Aryna Sabalenka became the first neutral grand-slam champion when she lifted the Daphne Akhurst Trophy in Melbourne. As a Belarusian, she was not allowed a flag by her name, nor any other mention of her nationality. And yet, as she pointed out guilelessly in her post-match press conference: “Everyone still knows that I’m a Belarusian player.”
So much for tennis’s feeble attempt to mask the realities of the Ukrainian invasion. But still, while the political dimension of this final must be acknowledged, we should also commend it as a magnificent sporting spectacle. Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will have to pull out all the stops if they are to match it for drama and shot-making ambition. Read More
How Spirit, Pride are riding hot attacks to NWSL wins
The WNBA's No. 1 draft pick recently said playing for Team USA at the Olympics…
"These allegations should have been taken seriously from the outset."
Former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza has announced her retirement…
Online star Olivia Dunne helped put LSU gymnastics on the map. Her teammates have the…
It's possible star A'ja Wilson will soon get her signature shoe. The fact she doesn't…