Today inour Daily Dose of Social Media , we review the most significant activities and Entertainment from ATP and WTA players. CarlosAlcaraz took advantage of his visit to New York for exhibition matches to stopby the new Louis Vuitton store and pose for photos in a casual outfit from hissponsor, while Ben Shelton surprised fans with a 'necklace cam' during hismatch against Alcaraz. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina shared a video of herself taking driving lessons, and DariaKasatkina released a new episode of What the Vlog , this time showcasingher vacation with her girlfriend and fellow athlete Arina Rodionova . ElenaRybakina finally takes steps to get her driver’s license A videoshared on social media shows Elena Rybakina finally in the process of obtainingher driver’s license. The world No. 6 claimed the Porsche Tennis Grand Prixtitle in Stuttgart back in April, defeating Marta Kostyuk in the final (6-2,6-2). Traditionally,the tournament awards a brand-new Porsche model as part of the prize. However,the Kazakh player revealed during the trophy ceremony that she couldn’t driveit yet. “Well guys, I actually don’t have a driver’s license, so...” Rybakinajoked in her on-court interview. “I’ve wanted one for a long time, so this willbe a big motivation.” A drivingschool saw Rybakina’s situation as a great opportunity during the off-seasonand partnered with her to offer driving lessons so she could finally get herlicense to drive the Porsche she won back in April.“I’m really happy to join and practice. I have a very strict instructor, but itwas a very nice experience, and I’m looking forward to my exam tomorrow,” the25-year-old player said in the video shared on social media. Elena Rybakina has just started driving school. She can finally get her license and drive that Porsche she won earlier this year. pic.twitter.com/ebXEz18rqI A new wayto watch tennis? Ben Shelton ’s ‘necklace cam’ During theoff-season, one of the standout events was the Garden Cup, where local star BenShelton faced off against four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz , withthe Spanish player claiming victory. The exhibition, held at Madison SquareGarden, also featured Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula in the previous match. Regardlessof the result, one of the most striking elements of the encounter was thecurious ‘necklace cam’ used by Ben Shelton during the warm-up session beforethe match. The camera, worn like a necklace, offered a first-person view of theplayer as he hit from the baseline, providing spectators with a closer and moreimmersive experience. However, due to Shelton’s movements, it was occasionallydifficult to see exactly what he was seeing. Could this be a futureinnovation on the Tour? Tennis Channel put a *necklace* cam on Ben Shelton during a practice at the Madison Square Garden! While this almost made me want to throw up, I feel it could be a revolutionary way to show tennis? pic.twitter.com/3GB6RpgHzW Victoria Azarenkagets back to training VictoriaAzarenka shared on social media that she is already training for the upcomingseason and poked fun at her physical coach, Franco Herrero, for arriving lateto her most recent training session. The two-time Grand Slam champion isgearing up for her 22nd season as a professional and displayed her disciplineby returning to training with an on-court photo. TheBelarusian also shared on her social media that, for the first time in hercareer, she arrived at practice before her coach. "For the first time inmy 20+ professional career, I’m arriving at practice before a coach.@pf.francoherrero, I don't know if I'm more professional or Franco isunprofessional," she joked on her Instagram stories. Morning pic.twitter.com/sU99Fg4t64 CarlosAlcaraz stars in a new Louis Vuitton campaign CarlosAlcaraz once again takes the spotlight in an advertising campaign, appearing ina new photoshoot for Louis Vuitton. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who isone of the French luxury brand’s ambassadors, took advantage of his visit toNew York for an exhibition match at Madison Square Garden to stop by thebrand’s new flagship store. He posed for photos in a casual outfit. “CarlosAlcaraz in Louis Vuitton. Winning his recent exhibition match at Madison SquareGarden, House Ambassador #CarlosAlcaraz visited the new #LouisVuitton 57thStreet NYC flagship store during his stay, discovering the breathtaking trunkinstallation in the soaring atrium,” read the brand’s statement. TheSpaniard is now enjoying his off-season with no upcoming commitments on thecourt. This week, he played an exhibition match against Ben Shelton in New Yorkand, two days later, competed in Charlotte, where he lost to Frances Tiafoe .Alcaraz is now set to begin his vacation before preparing for the next season,with his expected return to the court at the Australian Open in mid-January,skipping any warm-up tournaments beforehand. Carlos Alcaraz in Louis Vuitton. Winning his recent exhibition match at Madison Square Garden, House Ambassador #CarlosAlcaraz visited the new #LouisVuitton 57th Street NYC flagship store during his stay, discovering the breathtaking trunk installation in the soaring atrium. pic.twitter.com/Ldpc32ZSUo DariaKasatkina share holiday adventures in latest vlog Daria Kasatkina released a new episode of What the Vlog , the YouTubechannel she runs with her girlfriend, figure skater Natalia Zabiiako. Over thepast two seasons, the Russian athletes have captivated fans by documentingtheir travels around the globe as Kasatkina competes on the WTA Tour, offeringa behind-the-scenes look with casual interviews featuring several WTA stars. Nowenjoying her off-season, Kasatkina is taking well-deserved vacations afterclimbing back into the top 10 during the latter part of