There is an outstanding entry list for the WTA 500 event in Berlin, which starts on Monday. US Open champion Coco Gauff and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina are among several top players set to compete in Germany. However, three players have elected to withdraw from the Berlin Open, including one very big name in the sport. This article lists those who have withdrawn and then gives their three replacements in the draw.

Three Players Withdraw From WTA Berlin Open

Illinois State

Champaign, IL

Brett Bielema just secured a major win for his Illinois Fighting Illini through the transfer portal. Former Ole Miss receiver Zakhari Franklin is headed to Champagne. Illinois will be Franklin’s third school as he spent his first four seasons with the UTSA Roadrunners. Franklin represents the 13th incoming transfer...

Illinois Adds Zakhari Franklin From The Transfer Portal

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More information on Kate Middleton’s diagnosis has come to light! On June 6, Prince William released a statement updating the world on his wife’s condition. According to several reports, Kate Middleton is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy and recovering well after her shocking cancer diagnosis. If you haven’t been following the royals and are unfamiliar with what’s happening with the Princess of Wales lately, we’ll break down all things Kate Middleton health-related for you below.

More Info on Kate Middleton's Diagnosis Has Come to Light!

Chicago, IL

According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Bulls big man Andre Drummond is “looking for a new team” this summer. What remains to be seen, however, is what direction do the Bulls go? Do they prepare for DeMar DeRozan possibly leaving in free agency or if he does return — the more likely scenario — draft his heir apparent at the small forward position? Do they grab a big to replace the expected vacancy with Andre Drummond looking for a new team, as well as some youth to push starter Nikola Vucevic?

Former NBA All-Star Expected to Leave Chicago Bulls

Houston, TX

The Houston Astros tried. José Abreu tried. It just didn’t work out. The Astros decided to move on from first baseman José Abreu after getting off to one of their worst starts in years. Who takes over first base now? Here are three options for the Astros at first base.

Three First Base Options for the Astros After Abreu Cut

Queens, NY

As former All-Star Jeff McNeil struggles to break out of his season-long slump at second base, the New York Mets may be looking to add a promising star to help or maybe even replace McNeil. This situation is difficult for New York, but making a move would give the Mets a chance to play a future talent continuously. Whether that addition comes internally or externally is another matter.

The Mets May Try to Find a Different Solution at Second Base

There was a lot of hype surrounding Mario Hezonja after he was selected fifth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. The Croatian was unable to reach expectations, and many believe he flamed out of the league after just five seasons. Now 29 years old, Hezonja last...

Former Fifth Overall Pick Eyeing Return To NBA

Columbus, OH

The off-season is undefeated. Despite recruiting wins, massive transfers, and over a dozen NFL-ready players returning, there is a loud sect of Buckeye fans who are ready to chuck Ryan Day into the Olentangy. After losing three straight to Michigan, watching the Wolverines win the National Title, and then have an embarrassing showing in the Cotton Bowl, frustrations are running high. To get the people riled up, some have suggested Deion Sanders to be the next Ohio State head coach.

Deion Sanders As Ohio State’s Next Head Coach? Let’s Pump the Brakes

Orlando, FL

The Orlando Magic were arguably the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference this past season. Due to their youth, the Magic were considered to be one year away from being contenders in the East. However, the Magic produced their best season in over a decade, finishing fifth in the conference at 47-35, though they fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.

Orlando Magic Expected To Land 3 Major Free Agents This Offseason

Pittsburgh, PA

Long-time veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is open to departure so this means a trade is imminent. According to multiple reports, the Ohio State product knows he will playing elsewhere in 2025 so this could trigger a trade this summer. Heyward is already seeking a new deal to stay with the team and wants to stay but is open to the idea that he won’t be around for long. The 35-year-old may just play out his entire 2024 campaign before he departs to be in a new uniform for 2025.

Long-Time Veteran Open to Departure, Trade Is Imminent

Los Angeles, CA

Detroit, MI

According to Bleacher Report, the Detroit Pistons could target Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell in free agency. With ample cap space and a desire for veteran leadership, the Pistons are poised to make significant moves. Despite a tough start to the 2023-24 season, Russell rebounded strongly, silencing trade calls from Lakers fans. He finished the season with impressive averages of 18.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists on shooting splits of 46/42/83. His potential acquisition could bring the experienced leadership the Pistons need to guide their young roster.

Detroit Pistons Linked to Former All-Star Guard in Free Agency

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they designated DH Daniel Vogelbach for assignment on Friday. It brings an end to his short tenure with Toronto, which didn’t last half a season. In 31 games this year, Vogelbach had a .186 average with one homer, eight RBI, and a .578 OPS. For someone added to the roster for his pop, those numbers were nowhere near satisfactory for Toronto. In a corresponding move with Daniel Vogelbach’s DFA, the Blue Jays recalled the young shortstop Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo.

