Jennie Carignan and Jim Risch (Picture credit: AP) Canada's top military official, General Jennie Carignan , on Saturday called out US Senator Jim Risch 's comments about the role of women in combat during a panel at the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia. She expressed concerns about the need to justify the "contribution of women to defense and service in their countries." During the same forum on Friday, Risch, the ranking member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee , was asked whether Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump 's nominee for defense secretary, should retract his remarks suggesting that men and women should not serve together in combat units. In response, Risch said, "I think it's delusional for anybody to not agree that women in combat create certain unique situations that have to be dealt with. I think the jury's still out on how to do that." Addressing Risch 's statement the next day, Carignan , the first woman to lead the Canadian Armed Forces , firmly countered his comments. "If you'll allow me, I would first like to respond to Senator Risch's statement yesterday about women in combat because I wouldn't want anyone to leave this forum with the idea that women are a distraction to defense and national security," she said. Carignan, a 39-year veteran with extensive combat experience, emphasized the invaluable contributions of women in defense. "After 39 years of service as a combat arms officer and risking my life in operations around the world, I can't believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to defense and service in their country," she said. "I wouldn't want anyone to leave this forum with the idea that this is some kind of social experiment." Her remarks received a standing ovation from the audience, which included defense and security officials from various Western democracies. Carignan's military career Carignan was promoted to the rank of general during a change-of-command ceremony this summer, becoming Canada’s first female defense chief—a position appointed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 's government. A trailblazer in the Canadian Armed Forces, she was also the first woman to command a combat unit. Her illustrious career includes deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Syria. For the past three years, she served as the chief of professional conduct and culture, a role created in response to a 2021 sexual misconduct scandal.
Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the SwampA new study highlights the unexpected ways AI is transforming everyday tasks, making them more efficient and convenient. For example, research forecasts that 45 percent of grocery shopping activities will be handled by AI within five years. As a specific area, smart AI integration in retail and homes can reduce food waste by 30 percent through precise demand forecasting and expiration monitoring. Research from the firm ZeroBounce , reveals how AI quietly helps in everyday tasks—proving itself not just a tool for tech enthusiasts but an ally in the modern home and workspace. Digital Journal assesses the highlights: Grocery Shopping – Smart Grocery Shopping with AI With the power of AI-powered apps , consumers can get tailored grocery lists, price comparisons, and real-time stock updates. Research shows that AI could reduce grocery prices by up to 20 percent through optimized inventory and logistics. Within five years, an estimated 45 percent of grocery shopping tasks will be automated, thanks to AI’s ability to predict consumer needs with uncanny accuracy. Dish Washing – Efficient Cleaning Made Easy Modern dishwashers are making household chores smarter by assessing dish types and quantities and then automatically adjusting water temperature, pressure, and cycle duration for the best clean. Within the next five years, automation is expected to take over 33 percent of dishwashing tasks, making everyday life more convenient. The dishwasher industry is projected to reach a revenue of $14.9 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 7.1 percent, driven by the increasing demand for automated home appliances. Cooking – Intelligent Meal Prep AI-driven cooking systems enhance kitchen efficiency and sustainability by helping chefs optimize menu planning, forecast ingredient needs, and reduce food waste. AI can even factor in external conditions, like weather or local events, that might affect ingredient availability or customer demand. Research shows that integrating AI-based systems to track waste could cut food waste by up to 30 percent within just one year. As an example, 32 percent of cooking tasks are set to be automated in the coming years, making the kitchen much more efficient and user-friendly. Laundry – Smarter Fabric Care The integration of AI in washers and dryers ensures that detergent use and cycle settings are personalized, improving overall laundry care. Washing machine producers (Samsung, LG) state that by tailoring wash parameters to fabric specifics, AI machines