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Arsenal take the early lead at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg as Chelsea seek a reply, with the live blog tracking goals, chances, lineups, and fan reaction.
Arsenal head to Chelsea for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with several fitness concerns, notably William Saliba and Leandro Trossard as doubts and additional injuries (Calafiori, Hincapie, Mosquera, Dowman). Arteta is tipped to field a 4-3-3 featuring Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal and a back four of White, Saliba, Gabriel and Timber, with Zubimendi, Rice and Odegaard in midfield and Saka, Gyokeres and Martinelli in attack. If Saliba misses out, Timber could move to left-back with White at right-back. Kick-off is 8pm GMT at Stamford Bridge.}{
Play at the Cincinnati Open was temporarily suspended due to a local power outage that affected broadcast and electronic line calling systems, causing matches to halt but later resume. The outage impacted several matches, including those involving top players, and was similar to previous disruptions at other tournaments like Madrid. The tournament is ongoing with scheduled matches still to be played.
Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated sportsmanship and class after narrowly defeating Emma Raducanu at the Cincinnati Open, praising her opponent's progress and fighting spirit, despite a close and intense match. The article also highlights Raducanu's first match under her new coach and a minor rules incident during the game.
Ben Shelton quickly finished his Wimbledon second-round match in just over a minute, leading to controversy and an apology to the crowd for the lack of tennis. The match was suspended the previous night due to fading light, and Shelton's swift victory on resumption caused technical issues during his on-court interview, prompting a light-hearted blame and his subsequent apology. Despite the unusual finish, Shelton expressed happiness with his progress and looks forward to the next round.
Coco Gauff won the French Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka, but humorously lamented that she couldn't take the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy home as it stays with the tournament, instead receiving a mini replica. She celebrated her victory on social media and expressed her determination to win more Grand Slam titles in the future.
Aryna Sabalenka responded to criticism over her post-final comments after losing to Coco Gauff at the French Open, acknowledging Gauff's deserving win and clarifying her remarks about her performance and opponent's achievement.
Coco Gauff started her French Open match with a humorous mistake, arriving without her rackets, which caused a delay before she could play. Despite the initial distraction, she won her match convincingly, demonstrating her strong form and focus for the tournament.
France faces the Netherlands in a crucial Euro 2024 group stage match, with Kylian Mbappe starting on the bench due to a broken nose. Both teams can secure a spot in the last-16 with a win. The game is currently goalless, with France seeing more possession but the Netherlands looking dangerous on the counter-attack.
Jake Paul's fight with Mike Tyson, scheduled for July 20, has been postponed due to Tyson's recent ulcer flare-up. Netflix confirmed the postponement, stating the fight will be rescheduled later this year. In the meantime, Paul has teased a potential fight with KSI in February, suggesting a double-header event with Logan Paul vs Deji. Tyson expressed gratitude to his fans and assured them he would return to full training soon.
Andy Murray and Dan Evans were defeated in the first round of the French Open doubles by Sebastian Baez and Thiago Seyboth Wild, losing in two tie-breaks. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz continue their campaigns, with Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner also securing wins. Andrey Rublev was a notable upset, losing his match after a heated dispute with the umpire.
Ivanka Trump showcased her sporty skills on the padel court in Miami, wearing a bright blue mini dress and white socks and trainers. She has been embracing a more active lifestyle, previously demonstrating her batting skills with the New York Mets and trying her hand at surfing. Ivanka, who converted to Orthodox Judaism, also shared an inspirational Yom Kippur message with her followers, marking the Jewish celebration.
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is a durable and stylish GPS smartwatch designed for serious athletes and adventurers. It offers comprehensive tracking for a wide range of activities, including golf, swimming, cycling, and hiking, and collects data from onboard sensors to show VO2 Max, recovery time estimates, training readiness, and heart rate zone information. The user interface has a steep learning curve, but the watch performs well as a smartwatch, with reliable notifications and customizable Glances. The battery life lasts up to seven days with continuous heart rate and blood oxygen tracking and the always-on screen active. The watch is expensive, but worth it for those who will make use of its extensive features.
Day 6 of the 2023 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament saw fierce competition among anglers as they vied for the top prize. The tournament, which is a popular event in the fishing community, showcases the sport of big game fishing and attracts participants from around the world.