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Aug 26

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.

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Jun 04

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.

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Jun 16

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.

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Jan 30

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.

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Jan 28

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.

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Aug 10

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.

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Jul 09

Serena Williams wins Wimbledon, her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title

By Kristen Doerer

World No. 1 Serena Williams clinched the Wimbledon Championship on Saturday at the All England Club, winning her 22nd Grand Slam title.

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Apr 12

Equal pay for equal play. What the sport of tennis got right

By Joshua Barajas

And what still needs work.

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Sep 11

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Friday on the NewsHour, a look at the many faces of the great migration in Europe, as the U.S. decides to open its doors to more refugees. Also, Shields and Brooks analyze the week’s news, a look back at the…

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Sep 11

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Why Serena’s loss is one of the biggest upsets in sports history

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Winner of this year's French Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon, Serena Williams seemed poised to clinch a spectacular Grand Slam triumph at the U.S. Open. But her hopes were dashed Friday when Roberta Vinci of Italy defeated the 21-time majors…

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