ensure more efficient and gentle processes, extending garment life and reducing environmental impact. Smart machines also estimate energy and water consumption, improving efficiency. Automation is expected to handle 29 percent of laundry tasks in the next five years, making laundry care more convenient and efficient. Pet Care – Simplified Health and Feeding Advanced pet care devices, including smart feeders and activity monitors, are transforming how we care for our pets by automating feeding schedules and tracking health. Research from the American Veterinary Medical Association highlights that more veterinarians are adopting AI tools for diagnostic imaging and managing medical records. With these innovations, it is projected that 21 percent of pet care tasks will be automated in the next five years, enhancing both convenience and the quality of care for pets. Commenting on the findings, Liviu Tanase, CEO at ZeroBounce tells Digital Journal: “AI is turning everyday chores into effortless experiences—whether it’s grocery shopping tailored to your preferences or dishwashing cycles optimized without a second thought. It’s all about making life easier, freeing up time, and letting people focus on what truly matters. As technology continues to evolve, it’s simplifying routines in ways we never imagined. This transformation is not just about convenience; it’s about redefining how we live and interact with the world around.” Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.
The team that President-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration includes a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling a political agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans’ health — from health care and medicines to food safety and science research. In line to lead the Department of Health and Human Services secretary is environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine organizer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump’s choices don’t have experience running large bureaucratic agencies, but they know how to talk about health on TV . Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pick Dr. Mehmet Oz hosted a talk show for 13 years and is a well-known wellness and lifestyle influencer. The pick for the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, and for surgeon general, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, are frequent Fox News contributors. Many on the list were critical of COVID-19 measures like masking and booster vaccinations for young people. Some of them have ties to Florida like many of Trump’s other Cabinet nominees: Dave Weldon , the pick for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, represented the state in Congress for 14 years and is affiliated with a medical group on the state’s Atlantic coast. Nesheiwat’s brother-in-law is Rep. Mike Waltz , R-Fla., tapped by Trump as national security adviser. Here’s a look at the nominees’ potential role in carrying out what Kennedy says is the task to “reorganize” agencies, which have an overall $1.7 trillion budget, employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials, and effect Americans’ daily lives: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Atlanta-based CDC, with a $9.2 billion core budget, is charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. Kennedy has long attacked vaccines and criticized the CDC, repeatedly alleging corruption at the agency. He said on a 2023 podcast that there is “no vaccine that is safe and effective,” and urged people to resist the CDC’s guidelines about if and when kids should get vaccinated . The World Health Organization estimates that vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives over the past 50 years, and that 100 million of them were infants. FILE - Former Congressman Dave Weldon addresses a small crowd in The Villages, Fla., May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington, File) FILE - Former Congressman Dave Weldon addresses a small crowd in The Villages, Fla., May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Decades ago, Kennedy found common ground with Weldon , 71, who served in the Army and worked as an internal medicine doctor before he represented a central Florida congressional district from 1995 to 2009. Starting in the early 2000s, Weldon had a prominent part in a debate about whether there was a relationship between a vaccine preservative called thimerosal and autism. He was a founding member of the Congressional Autism Caucus and tried to ban thimerosal from all vaccines. Kennedy, then a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, believed there was a tie between thimerosal and autism and also charged that the government hid documents showing the danger. Since 2001, all vaccines manufactured for the U.S. market and routinely recommended for children 6 years or younger have contained no thimerosal or only trace amounts, with the exception of inactivated influenza vaccine. Meanwhile, study after study after study found no evidence that