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☆ MLB roundup: Andrew McCutchen gets 2,000th, Pirates win
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +13 min

Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller (8-2) pitched seven innings, allowing one run and a season-low two hits, with seven strikeouts and two walks. Washington starter Trevor Williams (3-4) worked five innings and allowed two runs on seven hits, one walk and six strikeouts. Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman allowed six runs, seven hits and four walks in 4 2/3 innings before the bullpen locked down the victory. Ian Gibaut (6-1) recorded five outs to earn the victory and Alexis Diaz pitched the ninth inning to earn his 15th save. The Giants erupted for 15 hits, seven for extra bases, and their fourth-most runs of the year to salvage one win in the three-game set.

Persons: Andrew McCutchen, Charles, Read, Marcano, Jack Suwinski, Mitch Keller, David Bednar, Jeff McNeil, Carlos Carrasco, Jorge Soler, Bryan De La Cruz, Luis Robert Jr, Soler, Garrett Cooper, Bryan Hoeing, Puk, Kendall Graveman, Seth Brown, Brent Rooker, Esteury Ruiz, JP Sears, Trevor May, Sam Long, Abraham Toro, Blake Perkins, Nolan Jones, Coco Montes, Ezequiel Tovar, Ryan McMahon, Jake Cronenworth, Fernando Tatis Jr, Blake Snell, McMahon, Tom Cosgrove, Brent, Jones, Enrique Hernandez, Kenley Jansen, Hernandez, Ron Marinaccio, Adam Duvall, Justin Turner, Triston Casas, Chris Martin, DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Volpe, Zach Neto, Shohei Ohtani, Matt Thaiss, Taylor Ward, Logan Gilbert, Griffin Canning, Teoscar Hernandez, Mike Ford, Gilbert, Corbin Carroll, Christian Walker, Kevin Ginkel, Scott McGough, Zach McKinstry, Arizona's Emmanuel Rivera, Jason Foley, Ketel Marte, Carroll, Rivera, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, flied, Walker, Marte, Kerry Carpenter, Geraldo Perdomo, Shane Bieber, Andres Gimenez, Josh Bell, Bieber, Bell, Brandon Bielak, Gimenez, Candelario, Dominic Smith, Washington, Matt Olson's, Atlanta's Bryce Elder, Elder, Trevor Williams, Nick Castellanos, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Taijuan Walker, Freddie Freeman, Jason Heyward, Caleb Ferguson, Gunnar Henderson, Ramon Urias, Ryan O'Hearn, Kyle Gibson, Salvador Perez, Mike Mayers, Carlos Hernandez, Franco, Shane McClanahan, Harold Ramirez, Robbie Grossman, Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, McClanahan, Matt Chapman, Kevin Gausman, Louie Varland, Donovan Solano, Alex Kirilloff, Trevor Larnach, Royce Lewis, Elly De La Cruz, Louis, De La Cruz, Ian Gibaut, Alexis Diaz, Adam Wainwright, Jordan Hicks, Nolan Arenado, Joc Pederson, Thairo Estrada, Brandon Crawford, shellacking, Pederson, Estrada, Blake Sabol, Michael Conforto, Nico Hoerner, Crawford Organizations: Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, PNC, Pirates, National League Central, Pittsburgh, Mets, Marlins, White Sox, Miami, Chicago, The White Sox, Athletics, Brewers, Oakland, Milwaukee, Rockies, Padres, Colorado, San Diego, San, The Rockies, Brent Honeywell, Red Sox, Yankees, Boston, Triston, Mariners, Angeles, Seattle, Angels, Diamondbacks, Tigers, Detroit, Astros, Cleveland, Houston, Guardians, Nationals, Braves, Washington, Atlanta, House, Phillies, Dodgers, Philadelphia, Los, Orioles, Royals, Baltimore, Kansas City, Rays, Rangers, Tampa Bay, Texas, Blue Jays, Twins, Cavan Biggio, Toronto, Minnesota, Reds, Cardinals, Cincinnati, St, Giants, Cubs, The Giants, Thomson Locations: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, USA, Milwaukee, San, Denver, Colorado, San Diego, New York, Bronx, Boston, Anaheim , Calif, Arizona, Walker, Washington, Los Angeles, St . Petersburg, Fla, Texas, Toronto, San Francisco, Chicago, California

☆ What Steve Martin, Sigourney Weaver and Others Wore to Party
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Emma Grillo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As June ushered in warmer weather in New York City, guests at two garden-themed events left layers at home and wore their best florals. On June 1, the New York Botanical Garden hosted its annual Conservatory Ball. After cocktails, attendees made their way into the conservatory for dinner and dancing. The ball raised more than $1.3 million, according to organizers, and the guest list included Sigourney Weaver, a chair of the event. After dinner, attendees danced to performances by MUNA, Romy, and Coco & Breezy.

