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‘Where do we begin?’: Wimbledon lead tributes as Roger Federer confirms tennis retirement

Tributes have poured in for Roger Federer after the 20-time grand slam tennis great announced his retirement from the sport.

Evening Standard

"McEnroe" probes tennis' complex bad boy

The documentary enlists Billie Jean King, Björn Borg, McEnroe himself and more to reflect on his tennis legacy

Salon

Michelle Obama and Tiger Woods lead tributes to Serena Williams: ‘I’m proud of you, my friend’

‘Her greatest contributions may be yet to come,’ writes Billie Jean King

The Independent UK

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‘Champion. Legend’: Oprah, LeBron and Michelle Obama hail Serena Williams’ career

For those who couldn’t get tickets to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, there was always Twitter

The Guardian - US

Fighting at 40: Older Fans Take Heart in Serena’s Success

That was Serena Williams’ succinct, smiling explanation for how she’d managed — at nearly 41, and match-rusty — to defeat the world’s second-ranked player and advance Wednesday to the third round of a US Open that so far, doesn’t feel much like a farewell. "I’m just Serena," she said, to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fighting at 40: Older fans take heart in Serena’s success

Watching 40-year-old Serena Williams defeat the world’s second-ranked player and advance to the third round of the U.S. Open has inspired many older tennis fans

The Independent UK

What to stream: As US Open unfolds, stay in the match with these tennis movies

This week marks the start of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, held annually in New York City, so tennis is on the brain — and on ESPN. This is likely the final tournament in which one of the greatest players of all time, Serena Williams, will compete in her career,…

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Serena Williams Honored With Tribute After U.S. Open First-Round Win

The tennis icon enjoyed an incredible post-match celebration after extending her farewell tour with a victory Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Evert: ‘Cancer left me in a fog and so scared – I tried to block it out’

Chris Evert on having ovarian cancer, Emma Raducanu’s chances of more glory, the future of women’s tennis and who is the greatest

The Guardian - UK

Candace Parker to Lead Mentorship Program With Adidas NIL Athletes

The class of 15 women athletes will be brand ambassadors as a part of the company’s “impossible is nothing” campaign.

Sports Illustrated

Jackie Robinson Museum opens in New York after years of planning

Rachel Robinson, who turned 100 on July 19, watched the half-hour outdoor celebration from a wheelchair in the 80-degree heat, then cut a ribbon to cap a project launched in 2008.

Chicago Sun-Times

Q&A with Candace Parker on her Title IX documentary, media future and being an icon: ‘If I had come a generation before, my life could look a lot different’

CHICAGO — The opening montage of Candace Parker’s Title IX documentary features clips of her playing career from Naperville (Ill.) Central to Tennessee to the Los Angeles Sparks to the Chicago Sky.

Chicago Tribune

Brittney Griner, Dick Vitale are centers of attention at the ESPYS

The annual awards ceremony also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

Chicago Sun-Times

Emotional tributes paid to Sue Barker as she retires from presenting Wimbledon

Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Billie Jean King among those celebrating former champion as ‘simply the best’

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The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic relieved to win before 11pm curfew after late start at Wimbledon

Play did not start for the day on Centre Court until 2.24pm, due to a centenary celebration.

The Guardian - UK

Former Wimbledon champions line up on Centre Court to celebrate centenary

Billie Jean King, Roger Federer, Björn Borg and Venus Williams among 26 tennis legends to mark occasion

Daily Mirror

Sue Barker breaks down in tears at Wimbledon as colleague John McEnroe leads tributes

Wimbledon legend Sue Barker couldn't hide her emotion as tennis star John McEnroe told her the players would be 'lost without her' as she retires from commentating on the tournament

Daily Mirror

Sue Barker in tears as emotional tribute is paid before her Wimbledon farewell

BBC tennis icon Sue Barker was celebrated on Centre Court as she prepares to step down from leading the coverage of Wimbledon following the conclusion of the 2022 tournament

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The Independent UK

Grand slam greats mark Wimbledon Centre Court centenary

Twenty-six previous champions, including Sir Andy Murray, Venus Williams and Billie Jean King, took to the grass in a short ceremony ahead of play.

The Independent UK

In pictures: Wimbledon celebrates 100 years of Centre Court with past champions

Almost 30 former winners of the singles championships returned to SW19 to mark the occasion.

The Independent UK

Centre Court gives Roger Federer standing ovation during centenary celebration

Nearly 30 former champions took part in a parade on Centre Court to mark the anniversary.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2010 – Serena Williams storms to 13th slam title at Wimbledon

The American has won 23 grand slam singles titles in her illustrious career.

The Independent UK

From Diana to Meghan: 18 photos of the royal family at Wimbledon

Princess Diana’s Wimbledon style was unparalleled

The New Daily

‘It means so much’: Celebrities share their abortion stories after Roe v Wade

The US Supreme Court ended almost 50 years of constitutional protection for women by overtuning Roe v Wade. Celebrities shared their stories in response.

WEKU

'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

Peanuts was a place where female athletes saw their presence on the playing field explicitly supported.

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