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CBS News
10 hours ago
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Pittsburgh to host 2025 World Beard and Moustache Championships
Pittsburgh will soon play host to one of the fiercest facial hair showdowns in the world. The city will welcome the 2025 World Beard and Moustache Championships from July 3 to 5 at Heinz Hall. Presented in conjunction with the Mad Viking Beard Club Pennsylvania and the World Beard and Moustache Association, the event will bring together the world's top beard and moustache competitors to showcase fascinating facial hair across 37 categories, including six unique craft categories that highlight creativity and craftsmanship, according to an accompanying press release. Other approved categories include moustache, partial beard and full beard. Each category is divided into several different classes. Competitors may only compete in one category. In addition to after-parties and other live entertainment, the festivities begin with competitors and supporters uniting under their country's flag to parade from Mellon Square to Heinz Hall on Thursday morning. The staging will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the parade departing around 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the championships will benefit the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. More information, including ticket information, can be found here.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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Wimbledon 2025: Anniversaries for Serena Williams, Arthur Ashe, Isner-Mahut and COVID
FILE - Security guards at the entrance in front of Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon in London, Monday, June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth,File) FILE - John Isner of the US and France's Nicolas Mahut, right, pose for a photo next to the scoreboard following their epic men's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Thursday, June 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant,Pool,File) FILE - Pete Sampras kisses the trophy, after defeating Australia's Patrick Rafter in the Men's Singles final on the Center Court at Wimbledon Sunday, July 9, 2000. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin,File) FILE - In this July 7, 1990, file photo, Martina Navratilova fights back tears as she poses with her record ninth ladies singles championship trophy at Wimbledon, after defeating Zina Garrison 6-4, 6-1. (AP Photo/Roy Letkey, FIle) FILE - Tennis player Anne White of the U.S. is shown in a tight fitting body suit, which she has been banned from wearing in her resumed match against fellow American Pam Shriver, June 28, 1985. (AP Photo/Seelan Naidoo,File) FILE - Sweden's Bjorn Borg falls to his knees in front of the scoreboard on the Centre Court, Wimbledon, London, July 5, 1980, after beating American John McEnroe, unseen, 1-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 8-6, to take the Mens' Singles Final for the fifth year in succession. (AP Photo/Robert Dear) FILE - In this July 5, 1975, file photo, Arthur Ashe holds the men's singles trophy after defeating fellow American Jimmy Conners in the final of the men's singles championship at the All England Lawn Tennis Championship in Wimbledon, London. (AP Photo/File) FILE - Serena Williams of the United States reacts as she holds up the trophy after winning the women's singles final against Garbine Muguruza of Spain, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Saturday July 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin,File) FILE - Serena Williams of the United States reacts as she holds up the trophy after winning the women's singles final against Garbine Muguruza of Spain, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Saturday July 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin,File) FILE - Security guards at the entrance in front of Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon in London, Monday, June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth,File) FILE - John Isner of the US and France's Nicolas Mahut, right, pose for a photo next to the scoreboard following their epic men's singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, Thursday, June 24, 2010. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant,Pool,File) FILE - Pete Sampras kisses the trophy, after defeating Australia's Patrick Rafter in the Men's Singles final on the Center Court at Wimbledon Sunday, July 9, 2000. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin,File) FILE - In this July 7, 1990, file photo, Martina Navratilova fights back tears as she poses with her record ninth ladies singles championship trophy at Wimbledon, after defeating Zina Garrison 6-4, 6-1. (AP Photo/Roy Letkey, FIle) FILE - Tennis player Anne White of the U.S. is shown in a tight fitting body suit, which she has been banned from wearing in her resumed match against fellow American Pam Shriver, June 28, 1985. (AP Photo/Seelan Naidoo,File) FILE - Sweden's Bjorn Borg falls to his knees in front of the scoreboard on the Centre Court, Wimbledon, London, July 5, 1980, after beating American John McEnroe, unseen, 1-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 8-6, to take the Mens' Singles Final for the fifth year in succession. (AP Photo/Robert Dear) FILE - In this July 5, 1975, file photo, Arthur Ashe holds the men's singles trophy after defeating fellow American Jimmy Conners in the final of the men's singles championship at the All England Lawn Tennis Championship in Wimbledon, London. (AP Photo/File) FILE - Serena Williams