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ATP 500 – Dubai Tennis Championships – The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 3, 2023 Russia’s Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning his semi final match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (REUTERS) Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year , beating the world number one 6-4 6-4 on Friday to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships final where he plays holder Andrey Rublev for a third title in as many weeks. In a contest where the players put their early season win streaks on the line, it was Rotterdam and Doha champion Medvedev who drew first blood by breaking an error-prone Djokovic twice and closed out the first set with a searing forehand. Playing in his first tournament since winning the Adelaide and Australian Open titles, Djokovic has hardly put a foot wrong barring a small scare in his opener against Tomas Machac. The 35-year-old had his moments and looked the better player after going down 2-5 in the opening set but … [Read more...] about Medvedev ends Djokovic run to book Dubai final with Rublev

FILE – Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts during his match with Russia’s Daniil Medvedev (not pictured) at the ATP Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship semi-final match in Dubai, on March 3, 2023. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) Novak Djokovic will miss next week’s Miami Open after the Serbian was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the U.S. despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19, tournament director James Blake said on Friday. “We tried to get Novak Djokovic to be allowed to get an exemption, but that wasn’t able to happen,” Blake told Tennis Channel. “Obviously, we’re one of the premier tournaments in the world, we’d like to have the best players that can play. We did all that we could. We tried to talk to the government, but that’s out of our hands.” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state’s two U.S. senators were among those calling on the Biden administration to to allow world number one Djokovic to enter the U.S. and compete at the tournament he … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

MANILA, Philippines — As he sponsored a tweaked version of the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill at the Senate plenary, Senator Mark Villar on Monday made a firm promise that all of the documents related to the fund will be “open, available and accessible to the public” in the spirit of transparency. Villar, head of the chamber’s panel on banks, financial institutions and currencies, detailed the oversight measures set in place “to ensure accountability and proper governance of the fund.” READ: Mark Villar files Maharlika Investment Fund bill at Senate Among these include having an internal auditor to provide interim financial and management reports, enjoining an internationally recognized auditing firm to serve as an external auditor to audit the MIF financial statements, and subjecting the fund’s books and accounts to the “strict examination” of the Commission on Audit. Villar said a joint Congressional oversight panel would likewise be formed with five … [Read more...] about Villar promises all Maharlika fund documents will be open to public

The Chicago Bears roster is changing by the day. In an offseason defined by turnover, the Bears have added 10 players this month via trade or free agency. More new faces will be on the way as the latter waves of free agency hit the shore. The Bears also have 10 picks in next month’s draft and will continue to mold their team under the guidance of general manager Ryan Poles. As Poles crosses the bridge from free agency to the draft, here are three notable storylines to keep tabs on. ‘We can’t fix everything’ Two weeks before the free-agent market opened, Ryan Poles was asked for a realistic vision of what he could accomplish this spring. “You always have to be on your toes to adapt and adjust,” Poles said during the scouting combine in Indianapolis. “But at the end of the day, I’ll make it simple: (The goal) is to improve our football team and get as many guys on our roster who can help us do what we are trying to do — which is win a lot of games.” On Thursday morning, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears spring storylines: Ryan Poles’ patient approach, David Montgomery’s exit and DeMarcus Walker’s newfound purpose

Six years ago, before the Orioles’ most successful run in decades bottomed out, Anthony Santander surveyed the outfield at Double-A Bowie and made a proclamation to Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays. “We are the future of this organization,” he told them. As the Orioles prepare for their first full post-rebuild season, the trio is all part of Baltimore’s present. Pitchers John Means and Dillon Tate join Santander, Mullins and Hays as the five Orioles who played for the team each year from 2019 to now, a group that weathered the struggles through the rebuild to be part of the organization as it turns toward competitiveness. “You don’t want to go back,” Means said. “You want to stay as far away from those years as possible.” After a five-year stretch as the American League’s winningest team from 2012 to 2016, the Orioles collapsed to close the 2017 season, a prelude to a franchise-worst 115-loss campaign in 2018 in which they traded away many of their established players. That … [Read more...] about Endure and survive: Orioles who lasted through rebuild grateful to be ‘on the other side’

