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☆ David Beckham: Filmmaker Fisher Stevens explains how ‘Succession’ and Leonardo DiCaprio helped land him Netflix documentary series
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Don Riddell | Glen Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —At first glance, the American actor and filmmaker Fisher Stevens wasn’t the obvious choice to helm the four-part Netflix documentary series about English soccer great David Beckham. “When they first called me, my response was …’why me for David Beckham?’” the 59-year-old said to CNN Sport’s Don Riddell. “I said, ‘Hey, I have a call with David Beckham, but I’m not sure,’” Fisher fondly recalled. I say what’s really strong, their relationship is really strong and if you can work with your wife and it works, God bless, man,” he said. But that’s why he’s also such a good guy, because he’s worried about you too.”A second series?

Persons: Fisher Stevens, David Beckham, Stevens, ’, CNN Sport’s Don Riddell, “, ”, Beckham, Alex Ferguson, Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi, ” Adams, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Becks ’, Jesse Armstrong, HBO’s, Tony Roche, Hugo, Oscar, Leonardo DiCaprio, DiCaprio, ‘, I’m, ’ ” Fisher, Logan Roy, ” Brand Beckham, David, he’s, “ Beckham, Ted, Ferguson, Scot, Megan Briggs, Victoria, ‘ David we’ll, ‘ David, that’s, Joseph West, ” Stevens Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Manchester United, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Argentina, Spice, HBO, Warner Bros, United, Real Madrid, Variety, Qatar, Jewish Locations: American, England, Spain, America, Italy, France, United States, “, Victoria

☆ Colleagues and Friends Mourn Actor Matthew Perry
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Johnny Diaz | More About Johnny Diaz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Celebrities, actors and entertainment and political leaders shared tributes to Matthew Perry, who starred on the hit television series “Friends” and died on Saturday at the age of 54. Scot Williams of the Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide division. Although there was no immediate cause of death, there was no indication of foul play. On social media on Sunday, Perry’s fans and colleagues celebrated the actor, who played the sardonic Chandler Bing on more than 200 episodes of the NBC sitcom “Friends,” which followed a group of young professionals living in Manhattan. On the show, Perry starred with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow.

Persons: Matthew Perry, ”, Scot Williams, Chandler Bing, Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow Organizations: Los Angeles Police, NBC Locations: Manhattan

Matthew Perry, who portrayed Chandler Bing in the acclaimed sitcom “Friends,” has died. The death was confirmed by Capt. He said the cause of death was not likely to be determined for some time, but there was no indication of foul play. Mr. Perry was well known to American television audiences, featuring in over 200 episodes in all 10 seasons of “Friends,” the hit NBC show that followed a group of friends and their journey as young professionals living in Manhattan. Mr. Perry starred alongside prominent actors like Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow.

Persons: Matthew Perry, Chandler Bing, ”, Scot Williams, Perry, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Mr Organizations: Los Angeles Police, NBC, Warner Bros . Television Group Locations: Manhattan

☆ Leaked email shows Amazon's private label boss moved to a new job internally after the company cut dozens of in-house brands
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon's executive in charge of its private-label business has found a new role on the supply chain side, following the company's decision to axe dozens of house brands, Insider has learned. Matt Taddy, formerly Amazon's VP of private brands, is now VP of supply chain optimization technology, also known as SCOT, according to an internal email reviewed by Insider. Amazon's private label business launched dozens of in-house brands in recent years across a number of categories, including clothing, furniture, and electronics. The Federal Trade Commission said in a lawsuit against Amazon last month that the company "degrades its search quality by stacking the deck against third-party competitors of Amazon's private label products." In response, Amazon started significantly scaling back its private label business, and decided to cut many of these brands, according to the Wall Street Journal .

Persons: Matt Taddy, Taddy, Deepack Bhatia, John Felton, Felton, Matt, didn't Organizations: Worldwide Operations, Federal Trade Commission, Amazon, Wall Street, University of Chicago, Microsoft

☆ Murray dedicates Davis Cup win to grandmother after missing funeral
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MANCHESTER, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A tearful Andy Murray dedicated his Davis Cup win on Friday to his grandmother after missing her funeral to play in the tie against Switzerland. "I went to get a coffee the other morning and we were just sitting outside and a guy came up and started telling jokes. He asked if I wanted to see a magic trick and pulled an orange out of his underpants," Murray said. I'm sorry to my family that I'm not able to be there, but yeah, gran, that one's for you," Murray said. He just said 'make sure you win' so I did," Murray said.