of the United States reacts as she holds up the trophy after winning the women's singles final against Garbine Muguruza of Spain, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Saturday July 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin,File) LONDON (AP) — A look at some of the anniversaries this year at Wimbledon: 50 years ago (1975): Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King win Wimbledon Arthur Ashe became the first — and to this day, only — Black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon in 1975, beating defending champion Jimmy Connors 6–1, 6–1, 5–7, 6–4 in the final. Also that year, Billie Jean King easily won her sixth — and, it turned out, last — singles championship at the All England Club, defeating Evonne Goolagong 6-0, 6-1. It also was the 19th of the 20 total Wimbledon trophies (across singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles) that King would win. Advertisement 45 years ago (1980): Bjorn Borg collects his 5th Wimbledon title in a row Bjorn Borg earned his fifth consecutive Wimbledon trophy in 1980, barely getting past rival John McEnroe 1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7 (16), 8–6 in a final immediately — and still — considered one of the greatest tennis matches of all time. The fourth-set tiebreaker alone, known as The War of 1816, is still discussed with reverence. 40 years ago (1985): Anne White's white bodysui t at the All England Club Anne White showed up for her first-round Wimbledon match in 1985 against Pam Shriver wearing a full white bodysuit that drew plenty of attention — and criticism. After they split the first two sets, play was called because of darkness. During the break, White was told that the All England Club did not love her original outfit, even if it did comply with the all-white rule, and she wound up wearing more traditional clothing for the third set when action resumed the next day. Shriver won the match. Advertisement 35 years ago (1990): Martina Navratilova wins her 9th Wimbledon trophy A 6-4, 6-1 victory over Zina Garrison in the 1990 final gave Martina Navratilova her record ninth Wimbledon championship. It also was her 18th and last Grand Slam title, equaling rival Chris Evert for the Open era record at the time. 25 years ago (2000): Pete Sampras gets 7th Wimbledon, 13th Slam title Pete Sampras' 2000 Wimbledon title, via a 6–7 (10), 7–6 (5), 6–4, 6–2 victory over Patrick Rafter in the final, gave the American his seventh, and last, trophy at the All England Club and his then-record 13th title from all Grand Slam tournaments. Sampras would win his 14th major at the 2002 U.S. Open, then walk away from the sport. That stood as the men's record until Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic all surpassed it. Advertisement 15 years ago (2010): Isner and Mahut play a 70-68 fifth set at Wimbledon John Isner and Nicolas Mahut played the longest tennis match on record at Wimbledon in 2010, competing for 11 hours, 5 minutes stretched across three days in the first round at the All England Club, until Isner eventually prevailed 70-68 in the fifth set. That was part of the impetus for rules changes that eventually mandated tiebreakers at 6-all in fifth sets of men's matches (and third sets of women's matches) at all four Grand Slam tournaments. 10 years ago (2015): Williams gets a 'Serena Slam' as oldest major champ Serena Williams completed her second self-styled 'Serena Slam' — four Grand Slam titles in a row, although not all within a single season — by winning Wimbledon in 2015. Her 6-4, 6-4 victory over Garbiñe Muguruza in the final made the 33-year-old Williams the oldest woman to win a major singles championship in the Open era. It also set up Williams for a bid at a true Grand Slam — going 4 for 4 at the majors within one calendar year — at the U.S. Open later in 2015. She fell just short, losing to Roberta Vinci in a stunning upset in the semifinals in New York. Advertisement 5 years ago (2020): Wimbledon is canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic Wimbledon was called off in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time since World War II that the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament wasn't held. The cancellation was announced in April, with Britain under a nationwide lockdown. Roger Federer offered a one-word commentary on social media, writing simply: 'Devastated.' ___ Howard Fendrich has been the AP's tennis writer since 2002. Find his stories here: More AP tennis:
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
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Bucs' Jason Licht Poised to 'Chasing Championships' After New Contract
Bucs' Jason Licht Poised to 'Chasing Championships' After New Contract originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved swiftly to lock down head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht to new multi-year contracts. Advertisement In a show of good faith by Buccaneers ownership, Bowles and Licht will continue to work side by side as they look to bring another championship home. With a roster that right now is seen as one of the better ones, not only in the NFC but in football, the Buccaneers feel poised to make some serious noise in 2025. And as for the contract extension, Licht is looking forward to continuing to chase championships. 'I am very grateful to the Glazer Family for the trust and belief they have shown in what we are doing here,' Licht said in a statement. 'I am also very excited to continue working alongside Todd well into the future as we continue our mission of finding and developing talented players and chasing additional championships for our fans.' Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks during a press conference during the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Fans might have hope that the Buccaneers can go on a deep playoff run in 2025 with an offense that is loaded, plus what they hope will be an improved defense with the addition of Haason Reddick. Advertisement Tampa Bay is again the favorite for the NFC South, with the Atlanta Falcons also gaining momentum, but the roster that Licht has helped put together is well-rounded and doesn't have too many weaknesses. The offense will be the driving force with Baker Mayfield enjoying a career resurgence that shows no signs of slowing down. Just like Licht's thirst for another Super Bowl title. Related: Analyst Names Buccaneers Third-Round Pick as Potential Cut Candidate Related: Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Finally Has Top-10 Billing In 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Wimbledon 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds, the schedule, seedings and more to know
FILE - In this July 13, 2017, file photo, Ben Sidgwick wrings out his mop on Center Court at the All England Club at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) FILE - Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic holds her trophy after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth,File) FILE - Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kisses his trophy on the balcony of Centre Court for the crowds gathered below after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth,File) Madison Keys of the United States during a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Madison Keys of the United States during a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) FILE - In this July 13, 2017, file photo, Ben Sidgwick wrings out his mop on Center Court at the All England Club at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) FILE - Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic holds her trophy after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth,File) FILE - Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kisses his trophy on the balcony of Centre Court for the crowds gathered below after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth,File) Madison Keys of the United States during a practice session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) LONDON (AP) — Get ready for Wimbledon before play begins Monday with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the third Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2025 on TV, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is, who the defending champions are and more: When does Wimbledon start? Advertisement Play begins Monday at 11 a.m. local time, which is 6 a.m. ET. The first match on Centre Court — which traditionally involves the previous year's men's champion — is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. local (8:30 a.m. ET). The previous year's women's champion opens Centre Court on Day 2. Where can I watch Wimbledon on TV? — In the U.S.: ESPN and Tennis Channel. — Other countries are listed here. Who are the defending champions at Wimbledon? Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Krejcikova got past Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 for her second Grand Slam title and first at the All England Club. Alcaraz beat seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win his second consecutive trophy at the grass-court major — defeating Djokovic each time — and fourth Slam title overall, a total Alcaraz now has raised to five at age 22. Advertisement Who are the top seeds at the All England Club? Aryna Sabalenka is the top-seeded woman, and Jannik Sinner is the top-seeded man. They are the players who are ranked No. 1, and the tournament seedings — which were officially released Thursday — follow the WTA and ATP rankings. For the women, French Open champion Coco Gauff is No. 2, Jessica Pegula No. 3 and Paolini No. 4. For the men, Alcaraz is No. 2, Alexander Zverev No. 3 and Jack Draper No. 4. Who are the betting favorites at Wimbledon this year? Sabalenka and Alcaraz are listed as the money-line favorites to win the singles trophies, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Sabalenka is at +275, with 2022 champion Elena Rybakina next at +500 and Gauff the third choice at +600. Alcaraz is at +130, just ahead of Sinner (+180), followed by Djokovic (+600). Advertisement Other basic facts about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Wimbledon is played outdoors on grass courts at the All England Club in southwest London; there are retractable roofs at Centre Court and No. 1 Court. Women play best-of-three-set matches with a first-to-10 tiebreaker at 6-all in the third; men play best-of-five with a tiebreaker at 6-all in the fifth. Unlike at the other three major tennis tournaments — the U.S. Open, Australian Open and French Open — there are no night sessions; there is an 11 p.m. curfew at Wimbledon. This is also the last Grand Slam event with 14 days of competition; later this year, the U.S. Open will join the Australian Open and French Open as a 15-day event that begins on Sunday instead of Monday. What is new this year at Wimbledon? The All England Club will use electronic line-calling during matches for the first time, replacing line judges. That puts Wimbledon in line with the Australian Open and U.S. Open, leaving the French Open as the last major with humans making in or out calls — at least as of now. Another change in 2025: The times for the two singles finals are moving later, with