i can see serena williams and her coach, this is a stage that serena williams is used to.seventh seeing —— the seventh seed, pliskova. but pliskova knows how important it is, having defeated her at the 2016 us open. serena williams is looking to defeat two top—10 players. this is by no means a given. she sailed through the first three rounds, barely drawing breath. a very impressive win. things have just stepped breath. a very impressive win. things havejust stepped up breath. a very impressive win. things have just stepped up a little bit more. shortly, serena williams will walk out to take on karolina pliskova. novak djokovic and kei nishikori is another want to look forward to as well. the world anti—doping agency — wada — has decided against re—imposing sanctions on russia even though moscow missed a deadline to hand over data from the laboratory at the centre of alleged state—sponsored doping. russia's anti—doping agency turned over the requested information eighteen days late — but said that did not warrant re—imposing the suspension. experts have begun analysing the

dayana yastremska was not even born in 1999, the year serena williams won her first 1999, the year serenaliams won her first grand slam. 1999, the year serena williams won herfirst grand slam. and the 1999, the year serena williams won her first grand slam. and the first meeting between them will not be remembered for the match which was overin remembered for the match which was over injust over remembered for the match which was over in just over an remembered for the match which was over injust over an hour, as williams's experience and power proved too much for the ukrainian teenager. it might be remembered for this, williams showing her opponent a compassionate side rarely witnessed in her uncompromising game. she was walking towards the net and i could tell she was quite upset, it showed she was notjust there to play a good match but she was there to win. she wanted to win. it broke my heart. next up for serena in the last 16, the clash everybody wants to see as she takes on simona halep, the world number one setting up the tie by giving the other williams sister, venus, the runaroun

who won in the new >> reporter: it was dubbed the first face-off between tennis great serena williamsd roger federer. >> it was a great experience. i'm kind of sad it's over, you know. i was just warming up. >> it's true. >> reporter: while technically a mixed doubles match, all eyes were on williams and federer, arguably the best ever to play the game. >> it was a bit nerve-racking to be honest because all of a sudden, you're serving, and i'm like i got to win this interest po, but it's serena williams. >> reporter: overpowering each other with crushing serves. these champions share a competitive edge, mutual respect, and deep admiration. >> hopefully i can get some tips later on, on how to hit a little better, but it was really >> reporter: both 37 years old, federer has won 20 grand slam titles, williams 23. he has 99 career titles. she has 72. >> i don't think you give us credit. >> reporter: being compared to the famed 1973 battle of the sexes match between billie jean king and bobby rigs, the world was watching roger and serena. while team switzerland won, serena took home her o

isa it is a warmup routine that we have all seen before, usually it is followed by a win for serena williamsams but after going down a brea k early williams but after going down a break early in the first set, it was clear that karolina pliskova was he to play. check out hitting the big hitter in taking the opener. but then a sense of normality returned in the second, serena williams refunding her best game, dominant at the baseline and at the net. —— czech. she could have almost put her feet up in the decided that as much points came, serena could not close out. the 23—time grand slam champion going over on her ankle and taking out a stride. then, it was karolina pliskova's turn to have a go. she needed to be much points until finally, the czech closed at one of the biggest winds of her career. —— two match points. the second set, she went for her shots and was more aggressive. now i am standing here isa aggressive. now i am standing here is a winner, so i'm very good feeling. depiction of me is always winning, are not going to sit here and lie about that. —— the bigger picture. but it has

naomi us sucker who beat serena williams in a controversial us open final at the end of last year iso in action coming into the grand slam for the first time as one of the favourites to win. and in with a chance, would you believe, one of 11 women with a chance of ending the tournament as world number one —— naomi osaka. gigi salmon, thank you very much indeed. gabrieljesus scored two goals for manchester city as they beat wolves 3—0 to move back to within four points of premier league leaders liverpool. the brazilian has now scored seven goals in his last three matches as pep guardiola's side had the advantage of playing with an extra man for much of the match after willy boly was sent off in the 19th minute and kevin debruyne's deflected shot added a third in the second half for the home side. everybody is feeling much better. we have done so far in credible numbers in all competitions. so, with the problems we had, the players responded amazingly. and of course it is much better. so now we have a game, ok, next sunday, afterthe it is much better. so now we have a game, ok, next su

serena williams is still such a great player but advancing in years now, 37 years of age. days he left at the australian open. tuc novak djokovic winning, before you go? yes, i think you novak djokovic winning, before you go? yes, ithink you have novak djokovic winning, before you go? yes, i think you have to look at those two as the favourites. —— do you see. djokovic look a little concerned last night that he still got through in straight sets, djokovic looked the favourite last night. we now know the two teams that will contest superbowl 53 in atlanta in less than two weeks time. the la rams will take on the new england patriots, after both came through dramatic overtime wins on sunday. five—time champion tom brady guided the patriots to victory over the kansas city chiefs. and the rams have greg zuerlein to thank. after never being ahead against the new orleans saints, his 57 yard field goal secured their spot in the season finale. we've been hearing reaction from both camps. it isa it is a great feeling. we have been through a lot this year. down but not out, and we h

