sports
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Serena Williams Breaks Navratilova’s Grand-Slam Record
Appearing in a bright and unique fashion ensemble (including hot-pink sleevelets), Serena Williams handily clinched a record-breaking win over Swede Johanna Larson at the U.S. Open on Saturday, 6-2, 6-1. The victory represented Williams 307th grand-slam title, more than any other woman in the sport, eclipsing Martina Navratilova. She is also now tied with Roger…
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Ex-NFL Player Ray Lewis’ Son Indicted on Sex Assault Charges
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis’ son was indicted on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct by a South Carolina grand jury, according to Bleacher Report. Ray Anthony Lewis III, 20, was indicted Aug. 11 and “is accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman while knowing she was under the influence,” and “when the…
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2016 Rio Olympics Day 11 Open Thread
More gymnasts and tracksters and other Olympic things are happening today.
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2016 Rio Olympics Weekend 1 Open Thread
We got track, we got gymnastics AT THE SAME DAMN TIME. We got swimming we got golf AT THE SAME DAMN TIME!!
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Fencer Daryl Homer Makes Olympic History, Too
Daryl Homer, a 26-year-old from the Bronx, N.Y., born in the Virgin Islands, became the first American in 112 years to win a silver medal in men’s individual sabre, according to USA Today. Homer is also first U.S. man to win an Olympic medal in individual sabre since Peter Westbrook won the bronze at the…
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More #BlackGirlMagic: Michelle Carter Wins Gold for Shot Put
Michelle Carter made Olympic history when she won the very first gold for an American woman in shot put in Rio on Friday. But what made her feat that much more spectacular (and sweet) is that her coach also happens to be her dad, Michael Carter, who won a silver medal in the very same…
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2016 Rio Olympics Day 7 Open Thread
USWNT went down. THAT’S AGAINST THE LAWS OF PHYSICS. But there’s more! There’s fencing and more swimming!