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White Plains, NY
News
Trump To Mark 9/11 Anniversary At Pentagon, Yankees Game
Donald Trump’s Sept. 11 schedule will take him from solemn remembrance to the roar of the crowd. The president's plans for the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were released Tuesday, Sept. 9, offering a mix of official ceremony and personal tradition. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump will begin his commemorations with a memorial event at the Pentagon, paying tribute to those lost in the 2001 attacks. Later that evening, Trump will head to Yankee Stadium for the Detroit Tigers-New York Yankees game, the final contest in a three-game series. The…
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
News
Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report
Broadcasters covering the US Open men’s final were told not to spotlight booing or protests if the crowd reacts to President Donald Trump’s appearance, according to a memo obtained by tennis newsletter Bounces. The guidance was reportedly sent to rightsholders, including ABC and ESPN, ahead of the championship match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens. It notes that Trump will be shown on the world field during the opening anthem ceremony. "We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or rea…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Honey Deuce Craze: US Open Fans Can’t Get Enough Of This Signature Cocktail
The US Open’s official cocktail has tennis fans buzzing — and it’s not just the vodka. Walk into Arthur Ashe Stadium and you can’t miss the pale pink lemonade refresher, crowned with exactly three melon balls. It’s in nearly every hand, and fans can’t get enough. The Grey Goose® Honey Deuce, a $23 drink served exclusively at the tournament, has become a courtside tradition. In 2024 alone, more than 550,000 Honey Deuce cocktails were sold at the US Open, according to Grey Goose. Since its debut in 2011, that number has topped 2.8 million. Made with 1¼ ounces of Grey Goose vodka…
Armonk, NY
News
Game, Set, Matchpoint: The 2025 US Open Is (Almost) Here And You’ll Want To Be There
Ready to feel the buzz of tennis under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium? Tickets for the 2025 US Open are officially on sale, and if you’re thinking about going, don’t wait. This is the kind of event that sells out fast. You can find tickets at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. The US Open returns to Queens from August 24 through September 7 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This year carries historic weight—it marks 75 years since Althea Gibson became the first Black athlete to compete at the Grand Slam tournament, paving the way for generations to follow. I…
New Haven, CT
Sports
CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open
The US Open is a place for stars, and Connecticut native Paige Lorenze is one of them. The 27-year-old New Haven County native from Guilford sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday, Sept. 3, as her boyfriend Tommy Paul, played against 20-year-old Ben Shelton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Lorenze (@paigelorenze) Lorenze posted a photo of the court to her Instagram story moments before the match started. Paul, age 26, ultimately fell to Shelton in the fourth set, making Shelton the youngest Am…
Bowie, MD
Sports
Maryland's Frances Tiafoe Welcomed Back Home After Historic US Open Run
Tennis legend Frances Tiafoe is being welcomed back home after his historic run in the 2022 US Open, announced officials. Prince George's County officials will be welcoming Tiafoe back in a celebration at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park on Friday, Sept. 16 at 3 p.m., announced County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. REGISTRATION CLOSED: Wow, we are so excited to see the overwhelming show of support for Frances Tiafoe! Registration is now closed for the event as we have reached capacity. We will live stream the program portion of the event from our social media pages. #Gre…
Gaithersburg, MD
News
A Cinderella Story: Maryland's Frances Tiafoe Defeated In Heartbreaking US Open Semifinal
Hyattsville's Frances Tiafoe saw a heartbreaking end to a superb run in the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium after a loss in the semifinals to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. The 19-year-old Alcaraz battled with 24-year-old Tiafoe in the suspenseful match for over four hours, winning after a tie breaking set. Alcaraz will move on to the final match against Casper Ruud of Norway to battle for the championship and the No. 1 world ranking on Sunday, Sept. 11. In a heartbreaking moment after the match, Tiafoe apologized to the crowd, which saw several notable supporters including Michelle Obama, promisi…
Bowie, MD
Sports
Here's How The World Is Reacting To Maryland Tennis Star's Shocking US Open Upset Of Nadal
Maryland’s Frances Tiafoe had a night to remember at the US Open, taking down a tennis legend and sending himself sprinting into the quarterfinals of the tournament. Tiafoe, a 24-year-old Hyattsville native out of Prince George's County, took down future Hall of Famer Rafael Nadal, the number two seed, in the fourth round at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, much to the shock and delight of many. The underdog (22nd seed) topped the legend 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to snap Nadal's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak and puts him one step closer to a potential first major championship. Tiafoe’s unexpe…
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Four Fighter Jets Put On Practice Show Over Fairfield County
Many Fairfield County residents were treated to a flyover by four F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jets. The jets spent about 30 minutes practicing for a flyover of the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the U.S. Open finals in Queens on Sunday, Sept. 8. The Darien Police Department posted a notice on its Facebook page so residents would know what all the racket was about during the 30 minutes or so. They received a huge response from residents including from Erik Gómez, who said: "Wow very awesome and loud." And resident Nancy Bennett Luther said: "Thanks for the info! We were getting tired…
