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April 21, 2023

Nick Kyrgios shrugs off Novak Djokovic's claim he would coach Australian star to five grand slam wins

Novak Djokovic defeated Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final last year, so the legend offered the up-and-comer some coaching. But Kyrgios thinks he's OK.

April 15, 2023

Tennis legend Billie Jean King takes aim at DeSantis, 'Parental Rights in Education' law

Tennis legend Billie Jean King took aim at Florida Gov. Ron Desantis and the "Parental Rights in Education" law on Friday while at the Billie Jean Cup qualifier.

April 14, 2023

Rep. Tenney: Biden deserves 'less than zero' grade on handling COVID, responsible for 'devastated' economy

Rep. Claudia Tenney, a Republican from New York, rebuked President Biden and his administration's policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying they worsened problems.

April 13, 2023

WTA lifts boycott in China first inspired by Peng Shuai concerns, citing 'no sign of changing'

The WTA will return to China later this year after announcing Thursday that it would be ending its 16-month-long boycott first inspired by Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegations.

April 6, 2023

Iga Swiatek says tennis ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes 'was supposed to be made a year ago'

Polish tennis pro and top-ranked WTA player Iga Swiatek said Wednesday the sport's governing bodies should have taken a stronger stance against Russian aggression "a year ago."

March 31, 2023

Wimbledon reverses stance on Russian and Belarusian athletes, lifts ban for 2023 tournament

Wimbledon announced Friday that players from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete at this year's Grand Slam tournament, but under strict conditions.

March 28, 2023

Bianca Andreescu exits Miami Open in wheelchair after suffering agonizing injury: ‘Worst pain I’ve ever felt’

Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, was forced to retire from her fourth-round match at the Miami Open on Monday after suffering a lower leg injury.

March 28, 2023

Martina Navratilova calls World Athletics' decision on transgender females 'step in the right direction'

Martina Navratilova expressed support for World Athletics in its decision to ban transgender females from competing against biological females in events.

March 27, 2023

Brooke Shields says ex Andre Agassi 'smashed all his trophies' after her 'Friends' appearance

Brooke Shields opened up about her time guest-starring on "Friends" in 1996, and the extreme reaction her boyfriend at the time, Andre Agassi, had because of the taping.

March 21, 2023

Tennis champion Martina Navratilova says she is cancer-free, details 'total panic' following diagnosis

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was diagnosed with throat and breast cancer last year. The 66-year-old revealed recently that she is now cancer-free.