thimerosal caused autism. Weldon’s congressional voting record suggests he may go along with Republican efforts to downsize the CDC, including to eliminate the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, which works on topics like drownings, drug overdoses and shooting deaths. Weldon also voted to ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs as an approach to reduce overdoses, and the National Rifle Association gave him an “A” rating for his pro-gun rights voting record. Food and Drug Administration Kennedy is extremely critical of the FDA, which has 18,000 employees and is responsible for the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs, vaccines and other medical products, as well as overseeing cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods. Makary, Trump’s pick to run the FDA, is closely aligned with Kennedy on several topics . The professor at Johns Hopkins University who is a trained surgeon and cancer specialist has decried the overprescribing of drugs, the use of pesticides on foods and the undue influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies over doctors and government regulators. Kennedy has suggested he’ll clear out “entire” FDA departments and also recently threatened to fire FDA employees for “aggressive suppression” of a host of unsubstantiated products and therapies, including stem cells, raw milk , psychedelics and discredited COVID-era treatments like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Makary’s contrarian views during the COVID-19 pandemic included questioning the need for masking and giving young kids COVID-19 vaccine boosters. But anything Makary and Kennedy might want to do when it comes to unwinding FDA regulations or revoking long-standing vaccine and drug approvals would be challenging. The agency has lengthy requirements for removing medicines from the market, which are based on federal laws passed by Congress. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services The agency provides health care coverage for more than 160 million people through Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and also sets Medicare payment rates for hospitals, doctors and other providers. With a $1.1 trillion budget and more than 6,000 employees, Oz has a massive agency to run if confirmed — and an agency that Kennedy hasn’t talked about much when it comes to his plans. While Trump tried to scrap the Affordable Care Act in his first term, Kennedy has not taken aim at it yet. But he has been critical of Medicaid and Medicare for covering expensive weight-loss drugs — though they’re not widely covered by either . FILE - Mehmet Oz visits the AW Driving School & License Testing Center in Allentown, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) FILE - Mehmet Oz visits the AW Driving School & License Testing Center in Allentown, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Trump said during his campaign that he would protect Medicare, which provides insurance for older Americans. Oz has endorsed expanding Medicare Advantage — a privately run version of Medicare that is popular but also a source of widespread fraud — in an AARP questionnaire during his failed 2022 bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania and in a 2020 Forbes op-ed with a former Kaiser Permanente CEO. Oz also said in a Washington Examiner op-ed with three co-writers that aging healthier and living longer could help fix the U.S. budget deficit because people would work longer and add more to the gross domestic product. Neither Trump nor Kennedy have said much about Medicaid, the insurance program for low-income Americans. Trump’s first administration reshaped the program by allowing states to introduce work requirements for recipients. Surgeon general Kennedy doesn’t appear to have said much publicly about what he’d like to see from surgeon general position, which is the nation’s top doctor and oversees 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members. The surgeon general has little administrative power, but can be an influential government spokesperson on what counts as a public health danger and what to do about it — suggesting things like warning labels for products and issuing advisories. The current surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, declared gun violence as a public health crisis in June. FILE - Janette Nesheiwat arrives at the Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards, Nov. 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File) FILE - Janette Nesheiwat arrives at the Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards, Nov. 