serena williams says she "did not choke" after missing four match points to allow karolina pliskova too force a decider and was 5—1 up in it, but she turned her ankle on her first match point and went on to waste three more as we saw one of the great comebacks, the czech seventh seed storming back to win 6 games in a row to take the third 7—5. williams had been targetting a record equalling 24th grand slam by contrast, the men's quarter—final between novak djokovic and kei nishikori was something ft! 9 5557222? glee". the 95.2525; . player retired with a thigh strain — when a set and 4—1 down in the second set. nishikori had been taken to five sets in all but one of his matches up to the quarters and this appeared to be a step too far. and in the semi—final djokovic will face frenchman lucas pouille who beat 16th seed miloa raonic in four sets. it's the first time that pouille has reached this stage of a grand slam forjamie murray who lost in the quarterfinals ofthemerr‘s doubles with partner bruno suarez. they were beaten by finland's henri kontinen and john perrs of australia, winner

serena williams quick out of the blocks people thought this would be tight from the start, but serena. she rattled through it by just six games to one halep didn't manage to hold her own serve. a little action from the first set. serena williams coming out of the blocks she is the underdog in this one. she is seeded much lower than halep, the world number one. the number one ranked woman in the world, but she's come up short almost every time they played each other. just one victory so far for halep. looked like that serena williams was going to rattle through this again. you can see there roaring back came simona halep in the second set. we're on serve in the third set, much tighter, 3-3. >> this is her second grand slam since coming back, right >> it's not her second grand slam she played wimbledon last year and played the u.s. open and the french open last year. it's her first time back at the australian open since she won there back in 2017, had 2018 off because she took time off to have a baby. but now she's back and she's looking to accumulate more grand slams in the 23 that she

serena was toiling in the aussie heat but write off williams at of your peril. break down. this tussle was all square but not for long. williams upping the ante to a 5-1 long. williams upping the ante to a 5—1 lead. hang on, on herfirst match point, the american seemed to injure her ankle. from there on, she squandered another three match points and pliskova sealed her spot in herfirst points and pliskova sealed her spot in her first australian open semifinal. for williams the wait for a record equalling 24th grand slam title goes on. i literally did everything i could on the match point, it is not like i... yeah, i can't say thati on the match point, it is not like i... yeah, i can't say that i choked on those match point, she literally played her best tennis ever on those shots. an waiting for pliskova in the semifinals be an waiting for pliskova in the semifinals be naomi 0saka. by contrast, the men's quarterfinal between novak djokovic and kei nishikori was something of a non—event when the japanese player retired with a thigh strain when a set and 4—1 down

a hasty retreat from serena williams before the actual world number one made her entrance, a slightlyof the rankings, blasting her way to the first set. halep, though, hasn't got to the top without good reason and, at last, she started showing it. the romanian suddenly inspired and this was the result. soon it was one set all and it was some thriller. the deciding set ebbed and flowed, but as she's done so many times before, it was williams who dug deepest. the biggest win since her maternity leave, keeping her on course for a 24th grand slam singles title, a reminder that whatever the rankings say, she is still the woman to beat. andy swiss, bbc news. now, many world leaders consider tea with the queen a high point in any visit to the uk. so when an episode of the popular childrens tv programme peppa pig featured just such a visit it entralled a set of twins in china. a video was posted online of them asking if they could pay the queen a visit themselves — and it's gone viral — as our correspondentjohn sudworth has been finding out. she's a pig with a little snout and huge global clo

serena williams suffers a stunning loss at the australian open. a stunning loss at the australian open. >>> here's a look at today's forecast in some cities around the country. ♪ >>> serena williams is out at the australian open. she was just one point away from victory over seventh seeded karolina pliskova in the quarterfinals, and then she turned her left ankle. williams was serving for victory up five games to one in the third set when she was first called for a foot foul. then she twisted her ankle. karolina pliskova from the czech republic stormed back to win the next six gam williams wasted four match points along the way. >>> and pulitzer prize-winning writer russell baker has died. he won pulitzers for his humorous columns in "the new york times" and a moving autobiography of his impoverished baltimore childhood. he hosted "masterpiece theater." he died at his leesburg, virginia, home monday from complications after a fall. russell baker was 93. >>> now coming up on "cbs this morning," actress connie britton joins us in the studio to discu

seven—time champion serena williams and top seed novak djokovic were among those to secure their placest eight. there were a few tantrums on court today, but williams, kept her cool, showed her class and proved that even after 23 grand slam titles, she's still very much the one to beat. ben croucher reports. welcome to the court, the world number one. not you any more, serena, but simona halep had that honour. you would have been forgiven for thinking that williams was the best in the world. so when simona halep stop the rot finally it ignited a belief in the crowd that those who don't —— could go the distance. but williams has not won 23 major titles with the out the odd setback and she moved closer to 24th. she was number one, for today at least. she lifted her game to a new level and i kind of state at the same level and should have lifted my game as well but it is part of this journey i went back. if she can be carolina position to cover next then naomi osaka could be waiting in the semi finals. novak djokovic eliminated the men's signals on six separate occasions and for a record s