Persons: Andy Murray, Murray, Leandro Riedi, Naomi Broady, Broady, Pat, Scot, It's, I'm, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: MANCHESTER, Davis, Switzerland, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Bengaluru

☆ With Putin and Kim Jong Un set to meet, the West fears what Russia and North Korea are planning
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during their meeting in Vladivostok, Russia, Thursday, April 25, 2019. Alexander Zemlianichenko | Pool | APThe leaders of North Korea and Russia are scheduled to meet this week, with deepening military, economic and geopolitical cooperation on the official agenda. There are also fears about what Moscow might offer the economically isolated and heavily sanctioned North Korea in return. A fire assault drill by North Korean rocket artillery units at an undisclosed location in North Korea in March 2023 in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). For their part, Russia and North Korea have both denied claims of alleged arms dealing.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong, Alexander Zemlianichenko, Kim Yong Un, Putin, Pat Ryder, Edward Howell, Kim Jong Un, Kim Ju, Howell, scot, Dmitry Peskov, Kim, Peskov, It's, —, Pyongyang's, Jung Yeon, Victor Cha, Andrius Tursa, Sergei Shoigu's, John Kirby, Wagner, Vladimir Putin grimaces Organizations: White, North, Pentagon, Ukraine, North Korean, Korean Central News Agency, Reuters, UN, North Korea —, Oxford University, CNBC, North Korea's Central News Agency, Kcna, Nuclear Weapons, UN Security Council, Kremlin, Getty, Eastern Economic, U.S, U.S . National Security, Zvezda Shipbuilding, Bolshoi Kamen Locations: Vladivostok, Russia, North Korea, Russian, Korea, Pyongyang, Ukraine, Moscow, Korean, Pakistan, Syria, Libya, North Korea's, London, Washington, Japan, South Korea, U.S, Bolshoi

☆ Proud Boys ex-leader Enrique Tarrio set to be sentenced for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, leader of The Proud Boys, attends a protest showing support for Cubans demonstrating against their government, in Miami, Florida on July 16, 2021. The former leader of the far-right group Proud Boys is set to be sentenced Tuesday after being convicted of seditious conspiracy to disrupt the 2020 presidential election certification on Jan. 6, 2021. Tarrio's sentencing hearing in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., is scheduled for 2 p.m. Judge Timothy Kelly last week delivered lower sentences than what prosecutors requested for Tarrio's co-defendants, three of whom were also convicted of seditious conspiracy. Ethan Nordean, who led the Seattle chapter of the Proud Boys, on Friday was sentenced to 18 years in prison, tying him with Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes for the longest Jan. 6-related sentence yet.

Persons: Henry, Enrique, Tarrio, Enrique Tarrio —, Donald Trump, Timothy Kelly, Ethan Nordean, Stewart Rhodes Organizations: The, Justice, Capitol, Washington , D.C, Tarrio's Locations: Miami , Florida, U.S, Washington ,, Seattle

☆ 'Barbie Botox' goes viral but doctors inject caution
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Leroy Leo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

But since the "Barbie" movie released in July, there has been an uptick in demand for use as a cosmetic procedure. Meanwhile, Revance and Evolus Inc (EOLS.O), which make similar toxins under the brand Daxxify and Jeuveau, respectively, told Reuters that though "Barbie Botox" has picked up in recent months, they do not see the trend significantly boosting sales. However, the doctors said they were concerned about a rise in use among younger women - and six doctors warned that procedures by underqualified staff at some medispas raised the risk of complications. Doctors also stressed the risk with administration by people who may not be properly qualified, especially at medispas where there is little oversight. "The science isn't quite there yet, in order to support the clinical profile of it," said Evolus CEO David Moatazedi.

