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Gauff has the opportunity to become the first 15-year-old to win a major title after dethroning Australian Open champion and third seed Naomi Osaka in the third round on Friday. After announcing herself against Venus Williams at Wimbledon last year, Gauff has flourished in her main-draw debut at Melbourne Park this month. Not overawed, Gauff became the youngest player to beat a defending champion at the Australian Open in the Open Era courtesy of her ruthless 6-3 6-4 victory over former world No....

The overall purse amount for this year’s tournament has increased by a small percentage in Australian dollars but with currency fluctuations is about the same as the 2022 edition in US dollars. Regardless, the winners still take home a huge portion of money. Even players who just won their first-round match have earned some serious cash. Here’s a breakdown of the Australian Open 2023 purse, including how much the winners of the singles and doubles draws will take home....

Hazardous conditions put back the first qualifying matches on Tuesday, with Dalila Jakupovic falling to her knees and experiencing breathing difficulties that forced the Slovenian to retire from her meeting with Stefanie Voegele. Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria said the “very poor” conditions were forecast to improve with the chance of a storm. Play was consequently set to begin at 13:00 local time (02:00 GMT). “Practice has been suspended until 11am this morning due to air quality concerns, and play won’t start before 1pm,” read a statement from Tennis Australia....

Serrano, who’s a staff writer for The Ringer and the author of books like The Rap Year Book and Basketball (And Other Things), released the 64-page book online recently, mostly as a gag, for a pay-what-you-want price (beginning at $0). The book is divided into different chapters, and the responses it tells readers to give to President Donald Trump’s supporters are “F**k you,” or some variation of the phrase....

Teams that overperform their metrics usually (but not always) regress the following season. Fast forward to 2014-15 and the Avs appear to have done that. With 55 points in 54 games, they are nowhere near last year’s lofty point pace. MORE: Biting in hockey Yet, a look at the standings show it’s not all bad for the Avalanche. They remain out of a playoff spot, but by six points to the Flames as of Feb....

When you’re the host: Never Assume Don’t say, “Can I get you a cocktail?” Instead, say, “What would you like to drink?” and list both alcoholic and nonalcoholic options. Turn off the Tap Know the early signs of drunkenness, such as slurred words, obscenities or unusual confessions. If you see insobriety, Post suggests removing the temptation. “Cork it, and put the wine away for the night.” Be Subtle Don’t announce “Please, no booze” on a written invitation....

From Tehran to Baghdad: Ahmadinejad will visit the Iraqi capital in March So far U.S. officials say they won’t be attending any events during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s planned visit to Baghdad March 2. And the Iranian president might make it easy for them to avoid the awkwardness of bumping into each other in the Green Zone–-say, at an embassy “Salsa Night” or the “Liberty” pool. Iraqis planning the itinerary say that their guest has asked to stay outside the fortified area in a riverside compound belonging to his official host, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani....

Maddox was injured in a collision with teammate Andrew Sendejo in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s contest. He lay motionless on the turf for several minutes and was eventually taken off the field on a stretcher. The Eagles later said Maddox had been diagnosed with a concussion and a neck injury but was out of the hospital in time to fly home with the team following the game. Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson said Maddox was in “great spirits” following his release from the hospital....

Man Utd confident of Morata deal Rahman spent last season on loan at Schalke, but his time in the Bundesliga was disrupted by an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered at the African Cup of Nations. The Ghanaian full-back is expected to be fully fit by the end of July and will be well placed to re-open discussions on his future but Schalke have decided against pushing for a renewal at this stage due to his injury status....

Living at Blowing Oaks Ranch in Batesville, Arkansas, the small alpaca named Cinco was born on May 5—the date of Mexican celebration Cinco de Mayo, which is how he got his name. According to the British Alpaca Society, “Alpacas originate from the Altiplano (Spanish for high plain) in west-central South America. Spanning the borders of Peru, Chile and Bolivia, this area of the Andes averages nearly 4,000 metres (more than 2 miles) above sea level....

But please, don’t back away from the gym—because, actually, you’re looking admirably fit these days. The boomers are the generation we have to thank for Suzanne (ThighMaster) Somers (born in 1946), Richard (“Sweatin’ to the Oldies”) Simmons (1948) and that Tae Bo guy (1955, and his name is Billy Blanks). Now they’re responsible for a new fad that might be called “Sweatin’ With the Oldies.” As their golden years approach, boomers are heading back to the fitness centers in record numbers....

The rhino calf, who has been named Daisy, was admitted to the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary on December 9 after being found alone and struggling during a routine operation in Kruger National Park, South Africa. She was incredibly weak and unable to stand and was flown by helicopter to the sanctuary where she was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Daisy was so young when she was found she had received no colostrum from her mother and her immune system was compromised....

To the oilfields, the ecology of the Gulf and the lives of countless civilians and soldiers, add another potential casualty of the impending war: the cultural patrimony of Western civilization. In January scholars gave Defense Department officials the names of archeological sites they hoped to spare. “[The military] had a list of 150,” says McGuire Gibson, professor of Mesopotamian archeology at the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute. “We gave them over 4,000 more–but that only covers the 10 to 15 percent of the country we’ve studied....

Many back pain causes resolve in a few days or weeks with rest, over-the-counter medication, and other relatively simple measures. More severe causes may require ongoing care and treatment, including surgery for conditions including sciatica. This article discusses possible causes of back pain, as well as how they are diagnosed and treated. It will help you to know if back pain is serious and when to see a healthcare provider....

The delay in vaccinations was caused by the coronavirus pandemic’s disruptions of normal activities. Doctor’s visits, summer and sports camps, where children usually receive their vaccinations, were either canceled or postponed. Richard Long, executive director of the Learning First Alliance, a partnership of education organizations that started a public outreach campaign, told the AP that preventable diseases are going to spread when the school year starts. “It’s a big deal,” Long said....

The most common symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are a strong “fishy” smelling discharge and an increased amount of vaginal discharge. BV is easily treated with antibiotics. However, left untreated in pregnancy, BV can increase your infant’s risk of a premature (early) birth or a low-birth-weight baby. This article reviews the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, prevention, and treatment of bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy. What Are the Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis?...

No. 11 Wisconsin, No. 13 Georgia and No. 19 Wisconsin outscored their opponents by a combined score of 207-31 on Saturday. The Badgers, Bulldogs and Spartans put up some ridiculous statistics in those games.A closer look: Wisconsin (646 rushing yards). The Badgers averaged 10.7 yards per carry in a 68-17 win against Bowling Green. Heisman hopeful Melvin Gordon led the way with 253 yards and five TDs on just 13 carries....

I was lucky. I’d chosen a room close to the ground in a sheltered corner of the hotel. In the end, our most dangerous moment wasn’t during the bombing itself but during the land war that followed, when a U.S. tank shell hit a couple of upper floors of the Palestine Hotel, killing two journalists. The Iraqis I talked to were deeply ambivalent about the war. Some who visited me during the first night of the bombardment were secretly exuberant, eager to welcome advancing American troops....

The DR Congo international continued his rich form in front of goal - having notched in his last seven games for the Imperial Guards - with a second-half effort against Chen Jingang’s men. In the 16th minute, Jonathan Soriano converted from the penalty spot to give the home side the lead. And with 20 minutes left, Bakambu doubled the lead with his eighth league goal this season, thus, helping Roger Schmidt’s men clinch their sixth top-flight win this term....