Alexander Zverev: Courts being slowed to help Sinner, Alcaraz
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Alexander Zverev: Courts being slowed to help Sinner, Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev says tournament organizers are slowing down tennis courts to favor Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Zverev, the world No. 3, overcame an injury scare to beat Valentin Royer 6-4, 6-4 at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday but then voiced his displeasure with the way he felt the sport was heading. “I hate when...

Philadelphia Phillies to offer 9-9-9 Challenge box for 2025 postseason
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Philadelphia Phillies to offer 9-9-9 Challenge box for 2025 postseason

If you’re interested in attempting the famed 9-9-9 Challenge at a Philadelphia Phillies game this postseason, the club has you covered with a ready-made kit … sort of. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Confused as to what the 9-9-9 Challenge is? The premise is simple: A participant must consume nine hot dogs and nine beers over...

Opinion | Brian Eno’s Creative Motivations
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Opinion | Brian Eno’s Creative Motivations

new video loaded: Brian Eno’s Creative Motivations transcript Back transcript Brian Eno’s Creative Motivations What motivates Brian Eno to create? The prolific artist and musician joined the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to discuss art, life and the strange inspiration for his album “Music for Airports.” What are you doing with art? When I think of...

China, Russia look to bring North Korea on board for communist boat tours
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China, Russia look to bring North Korea on board for communist boat tours

China and Russia have begun work to launch a new tourism program aimed at promoting historic communist sites along the Tumen River, seeking North Korea’s participation in boat tours near their shared borders. The Primorsky Krai government announced the project on Monday, emphasizing the need for negotiations with the DPRK over the use of the...

Trapped in Tunisia | Civil Rights
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Trapped in Tunisia | Civil Rights

Caught between two worlds, migrants in Tunisia fight the elements and the authorities as they strive to reach Europe. Thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa wait near the coast in Tunisia for an opportunity to make the treacherous voyage across the Mediterranean. Under an agreement signed with the European Union, the Tunisian government does what...

‘He fought too many times’: How the loss to Ankalaev forced Pereira to change
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‘He fought too many times’: How the loss to Ankalaev forced Pereira to change

Brett OkamotoOct 3, 2025, 07:47 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather,...