Persons: Ebony G, Sigourney Weaver, Barbara Chase, Ed Ruscha, Marlene Hess, Darren Walker, sipped, MUNA Organizations: New, Botanical Garden, Enid, Haupt, Museum of Modern Art, Party, MoMA, Ford Foundation . Artists, Coco Locations: New York City

☆ Zverev, Swiatek reach French Open semis, heartbreak for Jabeur
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Shrivathsa Sridhar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"It was the most difficult year of my life," Zverev said of his 2022 season. "I'm happy to be back." "I'm pretty happy to be in the semi-final again," Swiatek said. Jabeur was bidding to reach her third Grand Slam semi-final in less than a year but Haddad Maia produced a superb performance under pressure. It's not a 100 metre race," Haddad Maia said.

Persons: Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek, Zverev, Rafa Nadal, Philippe Chatrier, Roland Garros, Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Swiatek, Coco Gauff, I'm, Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, Jabeur, Haddad Maia, Maria Bueno, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Toby Davis Organizations: eventual, Argentine, Thomson Locations: Paris, tatters

☆ Iga Świątek continues defense of French Open title with straight sets victory over American Coco Gauff
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Iga Świątek remains on course to retain her French Open title after easing past Coco Gauff 6-4 6-2 to reach the semifinals at Roland-Garros. In a rematch of last year’s final, Świątek ultimately had too much quality for Gauff to handle as her relentless power and consistency eventually broke the American down. It wasn’t easy, especially with the wind today, but I’m happy I’m through to the semifinal.”Swiatek remains on course to successfully defend her French Open title. It proved to be the beginning of the end for Gauff, who was powerless to stop Świątek’s inevitable march to victory. Świątek, according to Opta, is the first player since Conchita Martinez in 1995 to reach the semifinals at the French Open having dropped 15 games or fewer.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Garros, Świątek, Gauff, Beatriz Haddad Maia, “, Swiatek, Julian Finney, Lesia Tsurenko, Conchita Martinez, Sabalenka, Karolína Muchová, Ted Lasso, ” Świątek Organizations: CNN, Roland, WTA, Tennis, Getty, Świątek, Garros, Madam Locations: Paris

☆ Supreme Swiatek outclasses Gauff to reach French Open semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Shrivathsa Sridhar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2023 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarter final match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai PfaffenbachPARIS, June 7 (Reuters) - Holder Iga Swiatek was tested by American sixth seed Coco Gauff in a rematch of their 2022 French Open title clash but the world number one showed her class to secure a 6-4 6-2 victory and reach the semi-finals on Wednesday. "It was not easy," said Swiatek, the first player since Conchita Martinez in 1995 to drop 15 games or fewer en route to the semi-finals in Paris. It was tight and Coco was using the conditions well, so I was happy that I was able to win. She sealed her seventh victory over Gauff in as many matches by pouncing on her serve again and finished it off on her first matchpoint when the 19-year-old found the net. Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Paris Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Roland Garros, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Kai Pfaffenbach PARIS, Holder Iga Swiatek, Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, Conchita Martinez, Coco, Swiatek, Philippe Chatrier, pouncing, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Christian Radnedge Organizations: U.S, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, American

☆ Coco Gauff Came to the French Open for One Thing: Another Shot at Iga Swiatek
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

PARIS—The matchup Coco Gauff wanted most at this French Open was also the matchup that has done her the least favors. But for the past 12 months, the teenage sensation of American tennis hasn’t been able to get it out of her mind. Gauff, still hunting for her first major title, wanted another shot at world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.