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Trump’s pick, Nesheiwat, is employed as a New York City medical director with CityMD, a group of urgent care facilities in the New York and New Jersey area, and has been at City MD for 12 years. She also has appeared on Fox News and other TV shows, authored a book on the “transformative power of prayer” in her medical career and endorses a brand of vitamin supplements. She encouraged COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, calling them “a gift from God” in a February 2021 Fox News op-ed, as well as anti-viral pills like Paxlovid. In a 2019 Q&A with the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation , Nesheiwat said she is a “firm believer in preventive medicine” and “can give a dissertation on hand-washing alone.” National Institutes of Health As of Saturday, Trump had not yet named his choice to lead the National Institutes of Health, which funds medical research through grants to researchers across the nation and conducts its own research. It has a $48 billion budget. Kennedy has said he’d pause drug development and infectious disease research to shift the focus to chronic diseases. He’d like to keep NIH funding from researchers with conflicts of interest, and criticized the agency in 2017 for what he said was not doing enough research into the role of vaccines in autism — an idea that has long been debunked . ___ Associated Press writers Amanda Seitz and Matt Perrone and AP editor Erica Hunzinger contributed to this report. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. ___ This story has been corrected to reflect that the health agencies have an overall budget of about $1.7 trillion, not $1.7 billion.WNBA sensation Angel Reese has become the talk of the town as a courtside charm for home teams during NBA games. The Chicago Sky's rising star is making the most of her offseason , hitting up various sports events and high-profile gatherings after her first WNBA season. The 22-year-old has been spotted rooting for teams from the front row. Just this week, Reese was spotted at the Kia Center in Florida where the Orlando Magic triumphed with a 108-104 victory against the reigning NBA champs, the Boston Celtics. Fans have picked up on a fascinating pattern: "Home teams have gone 12-0 in games when Angel Reese has been in attendance," noted one observer. This streak has been dubbed the "Angel Reese Effect" with another fan remarking, "Let's just say that every time you've attended a game this year, the home team has come out on top!". Reese also witnessed the New York Knicks' victory over the Magic at Madison Square Garden and supported Orlando in their 111-100 win against the Detroit Pistons. Social media buzzed with fans recognizing Reese's influence, urging her to visit their hometown teams. "Come save the Sacramento Kings please," pleaded a fan. Another suggested, "Need you to be at the Steelers-Chiefs game in a Steelers jersey." A different fan warned: "Keep coming to Magic games but stay away from my guys," while someone else commented, "Insane run, don't go to any Bears games soon if you wanna keep your streak." DON'T MISS: Pickleball star, 17, to earn more than Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese with contract Angel Reese defends Travis Hunter's fiancee after viral Heisman win reaction WNBA 2025 schedule lands with two key changes and $500,000 prize Reese is keeping tabs on her NBA attendance streak. After being spotted at a Magic game, she tweeted: "What's my record now? ? ?". Reese had an impressive first season in the WNBA, contending for Rookie of the Year with averages of 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds until a wrist injury cut it short. She's now joining Unrivaled, the innovative 3x3 league co-founded by WNBA icons Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Set in Miami, the league promises players an average salary of $250,000 and part-ownership equity stakes. With its inaugural season from January to March, Unrivaled will offer a new professional opportunity during the NBA season and WNBA offseason, starting on Jan. 14, 2025.Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is just fine when he doesn’t have the the ball because it means he gets to showcase his blocking skills. “I just look at it as a sign of respect that I’ve gained from other defensive coordinators and just continue to do my job with it as blocking or being a decoy,” the two-time Pro Bowler said. While opposing defenses have keyed in on Metcalf, other aspects of Seattle’s offense have surfaced during its four-game winning streak. The run has the Seahawks (8-5) sitting atop the NFC West heading into Sunday night’s game against the visiting Green Bay Packers (9-4). Geno Smith’s new top target is second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who needs 89 receiving yards for his first career 1,000-yard season. Smith-Njigba has 75 catches for 911 yards and five touchdowns, while Metcalf, often dealing with double coverage, has 54 catches for 812 yards and two scores. Metcalf says he feels the pride of a “proud parent or a big brother” when it comes to Smith-Njigba’s success. Seattle’s offense also got a boost from the ground game in a 30-18 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last weekend . Zach Charbonnet, filling in for the injured Kenneth Walker III, ran for a career-best 134 yards and two touchdowns. The Seahawks face another hot team in the Packers (9-4), who have won