Tennis Tuesday

 

These guys have major flex appeal. A few more BELOW.

Song of the Day: 'Baby's Out of Sight' by Labelle

 

Was sad to read about the sudden passing of Sarah Dash, who gained world fame in the 1970s as a member of the groundbreaking R&B group Labelle. She was 76, and no cause of death was immediately known. Today's SOTD is a track Dash wrote for Labelle's debut album, one of only three that wasn't a cover. (Band member Nona Hendrix later became the Labelle's principal songwriter, making this one that much more noteworthy.) I had pleasure of seeing the "Lady Marmalade" trio reunite at the Out 100 in 2008 -- the same year they put out a critically acclaimed comeback album 32 years in the making -- and feel especially thankful for that moment today. RIP.

Patti LaBelle: “I am heartbroken, as I know all of her loved ones and fans are.”

Page 1 Roundup (09/21)

The Daily News: Who says suicide isn't selfish?

Provincetown Independent: Is this what penis envy is really all about? 

MetroWeekly: Veterans discharged under ‘don't ask, don’t tell’ are eligible for full VA benefits

Reuters: Thousands march at Ukraine Pride parade as anti-LGBT protesters gather nearby

Dlisted: Who is August's Hot Slut of the Month?

Becker & Mayer: New book 'Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life' coming Nov. 30

Baseline: Is Rafael Nadal channeling his inner Sy Sperling?

Greg in Hollywood: Arguably tennis's hottest player turns the big 4-0

NewNowNext: Tori Amos will sail 'Ocean to Ocean' with her new studio album

Metrosource: Sex toy story: The rise and fall of Nacho Vidal

New York Post: Furniture designer Jonathan Adler leases entire Soho building

Page Six: Frail Phil Collins begins Genesis farewell tour in Birmingham, singing from chair onstage

The Randy Report: OnlyFans personality Reno Gold is sharing stories of his days as a male escort

Washington Blade: Trudeau projected to remain prime minister, but without stronger mandate

The WoW Report: Peter Gatien talks being a club king, the Village People and more on the ‘Night Fever’ podcast

The New York Times: WNBA legend Seimone Augustus found her voice long before coaching

Reuben Klamer, mastermind of the Game of Life, dies at 99

The Washington Post: As Yusuf/Cat Stevens reemerges on the public stage, how should we feel about his music -- and his legacy?

The Wall Street Journal: U.S. to relax Covid-19 travel restrictions as tensions mount with allies

‘Do you know how to snowboard?’: Saudi Arabia tries out for its first winter Olympics

Hot Cat of the Day: "Can I help you find something?"

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Tweet Nothings

Ten years ago today, we repealed ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Today our military is stronger and our country is safer because patriotic Americans no longer have to live a lie in order to defend the country they love. pic.twitter.com/uXKSnsflMk

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 20, 2021

Elections have consequences 

670,000 flags representing Covid deaths

For some perspective this is also how many gun deaths there have been in the past 17 years in the United States

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— David Hogg (@davidhogg111) September 20, 2021

Heartbreaking 

BREAKING: A staff member at Mabel Rush elementary school in Newberg showed up to work in Blackface on Friday, allegedly saying she was dressed as Rosa Parks and protesting a vaccine mandate for teachers.

Statement from @NewbergSchools on the latest racist incident: pic.twitter.com/J1HHc2X9wl

— Ryan Clarke (@RyanTClarke) September 20, 2021

Also known as Monday in the U.S.A. 

Novak Djokovic 20

Roger Federer 20

Rafael Nadal 20

And what if it stayed that way?

— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) September 12, 2021

It's unlikely, but I even said to Damian during the U.S. Open that this would be poetic 

Manspread Monday

 

More to lap up BELOW.

Weekend Tennis Roundup

Just two lower-level WTA events this week, so I've doubled-down on the mancandy for my roundup. Full report BELOW.