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tennis Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 at the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, on Monday to win her first title since the Australian Open in January. Sabalenka, ranked No. 2 before the match, did not drop a set on her way to winning her 15th WTA title. She had never advanced past the semifinals in Cincinnati, losing three times before. The 26-year-old Sabalenka is considered the favorite to win the U.S. Open, which begins in New York on Aug. 26. She missed Wimbledon with a shoulder injury but returned to the tour in Washington two weeks ago. University…

Thanks to the generous support of Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter program, West End Little League in Trenton, New Jersey, has received a $25,000 Sports Matter grant to support league operations and provide additional opportunities for area children. “We are so grateful to our friends at Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation for providing West End Little League with this grant, which will support league operations and the overall experience for kids playing baseball and softball in our community,” said Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League’s executive vice president and chief marketing and business relations officer. “Through this financial support, and the…

Soybean futures ended Monday trading at 17-19 cents for most near-term contracts. Soybean meal futures rose $5.60-8.40 a ton, while soybean oil rose 21-52 points.After the close, NASS released its latest crop progress data, announcing that 95% of the U.S. soybean crop had flowered and 81% had set pods by Sunday. Soybean condition ratings were stable at 68% good/excellent, while 1% changed from good to excellent, helping the Brugler 500 index rise 1 point to 372. The USDA reported private export sales of the 2024/25 soybean crop this morning, with 332,000 tonnes sold to Chin State and 110,000 tonnes sold…

Greetings from Charlotte who is enjoying working on-site at SBJ HQ.I spent the weekend in Chicago for my sister’s wedding and there was only one mention of sports in the bridesmaids’ speeches. It was a lot of fun, but I was disappointed that I didn’t get to see any WNBA games, including Caitlin Clark’s rookie assist record and Angel Reese’s 20 rebound double-double (Reese is the fastest player to record 20 double-doubles in a single WNBA season).While the WNBA is back, football is back in full force, but anyone hoping for a chance to stream NFL and college games from…

Iowa State Representative Zach Nunn has donated $750,000 to support a new statewide initiative. The funds will be used to help Iowans struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. Reports show Iowa ranks second in the nation when it comes to excessive drinking, with 23 percent of Iowa adults drinking between eight and 15 drinks a week. Nunn says the investment is intended to help open more rehabilitation and mental health centers across the state. Officials hope to have the first centers open by October of this year. » Download the free KCCI app to stay up to date…

A Canadian man was killed when his luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily early Monday after being hit by an unexpected and violent storm, local authorities said.The 56-metre, British-flagged sailing ship, the Baisian, was carrying 22 people and was caught in severe weather while anchored off the coast near the port of Porticello, the Italian coast guard said in a statement.Witnesses said the superyacht disappeared beneath the waves quickly just before dawn, with 15 people on board, including a one-year-old girl, managing to escape before it sank.The Palermo Port Authority told CBC News that authorities had found the…

American families are struggling with back-to-school costs as inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets, according to a survey released Monday by financial services company Bankrate. A Bankrate survey of 2,300 adults conducted July 15-17 found that about 31% of back-to-school shoppers plan to go into debt or are already in debt to buy school supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials. Of those shoppers who borrow, nearly one in four will take on credit card debt, and about one in eight will use “buy now, pay later” payments to purchase items in installments. (Related article: Housing costs soar in…

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BALDWIN, Wis. (WEAU) – Data shows farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, and it’s an issue that affects many communities, with professionals and agricultural workers coming together Monday to address the issue.”My father committed suicide on our family farm,” said Jennifer Webster, an Ellsworth, Wis., resident and founder of the Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin. “To me, this is personal. It’s a deep shock and I don’t want this to happen to anyone else.”Discussing suicide and mental health can be difficult, but it’s a conversation that must be had.”We know that…

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — From charcuterie boards to bouquets, Novella Dean creates works of art.”People eat with their eyes first, so this is a treat for the eyes,” Dean said. “It’s very colorful, with boards featuring flavors and cultures from around the world.”Mosaics Mouthwatering Charcuteries is a catering company serving the Fresno-Clovis area.”We try to include substantial treats like fruits, veggies, snacks, crackers, cheese, meat and chocolate,” Dean says.Dean sources his ingredients locally, including international cuisine.The vibrant colors and unique designs make this piece the centerpiece of any celebration.”It’s really a part of my heart. I want to represent Trinidad…