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When the Houston Cougars trudged to the locker room at halftime of their second-round game in the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament, their shoulders weren’t the only things sagging. So were their national championship hopes. On Friday night, they watched as Purdue, a No. 1 seed, was taken down by Fairleigh Dickinson. Earlier Saturday, another No. 1’s title dreams went kaput, as Arkansas rallied to oust Kansas, the reigning champion. And here the Cougars were, trailing by 10 points on Saturday to feisty Auburn, which had a raucous home-state crowd behind it. After watching his defense get carved up, Houston Coach Kelvin Sampson all but put his feet up at halftime and told his team — especially two of his best players, Marcus Sasser and Jamal Shead — to figure it out. “Sometimes it’s not always about fussing and cussing, hollering and yelling,” Sampson said. “I didn’t holler or yell. I just said, ‘If we will play our defense, we will get back in this game.’” … [Read more...] about Houston and Alabama Size Each Other Up From the Same Arena

Why should humans have all the fun? Our canine companions deserve to run free every once in a while, and although most will never turn down a tried-and-true romp around the neighborhood, exploring new places and making four-legged friends is always enjoyable. According to a recent survey by the American Heart Association, nearly 50 percent of pet owners say their pets help keep them physically active, and 95 percent of pet parents rely on their pet for stress relief . These stats only add to the benefits of having a pet in Houston, as the city consistently ranks as one of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. Mutt City is brimming with prime real estate that caters to canines, including dog-friendly restaurant bars and patios , making it easy to show dogs a good time out on the town. Whether swimming in ponds, trying out agility runs or just relaxing in the sunshine, we're highlighting some of the best dog parks Houston has to offer. Congressman Bill Archer Dog Park … [Read more...] about These standout Houston dog parks really know how to cater to canines

Chef Bob is a well-known figure in the local food & beverage (F&B) scene. But even he has faced difficulties when it comes to running a restaurant in Singapore. On March 10, the chef and TV personality appeared as a guest on popular YouTuber JianHao Tan's The Titan Podcast and had a 50-minute chat about his experiences as an F&B business owner. He cited the lack of manpower as the biggest struggle when it came to opening and managing a restaurant. "I'm sorry to say this, but locals don't want to work in our line," Chef Bob said. Hiring and retaining staff was such a big issue that he and his wife would end up "always running" around the 100-seater restaurant trying to complete tasks. While he didn't name the restaurant, he mentioned that it has since closed down. One would think that being a public figure would help Chef Bob when it came to hiring staff but that wasn't the case. "I cannot pay whatever they are asking for," he explained, though he didn't … [Read more...] about ‘Kids nowadays can put in that kind of hours?’ Chef Bob dishes the dirt on F&B industry

Casualty: BBC teases first ever improvised episode SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Casualty BBC drama Casualty saw one long-standing cast member stepping away from the show. Henderson has been part of the long-running series since 2013. She also made several appearances in Casualty’s sister show Holby City over the years. Related articles Strictly Come Dancing star shares ‘secret’ to winning BBC series Strictly Come Dancing viewers blast BBC over themed special Why did Robyn Miller leave Casualty? Henderson played Robyn Miller for 10 years on Casualty before she was killed off recently. In the most recent episode, which aired on Saturday … [Read more...] about Why did Robyn Miller leave Casualty?

Since 1956, the fireworks have been blasting off over Sleeping Beauty Castle to the delight of Disneyland guests. The first Disneyland fireworks show was called Fantasy in the Sky, and, much like today, the blasts were timed with music that was played throughout the park. Today, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have their own nighttime spectaculars, Wondrous Journeys and World of Color One. All these decades later, guests still wait around for the Disneyland fireworks as a way to end a long day of riding rides . Whether you’re looking for fireworks on Main Street, U.S.A. or a fantastical water pageant around Pixar Pier, each of Disneyland’s nighttime spectaculars are worth staking out a place to watch the explosions. However, they do require a bit of planning on your part. Here's what to know to have the best experience possible. Does Disneyland have fireworks every night? While Disneyland Resort does have nighttime spectaculars every night, the … [Read more...] about Expert tips for experiencing Disneyland’s fireworks, nighttime shows