Persons: Coco Gauff, hasn’t Organizations: PARIS

☆ Gauff charges past Schmiedlova into quarter-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Shrivathsa Sridhar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 5, 2023 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her fourth round match against Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova REUTERS/Benoit TessierPARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - Last year's French Open runner-up Coco Gauff overcame an early wobble to outclass Slovakian Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 7-5 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals, where she could face a potential rematch with holder Iga Swiatek. Gauff won her previous clash with Schmiedlova in Madrid last year, dropping only two games, and the American made a quick start again with a break in the opening game to pull away and leave her 100th-ranked opponent facing an uphill task. The 19-year-old Gauff tightened her grip in the next set, working the angles and deploying the drop shot to devastating effect as she closed out the victory without any more drama. Gauff will now await the winner of the fourth round match between world number one Swiatek and Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko. Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Paris; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Roland Garros, Coco Gauff, Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova REUTERS, Benoit Tessier PARIS, Slovakian Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, Iga Swiatek, Gauff, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Ken Ferris Organizations: Slovakian, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Madrid, American

☆ Swiatek through to last eight as Ukrainian Tsurenko retires unwell
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - Defending champion Iga Swiatek needed only 31 minutes to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday as her Ukrainian opponent Lesia Tsurenko retired after feeling unwell. World number one Swiatek was 4-1 up in the opening set when Tsurenko called on the trainer and had her blood pressure and pulse checked. Following a five-minute medical timeout, the match resumed but Tsurenko threw in the towel after losing the following game to love. "I'm sorry, playing Iga was my priority, I'm very sorry," Tsurenko told a press conference. "Obviously it's not the way you want to win a match," Swiatek told a press conference.

Persons: Iga Swiatek, Lesia Tsurenko, Tsurenko, Iga, I've, Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Roland Garros, Julien Pretot, Ken Ferris, Pritha Organizations: Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: American

☆ Hitting ball into crowd was a 'stupid move', says Andreeva
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Right after, I thought that it was a really stupid move from me, because it was not necessary to do that," Andreeva told a press conference. Yes, I had thoughts like this (that she could be defaulted), but he (the umpire) just gave me a warning." "I realised that I could really win this match. "I remember I got fined like seven grand after breaking the racquet here in the quarter-finals two or three years ago. So I was like, I'm not wasting seven grand again.

Persons: Andreeva, Coco Gauff, Suzanne Lenglen, Andreeva's, Gauff, I've, Julien Pretot, Clare Fallon Organizations: Thomson Locations: Russian

☆ Walt Disney's Pixar targets 'Lightyear' execs among 75 job cuts
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Walt Disney 's Pixar Animation Studios has eliminated 75 positions including those of two executives behind the box office disappointment "Lightyear," sources said on Saturday, the first significant job cuts at the studio in a decade. Susman had been at Pixar since the release of the original "Toy Story" movie in 1995. Pixar is famous for cinematic franchises including "Toy Story," "The Incredibles" and "Cars." "Lightyear" could not be shown in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian countries because of its depiction of a same-sex relationship. Disney acquired Pixar in 2006 to revitalize its struggling Disney Animation.

Persons: Walt Disney, Angus MacLane, Coco, Susman, Michael Agulnek, Bob Iger's, Bob Peterson Organizations: Animation, Pixar, Studios, Walt Disney, Disney Entertainment, Disney, Disney Animation

☆ Exclusive: Walt Disney's Pixar targets 'Lightyear' execs among 75 job cuts
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A screen shows the logo and a ticker symbol for The Walt Disney Company on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 14, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidJune 3 (Reuters) - Walt Disney's (DIS.N) Pixar Animation Studios has eliminated 75 positions including those of two executives behind box office disappointment “Lightyear,” sources said on Saturday, the first significant job cuts at the studio in a decade. Susman had been at Pixar since the release of the original “Toy Story” movie in 1995. The cuts, which took place May 23, are part of Walt Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger’s previously announced plan to eliminate 7,000 jobs and slash $5.5 billion in costs. Disney acquired Pixar in 2006 to revitalize its struggling Disney Animation.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Walt Disney's, “, Angus MacLane, “ Coco, ” Galyn Susman, Susman, Michael Agulnek, Bob Iger’s, ”, Bob Peterson, Dawn Chmielewski, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: Walt Disney Company, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Pixar Animation Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney, Disney Entertainment, Disney, Disney Animation, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S

