sports
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The Swim Cap for Black Hair Finally Gets Olympic Approval
After much ado about nothing, Black hair wins again.
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Serena Out: The GOAT’s Career Ends With Epic U.S. Open Battle
Williams changed tennis, changed culture and went down swinging.
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Trinity Rodman, Daughter of Dennis, Now Has Women’s Soccer League’s Biggest Contract
At 19, the second-year player is the NWSL’s brightest rising star
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Earnie Shavers, One of Boxing’s Hardest Punchers, Dead at 78
Shavers rocked heavyweight greats, including Ali, with a murderous right hand
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Venus, Serena Williams Out of US Open Doubles in 1st Round
The Williams sisters reunited to play one last doubles match, but lost 7-6, 6-4 to Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.
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Regina Hall & Sterling K. Brown Play Never Have I Ever: Black Church Edition
You can catch Hall and Brown in their new film Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul, in theaters and on Peacock on Sept. 2.
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Brian Flores’ Attorney Eviscerates the NFL’s Arbitration Plan
The lawyer says a proceeding with Roger Goodell in charge would be a “kangaroo court.”
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Tennis Commentators Ignite Internet Backlash by Mistaking Dionne Warwick for Gladys Knight [UPDATED]
During Serena Williams’ primetime match, tennis commentators misidentified the music icon.
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Coco Gauff Blasts 128 MPH Serve During US Open 2nd Round Win
The French Open finalist took down Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-2, 7-6 to set up a third round match against Madison Keys.
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Serena Williams Keeps It Real After US Open 2nd Round Win: ‘I’m A Pretty Good Player’
The 23-time Grand Slam champion defeated No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit 7-6, 2-6, 6-2.