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Nick Kyrgios has played 1 match in 2023 heading to Wimbledon. He almost dreaded returning

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — When 2022 Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios steps out on No. 1 Court on Monday at the All England Club, it will be just his second singles match since October.Asked Sunday at a pre-tournament news conference whether he missed tennis during the time away caused by a knee injury and surgery, Kyrgios replied with the hint of a smile: “No, I don’t miss the sport at all, to be fair. I was almost dreading coming back a little bit. But it’s my job.”Kyrgios missed the Australian Open and the French Open during his lengthy absence and can’t be sure whether his body is ready for best-of-five-set competition.“I still think there’s some question marks, for sure,” said the 28-year-old Australian, who plays David Goffin of Belgium in the first round.“I look at my preparations last year coming in, I probably had the most ideal preparation possible,” Kyrgios said, a Boston Celtics hat perched on his head. “It couldn’t be any different this year.”And it’s been difficul...

Strong storms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding on Sunday

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

Rain moving into the D.C. region on Sunday afternoon could put a damper on some Fourth of July weekend plans.Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the D.C. and Baltimore regions after 3 p.m. Sunday, before clearing out around sunset. Some could be strong to severe.“Storms may produce damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado,” WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford said. “In addition, there will be a risk of heavy rain and some flash flooding. The worst of the weather will be east of our area by 7 p.m. with only a few showers overnight.”The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center highlighted a threat for “isolated to scattered damaging winds into early evening” in its Sunday forecast for the Mid-Atlantic region.Afternoon high temperatures on Sunday are expected to be around 90 degrees, and any storms that develop are expected to intensify quickly before moving out of the area.Monday could also bring afternoon storms d...

Tesla sales jump 83% from a year ago as tax credits, broader adoption drive sales

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s second-quarter deliveries rose 83% from a year ago after the company cut prices several times on its four electric vehicle models and buyers took advantage of U.S. government tax credits.The Austin, Texas, producer of EV, solar panels and batteries said Sunday that it sold a record 466,140 vehicles worldwide from April through June, nearly doubling the 254,695 it sold during the same period a year earlier. The vast majority of the sales were Tesla’s popular Model 3 and Model Y versions.But the price cuts, both for special orders and on existing inventory, raised questions from analysts who expect the cuts to reduce Tesla’s profit margins when it announces second-quarter earnings on July 19.Tesla’s sales were better than Wall Street expectations. Analysts polled by data provider FactSet expected deliveries of 445,000 for the quarter.The company produced 479,700 vehicles from April through June, about 13,000 more than it sold, indicating ...

Es probable que estemos paseando mal a nuestros perros. ¿Por qué?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

(CNN) — Todos lo hemos visto. Muchos lo hemos hecho.Tratamos los paseos con el perro como una oportunidad de hacer dos (o tres) cosas a la vez, llevando a nuestros perros por el barrio mientras miramos el móvil, charlamos con un amigo, escuchamos un podcast o empujamos un cochecito.Los más ambiciosos incluso incorporan a los perros a su rutina de ejercicios, trotando o andando en bicicleta mientras sus mascotas trotan a su lado.Es comprensible. En un mundo tan ajetreado como el actual, este tipo de multitarea puede resultar muy productivo. Y pasear al perro dos veces al día por las mismas calles puede resultar aburrido.Pero los especialistas en comportamiento animal afirman que, en el mejor de los casos, los paseadores que no prestan toda su atención pueden confundir a los perros o frustrarles dándoles señales contradictorias. Y, en el peor de los casos, pueden poner en peligro la seguridad del perro y la suya propia.“Es algo así como el equivalente del paseo del perro a...

Fever take on the Sky on 3-game losing streak

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

Chicago Sky (7-9, 2-7 Eastern Conference) at Indiana Fever (5-10, 3-5 Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Fever -2.5; over/under is 159.5BOTTOM LINE: Indiana enters the matchup against Chicago after losing three straight games.The Fever have gone 3-5 against Eastern Conference teams. Indiana allows 84.8 points and has been outscored by 3.3 points per game.The Sky are 2-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago allows 80.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 2.9 points per game.The teams play for the third time this season. The Fever won the last meeting 92-90 on June 16. Aliyah Boston scored 19 points to help lead the Fever to the win.TOP PERFORMERS: Boston is scoring 15.3 points per game with 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the Fever.Alanna Smith is averaging 10.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Sky.LAST 10 GAMES: Fever: 4-6, averaging 84.0 points, 35.6 rebounds, 18.7 assists, 5.0 steals and 2.6 blocks per ga...