the year. She finishedthe season ranked world No. 9 and participated in the WTA Finals as analternate, stepping in for Jessica Pegula (after her withdrawal). Kasatkinalost her only Round Robin match against Iga Swiatek (0-6, 1-6). Despite that,she can be satisfied with a solid season that saw her reach five WTA 500 finalsand secure two titles, showcasing remarkable consistency throughout the year. In theirlatest vlog, Kasatkina and Zabiiako are seen enjoying a luxurious resort in theMaldives, joined by their close friend Arina Rodionova. The video offers a funglimpse of their holiday, featuring the couple relishing the comforts of theidyllic destination. However, tennis wasn’t completely left behind, asKasatkina took time to engage with local children in a tennis lesson. This article first appeared on TennisUpToDate.com and was syndicated with permission.Deion Sanders told Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce he needs to take his sons Shedeur and Shilo in the 2025 NFL Draft . Since becoming the head coach of Colorado , Sanders has emerged as one of the noisiest and most prominent names in college football . His son and quarterback Shedeur has impressed since transferring from Jackson State, steadily building his stock. Shedeur is projected to come off the board early and could even be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Alongside Florida’s Cam Ward, the 22-year-old represents the most intriguing quarterback prospect on offer - and plenty of franchises are going to be in the mix to select him. Steve Sarkisian gives cryptic update on Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers plans Ashton Jeanty sends strong message to Travis Hunter, Heisman voters vs. UNLV One such team is the Raiders , who currently own the rights to the No. 2 overall pick given their 2-10 record. The franchise is behind the Jacksonville Jaguars in the order, but the AFC South franchise already has a quarterback in the form of Trevor Lawrence . Naturally, Sanders believes Las Vegas would be a good landing spot for his son. Speaking at an event in Sin City, he shared the stage with Pierce before declaring his hopes for next year’s draft. “You are truly the best,” Sanders told Pierce. “Now I just need you to do one thing: I need you to draft those Sanders boys.” Follow us on X for the best and latest in sports news "I need you to draft those Sanders boys" - Deion Sanders to Raiders HC Antonio Pierce pic.twitter.com/QCk2IRVNLz — JT (@CondorSZN) December 7, 2024 His comment came hours after Shedeur took to social media with an intriguing hint regarding his desire to join the Raiders . He posted an Instagram Story while driving past Allegiant Stadium, posting the video along with the caption: "Legendary." Across the 2024 season, Shedeur has thrown for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns with eight interceptions on a 74.2 percent completion rate. Meanwhile, Shilo - who is two years older than Shedeur - is not viewed as an elite draft prospect at safety. Both Shedeur and father Deion have directly referenced their hopes to land with the Raiders , where their close friend and mentor Tom Brady is a minority owner. The seven-time Super Bowl champion trained with Shedeur at the behest of his father and then signed the quarterback to an NIL deal with Brady’s apparel brand in 2022. While it remains to be seen if Antonio Pierce will still be the head coach come 2025 given the Raiders are riding a seven-game losing streak, rumors are suggesting Sanders could dictate where he wants Shedeur to play a la Eli Manning and John Elway. Back in July, Sanders told reporters he would be happy with Shedeur going to the Raiders. “I love what (Antonio Pierce) brings to the table,” Sanders said. “I don’t want him to lose to the point where he has the ability to get Shedeur. Let’s get that straight. I don’t want that to happen, I really don’t, but I wouldn’t mind if, some kind of way, it happens that (Shedeur) is here.” The move would make sense; without a quarterback of the future on the current roster, the Raiders are widely expected to be eyeing a signal-caller and are in position to select Shedeur. During a Las Vegas Aces game earlier this year, Raiders owner Mark Davis even told the young quarterback: “Who knows? You might be home right now.” Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.
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Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Bola Longe, is dead. He died on Sunday. The chairman of the Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ibrahim Lawal, confirmed the news of his death on Monday, in a telephone call in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He had earlier issued a statement to announce his death. The statement said, “The death has been announced of Pastor Bola Longe AIG, a partner at Afe Babalola & co which sad event happened yesterday. Related News Police won't protect officers involved in land grabs, rights violations — AIG Police arrest Nasarawa village head over alleged kidnapping “The Bar commiserates with the family and Emmanuel Chambers. May Almighty God repose his soul.” Longe, who burst one of the largest syndicates of railway line vandals in North Central Nigeria in 2021, retired from the service of the Nigeria Police Force after 33 years and eight months of meritorious service to his country. He retired from the police while in charge of Federal Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja. He was an alumnus of the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos, respectively. Longe was a renowned student activist, a master of political science, a peace and conflict expert, a refined solicitor, an investigator, a mentor, and a pastor.
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