roger federer makes sure he gets a picture with his opponent, but then it's not everyday he faces serena williamsy met on court for the first time on tuesday, as federer‘s switzerland beat serena williams‘s usa at the hopman cup in perth in australia. the mixed doubles clash was always going to claim the spotlight. it was the first time they'd faced each other in a competitive match. federer and belinda bencic beat williams and frances tiafoe in straight sets, as the defending champions switzerland beat the usa 2—1 to go top of group b and send the americans out. daddy both on the same court at the same time in a live match like that is something very special notjust for everyone in the house but eve ryo ne for everyone in the house but everyone around the world. serena, what was that experience like for you? well, it was a great experience. i'm tired of sad and is over, i wasjust warming up. —— experience. i'm tired of sad and is over, iwasjust warming up. —— kind of sad. no, it was, it was so fond. like i said before, it is something that growing up, as we grew up together really just that grow

side. open, serena williams showed her compassionate side.m winner helped try the tears of the 18—year—old she had just 22:2; who i try the tears of the 18—year—old she had just 22:2; who had not been when- h, s.. . the when- fl, .slam the first of her grand slam titles. serena - her, first of her grand slam titles. serena her, cry, the iii.-- she the 35 she felt remembered the days when she felt intimidated herself. she was walking towards me and i could tell she was quite upset. i kind of liked that. it showed she was notjust there to play a good match, she was there to win and wanted to win. it really broke my heart. she has a good talent, so it‘s good to see that attitude. serena is the sole surviving williams sister because venus was beaten by world number one simona halep this morning. novak djokovic faces a seventh aussie open title. he came through against his teenage opponent. he will play medvedev next. the third seeds one in just under two will play medvedev next. the third seeds one injust under two hours. in rugby union pots champ

. >>> plus serena williams just did something to remind us why she is the greatest tennis player of all time. "early today" starts right now. >>> good tuesday morning. i'm phillip mena. >> i'm frances rivera. here is a story that's drawn international attention. a michigan man expected to facing espionage charges after russian authorities accused him of working as appea judge for a bail hearing. whelan flew to moscow in late december and was attending the wedding of a fellow former service member when he was arrested. nbc's lucy kov nafanov joins ush the latest. will whelan be able to come home anytime soon? >> quite the opposite actually. the judge is expected to extend paul whelan's arrest. his family is preparing for a long and drawn out case, at least two or more years, they say. they've been raising funds through a gofundme page because the legal bills are expected to skyrocket. this is not a trial to determine whether paul whelan is guilty or innocent of the espionage charges. they haven't said exactly what he's accused of doing, but if he's convicted, that could keep him in priso

he's not going to be in the quarter finals this year — but serena williams and novak djokovic will behe players looking to seal their place in the last eight later. russell fuller is in melbourne for us. a lot to look forward to later russell but what's happening at the moment? we are watching naomi masako, the us champion from japan, who has dropped the first set. she is full-1 down. the taiwanese hsueh has an unorthodox game, including drop shots and the first set however has gone to sevastova. svitolina has taken the first set against keys of the united states but everyone is looking forward to serena williams has beaten simona halep in a previous meetings. followed by novak djokovic, the world number one, followed by one rising stars, daniel medvedev of russia. we know better than to write off roger federer but he was beaten by tsitsipas of greece. he has made miracles by winning the australian open in each of the last two years. i would not say he can't win another grand slam title but a five set match, with insta nces title but a five set match, with instances recently when he l

but it was serena williams, i was telling myself. >> reporter: both federer and williams delivered crushing serves. these champions also sharing a competitive edge, a mutual respect and a deep admiration for each other. >> i was really -- i watched him all of the time, but i never knew how amazing it was. so it was really cool to kind of learn. hopefully i can get some tips later on on how to get a little better. but it was really impressive. >> reporter: both 37 years old, federer has won 20 grand slam titles. williams, 23. he has 99 career titles. she has 72. >> you mean you think i put women down. >> reporter: being compared to the contentious 1973 grudge match between billie jean king and bobby rigs, the so-called battle of the sexes, this was a much more civil war. federer always the gentleman. just as he was when he squared off against savannah in a different kind of match for the history books. back in australia where king switzerland took the win, serena brought home her own trophy. a perfect picture of class and sportsmanship. miguel almaguer, nbc news. >> you know you're super fam

