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Chris Evert knows what it’s like adjusting to life as a tennis superstar at at young age. The tennis great won her first two grand slams aged just 19 in 1974 and she topped the computer rankings when they were introduced on November 1975, going on to hold the top spot for a total of

“I don’t like violence,” says Reema Aburahma, “I’m so girly!” But the 22-year-old from Gaza City quickly goes on to explain why she has become a fighter, “I like how it feels when I punch,” she told CNN Sport. “I feel stronger, more brave, more powerful. That’s what I love about boxing,” adds Aburahma, who

Serena Williams says she’d like to give Naomi Osaka a hug after the world No.2 withdrew from the French Open on Monday. Osaka’s departure from the tournament follows her decision not to participate in any media conferences at Roland Garros, initially citing mental health reasons. She has since revealed that she “suffered long bouts of

Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid to become the club’s new manager for the second time in his career. He succeeds Zinedine Zidane at the helm of the club, after the former Real player left as manager for the second time last week. Ancelotti previously managed Real Madrid for two years between 2013 and

After a season of relative underachievement, five-time European Cup winner FC Barcelona has embarked on the process of overhauling its squad. Sergio Aguero will move from Manchester City to Barca when his current contract expires on July 1, the Spanish club announced Monday. The 32-year-old, considered to be one of the greatest players in Premier

From wrestling alligators to feuding with game show host Bob Barker on tour, no one quite draws a crowd like “Happy Gilmore.” Twenty five years since Adam Sandler propelled golf into the cinematic zeitgeist with his role as a neurotic hockey player who finds out he has a talent for the game, stars including Rory

Brazil has cautioned that it is still in “negotiations” with South America’s Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, and the Brazilian Football Confederation, shortly after CONMEBOL announced Monday that Brazil would host the Copa América championship — in just 13 days. “The CONMEBOL 2021 Copa América will be played in Brazil!” CONMEBOL said on Twitter. “The start and

Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam. The four-time major winner posted a statement on Twitter saying she was pulling out so that “everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis going on in Paris,” adding that

Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam. The four-time major winner posted a statement on Twitter saying she was pulling out so that “everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis going on in Paris,” adding that

Tennis star Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 for not talking to the media after her straight set victory at the French Open on Sunday, Roland Garros announced in a statement. On Wednesday, citing mental health reasons, the four-time major champion posted on social media that she will not participate in any press conferences during the

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving says some fans are treating players like “they’re in a human zoo” after a spectator was arrested for throwing a water bottle at the NBA star on Sunday. The incident came as Irving was walking off the court having helped the Nets beat the Boston Celtics 141-126 at the TD

It’s hard enough to beat defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal on the red clay courts of Roland Garros, where he has won a record 13 singles titles. But imagine the psychological hurdle of competing against a player so dominant that he is immortalized in a statue outside the stadium? That’s the challenge Novak Djokovic,

Jason Dupasquier, a 19-year-old Swiss Moto3 rider, has died after being involved in a serious crash during Saturday’s qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix, MotoGP announced on Sunday. “Dupasquier was involved in a multi-rider incident between Turns 9 and 10, with the session Red Flagged thereafter,” the statement read. “FIM Medical Intervention Vehicles arrived