In an interview with DealBook, the U.S.T.A. chief Lew Sherr discussed the U.S. Open’s record attendance, the prospect of a new tennis league, and fighting with pickleball for court space. Source link

Emily Swarts and Tyler Swiggett met online in New York. But she moved to Hawaii before responding to his message. Despite the distance, voice messages and handwritten letters deepened their bond. Source link

CNN  —  Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet. Don’t worry – this potentially ear-splitting scenario isn’t …

Canada’s para canoeist Brianna Hennessy has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games. The 39-year-old from Ottawa was second in the women’s 200-metre sprint in a canoe that has a support float and is propelled with a single-blade paddle. Hennessy earned the first Paralympic medal of her career.  She …

With the US Open tennis tournament concluding this weekend and Monday Night Football set to kick off its season next week, a contract dispute between Disney and DirecTV couldn’t come at a much worse time for DirecTV sports fans.  On Sunday, Sept. 1, Disney suddenly pulled all its programming channels — including …

After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough? Source link

AJ Aquino met Dr. David Poon while visiting Toronto from Ireland in 2017. During the pandemic, she visited him and was turned away. And so began their efforts to help other couples reunite. Source link

CNN  —  One of the first things you’ll notice on entering the Mystery Hotel Budapest is the Aladdin-style magic carpet “floating” above the reception desk. This is the first indication there’s much more to this boutique hotel than meets the eye. Then there’s the countless light boxes on the walls …

Demetrious Johnson is walking away from mixed martial arts. The former UFC Flyweight champion announced his retirement from MMA at the ONE Championship event in Denver. Regarded as one of the top MMA fighters, the 38-year-old finished his career with a pro record of 25-4-1. During his time in the …

We test every iPhone in real-world scenarios focusing on its features, design, performance, cameras, battery life and overall value. We document our findings in an initial review that is periodically updated when there are new iOS updates or to compare against new phones from competitors like Samsung, Google and OnePlus. …