Washington plays Dallas following Delle Donne’s 31-point game

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

Washington Mystics (9-6, 5-5 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (7-8, 5-4 Western Conference)Arlington, Texas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Wings -6.5; over/under is 161.5BOTTOM LINE: Washington visits the Dallas Wings after Elena Delle Donne scored 31 points in the Mystics’ 94-89 loss to the Atlanta Dream.The Wings are 5-2 in home games. Dallas is fourth in the WNBA averaging 84.0 points and is shooting 41.1% from the field.The Mystics are 4-4 on the road. Washington is the best team in the Eastern Conference giving up only 75.9 points per game while holding opponents to 40.1% shooting.The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Mystics defeated the Wings 75-74 in their last matchup on June 2. Delle Donne led the Mystics with 23 points, and Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 18 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Satou Sabally is shooting 41.3% and averaging 18.6 points for the Wings.Delle Donne is averaging 19.5 points and 6.3 rebounds for the Mystics...

Atlanta plays Los Angeles following Gray’s 26-point outing

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

Los Angeles Sparks (7-9, 6-6 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (6-8, 5-5 Eastern Conference)College Park, Georgia; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Dream -4.5; over/under is 166.5BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Allisha Gray scored 26 points in the Atlanta Dream’s 94-89 win against the Washington Mystics.The Dream have gone 2-5 in home games. Atlanta has a 0-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points.The Sparks are 2-5 in road games. Los Angeles is 1-1 in one-possession games.The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams.TOP PERFORMERS: Rhyne Howard is averaging 16.4 points and 3.3 assists for the Dream.Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals for the Sparks.LAST 10 GAMES: Dream: 4-6, averaging 85.8 points, 35.1 rebounds, 18.5 assists, 6.0 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 94.1 points per game.Sparks: 4...

Seattle hosts New York following Loyd’s 41-point showing

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

New York Liberty (10-4, 7-3 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (4-11, 4-6 Western Conference)Seattle; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Liberty -10.5; over/under is 170.5BOTTOM LINE: Seattle hosts the New York Liberty after Jewell Loyd scored 41 points in the Seattle Storm’s 99-97 overtime loss to the Minnesota Lynx.The Storm are 2-8 on their home court. Seattle allows 86.3 points to opponents and has been outscored by 6.0 points per game.The Liberty are 5-2 on the road. New York leads the Eastern Conference scoring 87.5 points per game while shooting 45.7%.The teams meet for the second time this season. In the last meeting on May 31 the Liberty won 86-78 led by 25 points from Breanna Stewart, while Loyd scored 26 points for the Storm.TOP PERFORMERS: Ivana Dojkic is averaging 9.2 points and 3.9 assists for the Storm.Stewart is averaging 22.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.6 blocks for the Liberty.LAST 10 GAMES: Storm: 3-7, averaging 82.0 po...

Dodgers mulling what to do with ace Clayton Kershaw’s sore shoulder

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw showed some progress while playing catch before Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, but Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts remains uncertain whether the three-time Cy Young winner will make his next start.In fact, Roberts said that Kershaw could start Monday against Pittsburgh, push his start back a couple of days or even go on the injured list with some tenderness in his shoulder that he first felt after last week’s outing against Colorado.“I just don’t want to say right now,” Roberts said after watching Kershaw’s session in the Kauffman Stadium outfield. “He hasn’t thrown a bullpen, he didn’t spin the baseball, but there was progress. He felt better. So that was encouraging.”Kershaw carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning against the Rockies last Tuesday before leaving the game after 79 pitches, having allowed just one hit in the eventual 5-0 win. But the 35-year-old left-hander said ...

England regards Bairstow dismissal as against ‘the spirit’ of cricket; Australia says it’s fair play

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:24:09 GMT

LONDON (AP) — England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes believed Australia broke “the spirit” of the laws of cricket in the Jonny Bairstow dismissal at Lord’s on Sunday.McCullum and Stokes agreed Bairstow was out, technically, but Stokes would have backtracked on appealing for out.“Do I want to win in that manner?” Stokes posed. “The answer for me is no.”Bairstow was stumped when he ducked a bouncer and immediately left his crease to meet Stokes in the middle. England say he believed the umpires called, ‘Over,’ meaning the ball was dead. Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey tossed down the stumps and Bairstow was given out for 10 after a brief review.Bairstow was confused, initially, then obviously unhappy by the stumping. He left Stokes as the last recognized batter. England lost by 43 runs and went down 2-0 in the five-match series.Australia had to endure the crowd’s bitterness for the rest of the match, and McCullum felt the visitors brought it upon themselve...