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Bob Ryland loved tennis until the very end
The first Black professional tennis player died at the age of 100 on Aug. 2
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At 16, Coco Gauff’s voice is already as strong as her serve
‘What a profound, mature, insightful and knowledgeable young lady … at that age, she understands what we’re experiencing is wrong, and she realizes that her voice truly matters’
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Tennis champ Leslie Allen takes USTA to task over ‘tone-deaf’ statement
‘Instead of a milquetoast statement, the USTA should have used its platform to inspire more white people to be like Alice Marble’
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What does Wimbledon’s cancellation mean for Serena’s Grand Slam record chase?
With much of the 2020 season likely lost, Williams has fewer chances to catch and pass Margaret Court
Black History Month poetic tribute: Venus and Serena
The Williams sisters rose to the pinnacle of tennis success
The Uplift
On this day in black history: Bill White named MLB National League president, first black student attends University of Alabama and more
Black History Month: The Undefeated edition Feb. 3
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Coco Gauff’s win, Serena Williams’ loss spark mixed emotions at Australian Open
How long will Gauff be allowed to be a teenager before the rules change for her?
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Simone Biles, Coco Gauff and Brigid Kosgei win in dominating fashion
Black female athletes turn in a weekend of historic performances by turning on that #BlackGirlMagic
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Slammed shut? Record getting further out of reach for Serena after US Open loss
A new wave of players inspired by Williams stands in her way of history