☆ Swiatek serves up double bagel as Gauff, Rune advance
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Defending champion Iga Swiatek continued her imperious march towards a third French Open title in four years with a 6-0 6-0 humiliation of Wang Xinyu on Saturday to reach the fourth round. Gauff ended the run of fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva with a 6-7(5) 6-1 6-1 victory, recovering from a tough start against the 16-year-old Russian. Swiatek was in dazzling form on Saturday, dishing out a double bagel to Wang - the fourth time she has won a set 6-0 in the first three rounds. In the men's draw, Holger Rune took a step closer to becoming Denmark's first male Grand Slam singles champion when he powered past Argentine qualifier Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-4 6-1 6-3. In the distance is a possible repeat of last year's quarter-finals as Norway's Casper Ruud overcame a slow start to down Zhang Zhizhen of China 4-6 6-4 6-1 6-4 and reach the fourth round.

Persons: Iga Swiatek, Wang Xinyu, Coco Gauff, Gauff, Mirra, Swiatek, Wang, Elena Rybakina, Sara Sorribes Tormo, I'm, Rybakina, Holger Rune, Denmark's, Genaro Alberto Olivieri, Norway's Casper Ruud, Zhang Zhizhen, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Ed Osmond Organizations: Wimbledon, Argentine, Thomson Locations: China, Paris

☆ Coco Gauff Has a Chance to Play the Wise Veteran at the French Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The veteran tennis star Rafael Nadal recently made that observation, discussing how quickly a new generation of players assumes the role of the one before. That rival was Mirra Andreeva, a 16-year-old Russian who has exploded onto the women’s tennis tour over the past five weeks. She plays with an easy, smooth power, unruffled by the size of the stage and the fuss suddenly being made about her. She trades text messages with Andy Murray, the three-time Grand Slam champion. These days, she continues to hunt for her first Grand Slam and top-level tour title.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, Suzanne Lenglen, Roland Garros, Coco Gauff, Gauff, Mirra, Andy Murray, Venus Williams, Serena Organizations: Tennis, Wimbledon, All England Club, Centre Court

☆ Coco Gauff defeats Mirra Andreeva at French Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It wasn’t too long ago that Coco Gauff exploded onto the scene as a 15-year-old, defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019. Andreeva won the first set against Gauff. Christophe Ena/APDespite her age, Gauff has already played in numerous French Open tournaments and reached the final last year. Armed with that experience, she reset, shored up her second serve, and harnessed her powerful backhand to ultimately outmaneuver Andreeva. 4 Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open citing an upper respiratory illness.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Venus Williams, Gauff, ” Gauff, ” Andreeva, Roland Garros, Andreeva, Christophe Ena, outmaneuver, Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, Swiatek, China’s Wang Xinyu, Elena Rybakina Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, American, Guardian, WTA, Gauff Locations: Andreeva

☆ Exclusive: Walt Disney's Pixar Animation eliminates 75 positions
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 3 (Reuters) - Walt Disney's (DIS.N) Pixar Animation Studios has eliminated 75 positions including those of two executives behind box office disappointment “Lightyear,” sources said on Saturday, the first significant job cuts at the studio in a decade. Susman had been at Pixar since the release of the original “Toy Story” movie in 1995. MacLane and Susman could not be reached for comment. The cuts, which took place May 23, are part of Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger’s previously announced plan to eliminate 7,000 jobs and slash $5.5 billion in costs. Reporting by Dawn Chmielewski; Editing by Cynthia OstermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Walt Disney's, “, Angus MacLane, “ Coco, ” Galyn Susman, Susman, Bob Iger’s, Dawn Chmielewski, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: Pixar Animation Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Co, Thomson

☆ Mirra Andreeva, 16, continues meteoric rise by advancing to French Open third round
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has continued her meteoric rise by reaching the third round of the French Open with an emphatic 6-1 6-2 win over France’s Diane Parry. The 16-year-old, who celebrated her birthday in April, is now the youngest player to reach the third round at Roland Garros since 2005, according to the WTA. Andreeva, the youngest player in this year’s main draw, took only 77 minutes to defeat wild card Parry and secure her sixth top 100 win of the season. Andreeva had already become the seventh youngest player this century to beat a top 20 player, according to the WTA, when she beat world No. Andreeva, who was unranked 14 months ago, entered her first Grand Slam at Roland Garros this year.

