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MYSTERIOUS: Arthur ashe - What They Never Told You

Niki Pilić obituary

Croatian tennis player who found himself at the centre of the 1973 player boycott of the Wimbledon Championships

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s strongman image got boos at the US Open, and perhaps that was the point

The president’s appearance at the men’s final was met with pushback. But his visit was always about distraction, even if it exposed his flaws

The Guardian - US

Wimbledon diary: Arthur Ashe remembered and Kasatkina’s earring causes problems

British and Irish sporting stars crammed into the Royal Box on day six at the Championships.

The Independent UK

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Coco Gauff’s Riyadh run crystallized her status as an American role model

Still only 20, Gauff moves with a wisdom that belies her youth. This was never more evident than how she conducted her business on and off the court during last week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh

The Guardian - US

US Open day 14: Italian Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to make US Open history

The world number one defeated home hope Taylor Fritz in Sunday’s final.

The Independent UK

Britain’s rising star Mika Stojsavljevic reaches US Open girls’ final

An hour before Jack Draper took to Arthur Ashe for his semi-final against Jannik Sinner, the 15-year-old produced a big upset in her own semi-final.

The Independent UK

Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump advertises his firm on patches worn by US Open tennis players

Prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump is advertising on players’ outfits at the U.S. Open Grand Slam tennis tournament this week by placing his firm’s name on sponsor patches worn during matches

The Independent UK

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US Open day one: Novak Djokovic begins bid for 25th grand slam title

The Serbian has been stuck on 24 since winning last year’s US Open.

The Independent UK

Steve Gleason to receive Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at 2024 ESPYS

New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2024 ESPYS ceremony:

USA Today Sports Media Group

Who is Stan Smith? New film uncovers tennis and footwear legend

The former player, once a world No 1, also inspired a defining Adidas shoe and is the subject of a revealing new documentary

The Guardian - US

Sportsperson of the Year 2023: Deion Sanders

Links to all of our Sportsperson of the Year coverage, including the main feature written by Pat Forde and sidebars from LeBron James, Jerry Rice and Sanders’s manager Constance Schwartz-Morini.

Sports Illustrated

Every SI Sportsperson of the Year, From 1954 to 2023

From Deion Sanders in 2023 to Roger Bannister in 1954, here is every winner of Sportsperson of the Year—including Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Michael Jordan, Billie Jean King and more.

Sports Illustrated

An all-time great: how Michael Parkinson changed British television

He pioneered new formats, could get almost any guest in the world and conducted the best interviews ever. Parky was one of the finest broadcasters of any era

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon star Chris Eubanks was tennis icon's film double and had commentary job last year

Eubanks is just two matches from the Wimbledon final after reaching the last eight, having been working in the commentary box just a year ago

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

The 81-player boycott at Wimbledon that changed tennis forever

Top stars including Stan Smith, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Arthur Ashe and Ken Rosewall turned their backs on the most gilded event in tennis 50 years ago

The Independent UK

50th anniversary of 81-player boycott at Wimbledon that changed tennis forever

Top stars including Stan Smith, Rod Laver, John Newcombe, Arthur Ashe and Ken Rosewall turned their backs on the most gilded event in tennis.

The Guardian - UK

Gods of Tennis review – a hefty tale of the epic battles that rocked tennis

Billie Jean King battles for female equality and Arthur Ashe fights against systemic racism in this documentary series. It’s a hefty tale, joined by on-court sagas between sporting giants

WhatToWatch

TV tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, June 4

Britain's Got Talent is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

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Tiafoe Says Tennis Fans Should Be Given More Freedom at Matches

American Frances Tiafoe said tennis should loosen its strict rules governing the behavior of fans attending matches to help attract a younger audience. According to tennis etiquette, fans should not make any noise during points and should only move to and from their seats when players take a break during…

Miami Herald

Michelle Kaufman: Gators NCAA champ Ben Shelton gives U.S. fans hope with surprise run to Aussie quarters

Unless you have been waking up before dawn to watch the Australian Open, or you happen to be a diehard Florida Gators tennis fan, you probably have been missing the emergence of Ben Shelton, one of the most compelling stories in American tennis in a long time.

Daily Record

Sir Andy Murray claims top humanitarian award for donating prize money to boost efforts during Ukraine invasion

Dunblane tennis ace Sir Andy Murray has scooped a top altruism award in recognition of his support for the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The double Wimbledon champ was last week named as the recipient of the 2022 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.

Texas Observer

The Most Notorious Neo-Fascist Hate Group in Texas Can’t Catch A Break

As much as 10 percent of the white supremacist Patriot Front, including leader Thomas Rousseau, are facing a civil lawsuit or criminal cases.

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #54: The best TV deaths, picked by readers

In this week’s newsletter: We asked for the demises that most moved, satisfied or shocked Guide readers – you didn’t disappoint

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The NHL’s Top Free Agent Target Found an Unexpected Home

Everyone expected Johnny Gaudreau to sign close to home. But in the end, the money won out.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: how Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon

This great documentary charts the talented player who made waves in the white world of tennis. Plus: more from the bent-cop canon in We Own This City. Here’s what to watch tonight

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