SI:AM | Orioles Blast MLB Tech After Would-Be Homer Ruled Foul Pete Alonso’s blast in the seventh inning would have given Baltimore the lead. Instead, they went on to lose. Sports Illustrated · Aug 20
Tennis Mailbag: Should Venus Williams Keep Getting Wild Cards? The 46-year-old is set to compete at the U.S. Open, instigating a conversation about major wild cards. Plus, Masters 1000s dysfunction and more. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
Popyrin will hope to bounce back as US Open wildcard Not so long ago a soaring star of Australian tennis, Alexei Popyrin has had to rely on a reciprocal wildcard to seal his 2026 trip to the US Open. AAP · Aug 18
US Open wildcards announced with Venus Williams set to play at 46 IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 18
Venus Williams given US Open wildcard with door open to sister Serena One space has been left on both the men’s and women’s singles wildcard lists, leaving the door open to Serena Williams to continue her comeback The Independent UK · Aug 18
Serena and Venus Williams back in doubles action at Cincinnati Open IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 18
Serena and Venus Williams beaten in thriller on return to doubles action The pair were pipped by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in their first match together for four years The Independent UK · Aug 18
Williams sisters beaten on doubles return at Cincinnati Open Serena and Venus Williams enjoyed their return to doubles play at the Cincinnati Open. They lost their opening round match to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. The sisters had not played doubles together since the 2022 U.S. Open. Venus also competed in the singles draw, facing an early defeat. Both… The Economic Times · Aug 18
Williams sisters come unstuck in Cincinnati in first doubles outing together since 2022 Serena and Venus Williams took to the doubles court together for the first time since the 2022 US Open but lost to Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout World No 615 falls to Emilia Arango in 66 minutes, while Stefanos Tsitsipas advances and Grigor Dimitrov lets a 4-1 final-set lead slip The Guardian - US · Aug 14
'Growing up I wasn't the richest but...': Serena Williams’ inspiring rise from Compton’s public tennis courts to 23 Grand Slam titles and how her parents overcame financial struggles and limited resources to help turn a young girl’s dream into a historic tennis career Serena Williams’ journey from public tennis courts in Compton to 23 Grand Slam singles titles is a story of family, sacrifice and determination. In a powerful reflection, Serena recalled, “Growing up I wasn’t the richest, but I had a rich family in spirit,” as she paid tribute to her parents,… The Economic Times · Aug 11
50 Influential Female Athletes To Know, Watch, and Follow—in 2026 and Beyond From Ilona Maher and Ellie Kildunne to Serena Williams and Simone Biles, the world’s best female athletes are rewriting playbooks on and off the field Marie Claire · Aug 9
Champions League: Lyon in trouble after defeat in preliminary round Olympique Lyonnais lost 2-1 away to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon. France 24 · Aug 5
Legendary tennis pair to play in doubles at Cincinnati Open later this month IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 3
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Serena Williams sets date for doubles comeback with Venus after Wimbledon injury The Williams sisters were due to play together at Wimbledon until Serena was injured in her singles comeback.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Serena and Venus Williams to make doubles return for first time in four years The Williams sisters have been granted a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open doubles tournament, where they will make their debut as a team
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Tuesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it? There is plenty at stake at Headingley in The Hundred.
Kiplinger · Aug 1 The 'Serena Williams Rule': When 'Retirement' is Too Big a Word Rather than formally retire, Serena Williams sought an "evolution."
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses in 34C heat in Memphis Classic World No 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova was taken off court in a wheelchair after collapsing on court due to high temperatures
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Alexandrova collapses on court during defeat as Memphis heat takes toll Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court during her match against Kristina Liutova and left the arena in a wheelchair
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 'What's Going on With Her?' Serena Williams' Knee Recovery Update Sparks Fan Concern Over Apparent Weight Loss Serena Williams' latest knee recovery video reassured fans about her rehabilitation, but many instead questioned her apparent weight loss following her Wimbledon withdrawal.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Wimbledon 2026 awards: Best matches, biggest surprises, and a few disappointments Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova were crowed singles champions while the wildcard run of Arthur Fery and the return of Serena Williams were also highlights
Sports Illustrated · Jul 11 Every Celebrity Spotted Watching Norway vs. England—World Cup Quarterfinal Several A-list celebrities were in attendance to see the battle of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Who are the famous faces watching England v Argentina? Sir David Beckham spotted with family at World Cup semi-final IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Wimbledon champion dedicates title to late mum in emotional winner’s speech Linda Noskova’s mother, Ivana, passed away on the eve of Wimbledon in 2024, but the 21-year-old returned two years later to win her first grand slam title