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almaguer has the play by play. >> reporter: it was dubbed the first face-off between tennis greats serena williams and roger federer. >> it was a great experience. i'm kind of sad it's er. i was just warming up. >> reporter: while a mixed doubles match, all eyes were on williams and federer, arguably the best ever to play the game. >> it was a bit nerve-racking too, to be honest, because all of a sudden you're serving, and i'm like i've got to win this point. but it's serena williams, i tell myself. >> overpowering each other with crushing serves. these champions share a competitive edge, mutual respect and deep admiration. >> hopefully i can get some tips later on on how to get a little better. but it was really impressive. >> reporter: both 37 years old, federer has won 20 grand slam titles. williams, 23. he has 99 career titles, she has 72. give us credit. >> reporter: being compared to the famed 1973 battle of the sexes match between billie jean king and bobby riggs. the world was watching roger and serena. while team switzerland won, serena took home her own trophy. >> you wanted to have a se

it is not you any more, serena williams, simona had that honour, for a match that was befitting a final. starting to play like a ranking suggested. she has not won in 23 major titles without the odd setback. she moved closer still to 24th. she was in today at least. she lifted her game to a new level. i didn't. for a record seven, he would need to stay switched on. he was stretched but he had the answers in the first set. as roger federerfound out yesterday, these young stories just will not back down. novak djokovic had the perfect reply. a win in four said was not fluent but there still remains light at the end of the tunnel. if you are going to do the racket bricking thing, he had smashed it. what drove him to that point? the world numberfour met his equal in the former wimbledon finalist. nothing was out of reach. he broke more thanjust finalist. nothing was out of reach. he broke more than just the spirit of him. with a solitary grand slam quarterfinal, to show for his undoubted potential. yes, it made me feel better. i was very angry sol yes, it made me feel better. i was very ang

relatively easy first round matches for the big names like roger federer, novak djokovic and serena williamst the brits face a much tougher time, both the men and the women. joe lynskey has the details. the last major andy murray clayton was at last years us open where he was at last years us open where he was knocked out in the second round, it's going to be up against it to you can make it that far again. in the first major of 2019, he is up against this man, roberto batista in the first—round of the australian open. the spaniard already some immense titles behind him in 2019. he beat the world number one novak djokovic on the way to winning in doha are at the tabs are open. use the world number 23, and those three previous victories of murray are over him before aren't going to count for much, because since then he's had that hip surgery, last january. now he's just trying to get back to this australian open. he was doing that in a practise match with novak djokovic overnight, in which he could only take two games in a set and a half they played. this is them doing some of those warm—ups

. >>> and the ultimate tennis match-up, roger federer versus serena williams. serena williams. came out on top? the apartment building where the fire was. when things like this happen, i think you find a new perspective on life. hi. red cross put us in a hotel so we were able to stay together. we're strong and, if we overcame that or if we can overcome that, we can overcome anything, so. [ sniffle ] ♪i am beautiful in every single way♪ ♪words, can't bring me down♪ >>> we're back with this incredible rescue of a baby found in the rubble of an apartment collapse in russia. the 11-month-old boy is in serious condition. he was discovered 36 hours after a suspected gas explosion leveled the building. authorities say he likely survived because he was in a crib. at least nine people died in the blast. dozens are still missing. >> an incredible rescue there. >>> this morning, police are investigating a deadly shooting inside a casino in nevada. an armed man allegedly pulled his gun when confronted by security guards at the suburban las vegas casino and they opened fire. no one else was

serena williams were saying that she was so excited, she wanted to take photographs, bring and orderlliams. roger federer did win. and it was doubles, wasn't as? it was mixed doubles, wasn't as? it was mixed doubles, absolutely. they had grown up doubles, absolutely. they had grown up playing tennis together, so this was a great moment. —— it. up playing tennis together, so this was a great moment. -- it. it must have been extraordinary for each of them to see the others serving, rather than watching it. you could see rather than watching it. you could see from both of their comments, they obviously had a really good time today. i almost want to see the singles. that is it for the papers tonight. don't forget, you can see the front pages on the bbc news website at bbc.co.uk/papers. and if you miss the programme you can watch it on bbc iplayer. thank you very much to nigel nelson and jo phillips. i enjoyed your company, thank you for being with us. hello there. the first few days of 2019 starting ona the first few days of 2019 starting on a largely sunny at cold and frosty note really

bonds has three more chances. >> australian open, end of the line for serena williams when it looked so much like she was on her way to another wind. she was up 5-1 with a little bit of a roll of the ankle there she was never the same and proceeded to waive the match point opportunities. she lost to the 7th seed and serena's shot at an 8th australian open is down and out big time. it is time to check this out. he will be the number one pick. jay-z was there. he wanted to see zion williamson do his thing for duke and he does. he's got power, speed, agility, only missed two shot tonight. that's the sporting live for this evening. >> mark, thank you. see you later everyone. good night. thanks for joins us. joining us. i need to get to school! isn't today senior ditch day? today's ditch day? no way you are ditching ditch day. it's, like, the best week of senior year...day. unlike this house, the library will be completely quiet so i can focus on my roommate selection. [ scoffs ] how long can picking a nerdy roommate take? they're all versions of you. look-- indian you, blonde you, asian

