big goals for the WTA Finals.

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WTA Tour Finals: Garbine Muguruza’s Riyadh tournament faces new challenges after chaos

The WTA Tour Finals in Saudi Arabia was never going to be an under-the-radar affair. Judy Murray, a top coach and the mother of Andy, the two-time Wimbledon champion, has been conducting clinics. ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Who can stop Sabalenka? WTA Finals talking points and vote

Aryna Sabalenka is looking to cap a superb year with a first WTA Finals triumph. Here's everything you need to know about the event - and cast your vote for the winner.

Zheng Qinwen defeats wild card Sofia Kenin to win in Tokyo and clinch WTA Finals berth

Top-seeded Zheng Qinwen of China claimed the Toray Pan Pacific Open title with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over American wild card Sofia Kenin on Sunday

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

WTA Finals draw: Coco Gauff faces Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka plays Zheng Qinwen

The WTA Finals draw pits Aryna Sabalenka against world No. 4 Jasmine Paolini as she seeks the three wins that would confirm her as the year-end world No. 1. Sabalenka will also face Elena Rybakina ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Are The Ottawa Senators Finally Ready to Dodge Another Disastrous November?

With a win in Vegas, the Senators can ensure they will finish October with a record above .500

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

NY Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Born into war: Babies are an unstoppable force in Gaza

At Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, around 30 to 40 babies are born each day in the region’s sole maternity ward. Islam Al-Qanou arrived at the hospital nine months pregnant and completely alone. ...

Van Nistelrooy on Chelsea match duties amid Man Utd's Amorim pursuit

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will conduct Manchester United's pre-match media before Sunday's game against Chelsea, suggesting Ruben Amorim will not be in charge.

MLS playoff predictions: Are Messi and Inter Miami unstoppable? Maybe not …

Miami raced to the highest points total in league history this season. But that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in knockout matches. If last season was defined by Lionel Messi, this one was ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

MLS playoff predictions: Are Messi and Inter Miami unstoppable? Maybe not …

Miami raced to the highest points total in league history this season. But that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in knockout matches

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Aryna Sabalenka overtakes Iga Swiatek to reclaim WTA No. 1 ranking

U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is officially No. 1 in the WTA rankings again after ending Iga Swiatek’s 11-month reign

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made

Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustain

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Are the Ravens Unstoppable? Can Russell Wilson Save the Steelers' Season? | McCoy & Van Noy Podcast

6x Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and 2x Super Bowl winner Kyle Van Noy recap their favorite moments from week 3 in the NFL, give their perspective on Antonio Pierce calling out his Raiders players and ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Why Tech Employees Are Ready to Revolt

This has been an unprecedented period of unprovoked kicks and unkept promises for workers in the tech industry.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"

Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.

The King and the protester: The challenges of a royal tour

An Indigenous senator's protest is a reminder of the historical baggage that royal tours can bring.

Examining the election challenge and certification process

Voting will be complete a week from Tuesday, but the 2024 election will not be over. State elections could be contested and some officials could try to deny certification. CBS News congressional ...

Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming

Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

If Trump wins, get ready to finance that Ferrari

The GOP presidential nominee’s pitch to make car-loan interest tax deductible would be a boon to wealthy taxpayers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

After Hurricane Milton, Get Ready for Mold

Thousands may now be at risk of mold-related illnesses following this year's hurricanes in the American South.

Tech - Wired - October 16

Jessica Williams is ready for the unexpected, even on the 405 Freeway

The actor reflects on living in L.A., her love of ceramics and her starring role in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking," now in its second season — while battling traffic.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Nadal 'emotionally ready' for Davis Cup farewell

Rafael Nadal says he feels emotionally prepared for ending his career at next month's Davis Cup Finals but the Spaniard will only contest the singles if he is "ready to win".

Stokes ready to bowl more on 'raked' pitch

Captain Ben Stokes says he is fit enough to play a greater role with the ball after England pick three spinners for the deciding Test in Pakistan.

Sources: Lore, A-Rod have cash ready for Wolves

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have $940 million in a bank account ready to wire immediately to Glen Taylor and the NBA for control of the Timberwolves should they be approved.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Three Mile Island Readies for Big Tech Reboot

Constellation Energy will revive the half-century-old nuclear power plant to supply electricity for Microsoft’s data centers.

Business - Inc. - October 22

The Dodgers and Yankees are ready for the starriest World Series in decades

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will play Major League Baseball's starriest World Series in decades

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Apple Intelligence Isn’t Ready to Wow You—Yet

Apple’s artificial intelligence features are finally rolling out today, but you might find yourself saying, “Is that it?”

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Mariah Carey is (almost) ready to bring Christmas to you

The singer and songwriter with the Olympic-athlete-level voice talks about her second career as the self-appointed Queen of Christmas.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Harris Suggests Trump Is ‘Weak and Unstable’ in Pointed Challenge

Kamala Harris asked why Donald J. Trump had not released his medical records, appeared on “60 Minutes” or agreed to a second debate.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

How the U.S. Is Trying to Challenge China's Cobalt Chokehold

Talks over mining company Chemaf in Congo are part of a push by the Biden administration to secure global supplies of a metal used in everything from jet fighters and drones to electric-vehicle ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Eliminator Challenge picks: Three teams to use now

NFL survivor pool strategy, predictions and picks for ESPN Eliminator Challenge Week 7.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Why Tory leaders win the diversity challenge

The party’s recent record shows that Badenoch’s ascent to leadership favourite is no accident

Business - Financial Times - October 17

L’Oréal sales disappoint due to weak Chinese demand

Revenue at world’s biggest beauty company grew 3.4 per cent in third quarter, when analysts expected 6 per cent

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Judges dismiss GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots

Judges in both Michigan and North Carolina dismissed lawsuits brought on by the Republican National Committee that would have increased restrictions for overseas ballots. Some Republicans argued ...

Open banking challenges America’s cozy lenders’ club

A new rule tells US banks to share data with rivals whenever customers demand it. They would rather not

World - Financial Times - October 23

Sanders tussles with Senate challenger over Trump

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the Republican rival for his Senate seat, Gerald Malloy, got into a back-and-forth over former President Trump during a Wednesday debate. “Mr. Malloy, Donald Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

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