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Serena Williams I'm A Singles Lady ... Playing Solo at Wimbledon!!! Published June 21, 2026 1:21 PM PDT Serena Williams is fully back in the tennis fold ... not only is she playing doubles at
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The widow of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch posted an emotional video montage Sunday celebrating the racing icon, whom she shares 2 kids with, while opening up about the painful reality of navigating the holiday without
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Reflecting Pool Dead Duck Found Floating in Water ... After Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment Published June 21, 2026 12:18 PM PDT A dead duck was found floating in the Reflecting Pool Sunday ... days after workers
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Dutch players Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries and Virgil van Dijk in action during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match against Sweden at Houston Stadium, Texas, on June 20, 2026. (Reuters) Cody Gakpo faced flak from Liverpool fans as their Premier League title defence imploded but at the World Cup he is proving to be the man for the big occasion with his country.The forward set up Brian Brobbey for the opening goal and grabbed two himself in the second half as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday.After being held 2-2 by Japan, it gave Ronald Koeman's side liftoff at the tournament in North America and put them on the brink of the last 32.In a Group F encounter packed with top Premier League attacking talent, including Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres for Sweden, Gakpo topped the billing."He's an outstanding footballer," Netherlands and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said of his Anfield team-mate."He works so hard for the team, he's disciplined for the team, his quality stands out -- his crosses, his assists, his goals."Playing off the left, the 27-year-old Gakpo used his pace and power to skip down the inside and provide a pinpoint low cross for Brobbey to score after only five minutes.With the Dutch leading 2-0 at the break after a second from Brobbey, Gakpo effectively killed off Sweden two minutes after the restart as he stole in to prod home from close range.He grabbed his second seven minutes later, profiting from more lax Sweden defending to turn inside onto his right foot and lash the ball past an exposed Kristoffer Nordfeldt.'FREEDOM'Gakpo, who can also play in a central role in attack, scored seven times in 36 games in the league last season as Liverpool miserably failed to retain their domestic crown.Manager Arne Slot was subsequently sacked, and Gakpo did not escape criticism either, at times looking short of confidence and failing to consistently impact matches.Some Liverpool fans derided him as a hard-working but limited player.It did not help that Slot appeared not sure how to best use his attacking options that also included Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz and the fast-emerging Rio Ngumoha.But Gakpo is a different beast for the Dutch, especially on the biggest stages. 23 GOALS IN 52 MATCHESHe has 23 goals and 12 assists in 52 appearances for his country since making his debut five years ago.Still then a bit of an unknown quantity to global football fans, he scored in all three group games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.That heralded a move from PSV Eindhoven to Anfield for a reported initial fee of £37 million (now $50 million).Under countryman Slot, Gakpo scored 10 times as Liverpool won the Premier League in the coach's first season in 2024-25.Yet there has always been a nagging feeling that it is for his country that he hits his best form.He was joint top scorer at the 2024 Euros with three goals as the Netherlands lost in the semi-finals to England.After turning it on once more to help destroy the Swedes on Saturday, Gakpo was asked about his role with his country versus that with his club."A good question. Obviously it's a little bit different," he replied."It's different where the coach wants me to be, the freedom I have (compared to) at Liverpool."Perhaps it helps that, in contrast to at Liverpool, Koeman has made it clear that Gakpo is one of his main men.The captain Van Dijk said: "He's very important for us, we want him to stay like that." Related Story
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Czech Republic's Linda Noskova poses with the trophy after winning the final against Jessica Pegula of the US at the Berlin Open on June 21, 2026. (AFP) The Czech Republic's Linda Noskova scooped her first grasscourt title by beating American Jessica Pegula 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the Berlin Open final on Sunday.The eighth seed converted her third break point opportunity to clinch the opening set.Pegula, the 2024 champion, fought back in a closely contested second set to force a decider but Noskova maintained her composure in the decider.She secured an early break before closing out the match to clinch her second WTA singles title."Wow what a week. Obviously I want to congratulate Jessie. You’re incredible and a very tricky player to play on whatever surface. It was really tough to play you in the final," Noskova said following her triumph."I don’t know where I’m gonna put this trophy, it’s too heavy," she added.World number 13 Noskova is set to break into the top 10 for the first time, while Pegula's hopes of winning the title for a second time in three editions fell flat despite her win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.Sunday's final was delayed due to extreme weather, forcing the evacuation of spectators, after which organisers apologised following criticism over staff conduct during the process. Related Story
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Savannah Guthrie My Husband is Our Family's Hero!!! Published June 21, 2026 11:34 AM PDT Savannah Guthrie's shining light on her husband, Mike Feldman, this Father's Day ... calling him a "hero" in her family.
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When Ismael Saibari fired Morocco ahead in the second minute of the match against Scotland, not only did he give his team a lead but also a hope to the entire Arab world of leading
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Sunday blamed US President Donald Trump for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, calling for the vital waterway to be reopened."Ultimately, the cork in the bottle neck of
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Rep. Ilhan Omar Hubby reportedly Cashed in three figures Last Year!!! Published June 21, 2026 10:36 AM PDT Rep. Ilhan Omar and her husband are facing new questions about their finances after fresh government disclosure
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Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, said we celebrate a father like no other on the occasion of Father’s