. >>> and serena williams easily moves on to the next round crushing and then could be soling her opponent but t ss morning tcalled granddaughter and doll has plenty of people talking today, saturday 19, 2019.the so-called doll has plenty of people talk 2019. f, saturday 19, >>m kentucky. >> girls weekend in nyc. s husbandat home. ♪ >> we're on the "today" show. >> go pats. >> happy birthday mom. >> that is me. ♪ >>> good morning to you. welcome back to "today" on a saturday morning. it is a cold one. >> justwait, this is nothing. >> thank you guys for coming out here. >> we appreciate you getting up so early on a saturday morning to be with us. we start with the weather. let's tell you about the massive storm, it is making a mess nationwide this weekend. in the midwest headed for the east coast where it is not just the snow tt people are keeping a close eye on, it is the dangerous ice and cold as well. ron allen is in the middle of it in chicagoh this morning w more, ron bundled up and more falling as we eak. >> reporter: good morning. yeah, this happened overnight here in theidwest in ch

williams and federer. >> all of a sudden you're serving, and i have to win this point but it's serena williamsd williams delivered crushing serves. these champions also sharing a competitive edge, a deep respect and admiration for each other. >> i watched him all the time. i never knew how amazing it was. hopefully i can get tips later on. it was really impressive. >> reporter: both 37 years old, federer has won 20 grand slam titles. williams, 23. he has 99 career titles. she has 72. >> you mean to say you think i put women down? >> reporter: being compared to the contentious 1973 grudge match between billie jean king and bobby riggs, the so-called battle of the sexes, this was a civil war. federer, always the gentleman, just as he was when he squared up against savannah in a different kind of match for the history books. back in switzerland took the win, serena brought home her own trophy, a perfect picture of class and sportsmanship. for "today," miguel almaguer, nbc news. >> few women know what it's like to play roger federer. >> i would like to see them play a singles match. >>> we're back

back to serena williams, her first big match of the year happens later today as she faces roger federerd doubles. >> yeah, that's right. williams will face federer, whose 20 grand slam titles are the most in tennis history. serena holds the women's record in the open era with 23. but trails margaret court's all-time record of 24. federer tells tennis.com, quote, it's very exciting for both of us. it's going to be a one-time and never again type of competition. >> that match starts at 12:30 eastern time. >> and we will be watching. >>> and finally, it's a team effort these days. just for carrie underwood to tie her shoes. >> she is very pregnant. country star shared this adorable video on instagram. her husband, 3-year-old son tag-teamed to help her tie her shoes. >> you're doing a good job, buddy. >> that's pretty close. yeah, you got it. yeah, you got it. super emma just about sleeps in her cape. but when we realized she was battling sensitive skin. we switched to tide pods free & gentle. it's gentle on her skin and out cleans the other free and clear detergent. dermatologist recommend

today a classy gesture by american superstar serena williams at thesoling her young after a dominating ago, she won the open while hiding a big secret. she was pregnant with her daughter. now she's back, olympia and her husband in tow. and while serena is in the spotlight, it is her daughter's doll who is the star these days. following in the foot steps of flat standdy, qaiqai seems to be everywhere watching serena court side, hanging out in her racquet bag, even operating a courtside camera, each photo accompanied by witty comments. qaiqai an instragram star, now with close to 100,000 followers. behind the laughs, a serious message from a devoted mom to her daughter. >> i wanted her to have a black doll. growing up i didn't have that many opportunities to have black dolls. and, you know, i was thinking like i want her first doll to be black. >> reporter: serena's husband is thought to be the man behind the popular posts no surprise since he is co-founder of reddit. they refer to themselves as qaiqai's grandparent, serving up another reason for serena enthusiasts to follow her journey

desperation right now.er >> while youe sleeping another big upset at the australian involving serena williams. >> new orleans saints fans hevolt but could a legal challenge force rams and the saints to replay the final two minutes of the nfc championship game? >> and the first ever unanimous vote as he c leads thess of 2019 baseball hall of famers. early today starts right now. >>> good to be with you this morning. >> the covington catholic high school student at the center of the controversial viral video is speaking exclusively to nbc news. thechool was closed yesterday due to threats of violence according to astatemen gabe gutierrez is in kentucky with more. >> nick sandman a kentucky student says he wasn't disrespectful when he appeared to confront nathan phillips. he sat down exclusively with savannah guthrie. >> do you feel that you owe anybody anapology? do you see your own flt in anyway? >> as far as standing there, i had every right to do so. my position is that i was not disrespectful to mr. phillips. i respect him. i'd like toalk to him. i mean, in hindsight, i wish we could have w

relatively easy first round matches for the big names like roger federer, novak djokovic and serena williamsh tougher time — both the men and the women. joe lynskey is here to take us through what lies ahead. and as far as andy murray is concerned, it's great to see him back, but we shouldn't get too excited. there is much less optimism about this comeback for andy murray this time around. he did make a comeback at the us open at the end of last year, when he reached the second round before he was not out, but he really going to be up against it even make it that far in 2019. he will be up against roberto bautista agut in the first round of the australian open, a man who will bring quite a challenge, the spaniard already has titles under his belt this year. he beat the number one novak djokovic to the qatar open. there remained, murray was comparatively beaten by daniil medvedev last week in brisbane, who is in medvedev last week in brisbane, who isina medvedev last week in brisbane, who is in a similar range in the rankings, just inside the top 20. the previous victories murray has had agai