Persons: Margot Robbie, BarbieBotox, that's, Barbie, Dustin Sjuts, Scot Glasberg, Revance, Shilpi Kheterpal, Kheterpal, Doctors, Melissa Levoska, David Moatazedi, Leroy Leo, Sriraj Organizations: Therapeutics, Reuters, Plastic Surgery Foundation, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, Evolus Inc, AbbVie Inc, Cleveland Clinic, Icahn School of Medicine, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, medispas, Mount Sinai, Bengaluru

☆ Young people say this is the No. 1 factor in building wealth—but there's more to it
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While earning a high salary can play an important role in growing your wealth, it won't make you wealthy on its own. The most important factor in building wealth: your salary, according to 67% of both millennials and Gen Zers, a recent survey from financial services company Empower found. The younger generations chose salary above other wealth-building factors such as being debt-free, job stability and living below your means. There are a number of ways you can build wealth , from founding a successful start-up to receiving a hefty inheritance. But investing in low-cost index funds is a time-tested, self-made millionaire-approved method to build wealth on virtually any income.

Persons: Gen Zers, Scot Johnson, Johnson, Warren Buffett Organizations: Carpenter Inc, CNBC Locations: Adell, Harriman

The swashbuckling Spaniard got off to a nightmare start as Hurkacz jumped out to a 3-0 first set lead in just six minutes en route to capturing the first set. FOKINA TOPPLES RUUDEarlier, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina battled back from a third set deficit to beat Casper Ruud 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(4) and deny the third seed a place in the Canadian Open quarter-finals. Ruud was two points away from victory at 5-3 30-0 before Davidovich Fokina served his way out of trouble. Ruud dug himself into an early hole in the breaker with some tentative serving and poor forehands and Davidovich Fokina claimed the win with a drop shot. Up next for Davidovich Fokina is American Mackenzie McDonald, who reached his first quarter-final of a Masters 1000 tournament by dispatching Canadian Milos Raonic 6-3 6-3.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Hubert Hurkacz, Dan Hamilton, Hurkacz, Tommy Paul, Marcos Giron, Scot Andy Murray, Italy's, FOKINA TOPPLES RUUD, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Casper Ruud, Ruud, Davidovich Fokina, Fokina, Mackenzie McDonald, Milos Raonic, Raonic's, McDonald, FRITZ FIZZLES Australia's Alex De Minaur, Taylor Fritz, Fritz, De Minaur, Daniil Medvedev, Italy's Lorenzo Musetti, Medvedev, Rory Carroll, Ken Ferris Organizations: Sobeys, Wimbledon, Canadian, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Canada, Toronto, Alcaraz, Marcos Giron ., Norwegian, Los Angeles

☆ Murray tames wind and Sonego to reach second round in Toronto
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

TORONTO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Andy Murray tamed blustery conditions to grind out a 7-6(3) 6-0 win over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego on Tuesday and reach the second round of the Canadian Open. The 36-year-old former world number did well to save a pair of set points in a tight opening set which he finally wrapped up in 90 minutes with a dominant display during the tiebreaker. Up next for Murray will be either 10th-seed Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime or Australia's Max Purcell. For Murray, who was coming off a round-of-16 loss to Taylor Fritz last week in Washington, the win over Sonego marked his first in Toronto since lifting the title in 2015. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; editing by Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Andy Murray, Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, Sonego, Murray, He's, Scot, Felix Auger, Australia's Max Purcell, Taylor Fritz, Frank Pingue, Clare Fallon Organizations: TORONTO, Canadian, Thomson Locations: Washington, Toronto

[1/2] The "1200 building" at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the crime scene where the 2018 shootings took place, is seen in Parkland, Florida, U.S. August 4, 2022. Scot Peterson, the school resource officer on duty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14, 2018, was armed but never went inside the building as the shooting unfolded, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office and surveillance video. Friday's re-enactment is part of a civil case against Peterson in which victims' families and survivors are seeking unspecified damages. In June, Peterson was acquitted by a Florida jury of criminal charges of child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury connected the shooting. It has remained largely unaltered since the 2018 shooting, with bloodstains and bullet holes still visible.

Persons: Marjory Stoneman, Amy Beth Bennett, Scot Peterson, Peterson, Friday's, Michael Piper, Piper, David Brill, Carol, Lisa Phillips, Phillips, Nikolas Cruz, Julia Harte, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Broward, Broward County Public, Thomson Locations: Parkland , Florida, U.S, Florida, Broward County, Broward

[1/2] The "1200 building" at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the crime scene where the 2018 shootings took place, is seen in Parkland, Florida, U.S. August 4, 2022. The re-staging of the school shooting, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, was part of a civil lawsuit against Scot Peterson, a police officer who was stationed outside the Parkland, Florida, high school when the gunfire began on Feb. 14, 2018. In June, Peterson was acquitted by a Florida jury of criminal charges of child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury connected the shooting. The nonprofit group defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot or killed, not including the shooter. Ahead of the re-enactment, nine members of Congress and family members of victims toured the school building.

