Venus Williams wanted to send a message — to herself and to others — about coming back from a long layoff, about competing in a sport at age 45, about never giving up.
Author: The Associated Press
Ex-NFL QB says he is suspended from high school coaching for giving benefits to players
Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said he has been suspended from coaching his former high school team in Miami because he provided players with financial benefits that he says he’d reported to the school.
LeBron James formally opts in for a 23rd season, AP source says
James, 40, is expected to make $52.6 million this season.
Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, was found guilty Thursday in a sexual abuse case but received a two-year suspended sentence.
Stanley Cup damaged as the Florida Panthers celebrate a second straight championship
The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers’ celebration of back-to-back titles.
Wander Franco charged with gun possession as his trial on child sexual abuse charges continues
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who’s currently on trial on charges including sexual abuse of a minor, was charged Sunday with illegal possession of a handgun, prosecutors said.
Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record broken by Alex Ovechkin scoring his 895th
Gretzky’s total of 894 goals had long seemed unapproachable. Today, it was surpassed.
Duke and Florida move on to Final Four
Florida and Duke won their regions on Saturday, with fellow top seeds Houston and Auburn set to play on Sunday.
Oldest former MLB player, who once replaced Mickey Florida Florida mantle on Yankees’ roster, dies
Art Schallock got his shot in the major leagues after a struggling Mickey Florida Florida mantle was optioned by New York in 1951.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they’re reinstating Jon Gruden into their ring of honor
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they’re reinstating former coach Jon Gruden into the team’s ring of honor less than four years after removing him over his use of racist, homophobic and misogynistic language in emails he wrote to an NFL executive.