. >>> serena williams trying to hold up in the australian open and serena hits it into the net and tying it up with 5 each. it is the max point for karolina pliskova and serena williams dropping the final six games of the match after turning her ankle and karolina pliskova moves on to the semifinals. serena williams was looking for 24 major grand slam that would tie the record but now she will have to wait until wimbledon. >>> that is the latest from sports with dennis o'donnell. we will see you tonight. >>> the thunder taking on the blazers at okc. >> i like paul george, my favorite. that was a nice plate. >> that is a strong move by russell westbrook, former ucla bruins showing off before the home crowd with that vicious lamb. russell getting another triple- double leading the thunder to the 123-114 way back, the play of the day. >>> the field or running for president in 2020 got more crowded and see the candidate that threw the hat in the ring this morning. >>> uber and lyft crushing public transportation with no sign of slowing down and we have a live report details on a new study co

now the matchpoint for karolina pliskova and serena williams dropping the final six games of the matcher turning her ankle and karolina pliskova moves on to the semifinals. serena was looking for the 24th the major grand slam title that would tie a record but now she has to wait until wimbledon. >>> that is the latest with sports from dennis o'donnell. i will see you tonight. >>> the thundes on the lasers in the okc. >> i like paul george. >> look ths ss westbrook showing off his hometown crowd. that was a slam by rosa with another triple-double leading the thunders, 123-114 win for the play of the day. >>> the bay area family is targeted with a frightening prank and how they were fooled into thinking that the united states was under attack. >>> uber and lyft are crushing public transportation with no sign of slowing down. we have a live report and brand- new study coming up. >>> here's another live look outside as we take a look at condition that the bay bridge toll plaza, 38 in morgan hill at 6:26 am. >>> we will be right back. the >>> live from the cbs bay area studios, this is kpix

because the first time ever, roger federer faced serena williams. it was the usa against switzerland in mixed dowels at the hopman cup, and serena's partne our own from prince george's county. 43 grand slam titles between them. yeah, greest of all time. second set, serena serving to roger. they go bac and forth. eventually federer is going to it it, who sends it into the net. federer and barbara win the point, or is it belinda, my apologies. servg to serena, and watch out. roger. nearly takes his head off. federer, hey, he's a pro. you know what, switzerland is soccer playing country, he can handle a header. in the end, federer wins it. and seren and roger commemorate the match with what else? a selfie. >> of course. >> you have to do it. >> the two greatest of all-time. >> tennis history. they grew up together, but the first time they ever faced off against each other. tt>> that's p amazing. >> pretty cool. >> got a smacker right in the face. >> he did. >> could have been a goal in soccer. >> great stuff, k ve. thanu. thanu. we'll byoe these days we

. >>> plus, a setback for serena williams overnight. dramatic match. >>> an >>> we're back now with a close call on this icy road in wisconsin. a deputy nearly hit by that sliding car. he was walking back to his patrol vehicle after helping a driver who was in a ditch. thankfully no one was hurt. >>> in medical news researchers say a new blood test could help detect if someone will develop alzheimer's. the test checks for a certain protein in the blood. doctors claim it may be able to predict alzheimer's 16 years before a patient shows symptoms and they say it could also help test possible treatment options but a time line for the test being available remains uncertain. >>> you won't see a commercial about the benefits of medical marijuana during the super bowl. cbs is blocking the ad from the game's broadcast after reportedly seeing a rough outline for it. the company behind the ad says it was a call for political action and not a pitch for its brand. medical marijuana is legal in more than 30 states, but it remains illegal on the fede

guess kept trying to think so this will be a rare opportunity for fans to see roger federer and serena williams on the same court at the same time they're both thirty seven years of age and of one forty three grand slam singles titles between them in total williams has seventy two career titles while federal boasts ninety nine on the a.t.p. will too. the los angeles lakers were without the injured le bron james but one for the first time in three games in basketball the n.b.a. anyway they rallied to a one hundred twenty one one hundred fourteen when the over the sec remain two kings also in the dallas mavericks age down the oklahoma city thunder rookie look at dawn church had twenty five points to lead the man's. teammate dennis smith jr hit the go ahead lay up in the final minutes. and paul george missed with two seconds left dallas winning this one one hundred five one hundred and three. call anthony towns made thirty four points eighteen rebounds and seven assists to lead minnesota past miami in a one hundred thirteen one hundred and four point victory it's the thirteenth time towns has post

serena williams here live.s her brand-new campaign helping women, as we say, good morning, america. ♪ >>> good morning, america. thanks for being with us on this thursday morning. always great to have serena williams here, especially when she is live in our studio. looking forward to that. >> the champ is in the house. >> that's right. >> that's right, and it's a big morning in times square because it is the final day of our "gma" tailgate showdown. >> the rubber match. >> yeah, the competition is fierce. george, amy and i, we won on tuesday, then robin's team won in a highly controversial victory yesterday. >> oh! >> robin, this is my copy. but today is the final day. >> that's it. >> we're putting it all on the line. we're trying to make the best wings and we have our coaches, celebrity chefs jeff mauro and alex guarnaschelli, they are here with our audience. they're fired up. they are ready to bring the heat and hopefully it won't be as controversial as yesterday. >> i'm not saying anything because when you

