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Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lake
Read full article: Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lakeA teenager is being called a hero for safely stopping an empty runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lake.
Federal judge calls Indiana attorney general's TikTok lawsuit largely 'political posturing'
Read full article: Federal judge calls Indiana attorney general's TikTok lawsuit largely 'political posturing'The fate of an Indiana lawsuit against the social media company TikTok is uncertain after a federal judge lambasted it as “political posturing.”.
Alex Bregman reveals the inspiration behind his foundation ‘Bregman Cares’
Read full article: Alex Bregman reveals the inspiration behind his foundation ‘Bregman Cares’When he’s not winning World Championship rings, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is committed to making a difference in the lives of children with autism through his foundation ‘Bregman Cares.’
Hundreds of fliers encouraging Anti-Semitism and hate thrown onto driveways in NE Harris County Subdivision
Read full article: Hundreds of fliers encouraging Anti-Semitism and hate thrown onto driveways in NE Harris County SubdivisionAn Atascosita couple says they found Anti-Semitic, racist fliers passed out on every driveway in their neighborhood. Now, the couple is taking a stand, saying that hate will not be tolerated in their community.
The Latest: Gauff into French Open 4th round, Brady retires
Read full article: The Latest: Gauff into French Open 4th round, Brady retiresAmerican teenager Coco Gauff is into the French Open’s fourth round for the first time after her opponent Jennifer Brady stopped playing because of an injured left foot.
Hard quarantine didn't stop Brady in Australia; Osaka did
Read full article: Hard quarantine didn't stop Brady in Australia; Osaka didUnited States' Jennifer Brady holds her runners-up trophy after she lost to Japan's Naomi Osaka in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The 25-year-old American won't be leaving with the Australian Open title after losing to Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday. “I mean, I made my first Grand Slam final. Her Grand Slam record was 15-14, and her overall tour-level mark as a pro was below .500, at 54-57. Ad“I don’t think, you know, she’s God,” Brady said about Osaka, who is now a four-time major champion at age 23.
4 for 4: Osaka wins Australian, stays perfect in Slam finals
Read full article: 4 for 4: Osaka wins Australian, stays perfect in Slam finalsJapan's Naomi Osaka holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup aloft defeating United States Jennifer Brady in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Osaka improved to 4-0 in Grand Slam finals by grabbing six consecutive games to pull away in what initially was a tight contest, beating Brady 6-4, 6-3 at Melbourne Park on Saturday. For me, I feel like every opportunity that I play a Slam is an opportunity to win a Slam,” said the 23-year-old Osaka, who will move up to No. I think if you’re not feeling OK, it’s OK to not feel OK,” Osaka said. And as much as Osaka makes plain that she wants to keep adding to her Grand Slam collection, there are larger goals, too.
The Latest: Krejcikova, Ram win 2nd Australian mixed title
Read full article: The Latest: Krejcikova, Ram win 2nd Australian mixed title(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE – The Latest on the Australian Open tennis tournament (all times local):10:55 p.m.Barbora Krejcikova and Rajeev Ram have combined for their second Australian Open mixed doubles title in three years with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Sam Stosur and Matthew Ebden in the championship match. Krejcikova and fellow Czech Katerina Siniakova lost the women’s doubles final on Friday to Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka. He and Joe Salisbury will attempt to defend their Australian Open doubles title in Sunday’s final against Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek. ___9:03 p.m.Naomi Osaka has won her fourth Grand Slam title by pulling away to beat Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 in the Australian Open final. She is 3-0 in previous Grand Slam finals, winning the Australian Open in 2019 and the U.S. Open in 2018 and 2020.
Osaka eyes 4th Slam title in Australian Open final vs Brady
Read full article: Osaka eyes 4th Slam title in Australian Open final vs BradyJapan's Naomi Osaka, left, is congratulated by United States' Serena Williams after winning their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Sure, it’s clearly possible that Osaka could be beaten by the 22nd-seeded American Jennifer Brady in the title match at Melbourne Park on Saturday. She pushed Osaka to three sets before losing to her in the U.S. Open semifinals last September, then shrugged off a two-week hard quarantine in Australia to reach her first Grand Slam final. Who is seeking her second Australian Open title and fourth Slam trophy — and she is still only 23. Osaka often speaks about wanting more consistency, whether that's at lower-level WTA tournaments or at every Grand Slam event.
Jennifer Brady into 1st Grand Slam final at Australian Open
Read full article: Jennifer Brady into 1st Grand Slam final at Australian OpenUnited States' Jennifer Brady celebrates after defeating Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Serving for the win against Karolina Muchova in the Australian Open semifinals, Brady needed to get through an 18-point game to close things out. I have earned the right to be sitting here, to be playing in a final," Brady said. Watching a Grand Slam final, you look at two players and you’re, like, ‘Wow, that’s awesome that they’re in the final.' Actually, Brady thinks that could have been a help, because it forced her to “reset mentally,” she explained, and rest her body and mind.
The Latest: Krejcikova aims for doubles double in Australia
Read full article: The Latest: Krejcikova aims for doubles double in AustraliaBarbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic makes a forehand return to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. All rights reservedMELBOURNE – The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local):7 p.m.Barbora Krejcikova has set up a shot at an Australian Open doubles double over the next couple of days. AdNaomi Osaka has stopped Serena Williams’ latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title in the Australian Open semifinals. 1 Novak Djokovic vs. Aslan Karatsev, a qualifier from Russia who is ranked 114th and playing in his first Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic is seeking a ninth Australian Open title and 18th Grand Slam trophy overall.
