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Nike Says ‘Just Do It’—But for the Women They Sponsor, Does ‘It’ Include Pregnancy?
Alysia Montaño is more than a track star; she’s an Olympian and three-time U.S. national champion. And when she chose to compete while eight months pregnant with her first child in 2014, she also earned the moniker “the pregnant runner.” If Montaño’s accolades—and athleticism—sound inspiring, they are. But for her sponsors—first Nike, followed by Asics—her…
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The Parent Trap: Serena Williams Inspires A Vital Rule Change in Women's Tennis
When Serena Williams returned this year from her 14-month maternity leave to find her ranking had dropped from No. 1 to No. 453, we knew it was unfair—to Williams and the inferior players she’d be forced to face during the season. Apparently, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) thought so, too, using Williams’ plight as a…
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Serena Williams Delivers Healthy Baby Girl: Report
Updated Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, 4:34 p.m. EDT: Congratulations are in order to tennis legend Serena Williams and her fiance, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. They welcomed their first child on Friday, according to reports. Citing sources at the St. Mary’s Medical Center, WPBF-25 news producer Chris Shepherd announced on Twitter that Williams had given birth…
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Serena Williams on Giving Birth: ‘I Am About to Be a Real Woman Now’
Serena Williams is gracing the cover of Stellar magazine, and the world’s greatest athlete is talking about her greatest challenge yet: motherhood. In her interview with the Ireland-based magazine, Williams spoke about becoming a mother for the first time and the childbirth process. “I don’t think watching birthing videos helps,” Williams said. “I actually think…
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Serena Williams Throws ’50s-Themed Baby Shower
Serena Williams and her squad celebrated the tennis star’s upcoming childbirth by having a ’50s-themed baby shower that included poodle skirts and throwback hairstyles. Williams’ guests included Ciara, Eva Longoria, Kelly Rowland, La La Anthony and Beyoncé’s cousin and songwriter, Angie Beyince. “When you and your crew go so far back to the 50’s. Even…
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Bask in Serena Williams’ Pregnant Nakedness on Vanity Fair Cover
Serena Williams has her mind set on returning to tennis by January, but that, of course, is after she gives birth to her new baby. In an article in this month’s Vanity Fair, Williams was photographed by Annie Leibovitz and spoke about her romance with her fiance, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian; their upcoming wedding; and,…
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Serena Williams Didn’t Mean to Tell the World She Was Pregnant
Serena Williams had every intention of sharing her pregnancy with the public—just not as soon as she did. The story goes like this: Williams had been chronicling her pregnancy with personal photos when she accidentally pressed the wrong button and sent one of those photos out on Snapchat. It was a photo of Williams with…
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Serena Williams Pens Instagram Note to Unborn Child
Serena Williams set social media ablaze when she announced on Snapchat that she was expecting her first baby with her soon-to-be husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Williams isn’t shying away from sharing baby information with her fans, and she posted a sweet message to her baby on Instagram. Williams announced her engagement in a Reddit…
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Serena Williams Announces Pregnancy on Snapchat
Serena Williams is 20 weeks pregnant, according to a now deleted Snapchat. The tennis champ announced that she’s pregnant Wednesday morning. Williams, who is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, quickly posted and deleted the pregnancy announcement. But of course the internet never forgets. Last month Williams pulled out of the Indian Wells and Miami…