seven of nine. Green Bay’s two losses over that stretch have come against NFC-best Detroit (12-1), including a 34-31 victory by the Lions on Dec. 5, which means the NFC North title is likely out of reach for the Packers. The Packers are well-positioned for a playoff berth, but that won’t come this weekend. Metcalf, who learned to block from his father, former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf, says he tries to take blocking seriously to set himself apart from other receivers. His priorities are simple when he’s getting double-teamed and the ball goes elsewhere. “Trying to block my (butt) off and trying to get pancakes on defensive backs,” he said. When the Packers surged their way into the playoffs last season, quarterback Jordan Love was a major reason why. He had 18 touchdown passes and one interception during Green Bay’s final eight games. During the last four games of this season, Love ranks third in the NFL with a 118.9 passer rating with six touchdowns, one interception and a league-best 10.3 yards per attempt. “I always feel like I can put the ball where I want to — and that’s part of it, too, having that confidence to be able to throw those passes,” Love said. “There’s always a handful of plays that might not come off or be in the exact spot that you wanted it to or the throw might be a little bit off. So, that’s where you’ve just got to try to be at your best every play, be consistent and accurate as possible.” Green Bay’s pass defense has been picked apart the last two weeks. First, it was torched by Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins in a Packers win. Next, it allowed Jared Goff to complete his final 13 passes as the Lions rallied to victory. It won’t get any easier this week. Smith is second in the NFL in attempts, completions and passing yards and is fifth in completion percentage. “It’s been a remarkable turnaround for him in terms of just where he started,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “It’s not always where you start, but where you finish. And it tells me a lot about the person in terms of his resiliency and ability to fight through some adversity. He’s a dangerous quarterback.” The potential return of former All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) could help the Packers. Will the Packers break out their head-to-toe white uniforms? The last time Green Bay wore the winter white look was in a 24-22 win over Houston in October. The Packers asked fans to weigh in on social media . As for the Seahawks, they’ll be sporting their “Action Green” uniforms. Metcalf is a fan. “I would say this about the Action Green, I love them personally in my opinion, but the big guys hate them. I don’t know why, don’t ask me,” he said. “Hopefully, the Packers wear all white, so it’ll be a fun-looking game.”
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Whilethe Davis Cup final readies with Jannik Sinner as the main protagonist, NovakDjokovic’s announcement stole the spotlight: he’s joining forces with AndyMurray as his coach for the 2025 season. Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media ,we review the reactions sparked by this news, which comes just a few monthsafter the retirement of the British former World No. 1. Elsewhere,Djokovic recently visited PSG’s new training facility, while Alexander Zverev and Daria Kasatkina shared updates from their holidays, and Alizé Cornetreflected on her historic argument with Sara Errani 10 years ago whilecongratulating her on the Billie Jean King Cup title. Safin,Azarenka, McEnroe: Social media erupts as Murray becomesDjokovic’s coach in surprising twist Social media eruptedafter Novak Djokovic ’s announcement that he had hired Andy Murray as his coachfor the off-season and the upcoming Australian Open. Just a few months afterthe Brit’s retirement, the Serbian star hopes to reignite his Grand Slam titlechase with one of his greatest rivals now part of his team. The tennis world wasstunned, with some X (formerly Twitter) users calling it one of the mostshocking developments in tennis—or even in sports. Djokovic surprised fans byposting on Instagram that Murray would be his new coach, sharing an emotionalvideo that revisited their rivalry. The post drew comments from several tennisstars, including Alejandro Davidovich Fokina , Fabio Fognini , Marcos Baghdatis, Elena Vesnina , Tomás Martín Etcheverry, Daniela Hantuchová, and others. He never liked retirement anyway. pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW However,they were not the only ones to react, as several other colleagues also joinedin the praise. Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka commented “Prettycool” on X, while Marat Safin praised: “I turned it down. ” On theother hand, figures like Alex Corretja , Brad Gilbert , Patrick McEnroe , and evenJudy Murray, Andy's mother, shared their reactions as well. Check out the restof the notable figures who praised the surprising partnership between two ofthe greatest rivals in sports history. With 36 matches (25-11 in favor ofDjokovic), their rivalry is the fifth-most played in the Open Era. I turned it down. https://t.co/QyZySmtsMR Pretty cool https://t.co/wonoAuyKQE One of the most interesting player/coach relationship of all times https://t.co/CjrrpTPoHK https://t.co/E9PNhQowpn So the ATP Tour really is a movie #djokovicxmurray good move Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic HELLO “Why do yousay ‘vamos’?”: Alizé Cornet laughs off memorable argument with Errani AlizéCornet sent her congratulations to Sara Errani after the Italian team won theBillie Jean King Cup title and reminisced about a memorable argument with theItalian several years ago. The former French player greeted the Spanish teamhumorously on social media, wearing a t-shirt as a reminder of the 2013 TorontoOpen dispute with Errani. During thematch, Cornet was celebrating points with the cry of "Vamos," whichgreatly annoyed Errani. Having trained in Valencia for years, Cornet speaksSpanish fluently. "Why do you say 'vamos'? Say 'allez, allez.' You neversay 'vamos,' but today you can't stop saying it?" Errani said to heropponent. The Italian's irritated reaction left Cornet stunned, and with anawkward laugh, she didn't know how to respond. The chair umpire had to step into diffuse the tension from Errani. The34-year-old Frenchwoman recently retired in 2024 after her last participationat the French Open, where she lost in the first round to the 7th seed ZhengQinwen (2-6, 1-6). However, Cornet is still keeping an eye on tennis andcongratulated the Italian team for winning the Billie Jean King Cup, a titleshe herself won in 2019 with France. I had thisidea in mind for a little while now, but after Italia's victory at the @BJKCuptwo days ago, I thought it was the right time to make myself this little gift ” Cornetposted. “Should I orderone for you @SaraErrani ?” I had this idea in mind for a little while now, but after Italia's victory at the @BJKCup two days ago, I thought it was the right time to make myself this little gift Should I order one for you @SaraErrani ? #whyyousayvamos #legend pic.twitter.com/htpPoCioa2 MadisonKeys and Bjorn Fratangelo's wedding: A celebration with tennis stars WTA starsgather to celebrate Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo’s wedding this Saturday,after being in a relationship since 2017. The American tennis couple announcedin January 2023 that they would get married, and this Saturday, the couple tiedthe knot, with several well-known stars from the WTA tour in attendance. In a photoposted by Desirae Krawczyk, Keys is seen in a white dress alongside her, withher colleagues, former Australian Open runner-up Jennifer Brady , and world No.7 Jessica Pegula . In another Instagram story, doubles French Open champion Taylor Townsend is seen celebrating at the wedding, and Olympic silver medalist Laura Robson also shared pictures of her outfit for the party. I will add to this thread any photos I find from the pre-wedding/wedding. From Laura Robson’s instagram story. pic.twitter.com/wq9tLubdxm Laura Robson is ready for the wedding. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DGjcXbhfKZ From Taylor Townsend’s instagram story. Aww they all look beautiful. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/b0e4l8uOkF Djokovictours PSG’s new training facilities The recent announcementthat Andy Murray will be Novak Djokovic's new coach grabbed attention today.However, just one day before, the 24-time Grand Slam champion made headlinesduring his visit to Paris, where he met with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president ofParis Saint-Germain, and toured the new PSG Campus in Poissy. It’s worth notingthat the Qatari sports executive, who was also a tennis player, represented hiscountry in 43 Davis Cup matches between 1992 and 2002 (with a 12-16 record indoubles). PSG invested nearly 300million euros in building the new headquarters and had Djokovic as one of theirspecial guests. The visit also included former club players such as Pauleta andJavier Pastore, as well as the recently retired French basketball player,Nikola Karabatic. Una publicación compartida de Paris Saint-Germain (@psg) Zverev andMelo enjoy vacation in Maldives AlexanderZverev and Marcelo Melo are enjoying their vacation on the beach. The Germandecided to skip the Davis Cup Finals after a busy season and is spending hisdays off with his regular doubles partner, Brazilian specialist Melo, in theMaldives. ‘Sascha’ ended his season just a week ago after being eliminated inthe semifinals of the ATP Finals by Taylor Fritz, closing a remarkable seasonas world No. 2 with a 69-21 record. On theother hand, Melo played his last match of the season at the Paris Masters,teaming up with his friend Zverev, who rarely joins the doubles draw. Now,they’ve teamed up for a fun game of spikeball on a sunny beach in the Maldives. Una publicación compartida de Marcelo Melo (@marcelomelo83) This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.Maharashtra Results 2024: AIMIM Clinches Malegaon Central Seat By Wafer-Thin Margin Of 162 Votes
