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Defending champion Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Wimbledon final vs. Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner beat seven-time winner Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final and gain some revenge after Djokovic won their last meeting at this year’s Australian Open. The convincing performance from Sinner erased some doubts…
World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380
World Cup ticket resale prices dropped for quarterfinal matches following the elimination of co-hosts United States and Mexico, and FIFA has nearly 1,200 seats on sale for the final at $7,380. The site TickPick listed the lowest price for the…
White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot
The Chicago White Sox have the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB draft this weekend in Philadelphia. There are no clear-cut No. 1 picks in this year’s draft much like current Philadelphia Phillies slugger and 2026 All-Star Bryce Harper…
FEELING POSITIVE: ästhetik spa & skincare opening new location in Fishermen’s Village
Earle J. Legge
Earle J. Legge of Sarasota, FL passed away of natural causes on Monday, June 29, 2026 in Sarasota.
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center
Wolfie's Hand Cut, a new concept from The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, is expected to open in late November or early December in The Shoppes at UTC, 8519 Cooper Creek Blvd. It is taking over the space that previously hosted Sprinkles Cupcakes. A press release…
Venice Council to discuss police staffing
VENICE — City Council members have a full agenda in front of them for Tuesday's meeting, with their summer break in sight just beyond it.
Florida Freedom Tour to visit Venice
VENICE — The Florida Freedom Tour, a Mobile History Museum initiative, will visit the Venice Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23.
FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380
FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The governing body’s last-minute tickets sales site, which at times had listed…
Portugal hires Jorge Jesus as its new coach after disappointing World Cup
Portugal has announced Jorge Jesus as its new coach following its disappointing run at the World Cup. The 71-year-old Jesus has coached several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon. His last job was with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian…