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Rejuvenated Raducanu finally lands another US Open win

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US Open 2025

Dates: August 24 through September 7 in Flushing Meadows, New York

Emma Raducanu defeated Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara to claim her first US Open victory since her unforgettable 2021 title triumph.

On the day of the New York hard-court Grand Slam, British tennis champion Raducanu won 6-1, 6-2. In just 62 minutes, Raducanu was able to claim a 6-1, 6 6-2 victory.

It was her quickest Grand Slam main-draw victory to date.

Although there was little guidance or input required, Rafael Nadal’s new coach Francisco Roig, who helped him win 22 major titles, led the vocal support from her courtside box.

It’s my first victory here since 2021, according to Raducanu.

As a teenage qualifier, 22-year-old Raducanu had previously been burdened by her return to the scene where she shocked the world.

In addition to missing the 2023 tournament due to injury, the 2022 and 2024 opponents faced second-round defeats.

She returns to Flushing Meadows this year with improved form and renewed energy.

Due to her extensive injuries over the past four years and the mental strain of such intense attention, Raducanu has only just begun to consider the US Open as her “happy place.”

Raducanu has transformed her body since arriving in New York last weekend, particularly when she competed alongside Carlos Alcaraz in the revamped mixed doubles competition.

She believes she can fulfill her potential on it best by feeling more at ease and carefree off the court.

As a result of her straightforward victory over Shibahara, the 130th-ranked player quickly settled down as Louis Armstrong Stadium was whipped around by gusty winds.

A strong statement of intent from Raducanu set the stage for a dominant opening set that she finished in 26 minutes by fizzing serve wide.

Raducanu struggled to recover from her opponent’s lack of quality, despite her well-moving and few unforced errors.

As her baseline game sank, Shibahara, who is only in her second Grand Slam main draw, suffered four of her seven break points and made 36 errors.

On her increasingly threatening serve, Raducanu, who played cleanly from the back court, was barely troubled.

In the second round, Raducanu will face either Janie Tjen, an Indonesian qualifier, or Veronika Kudermetova, a Russian 24th seed.

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Love Island and Towie stars caught in limo crash disaster on way to Creamfields

When a car “out of the blue” crashed into a luxury limo on their way to the Creamfields music festival, the Love Island and Towie stars were in for a limo disaster.

Love Island and Towie stars were caught in a limo crash when on their way to Creamfields music festival over the bank holiday weekend(Image: elmapazar/instagram)

Love Island and Towie stars were caught in a limo crash when on their way to Creamfields music festival over the bank holiday weekend. The stars involved were Liv Hawkins, Kaz Crossley, Elma Pazar and Dani Imbert as well as two brides from E4’s Married At First Sight, Adrienne Naylor and Hannah Norburn.

When a different vehicle struck into the reality stars’ enormous limousine, they were traveling to Cheshire for the festival. The girls were left shaken up by the incident after the car “came out of the blue,” according to a source who spoke to The Sun.

They said: “The girls were all excited for a day at the festival then out of the blue another car crashed into the limo. They were flung across the limo and left with bruises and back and neck pain. The other driver was ok.” It comes as Katie releases a statement after Alex Reid leaks bombshell cash counting video

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The reality stars were driving to Cheshire for the festival when another vehicle smashed into their huge limo
The reality stars were driving to Cheshire for the festival when another vehicle smashed into their huge limo(Image: elmapazar/instagram)

They continued, “They were all checked out and given the go-ahead to party, but it goes without saying that they were all shaken up by the incident and will be taking medical advice to watch out for any repercussions.”

Creamfields is one of the UK’s biggest dance music festivals and returned in style this bank holiday weekend, drawing in huge crowds and plenty of famous faces. The four-day festival, held in Daresbury, Cheshire, is a staple of the summer calendar, and this year’s line-up included Chase & Status and Sub Focus.

The reality stars attended where invited as guests of the clothing brand Shein, and they took to Instagram to give their followers a sneak peek into their time at the festival.

Creamfields is one of the UK’s biggest dance music festivals and returned in style this bank holiday
Creamfields is one of the UK’s biggest dance music festivals and returned in style this bank holiday(Image: elmapazar/instagram)

Towie star Emma shared a snap with co-star Dani and their limo, and she also posed with her Love Island All Stars friend Kaz and wrote: “Let your hair down.” Kaz also took to socials to state that she was a “Festival girl at heart.”

After Liv Hawkins revealed that one scene of her on-screen romance with co-star Louis Russell on Celebs Go Dating wouldn’t air, the accident occurred.

The ex Love Island star is currently trying to find love on the E4 show alongside the likes of Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona, The Chase’s Mark Labbett, Made in Chelsea’s Sam Prince and CBB’s Donna Preston.

On Celebs Go Dating, iv Hawkins opened up about her on-screen romance with Louis Russell.
On Celebs Go Dating, iv Hawkins opened up about her on-screen romance with Louis Russell.

Over the course of the past week, Liv and Louis have made romantic connections and even shared kisses while visiting Ibiza. However, Liv cooled things off after Louis and another woman in front of her locked lips.

Speaking to The Mirror, Liv said: “I found it quite scary, actually. I think you’ll see on Celebs Go Dating, I am quite vulnerable, especially this week. I think it’ll be a hard watch for people close to me, especially in my agency meeting.

Everyone had kind of warned me that this was a proper deep dive because I was the last of the island to enter. I can recall leaving it feeling like someone’s weight was being taken off my shoulders. It was truly amazing.

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Hojgaard earns Ryder Cup spot as Noren wins at Belfry

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leaderboard for the British Masters final round

-16 A Noren (Swe), -15 K Kobori (NZ), N Hojgaard (Den), -13 K Nakajima (Jpn)

Selected: -12 A Sullivan (Eng), -10 M Fitzpatrick (Eng), M Penge (Eng), -9 A Fitzpatrick (Eng), -8 R Hojgaard (Den), -4 A Rai (Eng), M Wallace (Eng)

With a tense final round of play at the Betfred British Masters, Sweden’s Alex Noren claimed the title, making Rasmus Hojgaard the last automatic choice for the Ryder Cup team in Europe.

Hojgaard carded a one-under-par 71 to finish on eight under par and joint 13th, ahead of Ireland’s Shane Lowry, who finished in the top 29 to move up to sixth place.

Hojgaard spoke about his final round of the Belfry, noting that he had been overly stressed out on the course.

“Over the moon,” I say.

Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, and others are the qualifiers for Europe.

Luke Donald, captain of the 12-man team that will face the United States at Bethpage Black in New York on September 1st, will select six more players to make the roster for the game on Monday, September 1.

Hojgaard’s run of four bogeys in eight holes left him uneasy, despite rolling in three consecutive birdies from the second hole.

He said on Sky Sports, “I knew every bogey was costly.”

Noren is competing in the Ryder Cup.

With a hamstring injury, Noren missed seven months of the Ryder Cup qualifying period and only came back in May.

The 43-year-old Swede defeated twin brothers Rasmus and Kazuma Kobori by one shot to move up the leaderboard on Saturday.

Seven years ago, he made his only Ryder Cup appearance in the foursomes with Sergio Garcia in France, where he won two of his three matches.

When questioned on Saturday whether he believed a victory might enlist him in Donald’s thoughts, he responded, “I’m not thinking about that.”

After claiming his first victory in seven years, he responded, “It would be great, but I’m more than happy to get this win.”

Henrik Stenson and Robert Karlsson tied for first place overall by a Swede with his second British Masters victory and his 11th victory on the DP World Tour.

On the last hole, he had a two-shot lead after five birdies in eight holes on the back nine. However, he was forced to hole a six-foot bogey putt after a poor third shot and a careless drive to win.

Kobori’s final four holes saw him shoot five shots and set the target at 15 under when he had exhausted two 60-foot putts.

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Before Matt Fitzpatrick, could Nicolai Hojgaard win the nomination?

The Englishman, who revealed Donald had urged him to participate in this tournament, was one shots clear heading into the final round when he hit a final-round 74 to stay on top of his lead.

After round three, he claimed that his goal was to “make a case for myself]for the Ryder Cup.” On September 1st, we’ll find out if the 2022 US Open champion has done enough.

Lowry, who placed seventh on the list, is one of the candidates who needs to be chosen.

Sepp Straka from Austria, who has won twice this year, came in eighth place, just ahead of Viktor Hovland from Norway and Ludvig Aberg of Sweden.

All three of the participants in the 2023 victory in Rome opt for that experience as Europe attempts to record its first away win since the 2012 “miracle of Medinah” victory.

Given that he contributed 312 points to a losing cause at Whistling Straits in 2021 and three more in Italy, Jon Rahm, who won the LIV Golf individual title, is certain to be included.

Englishman Matt Wallace, who was 11th in the standings before the final qualifying event, likely needed a victory, but he made it up on the final day by posting a score of 77 to finish four under.

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X Factor star unrecognisable 10 years after Simon Cowell clash with life transformation

Since joining Simon Cowell and former X Factor star Mason Noise for a contest on the ITV reality series, he has completely transformed his life and transformed his image.

Since appearing on The X Factor, Mason Noise has completely transformed his life.

It has been a decade since Mason Noise made headlines for his dramatic clash with Simon Cowell on The X Factor, and the singer looks unrecognisable today after stepping away from the spotlight and transforming his life.

The 32-year-old performer, who was born in Birmingham, faced off against Cowell in a fiery showdown during the Six Chair Challenge in 2015, making him one of the most talked-about contestants.

When Mason criticised the length of time allotted for his audition, his real name, Mason Binnell, shocked the audience. Cowell ordered him to leave the stage after a heated exchange, which caused Mason to protest by dropping his microphone and leaving.

Simon Cowell shouting at Mason Noise on The X Factor
The singer reacted violently to Simon Cowell’s accusations, which caused him to leave the stage.

Despite the drama, Nick Grimshaw’s mentorship led to Mason’s return for the live performances. In the end, he placed seventh and even went on a live tour, but Simon Cowell’s memorable confrontation with him set him apart from his short-lived fame.

Today, Mason’s life has gone in a completely different direction. His Instagram bio now describes him as a “Musician, Reiki Healer, [and] Inner-Explorer”.

He recently stated to his followers, “I have chosen to live a better life. I want to play a role in making a better future, but I have to break free from the old patterns. Through my heart-to-body connection, I must quieten my mind and commit to becoming more than I ever could have imagined.

Mason Noise performing on The X Factor
Nick Grimshaw took the contestant under his wing.

In addition, his appearance has drastically changed since his appearance on the show. Mason frequently wore snap caps and had a short, straight facial hair in 2015 .

He is frequently seen wearing a bandanna or bucket hat, and he now has a longer beard with a grey chin stripe, piercing, and nose piercing.

Mason acknowledged in an interview with the Birmingham Mail that he is a “different person” now, adding: “I’ve changed a lot. I believe I have completely altered who I am as a person.

In the past year, I’ve gone through many ups and downs. I’ve had counseling, meditation, and yoga, both of which have really helped me. I experienced a spiritual realization.

Mason Binnell now as a reiki healer
After going through a spiritual transformation, Mason now appears completely different.

Mason’s new perspective on life may have been partly shaped by a terrifying health scare he had in 2019. During a bar fight he was bitten on the arm, and later contracted sepsis after the wound became infected.

He was rushed to the hospital and needed two operations. He later told The Sun: “It was classic example of wrong place, wrong time. I’d been visiting friends in the Cotswolds, near Cirencester, with my family and we were staying on a caravan site. I was with a friend and his girlfriend, sitting in my friend’s car having just got home from a night out.

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“It was around 1:00 a.m..” And we were greeted by this man who appeared to be leaving a pub after a night out. He was aggressively acting while lighting a torch in the car.

Jackson ‘deeply concerned’ as son injures wrestler

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At a wrestling event in California, former champion wrestler Quinton “Rampage” Jackson appeared to attack and knock him unconscious.

At a Knokx Pro Wrestling event that Raja Jackson attended, Stuart Smith, also known as Syko Stu, was scheduled to compete.

Two incidents involving Smith and Raja Jackson, a 25-year-old professional MMA fighter, were recorded on Kick, a live-streaming platform.

First, Jackson was shown by the former US army veteran being struck on the head outside the venue.

The wrestlers then repeatedly hit him before pulling it off by other wrestlers, as recorded in the video.

Later, Rampage Jackson claimed Smith was “awake and stable” and that he was.

The organizers have not received any updates about Smith’s condition.

A “work” is a fight that is staged or scripted, according to Rampage Jackson, who described this incident as a “work that went wrong.”

The former UFC light heavyweight champion claimed that Rafael hit him in the side of the head unanticipated moments before Smith’s match.

“Raja was instructed to accept that his “payback” could be received in the ring. It appeared to be a part of the show, I thought. It was poor judgment.

Jackson Jr., 47, added that his son had never made contact with anyone remotely physical, and that he had just suffered a concussion from a fight.

Raja added, “Raja is an MMA fighter, not a professional wrestler, and had no business participating in such a big event.” My son’s actions are completely unacceptable.

I’m very concerned about Mr. Smith’s well-being and his health as a father. I’m very upset that anything like this occurred, but my main concern is now that Mr. Smith will recover quickly.

Rampage Jackson apologized to Smith and Kick on behalf of his son, who has participated in three MMA fights for amateurs and two for professional.

WWE ID designation signifies that WWE will offer support and opportunities to the wrestling school Knokx Pro. It has received requests for comment.

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Britney Spears goes fully nude in new snap after dancing to ex Justin Timberlake’s song

After dancing to her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake’s song, Carry Out, Britney Spears recently posted a picture of herself in the nude state.

Britney Spears goes fully nude in new snap after dancing to ex Justin Timberlake’s song(Image: Getty Images)

Britney Spears went fully nude in a new snap after dancing to her ex-partner Justin Timberlake’s song, Carry Out. The iconic singer is known for posting sultry snaps, and, in her new snap, she made sure to add a rose emoji over her bum as she posed in front of a window wearing nothing but black boots.

She faces away from the camera while holding her arms above her head, her blonde hair dripping down her back, and the new photo. The Toxic singer deleted her comments, but she received almost 200, 000 likes on the post. The star’s dance video shocked the audience with it.

Britney danced to Justin Timberlake’s song Carry Out while lounging on a small boat while sporting a green and yellow bikini.

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Britney Spears posing fully nude in front of window
Britney posed fully nude for a new snap(Image: Instagram/Britney Spears)

After meeting for the first time on Disney’s The Mickey Mous Club a decade prior, Britney and Justin made a famous dated relationship in the early 2000s.

Britney previously claimed that the Sexyback singer urged her to get an abortion after she fell pregnant during their romance, and the two had a turbulent relationship.

She wrote in her memoir, The Woman in Me, that while it was unexpected, it wasn’t tragic for her. I adored Justin so much. I had a dream that our family would be together in the future. This would only come much earlier than I had anticipated.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
She recently danced to her ex’s song with Timbaland(Image: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

She added: “But Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young.

I never would have done it if it had been left up to me alone. Yet, Justin was adamant about being a father. It is still one of the most agonizing experiences I’ve ever had.

The couple’s relationship ended in 2002 after dating for almost three years. Britney went on to have children with Kevin Federline, sons Sean and Jayden.

She and her sons posed for photos posing for photos while their enormous size differences were reunited a few months later.

Pop icon Britney proudly posted pictures of her son, Jayden James Federline, on Instagram, following their reunion. Britney, who shares Jayden and his older brother Sean Preston with ex-husband Kevin, shared the brief clip as they got together at her mansion.

He is 6’3in, and his hands are now so big, she wrote as she revealed his height. She flicked her hair back. The hitmaker for “Hit Me Baby One More Time” looked so happy to have him by her side, and things are improving significantly.

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