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Serena Williams fined $17,000 for rules violations at U.S. Open

By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press

Serena Williams was fined a total of $17,000 for three code violations during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open final.

Williams rebukes chair umpire; Osaka wins US Open final

By Associated Press

Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an argument as the U.S. Open before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a victory for her first Grand Slam title.

Billie Jean King on athlete activism: 'Our job is to lead'

By Jeffrey Brown

Billie Jean King, one of the most renowned and beloved athletes of our time, made her mark on the court as the top women’s tennis player in the world. Off the court, she continues her advocacy for equality. King joins…

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In tennis, a long history of white elitism has not stopped black women from winning

By Kamala Kelkar

Four women of color are representing America this week at the in the last 50th annual Grand Slam championship. Yet, their talents and prestige do not shield them from the sport’s legacy of elitism.

Citing injury, Serena Williams pulls out of French Open

By Associated Press

Serena Williams has called off her Grand Slam comeback, pulling out of the French Open because of a chest injury before she was supposed to play Maria Sharapova.

What the first black woman's NCAA Division I singles win means for tennis

By Amber Partida

That victory made Minor, who was unseeded, the first black tennis player -- man or woman -- to win a Division I singles title since 1965.

5 important stories that aren't getting much attention this week

By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry

During Week One of Donald Trump's presidency, there was a dizzying array of executive actions. Here are some stories you might've missed.

Serena Williams breaks record with 23rd Grand Slam

By Kristen Doerer

Serena Williams just picked up her 23rd Grand Slam title, defeating her “toughest opponent” -- her big sister Venus.

Olympic highlights from Day 4: 'Final Five' tumbles to gold, U.S. dominates in Rio pool

By Joshua Barajas

After her teammates Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez performed exceptionally on the floor, American gymnast Simone Biles only needed better than 7.591 for her routine to secure the Olympic gold medal for the U.S. on Tuesday.