Persons: Mirra Andreeva, France’s Diane Parry, Roland Garros, Parry, Andreeva, Beatriz Haddad Maia, Ian MacNicol, Leylah Fernandez, Magda Linette, Alison Riske, Coco Gauff, Julia Grabher Organizations: CNN, WTA, Madrid, ITF Locations: Madrid

☆ A Nevada Air Force base planned a drag show to celebrate Pride Month. Pentagon leaders said no.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Pentagon canceled a drag show scheduled for the first day of Pride Month at a Nevada Air Force base. Defense Department officials told the Air Force base their Thursday show couldn't take place, NBC News first reported, citing two defense officials and a US official. Representatives for Nellis Air Force Base and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment. "Drag queen story hours is not something that the department funds," Austin told the committee at the time, NBC News reported. "Consistent with Secretary Austin's congressional testimony, the Air Force will not host drag events at its installations or facilities.

Persons: Lloyd Austin, Mark Milley, Austin, —, Milley, Lawanda Jackson, CoCo Montrese, Carnie, Carnie Asada, Matt Gaetz, Gaetz Organizations: Pentagon, Nevada Air Force, NBC, Service, Privacy, Nellis Air Force Base, Pride, . Defense Department, Air Force, NBC News, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Austin, Nellis, Representatives, Facebook, Florida Rep, Armed Services Committee, Nellis Air Force, Twitter Locations: Nevada, Vegas, Austin

☆ This couple bootstrapped their way to a multimillion-dollar business. Here are their top tips for success
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Goh Chiew Tong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The duo shared three tips with CNBC Make It on how to run a successful business — in good and bad times. Putting customers firstWhen it comes to building a successful business, Hamilton has one guiding principle: you have to make products that people love. She launched the hair masque in 2018 when she saw a "mid-tier space" in hair care products that had yet to be filled — products of salon-grade quality, but at an affordable price. When people love one product, you can convert product love to brand love. "When people love one product, you can convert product love to brand love," Ostrowski shared.

Persons: Emily Hamilton, Alexander Ostrowski, Coco, Tik, Ostrowski, Emily, Hamilton, Emily Hamilton Co, they're, —, it's, Alexander Ostrowski Co, there's, I've Organizations: CNBC, Hamilton, Eve, Coco Locations: Bali, Singapore, Covid

☆ Ruud, Swiatek gain momentum at French Open as Sinner punished
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Shrivathsa Sridhar | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

In a normal match I would have won 6-3 6-2, but here you have the chance to fight like he did. Up next for Andreeva is 19-year-old Coco Gauff - a player who knows all about negotiating instant stardom, with last year's runner-up having subdued Julia Grabher 6-2 6-3 to set up the third-round showdown. American Kayla Day made no secret of her success after a stunning 6-2 4-6 6-4 win over compatriot Madison Keys, thanking her Czech roots for enhancing her tennis skills. Next for the 22nd seed is American 12th seed Frances Tiafoe, who beat Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev 3-6 6-3 7-5 6-2. French presence in the singles' draws was ended altogether in the last match of the day when Arthur Rinderknech was knocked out by American ninth seed Taylor Fritz 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-4.

Persons: Roland Garros, Norway's Casper Ruud, Sweden's Elias Ymer, Gauff tames, Casper Ruud, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Linda Noskova, Ruud, Rafa Nadal, Giulio Zeppieri, Zhang Zhizhen, Thiago Agustin Tirante, Suzanne Lenglen, Claire Liu, Mirra Andreeva, Frenchwoman Diane Parry, Karatantcheva, Coco Gauff, Julia Grabher, Kayla Day, Madison Keys, Daniel Altmaier, Altmaier, We've, Alexander Zverev, Slovakian Alex Molcan, Frances Tiafoe, Aslan Karatsev, Coric, Pedro Cachin, Alex de Minaur, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Arthur Rinderknech, Taylor Fritz, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Julien Pretot, Pritha Sarkar, Ken Ferris Organizations: Sweden's Elias Ymer REUTERS, Wimbledon, Argentine, Croatian, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, PARIS, Czech, Prague, Slovakian, American, Tunisian

☆ Coco Gauff says Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to the NBA Finals before beginning of playoffs
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

But according to tennis star and Heat fan Coco Gauff, Butler is either excellent at predicting the future or just extremely confident. In the lead up to the French Open, Gauff hinted she had a “funny story” about Butler but was “going to save it” to avoid jinxing it. Butler drives to the basket during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. 8 seed Heat’s miraculous run to the NBA Finals, beating the No. The NBA Finals begin on Thursday in Denver.