don't hear from serena williams and roger federer ahead of them much anticipated match up. a lot again solid being controlled by belly but it's tremendous from the potential so i think and he was determined to go on could you do so though at the point of a sword to avenge its people slaughtered eighty eighty is he smashes the frankish on captures the king of tourists seizes the tree crops and this is a great military victory the crusades an arab perspective episode three unification of this time on a just. when the news breaks on the story. when people need to be heard. and the story needs to be told. with exclusive interviews and in-depth reports. al-jazeera has teens on the ground to bring you more award winning documentaries. and life needs on air and online. now it's time for the schools use with care thank you martine three time major tennis champion andy murray has got the new year off to a winning start murray is warming up in the president's national as he aims to be in the hunt for the first slam of the year the australian open he had a terrible two thousand and ei

serena williams bad say hold the record of twenty four grand slam tennis singles titles coming to theunlikeliest of ends at the australian open in the deciding set of a quarter final against carolina because cova serina left a five one lead in a four much point advantage that supports all the drama in the album serena williams was looking for middle even in the pre-match pleasantries but this would prove one of the few times in her career when the air of invincibility left in spectacular fashion hints of it came a scarily plus cover on the first set and battle for control of the second but serina swiftly levelled the match at one set all was before taking what looked to be an unassailable five one lead in the decided was q match point was q. the turnaround. for much points in total would go begging and perhaps crucially a roll of the ankle as things swung back in place of its favor incredibly from five one down the czech battled back to six five and her own match point. one which she wasn't allowing to get away from her. was an unlikely six four four six seven five victory for the num

honest because all of a sudden you are serving and i'm like i have to win this point but it's serena williamsliams delivered crushing serves. these champions als sharing a competitive edge, a mutual respect and deep admiration for each other. >> i watch him all the time. i never knew how amazing it was. it was really cool to kind of learn. hopefully, i can get some tips later on on how to get a littl better. it was really impressive. >> reporter: both 37 years d, federer has won 20 grand slam titles. williams 23. he has 99 career titles. she has 72. >> really, you mean to say you think i put women down? >> reporter: being compared to the contentious 1973 grudge match between billie jean king and bobby riggs, the battle of e sexes, this was a much more civil war. federer always the gentleman, juhe as he was wn he squared off against savanna in a fdifferent kind of match the history books. back in australia where team switzerland took the win, serena brought home her own trophy. a perfect picture of class and sportsmanship. for "today," miguel almaguer, nbc news. >> very few women know what it'

open third set, fourth match-point for serena, but pliskova fights her off again. williams' return goes into the net tying the set at five apiece. now match-point for pliskova, serena's shot again goes into the net. she dropped the final six-games of the match after turning her ankle, and pliskova moves on to the semifinals. <> (((break))) (((break))) (((break))) the late show with stephen colbert is next. good night. for the first time since the george h-w bush administration the sharks have allowed six-goals see on page four that... [message notification] projections need to be... [message notification] earthquake? next thursday? seriously? thursday? can't do that. uh-uh. this is really inconvenient. i have yoga that day. i have no time for this. so... i can't do thursday, but i can do friday. [arguing over each other] narrator: disasters don't plan ahead. you can. talk to your loved ones about how you're going to be ready in an emergency.

serena williams comforts her teenage opponent after powering past her into the australian open fourthd the travel show heads to taiwan to discover ancient chinese treasures and take part in a traditional dragon dance. that's in half an hour. the bbc has found a postcode lottery in gp care which means doctors in some parts of england are struggling with three times as many patients as those in other parts of the country. the royal college of gps says it's the result of years of underinvestment, as our health correspondent nick triggle reports. there are 3a,000 gps in england — about one for every 1,700 patients — but these doctors are not evenly spread around the country. nhs england figures show that gps in some areas have to deal with three times as many patients as those in others. in rushcliffe in nottinghamshire, there are nearly 1,200 patients for every gp, but in swale in kent, there are over 3,300 patients for every gp. some variation is to be expected. an area with a high number of older patients and lots of young children is likely to need more doctors, but the royal college

serena goes on to face her distant venus or simona halep next, but not before she helped to drive the tears of 18—year—old who wasn't even born when williamske it.". then said to her, "you are going to make it. serena then said to her, "you are going to make it.". serena said that it in the pugh when she felt intimidated 1990 pugh when she felt intimidated asa 1990 pugh when she felt intimidated as a young teenager. the woman who beat williams in the last grand slam final — naomi osaka — is into the last 16 too. the fourth seed needed three sets but prevailed against hsay su—wei. novak djokovic weathered a third set wobble to also reach the second week at melbourne park as he chases a seventh aussie open title. he came through against the tricky canadian teenager denis shapovalov, in four sets, cruising through the fourth 6—0. he'll play danill medvedev next. the other murray is still going well. jamie and partner bruno soares are into the third round of the men's doubles. the third seeds beat british duo luke bambridge and jonny o'mara in just under two hours. montpellier — one of the true giants of european rugby, arrived in edinburgh wi

