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Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Assassin cast: who are actors in Prime Video series?
Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore star in The Assassin 📺 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... British TV legend Keeley Hawes has a new show on Prime Video. The Line of Duty favourite is returning to the world of thrillers. But who else is in the cast of The Assassin? A thrilling new series starring Keeley Hawes is arriving on Prime Video just in time for the weekend. The Assassin revolves around an estranged mother and son who are forced to go on the run together. The six-part show debuts on the streaming service today (July 25). It was created by the minds behind The Missing and Baptiste, which has me sold on it completely. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Keeley Hawes is not the only big name TV star who will be appearing in The Assassin. Here's all you need to know: When is The Assassin out on Prime Video? Keeley Hawes in The Assassin on Prime Video | Prime Video The six-part series is being released on Amazon's streaming service today (July 25). Viewers don't have to wait to find out what happens - and you can binge it all in one weekend. It is quite the stacked weekend on streaming as the long-awaited sequel to Happy Gilmore is also arriving. If the weather is looking a bit sketchy for you, here are two perfect reasons to stay indoors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Prime Video usually releases shows at 8am British time. All six episodes of The Assassin will drop at the same time. What to expect from The Assassin? The synopsis via Prime Video reads: 'Secluded on a remote Greek island, retired assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) has a somewhat thorny reunion with her estranged son, Edward (Freddie Highmore), visiting from England. Armed with questions around new information on his paternity, Edward battles to find the right time to speak to his frustratingly distant mother. 'But, when the moment finally presents itself, things take a deadly turn as Julie's dangerous past catches up with her and they are forced to flee the island and go on the run together.' Who is in the cast of The Assassin? Freddie Highmore in The Assassin | Prime Video As previously mentioned, the show features Keeley Hawes along with Freddie Highmore. He has been more recently seen in American TV including Bates Motel and The Good Doctor - which concluded last year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad British viewers will likely recognise Hawes from her turn as Lindsay Denton - among many other shows. She was most recently in Miss Austen on BBC earlier in the year. The cast also includes: Gina Gershon, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jack Davenport, Alan Dale, Gerald Kyd, Devon Terrell, Richard Dormer, David Dencik, Soroush Helali, Mohamed Chahrour and Ali Fardi. If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Citi Open: Baptiste [50th] vs. Kenin [26th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Round of 32 at the Citi Open on Tuesday, Hailey Baptiste (ranked No. 50) meets Sofia Kenin (No. 26). Kenin is the favorite (-165) in this match against the underdog Baptiste (+130). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 10:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Hailey Baptiste vs. Sofia Kenin matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Baptiste vs. Kenin Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Baptiste has a 62.3% to win. Baptiste vs. Kenin Betting Odds Baptiste vs. Kenin matchup performance & stats
22-07-2025
- Sport
Venus Williams wins a doubles match at Washington in her first tournament in more than a year
WASHINGTON -- Competing at a tournament for the first time in more than a year, and in doubles for the first time in nearly three, Venus Williams hit a big serve on her initial delivery at the DC Open on Monday and, curiously, it was wiped out by a foot-fault call. The 45-year-old Williams, an owner of 21 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles, smiled incredulously, as did the other three players involved in the match in front of a full crowd that eventually included NBA star Kevin Durant. And then Williams carried on, displaying her trademark power on some strokes while teaming with Hailey Baptiste for a 6-3, 6-1 victory against 2014 Wimbledon runner-up Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue. 'It's just nice to be able to play. Where I am at this year is so much different where I was at last year. It's night and day, being able to be here and prepare for the tournament as opposed to preparing for surgery a year ago,' said Williams, who spoke in an interview with NBC earlier this month about having a procedure to remove fibroids from her uterus. 'At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter if your health is not there. So it definitely put it in perspective for me and maybe made it easier to make the decision to maybe come back out here and maybe play even freer.' Her most recent match had been at the Miami Open in March 2024, and she said Sunday she had two goals in Washington: to have fun and to win. She did both — winning, yes, and contributing plenty to the cause, but also having a good time, high-fiving or fist-bumping Baptiste after some of their best points, laughing after others and waving to an appreciative group of fans that roared over and over for Williams. She and Baptiste hugged when it ended. 'The crowd was insane. From the moment we stepped out of the players area, you could kind of feel the buzz. Walking onto the court, just felt all the love for the both of us,' said Baptiste, a 23-year-old from Washington. 'I was obviously very nervous to play with her. I didn't want to let her down, first match back and everything." It was full at 3,000-seat John Harris Court, where Durant showed up late in the first set, while across the way at the 7,500-capacity main stadium, only a few dozen spectators were scattered in the stands for an all-American singles match in which Reilly Opelka defeated Murphy Cassone. Asked to comment about the court assignments, tournament director Daniel Vallverdú said: 'The tournament works to balance full singles and doubles ATP and WTA schedules, while coordinating with broadcaster requests for court assignments.' When Williams, wearing a white visor as she so often has, was introduced before participating in doubles for the first time since the 2022 U.S. Open — when her partner was younger sister Serena — the stadium announcer mentioned that Venus has 'one of the best serves in the history of the game,' that she 'turned pro in the last century' and 'has won everything.' That includes seven major singles trophies — five at Wimbledon, two at the U.S. Open — and an additional 14 in doubles with Serena, plus four Olympic gold medals. 'She's 14 years older than me and still plugging away,' said Bouchard, 31, a former top-five player who announced that next week's tournament in Montreal will be the last of her career. 'I have nothing but respect for her. She's such a legend. That was a pretty cool crowd for a doubles match.' They sure were into it Monday, standing with phone cameras raised high when Venus first appeared at the court — and again when it ended. There will be other opportunities to see her this week: In singles, Williams was scheduled to play Tuesday night against Peyton Stearns, a 23-year-old American currently ranked No. 35 who won NCAA singles and team championships at the University of Texas.