Persons: Marjory Stoneman, Amy Beth Bennett, Scot Peterson, Peterson, Tony Montalto, Gina, Michael Piper, Carol, Lisa Phillips, Nikolas Cruz, Julia Harte, Cynthia Osterman, Leslie Adler Organizations: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Broward, Sun Sentinel, U.S . Congress, Thomson Locations: Parkland , Florida, U.S, Florida, Broward County, Parkland

☆ Fritz edges Murray to reach quarters in Washington
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Aug 4, 2023; Washington, D.C., USA; Taylor Fritz (USA) celebrates after match point against Andy Murray (GBR) (not pictured) on day seven of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES, Aug 4 (Reuters) - American Taylor Fritz won an entertaining three-hour battle against Andy Murray 6-7(2) 6-3 6-4 in their rain-delayed match on Friday in Washington DC and will face Jordan Thompson in the quarter-finals in the evening session. In the tight third set, Fritz took advantage of a sloppy service game from Murray to arrive on the doorstep of victory at 5-4. But Murray was not done and threatened to level when he jumped ahead 0-40 in the next game. Fritz, who crushed 17 aces, managed to serve his way out of trouble and hit a lovely lunging volley to set up match point, which he converted with a cross-court forehand winner.

Persons: Taylor Fritz, Andy Murray, Geoff Burke, Jordan Thompson, Scot, Fritz, Murray, Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, Frenchman Ugo Humbert, Rory Carroll Organizations: D.C, Citi DC, Fitzgerald Tennis, USA, LOS ANGELES, Washington DC, Los Angeles Our, Thomson Locations: Washington, USA, American, Bulgarian, Los Angeles

☆ Opinion: How Trump’s indictment reverses a 50-year precedent
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Julian Zelizer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. CNN —Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to charges that he conspired to subvert the 2020 presidential election. As Garrett Graff wrote in a New York Times op-ed, “the precedent Ford set seems to have paralyzed a half-century of prosecutors. But the calculus for the decision to charge Trump shouldn’t rest on the former president’s political fate. Rather, we need to take a long-term view and consider how we can better hold presidents – present and former – accountable.

Persons: Julian Zelizer, Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels, Trump, Gerald Ford, preemptively, Richard Nixon, Nixon, Ford, —, ” Ford, ”, –, Ronald Reagan’s, George W, Bush, Garrett Graff, Jack Smith Organizations: CNN, Princeton University, New York Times, America, Twitter, Trump, Department of Justice, Congressional, Justice Department, Republican, GOP, Ford Locations: New York, Iran, Nicaragua, United States

☆ Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Aug 2, 2023; Washington, D.C., USA; Andy Murray (GBR) reacts after a point against Brandon Nakashima (USA) (not pictured) on day five of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsAug 3 (Reuters) - Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray showed he is still relishing competition at the elite level after battling to his first victory at the Washington Open since his tearful pullout ahead of the 2018 quarter-finals due to exhaustion. I was in a terrible place," said Murray, who had further surgery on his troublesome hip in 2019 and has since resurrected his career. "I wasn't able to enjoy the wins, because I couldn't sleep in the evenings after matches because of my hip and everything. World number 44 Murray, who lost his Wimbledon second-round match to Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets last month, is gearing up for the U.S. Open which begins on Aug. 28.

Persons: Andy Murray, Brandon Nakashima, Geoff Burke, Taylor Fritz, Murray, Marius Copil, Scot, It's, Stefanos, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Christopher Cushing Organizations: D.C, Citi DC, Fitzgerald Tennis, USA, Washington, Wimbledon, U.S ., Thomson Locations: Washington, USA, Bengaluru

☆ Opinion: Vacations as we know it are over
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Opinion Bill Mcguire | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

On the contrary, the extreme weather conditions across southern Europe this summer are a wake-up call — a reminder that not even our vacations are insulated from the growing consequences of global heating. Even northern Europe would see a tripling of extreme heat events, which could be expected once every five years. Climate breakdown is set to become all-pervasive and affect every aspect of our lives and livelihoods, and already extreme weather can happen pretty much anywhere. This can’t go on, nor should it, both for the peace of mind of holiday-makers increasingly worried about growing extreme weather, and for the good of the planet. Holidays abroad need to be decoupled from flying, which means – as far as Europe is concerned – train, car or coach.