Daughter of Bills, Sabres owners into all-US QF in Australia
Read full article: Daughter of Bills, Sabres owners into all-US QF in AustraliaUnited States' Jessica Pegula celebrates after defeating Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. “I’m just happy I’m here; she's been playing some good tennis, solidifying herself as a top player.”AdThe 61st-ranked Pegula beat No. “A lot of people were complaining, and I told myself I wasn’t going to complain,” Brady said. Also on that half of the draw, Rafael Nadal moved closer to a men's-record 21st Grand Slam trophy by overwhelming No. “I’m super excited for her making her first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
Medvedev in 5, finally, advances to 4th round in Australia
Read full article: Medvedev in 5, finally, advances to 4th round in AustraliaRussia's Daniil Medvedev gestures after defeating Serbia's Filip Krajinovic in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)MELBOURNE – Daniil Medvedev finally worked out how to a win a five-setter. The fourth-seeded Medvedev was 0-6 in Grand Slam matches that went to five sets, and his Australian Open third-round match against No. here I was really calm to finish the match," Medvedev said. Medvedev, the U.S. Open finalist last year, will next play McDonald, a player he compared with Roger Federer in style.
Tituss Burgess, Adam Lambert star in 'Ratatouille' musical
Read full article: Tituss Burgess, Adam Lambert star in 'Ratatouille' musicalThis combination of file photos shows from left to right, Tituss Burgess, Ashley Park and Adam Lambert. The entertainers are performing in TikToks crowdsourced Ratatouille musical. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – TikTok’s crowdsourced “Ratatouille” musical has cooked up some serious talent for its one-night-only benefit concert, including roles for Tituss Burgess, Adam Lambert, André De Shields and Ashley Park. “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” — fondly nicknamed the “Ratatousical” — will begin streaming on Friday at 7 p.m. Burgess will play Remy, Lambert plays his older brother, Emile, and Brady plays his father.
The Latest: American Brady advances to US Open semifinals
Read full article: The Latest: American Brady advances to US Open semifinalsJennifer Brady, of the United States, serves to Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NEW YORK The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times EDT):___1:30 p.m.American Jennifer Brady has become this year's first U.S. Open semifinalist by beating Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-2. The quarterfinals at the U.S. Open are underway, with American Jennifer Brady facing No. Brady, seeded 28th, is the first former college player to reach the women's quarterfinals at the Open since Gigi Fernandez in 1994. In the other women's match Tuesday, two-time major champion Naomi Osaka will play American Shelby Rogers, who is ranked 93rd.
American Jennifer Brady reaches 1st major semifinal at Open
Read full article: American Jennifer Brady reaches 1st major semifinal at OpenJennifer Brady, of the United States, reacts after defeating Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, during the quarterfinals of the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NEW YORK American Jennifer Brady said she was nervous at the start of her first career Grand Slam quarterfinal, but it didn't show. Brady notched the biggest victory yet in her breakout run at the U.S. Open, beating Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan on Tuesday, 6-3, 6-2. Brady, 25, is playing in her 13th Grand Slam event and is seeded in a major tournament for the first time. The last couple of times I played her, I got caught in playing her game, Brady said.
The Latest: Jennifer Brady reaches 1st US Open quarterfinal
Read full article: The Latest: Jennifer Brady reaches 1st US Open quarterfinalJennifer Brady, of the United States, serves to Angelique Kerber, of Germany, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NEW YORK The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):12:45 p.m.Jennifer Brady has extended her dominant showing at the U.S. Open and reached the quarterfinals for the first time. The hard-hitting, 25-year-old Brady knocked off Angelique Kerber 6-1, 6-4 in the opening match Sunday. Brady, who is one of four American women still alive in singles, will face either Petra Martic or Yulia Putintseva in her first Grand Slam quarterfinal match. The day begins with Angelique Kerber a three-time Grand Slam champion who won at Flushing Meadows in 2016 trying to extend her strong run through the bracket, facing 28th-seeded Jennifer Brady.
Jennifer Brady preps for US Open by winning 1st tour title
Read full article: Jennifer Brady preps for US Open by winning 1st tour titleJennifer Brady holds the championship trophy after defeating Jil Belen Teichmann in the WTA tennis tournament championship match in Nicholasville, Ky., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Brady won 6-3, 6-4 on the way to her first WTA title. Maybe I wasn't using my legs enough ... or the toss was coming a little bit to the left. A little bit of everything, said Brady, who eliminated 16-year-old Coco Gauff in the semifinals. I put a little bit more expectations on myself to perform well, so I was getting a little bit frustrated.
Greater Houston Partnership leads call for COVID-19 safety
Read full article: Greater Houston Partnership leads call for COVID-19 safetyGHP President leads call increased work from home and masks (KPRC)The Greater Houston Partnership is a regional business advocacy group with more than 11,000 members spanning 11 counties. Bob Harvey is the president & CEO of the GHP and says the regions businesses need to do more to help stop the upward trajectory of COVID-19 in the Houston region. We felt that it wasnt enough to simply ask employees of those retail establishments to wear masks, he said. More on this weeks Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. Why George Floyd Justice in Policing Act may go nowhere--The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act passed with only three Republican votes.