Persons: Jimmy Butler’s, Coco Gauff, Butler, Gauff, Roland Garros, Brian Babineau, ”, “, I’ll, ’ ” Gauff, ’, ” Gauff, Jimmy Butler, Rebeka Masarova Organizations: CNN, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, NBA, Denver Nuggets, Eastern, Hawks, Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks Locations: Madrid, Rome, France, Denver

☆ French Open preview: With Rafael Nadal absent and Iga Światek's dominance under threat, tournament is hard to call
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —It felt like the beginning of the end of an era at the French Open when Rafael Nadal announced his absence from the tournament earlier this month. How to watchIn the United States, the French Open is available to watch on NBC, streaming service Peacock, Tennis Channel, and Bally Sports. A list of international broadcasters and the full draw are available on the French Open website. “A new generation is here already,” Djokovic said after his quarterfinal defeat at the Italian Open. Questions about scheduling may persist in the coming weeks given the way night sessions were scrutinized at last year’s French Open.

☆ CDS panel says Credit Suisse bankruptcy event has not occurred
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

May 22 (Reuters) - A derivatives committee ruled on Monday that a bankruptcy credit event had not occurred in relation to Credit Suisse, quashing investors' efforts to trigger a payout on credit insurance linked to the Swiss lender. "The DC determined that a Bankruptcy Credit Event had not occurred," the EMEA Credit Derivatives Determination Committee (CDDC) said in a statement on its website. The DC reviewed the public information submitted with the question and decided that such information did not confirm that a Credit Event had occurred, the committee said. Investors tried last week to secure a payout on the credit default swaps (CDS) linked to Credit Suisse debt by seeking a ruling on whether a so-called government intervention credit event had occurred. The amount of gross notional outstanding CDS linked to Credit Suisse bonds stood at more than $19 billion in March, according to Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation data.

☆ Cate Blanchett says at Cannes Film Festival that she's 'always trying to get out of acting'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —She’s one of the most celebrated actors of her generation, but Cate Blanchett wants to branch out even more into other filmmaking pursuits. “I’m always trying to get out of acting,” she said at the Cannes Film Festival this week during a conversation with Variety’s Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister. “I’ve been trying to stop acting my entire professional life.”The two-time Oscar-winner was at the ritzy French cinema fest to present her new film, “The New Boy,” which premiered on Friday, a film she stars in and also produced. Blanchett also mentioned how on her 2020 FX miniseries “Mrs. “I realize that I’m the only woman in the cast…there are 62 men, and yep, I’m the only woman.

☆ Older dogs who sleep badly may have dementia, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

During his snooze, the study team will analyze Woofus’ brain waves to judge the quality of his sleep. John Joyner/NC State Veterinary MedicineTraining the dogs to accept EEGTo find out whether sleep problems in dogs indicate early signs of dementia as they do in people, Olby and her team turned to a group of senior dogs enrolled in an ongoing study testing antiaging supplements. John Joyner/NC State Veterinary MedicineFor the new study measuring a dog’s brain waves during sleep, researchers used a form of electroencephalogram called polysomnography, used in sleep clinics to diagnose sleep problems in people. Jake, a 13-year-old pointer, was one of 28 dogs trained to sleep with EEG electrodes. When sleeping brain waves were compared with a dog’s cognitive testing, researchers found that dogs with greater dementia spent less time in deep and REM sleep, just as people do.

☆ Consumer spending trailing consumer sentiment lower. Look at Home Depot
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Recent consumer sentiment reports have been poor, so it's reasonable to assume the consumer spending backdrop has softened. The company is cutting guidance due to the weaker lumber prices, weather and is also citing "further softening of demand relative to our expectations, and continued uncertainty regarding consumer demand." If we are on the side of the American consumer (I am), then lower lumber prices are good, right? Running shoes are hot. Second case in point: On Holding (ONON), which makes the trendy ON running shoes, is up 94% YTD.

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