both now starting at 4 p.m. (11 a.m. ET). Advertisement What is the singles schedule at Wimbledon? — Monday-Tuesday: First Round (Women and Men) — July 2-3: Second Round (Women and Men) — July 4-5: Third Round (Women and Men) — July 6-7: Fourth Round (Women and Men) — July 8-9: Quarterfinals (Women and Men) — July 10: Women's Semifinals — July 11: Men's Semifinals — July 12: Women's Final — July 13: Men's Final Key stories to read before play begins at Wimbledon — Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz are young stars leading tennis into the future — Alcaraz-Raducanu is just one of the star-studded mixed doubles teams for the US Open — Coco Gauff won her second Grand Slam title at the French Open Advertisement — Aryna Sabalenka apologized to Coco Gauff about post-match comments in Paris — Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner bring their rivalry from France to England — Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam events for more money — A group of tennis players sued the organizations that run the sport What is the prize money at Wimbledon in 2025? Total player compensation at Wimbledon is 53.5 million pounds (about $72 million), a jump of 7% over last year. The two singles champions each earn 3 million pounds (about $4 million). ___ AP tennis:
CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
The Aud transforms into esports venue for Call of Duty League Championships
The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium was set up for the Call of Duty League Championships. June 25, 2025. (Colton Wiens/CTV News) The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium is undergoing a major change this week, getting ready for the Call of Duty League Championships from June 26 until June 29. 'This is the biggest event we've ever had,' Neil Duffy, Overactive Media's Chief Commercial Officer of Americas said. 'We've held four or five events now in Toronto. Always majors. This being the championship, we expected a bigger audience, and we got it.' It's the first time the four-day esports tournament has come to Canada. Overactive Media is hosting the event which will include a dozen Call of Duty (COD) League teams competing for a prize pool of $2 million US. The Toronto Ultra team, owned by Overactive Media, will be competing. 'I'm very excited to get it going,' Jamie 'Insight' Craven, a player with Toronto Ultra, said. 'This is the tournament everyone's to play for, the one we all look forward to the end of the year. [I'm] excited to get in there and hopefully cement my legacy.' Toronto Ultra players Toronto Ultra team members posed for a photo at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in Kitchener, Ont. on June 25, 2025. (Colton Wiens/CTV News) Unlike a concert, the stage has been set up in the middle of the Dom Cardillo Arena, which allows more fans to fill the floor. Major technology upgrades have also been made to ensure the matches run smoothly. 'For being a historic venue like this? It's pretty modern. It's up to date. We're having great access. The region has been tremendous,' Duffy said. 'I think the venue is great. At the end of the day, we've got to do what's best for esport and get the best venue possible. Turns out it was in Kitchener. It doesn't really phase me, I'm just excited to be here and get it going,' Craven said. The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium The Aud Call of Duty League Championships The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium was set up for the Call of Duty League Championships. June 25, 2025. (Colton Wiens/CTV News) Organizers explored other venues but said The Aud fit the bill for capacity, and the Region of Waterloo's enthusiasm for showcasing esports is the perfect fit. 'I feel like every year that I've been a part of it, it's getting bigger and bigger and bigger and when I first joined the league, there wasn't very many Canadian fans. Then over the years, it's gradually just got more and more intense to the point now where we're selling out venues with just pure Canadian fans,' Craven said. Floor tickets are now sold out. As of Wednesday afternoon, there were still some bowl seats available. Organizers are expecting around 15,000 people to pass through the venue over the four days. 'Thursday, Friday, there's still access. Saturday and Sunday is a little tighter, but I think we can squeeze people in right up until the match kicks off,' Duffy said. Player desks Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Call of Duty League Championships Player desks sat ready at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium ahead of the Call of Duty League Championships. June 25, 2025. (Colton Wiens/CTV News) Overactive Media has teams competing across eleven different titles worldwide. Duffy said this could be the beginning of a strong esports relationship with Waterloo Region. 'Call of Duty is our biggest [team] here in North America, but we also have a League of Legends team, a Valorant team, EA FC and beyond. I can see us coming back to Kitchener many times,' Duffy said. Toronto Ultra has never won the championship. Craven feels this might be the year the team pulls it off. 'Especially me and my teammate. We've been doing this for a few years now, we've got close so many times. Hopefully we can get this one over the line,' Craven said. Centre stage COD championships Kitchener Aud Two player desks sat centre stage at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium ahead of the Call of Duty League Championships. June 25, 2025. (Colton Wiens/CTV News) The tournament starts on Thursday afternoon. The grand finals are set for Sunday.