Blue Jays DFA Veteran Slugger Amid Offensive Slump

Seattle, WA

Washington’s football schedule opens with three manageable non-conference games. The team begins the year against Weber State at home. The FCS program out of the Big Sky conference finished 6-5 last season. The Huskies’ week two matchup is another home game against Eastern Michigan out of the MAC. The Eagles finished with six wins last season. Both games will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

Early Look at Washington’s Football Schedule

The Pistons have made a change to their coaching staff. No, it’s not the change you’re thinking about. On Friday, the Pistons strategically hired Fred Vinson, a seasoned Pelicans assistant coach, to join Monty Williams’s staff. Vinson brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past 14 seasons with the Pelicans, including five seasons as an assistant under Williams (2010-2015). Vinson’s close connection to Pistons’ President Trajan Langdon enhances his potential influence on the team. This move also suggests that Williams will get at least one more season to prove he’s worth the $78.5 million contract he signed in the summer of 2023. So, who is Fred Vinson, and what can he bring to this Pistons team?

Pistons’ Coaching Shake-Up: NBA Veteran Strategically Hired

San Francisco, CA

According to NBA reporter Nick Friedell, the Golden State Warriors have had discussions about adding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler to the roster. However, Friedell also notes that the locker room fit could be questionable. “Jimmy Butler’s name has popped up in the conversation…I think it’s a fit on paper,...

Golden State Warriors May Pursue 5x All-NBA Player

Dallas, TX

Boston, MA

Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics attempted to become the 10th team to win an NBA Finals via a sweep on Friday night. They ended up not coming close to achieving that feat. Game 4 of the NBA Finals saw the Dallas Mavericks win in laughable fashion by the score of 122-84. That cuts Boston’s series lead to 3-1. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in NBA playoff history, but the Mavericks dreams of doing so are still alive.

Jrue Holiday Sets Unwanted NBA Finals Record In Game 4 Loss

The injury hits keep on coming for the struggling Chicago Cubs. Jordan Wicks is the latest Cubs pitcher to hit the injured list in a season where the pitching staff has yet to be fully healthy. The Cubs placed Wicks on the 15-day IL on Saturday after he suffered a right oblique strain in Friday’s start against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Wicks sustained the injury in the second inning and had to exit the game. It was the left-hander’s second start since coming off his first stint on the IL. He had previously missed all of May with a strained forearm. Despite the bad news on Wicks, it could mean that Kyle Hendricks will return to the rotation after a stint in the bullpen.

Mainstay Cubs Pitcher Could Return To Rotation With Wicks Back on IL

Kentucky State

Gallatin County, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

By the end of the year, the owners of Kentucky Speedway will have paid Gallatin County more than $900,000 for tickets never sold to races never run. NASCAR abandoned the racetrack following the 2020 Quaker State 400, but a 20-year PILOT agreement (Payments In Lieu Of Taxes) obligates Speedway Motorsports Inc. to two annual payments through 2031: a $180,000 lump sum and a $1 per ticket fee with a $230,000 minimum, even if the venue remains vacant.

Stuck in idle: Kentucky Speedway falls short of high hopes four years after last NASCAR race

Atlanta, GA

In what has been a difficult stretch for the Atlanta Braves, they finally stopped their five-game losing streak with a much-needed 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. While the offense finally came to life after scoring just a combined two runs in the first two games of the series, the starting pitching led by righty Reynaldo Lopez helped lift Atlanta to victory. Lopez pitched six brilliant innings and gave up just two hits, one walk, and struck out eight O’s to get his fourth win of the season. His ERA is now an MLB-best 1.69 as he continues to lead a Braves rotation that lost ace Spencer Strider for the season back in April. Especially after his latest gem against a powerful Baltimore lineup, Reynaldo Lopez is emerging as a dark horse Cy Young Award candidate in the National League.

Braves Offseason Addition Becoming a Dark Horse Cy Young Candidate

Marietta, GA

DeanLand

A deadly plane crash. A cryptic epitaph. And mysteries that endured for 82 years. Their story ended with a cryptic epitaph on a Marietta National Cemetery headstone: Died in a plane crash WWII April 29, 1942. And our interest in this story began there several Memorial Days past.

A Mysterious WWII Plane Crash Haunted Our Visits to Marietta National Cemetery

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Four More WTA Players Withdraw From French Open

There is much excitement in the tennis world as the 2024 French Open gets underway on Sunday. The women’s draw led to many exciting matchups, with...

Four More WTA Players Withdraw From French Open

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