Persons: Bill McGuire, Read, Lefteris Damianidis, jetting, staycations, we’ll Organizations: Geophysical, University College London, CNN, Reuters, Greenpeace, scot, Catania, Twitter Locations: Rhodes, Corfu, Evia, Europe, American, Lindos, Greece, Palermo, Sicily

☆ Rory McIlroy’s ‘shot of the year’ clinches epic late victory at windy Scottish Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Rory McIlroy delivered a sensational finish to triumph at the Scottish Open on Sunday, birdieing the final two holes to snatch victory from home hero Robert MacIntyre. A first ever triumph in Scotland sees the 34-year-old become the first player to win The Scottish Open, The Irish Open and The Open Championship, which returns to Royal Liverpool for the first time since 2014 – the year of McIlroy’s last major triumph – on Thursday. McIlroy celebrates with his mother Rosie after triumph at the 2014 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. “The Scottish Open will be up there with the event I want to play for the rest of my life. “But it’s not to be just now, and plenty of years ahead … Rory McIlroy’s potentially the best in the world, and he showed why today.

Persons: Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, “, –, McIlroy, Jared C, Tilton, MacIntyre, Scot, McIlroy lasered, Jon Rahm, ” McIlroy, Rosie, Andrew Yates, Wyndham Clark, ” McIroy, “ I’ve, Octavio Passos, ” MacIntyre, … Rory McIlroy’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Scottish, Renaissance, Irish, Royal Liverpool, Getty, PGA Locations: Scotland, Royal Liverpool, Merseyside, AFP

☆ Andy Murray shows trademark grit as Wimbledon match against Stefanos Tsitsipas ends on cliffhanger
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

As the sun set in London on Thursday, Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas were serving up a spectacle under the lights on Centre Court. It meant the second-round match ended in somewhat of a cliffhanger, with the battle set to recommence on Friday. With the game poised at 6-7(3-7) 7-6(7-2) 6-4, all eyes will be on the pair as they retake Centre Court later on Friday. Murray slips on court during his match against Tsitsipas. 142, fulfilled his dream of winning on Centre Court at Wimbledon as the Brit caused a major upset by beating world No.

Persons: Andy Murray, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Murray, Scot, John Walton, Liam Broady, Casper Ruud, it’s, ” Broady Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Court, Tsitsipas, Brit Locations: London

☆ British balloon bursts as valiant Murray fizzles on main stage
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Ossian Shine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Pairing a steel resolve with his fabled metal hip, the 36-year-old was allowing British tennis fans to dream. Middle-aged men in well-tailored suits jumped to their feet, revealing flamboyant cufflinks as they pumped their fists to celebrate winning shots. Women clapped hands above their heads, beseeching Murray -- the man who, a decade ago, had ended the 77-year wait for a British Wimbledon champion -- to finish off his youthful rival and write another chapter. Disappointment drenched the arena, tempered with admiration for the Scottish warrior who has done so much for British tennis. When asked how confident he was that he would be competing at Wimbledon next year, Murray said: "I don't know.

Persons: Andy Murray, strode, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Murray, beseeching Murray, Wimbledon's, it's, Scot, Tsitsipas, Ossian Shine, Ken Ferris Organizations: Court, British Wimbledon, U.S, Wimbledon, Thomson Locations: British, Scottish

☆ Murray's night-time drama ends on a Wimbledon cliff-hanger
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Ossian Shine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

There was so very little to choose between the two combatants in the opening set – just two points separated them, Murray winning 37 points and Tsitsipas 39. One of his 21 clean winners in that opening set came to punch through Murray’s defences for a 4-3 lead in the tiebreak. Two points later he held three set points at 6-3, and converted on his first by out-manoeuvring the Scot to take a one-set lead after just shy of an hour’s play. It was one he would not relinquish and at 10:38pm he fired a service that Tsitsipas could only return long. Tsitsipas stalked off court while Murray collected his bag and the crowd roared their appreciation as the night-time clash ended on a cliff-hanger.

Persons: Andy Murray, Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrew Couldridge, Scot, Tsitsipas, Murray, Ossian SHine, Ken Ferris Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS, Wimbledon, Court, Thomson Locations: London, Britain

☆ Fresh Murray leads charge of British men, faces Tsitsipas test
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Aadi Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Any time you get the chance to finish a match quickly and can conserve some energy, it's a really positive thing. "He's someone who's done so much for the sport and I'll go into it with a lot of respect for him. DO OR DIE FOR LOCAL HOPESAfter three British women's players were eliminated on Wednesday, the men's contingent could also be whittled down considerably on Thursday. In addition to Murray, wildcard Jan Choinski will take on Poland's Hubert Hurkacz for a place in the third round, while Liam Broady faces a stern test against Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud. In the women's draw, defending champion Elena Rybakina takes on France's Alize Cornet, with fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula up against Spain's Cristina Bucsa.

Persons: Andy Murray, Stefanos, Murray, Scot, Ryan Peniston, Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, I've, I'm, It's, Jan Choinski, Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, Liam Broady, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Alexander Zverev, Gijs Brouwer, Elena Rybakina, France's Alize Cornet, Jessica Pegula, Spain's Cristina Bucsa, Aadi Nair, Toby Davis Organizations: Wimbledon, Court, Thomson Locations: British, Wimbledon's, Norwegian, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Mighty Murray lifts Wimbledon gloom
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Ossian Shine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Obviously it is amazing to be back here on centre court," said former world number one and twice Wimbledon champion Murray after his first-round victory. I wanted to play well ... and once I got the break in that first set, I played some great tennis." "It's been a long time since I've felt physically this good coming into Wimbledon," Murray said. "So I am hoping I am fit and ready for a good run," he added, as the Centre Court whooped and cheered. "I think the main thing that Andy did really well today was he was just relentless on every point.

Persons: Andy Murray, Britain’s Ryan Peniston, Toby Melville LONDON, Sir Andy Murray, Ryan Peniston, Murray, Peniston, It's, I've, Court whooped, Brit, Andy, Ossian Shine, Ken Ferris, Toby Davis Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, Wimbledon, Scot, Court, Thomson Locations: London, Britain

☆ In Scotland, Taking the Traditional and Making It New
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Amy Tara Koch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

This being the Highlands, the great outdoors beckons. “Ghillies,” or local guides, are on tap for horseback riding, fly-fishing, birding and hiking in Cairngorms National Park (doubles from £600 per night). ToursWith its widely spread out attractions, wind-whipped landscape and lack of public transport, Scotland can be challenging to tackle on your own, especially if the thought of driving on the “wrong” side is daunting. Rabbie’s Tours offers one-day (£54) and four-day (£209‌ without lodging) “Outlander”-themed tours centered on filming locations. Beyond activities‌‌, the company can secure tucked-away lodging and car transfers‌ (starting at $1,000 per day for a couple, including hotel, guide and experiences, but excluding dining).

Persons: Manuela, Iwan Wirth, Wirth, Zhang Enli, Queen Victoria, Elsa Schiaparelli, Flora Macdonald, “, Harry Potter, Skye, Outlander, Ben Nevis Organizations: Hauser, Jacobite, brac, Hogwarts Express, Rabbie’s Locations: Fife, Highlands, Braemar, Scotland, Orkney, Isle

☆ Murray surprised by lack of female coaches, questions ATP's Saudi plans
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray said he was surprised there were not more female coaches in the sport, having found success by working with Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo in the past. "It's strange, I'm probably surprised there's not more female coaches across both (men's and women's) Tours," Murray told reporters on Saturday ahead of the Wimbledon championships. "I didn't necessarily think at the time that it was for sure going to spark loads of new or more female coaches to come into the game. "Then hopefully that transitions onto the men's and women's tour a bit more," he added. "I don't even know that it would be a handful of female coaches across both tours, which is not enough."

Persons: Andy Murray, Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo, Mauresmo, Murray, Scot, I'm, there's, it's, Andrea Gaudenzi, Rohith Nair, Ken Ferris Organizations: Wimbledon, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Thomson Locations: Saudi Arabia, Bengaluru

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