News18
22-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Venus Williams Triumphs In Her Comeback To Tennis; Secures Doubles Win At Washington Open
Curated By : Siddarth Sriram Last Updated: July 22, 2025, 16:21 IST enus Williams was triumphant on her comeback to tennis (X) Venus Williams marked her return to professional tennis with a convincing doubles victory at the Washington Open on Monday, more than a year after her last competitive appearance. The 45-year-old American partnered with fellow countrywoman Hailey Baptiste to win their women's doubles round of 16 match in straight sets. Williams and the 23-year-old Baptiste defeated Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6–3, 6–1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament. It was Williams' first match on the WTA Tour in 16 months, her last outing having come at the Miami Open in March 2024. 🗣️ 'It's inspiring to be out here"Venus Williams made a winning return to tennis alongside Hailey Baptiste as they claimed a 6-3 6-1 victory against Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue in the Citi Open women's doubles 🎾 — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 22, 2025 'It wasn't easy for us but we brought it together quickly as a team," Williams told Sky Sports after the match. 'I love this game and [I'm] still hitting it big." 'Inspiring' Return After Long Absence The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion admitted it felt 'inspiring" to be back on court after such a long layoff. Despite the time away, Williams looked comfortable alongside Baptiste, combining well with the younger American throughout the match. Williams was full of praise for Baptiste and joked that she may have found the perfect doubles partner a little too late in her career—especially given her legendary doubles success with younger sister Serena, with whom she won 14 Grand Slam titles. 'I could see that we were going to be a good team," Williams said. 'We just should have started playing earlier, years ago, right? I think Serena was just in the way." Swipe Left For Next Video View all The win in Washington moves Williams and Baptiste into the quarter-finals as the veteran continues her inspiring return to the sport. Siddarth Sriram After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term... Read More After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term... Read More News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments News sports Venus Williams Triumphs In Her Comeback To Tennis; Secures Doubles Win At Washington Open Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Herald Scotland
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Venus Williams makes winning tennis return aged 45
She and fellow American Baptiste proved too strong for Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue as they triumphed 6-3 6-1 in a last-16 encounter that lasted 72 minutes. Her comeback will continue as she takes on another American in Peyton Stearns in the first round of the singles. It is Williams' first appearances in a WTA Tour event since March 2024. 'It was great to come out here and see the energy,' Williams said on Sky Sports after the match. 'As we were walking out to the court, we knew this was going to be a match. 'Our opponents actually played very well. It wasn't easy for us but we brought it together quickly as a team. It was inspiring to be out here. I love this game and still hitting it big.' Williams joked she wished she could have partnered with Baptiste, the 23-year-old world number 50, years earlier rather than playing with her sister Serena. She said: 'I think from the first point, I could see that we were going to be a good team. We just should have started playing earlier, years ago, right? I think Serena was just in the way!' Britain's Emma Raducanu scored an eye-catching win on her doubles debut alongside former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. Read more: Competing together for the first time, the duo fought back from an early deficit to beat fourth seeds Tereza Mihalikova and Britain's Olivia Nicholls 2-6 7-6 (4) 11-9 in a decisive tie-break set. It was a notable win for Raducanu and Rybakina against opponents who triumphed at the Berlin Open last month and also reached the final at Indian Wells earlier this year. British number one Katie Boulter fell at the first hurdle in the singles as she went out 3-6 4-6 to Greece's Maria Sakkari. Boulter lost her opening service game in each set and was never able to regain the initiative. Earlier, former men's singles champion Dan Evans enjoyed a triumphant return to the tournament as he came from behind to beat Zizou Bergs. Evans, the veteran former British number one, triumphed in 2023 but opted not to defend his title last year as he focused on the Olympics. The 35-year-old was awarded a wildcard to participate this time and took advantage as he overcame a slow start to beat the Belgian Bergs, the world number 52, 3-6 6-4 6-3. Bergs looked to have resisted the fightback when he edged back ahead with a break in the final set but Evans powered back to secure victory by winning four successive games. 'I didn't just want to take the wildcard and lose,' Evans said on Sky Sports. 'I felt I needed to pay them back a bit and try to 'defend' my title, because I couldn't last year. 'It was great, really enjoyed it, but it was rally difficult. There wasn't much rhythm. He played very well and I was lucky to come through that.'