i have to win this point, but it's serena williams. >> i'm kind of sad it's over, you know. i was just warming up. >> let's go! >> people in several cities doing the polar plunge on this new year's day. >> it's so cold! >> duthiers: good evening. and happy new year. jeff glor is off tonight. i'm vladimir duthiers. and this is our western edition. we are tracking a dangerous storm system in the south tonight. it has dropped an inch and a half of snow in tucson, arizona, which usually doesn't get any snow. today the arizona desert was covered in a blanket of white. icy roads led to dozens of accidents in new mexico. one family spray painted a call for help on their car. this system could cause major problems later this week as it heads east. eric fisher is chief meteorologist at wbz in boston. eric, what is the latest? >> well, vlad, good evening to you. that snow in tucson was the first measurable snowfall there in nearly six years and some of the coldest air since that time as well. and some of that energy will move across new mexico and over into the plains over the next 24

and serena williams is not in the final. yes, and a couple of andy murray. wow. temperatures there. i understand that there are with air conditioning. they have a heat rule. he closed the roof in the lady semifinal. i don't understand how to explain it because they used to have just a temperature gauge, but now it is done on temperature versus wind speed, and if it gets too much for players, spectators, everyone, they will close the roof during the match. in the big mac tomorrow between those two extraordinary champions —— mac, they have both looked ice cool. they both look so composed. they are. is that the indicator, it is delayed big occasion for them, they are older, but wiser maybe in terms of what signs to give out. who do you think is looking mentally stronger? again, that one is impossible. i was saying rafael nadal all the way through until i saw novak djokovic play yesterday. when you look at how huge it is, it is not the grand slam finalfor it is, it is not the grand slam final for them, it is, it is not the grand slam finalfor them, but if it is, it i

the austrian open with tennis great serena williams has been knocked out of the quarterfinals my czech seventh seed catalina discover serena was hoping to equal the record of twenty four grand slam single titles in melbourne but the american succumbed after missing four match points let's go over now japan's naomi osaka in the semifinals meanwhile novak djokovic is through among the men. dr prince soccer club paris has been fined one hundred thousand euro respond the french league for racially profiling youth as moscow's at the club who were allegedly asked to state what the possible player recruits were french north african black african or west indian and this is illegal under french law the french league said p.s.g. had not used the data but discriminatory purposes. for the drilling number survivors of the holocaust sharing their experiences an important part of making sure the world never forgets its horrors and its lessons a museum in chicago has found a new way of doing just that even long after the survivors are gone whose real here fritzy future meets her hologram. which was th

court it's not like ok i feel at home i feel good i feel like these courts are suited for me serena williams is looking to equal the record of twenty four grand slam singles titles but needs to avoid the milltown which cost the last year's u.s. open. they're up to date now and. thanks for watching. slim. listen carefully. to food she needs to do to. discover her mental. illness. subscribe to. documentary. only. this week on the world stories. of the usa boys learn to respect girls the end of neon lights in hong kong we begin in hugh crane and more and more soldiers are returning home from the battlefield traumatized in order to return to their regular lives back at home to some veterans unknown participating in an unusual form of therapy it's been eight years since and that he returned home from the front line the fighting may now be hundreds of kilometers away but the conflict still hasn't let go. really certainly everything could be fine and. the constant vigilance to save them days life in the trenches is now getting in the way of adjusting to normal life his body releases adrenaline at r

halep defeated venus williams to set up what could be the best match of the tournament against serena williams. you're watching news from maryland more coming up the top of the hour and don't forget you can get all the latest news and information around the clock on our web site and stood up to dot com thanks for joining us. to. bring to me. not everyone who loves books has to go insane. to literature list a hundred street. where. when your family is scattered across the globe. with this is to look at it is that it was a journey back to the roots gary minutely. the challenge family lives around the. time when it comes to urgent assistance. only starts in january twenty first t.w. . on tuesday an overwhelming majority of the british parliament rejected prime minister teresa mayes gregg's a deal with the e.u. i hear the words that i will come to all the colleagues first of all when all the leader of the opposition generally cold in the eyes to the right two hundred into. the nose to the left four hundred and thirty two i so where does britain go from there. it is clear that the house does not su

sentence of a canadian man by a court in china and in sport the latest from the australian open as serena williams started strong in her quest for a record equalling twenty fourth grand slam singles title. follow it is a big day in the united kingdom as members of parliament they're prepared to vote on teresa mayes crucial brags that deal after months of debate and they go she ations there's a lot at stake m.p.'s are about to begin their final debate on the contentious issue of leaving the e.u. on march twenty ninth we have two correspondents across developments for us shortly . will go to ne barca in london derry in northern ireland but first jonah hole in london so jonah and it's widely expected that the government is going to suffer a big defeat here but the question is by how much. yes that's right i think the fact of defeat is not in question the size of defeat ease and indeed what might happen afterwards to resume a has to come up with a plan b. and just to come up with one quickly but we've got a clue about what she may do to the cabinet meeting a lengthy cabinet meeting on tuesday morning