In an interview with NPR‘s Lourdes “Lulu” Garcia-Navarro, retired tennis star John McEnroe said if Serena Williams played on the men’s circuit, she would be ranked “like 700 in the world.” While McEnroe said he thinks Williams is an “incredible player” who
Serena Williams has not yet given birth. However, her unborn child has already become a topic of controversy.
Daily Show Host Trevor Noah, who is no friend to the pro-life movement, inadvertently made a pro-life argument on Twitter Wednesday night while attempting a joke.
A sports reporter from The New York Times destroyed the career of an ESPN anchor, lying about what he said about tennis player Venus Williams and calling the ESPN anchor’s comment “racist.” So far, there have been no repercussions at all for the Times writer.
Over the weekend, Nike released a new ad starring Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, women’s tennis great Serena Williams and a star-studded list of others promoting equality in life and sports. Joining James and Williams in the ad that aired
Melbourne (AFP) – Serena Williams has vowed to make life difficult for top seed Angelique Kerber and a host of dangerous players out to derail her at the Australian Open, warning she is in Melbourne to win.
In a Fox Sports 1 essay for “Speak for Yourself,” Jason Whitlock blames the progressive media for overhyping Ronda Rousey as a better female athlete than tennis star Serena Williams. “I blame us, the media — we bought and sold [Rousey’s] hype. We
Fox Sports 1’s Jason Whitlock, co-host of “Speak for Yourself,” reacted to Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ comments about his fear of an encounter between his son and police, as well as tennis star Serena Williams saying she also feared for
Serena Williams vows “I will not be silent” in a social media post addressing police shootings of African American men.
With Andy Murray and Serena Williams both out of the U.S. Open, the only certainty is that nothing is certain this year, in tennis no less than other places of public interest.
The sheer beauty of the Isner-Tiafoe first round match at the U.S. Open only partly stemmed from their contrasting styles, ages, backgrounds.
Former world No. 1 Jimmy Connors has defended former Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore after he spouted sexist comments about female tennis players.
Raymond Moore has stepped down as CEO and tournament director at Indian Wells after he said female tennis players ride the coattails of their male counterparts.
Indian Wells runner-up Serena Williams blasted Raymond Moore, the tournament’s CEO and director, after he said female tennis players ride the coattails of their male counterparts and should get on their knees to thank them.
On Saturday’s “Melissa Harris-Perry” on MSNBC, host Melissa Harris-Perry reacted to Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton’s response to criticism of his on-field celebrations that some people may be scared by the fact that he is an African-American quarterback that
No. 7 Angelique Kerber outplayed No. 1 Serena Williams to win the Australian Open, her first Grand Slam title in her first appearance in a Grand Slam final. The win pushes her to No. 2 in the world.
No. 1 Serena Williams will defend her Australian Open title and attempt a 22nd Grand Slam title against No. 7 Angelique Kerber on Saturday night.
Former world No. 1 Venus Williams joins the lineup at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells for the first time since 2001.
The Australian Open begins Sunday night—Monday afternoon for those in the land down under—with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams in the top spots. They remain the favorites. Is it possible for someone to dethrone the best?
While talking about endorsement deals in sports on MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry,” ESPN2 talk-show co-host Jemele Hill responded to Melissa Harris-Perry bringing up that Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova makes $10 million more than Williams, even though Williams is more successful
On Saturday, ESPN2’s “His & Hers” co-host Jemele Hill reacted on “Melissa Harris-Perry” to tennis great Serena Williams, who gave an emotional post-game interview after falling in the semi-final to Roberta Vinci at the women’s U.S. Open Friday. Hill noted that male
Civilization as we have known ended a few minutes before 3 p.m. on a hot Friday afternoon at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, as Serena Williams blew the thrilling third set of her semifinal against Roberta Vinci.
The stupidity or dishonesty of tennis professionals and allegedly serious observers of the sport compels them to comment that the Williams’ way of playing is “muscular,” meaning masculine. This reflects a meanness and envy and mostly an incomprehension of what they are doing. Sports like all other fields are filled with dopes and blockheads. Every once in a while someone comes along and innovates in ways that influence the sport profoundly. That’s the Williams sisters.
During “First Take” on ESPN2 on Tuesday, co-host Stephen A. Smith responded to the criticism that women’s tennis player Serena Williams receives, as well as the fact that Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova makes $10 million more than Williams, despite
Kevin Anderson upset third seed Andy Murray at the U.S. Open in a dramatic four-set match to reach his first major quarterfinal. Stan Wawrinka and Victoria Azarenka defeated Americans Varvara Lepchenko and Donald Young to secure spots in the quarterfinals.
The competitive fury is arguably the Williams’ most characteristically American trait. Legend has it that Richard Williams saw a match on television and was so enchanted by the check presented to the winner that he decided to make tennis number ones of his youngest daughters. The reality is somewhat more nuanced. He said not: “How can anyone do this?” He said: “Why not us?”
Serena Williams won her sixth Wimbledon title against Garbine Muguruza, 6-4, 6-4. This is her second Serena Slam, which is four Grand Slam tournament victories in a row. She is also 75% of the way to a calendar Grand Slam.
Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova. No, unfortunately, that is not the final. The two will play against each other in Wimbledon’s semifinals on Thursday.
For the past 16 years, the Williams sisters graced the courts of tennis with their unbelievable talent, leaving spectators in awe as the ladies stamp their way in history books. In just over an hour, the sisters left another footprint
LONDON – HOLY. COW. World number one Serena Williams barely survives to advance to the fourth round of Wimbledon after she defeated Briton Heather Watson 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. She is one step closer to winning a calendar Grand Slam and
Day 3 at Wimbledon is the hottest day in the tournament’s history at 35C/95F. Officials prepped ice towels for the players and enforced the heat rule in place. But only women are allowed a break of 10 minutes between during the second and third sets.
Serena Williams survived a scare in the first round against world number 113 Margarita Gasparyan to advance to the second round, 6-4, 6-1.
Media Day is always a fun day at Wimbledon. Athletes and media let down their hair and don a relaxed attitude before tennis’s most storied tournament begins.
Serena Williams might just capture her third Grand Slam victory of the year and fourth in a row due to her Wimbledon draw.
Top-seed Serena Williams managed to escape into the French Open quarterfinals while defending champion Maria Sharapova lost in straight sets to Lucie Safarova.
American Sloane Stephens must know something about the Williams sisters because she always performs so well against them. She eliminated Venus Williams at the French Open, 7-6 (7), 6-1.
The French Open 2015 starts today. Can Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova defend their titles?
Tennis pro Serena Williams will make history by becoming the first black female athlete to grace the cover of Vogue magazine alone.
Serena Williams withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells with a right knee injury only an hour before her semifinal match against Simona Halep.
Serena Williams finally returned the prominent BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA, on Friday night for the first time in 14 years. It was a rough match, but the world’s best tennis player defeated No. 68 Monica Niculescu 7-5, 7-5.
