Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The demand for tickets to the U.S. Open are soaring after Serena Williams announced she’s preparing to say goodbye to tennis. In a first-person essay for Vogue, Williams said she is “evolving away” from the sport and instead choosing to focus on her family. “I have never […]
Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images, FILE (LOS ANGELES) — Jury selection and opening arguments in Vanessa Bryant’s case against Los Angeles County began Wednesday. Bryant filed a lawsuit in September 2020, alleging that first responders took and shared photos of her husband’s and daughter’s remains on Jan. 26, 2020. Bryant’s husband, basketball […]
Robert Prange/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Serena Williams has announced her professional tennis career is drawing to a close, and that the US Open could be her final tournament. In an essay published Tuesday on Vogue.com, the tennis legend opened up about her hopes to grow her family with husband […]
EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (KHIMKI, Russia) — WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for over five months, was found guilty on drug charges in a Moscow-area court Thursday. She was then sentenced to nine years in prison. The judge found that Griner had criminal intent […]
EVGENIA NOVOZHENINA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (MOSCOW) — WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for over five months, was found guilty on drug charges in a Moscow-area court Thursday. Hours earlier, the prosecutor in the case had asked that the basketball star serve 9 1/2 years in […]
Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The NFL on Wednesday announced it has appealed the six-game suspension Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was served earlier this week for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. In a statement, the league said the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL […]
NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court for her drug possession trial in Russia on Tuesday, as the United States floats a proposal to secure her release. Griner, a 31-year-old Houston native who plays professional basketball for the Phoenix Mercury, […]
Bettmann/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Bill Russell will be remembered as a tremendous rebounder, legendary post defender and NBA Hall of Famer. But more than anything, he will be remembered as the greatest winner in basketball history. The Boston Celtics legend, who won 11 NBA championships as a player, including […]
Paul Marotta/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Celebrities, athletes and politicians are paying homage to NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday. Russell died peacefully at home with his wife, Jeanine, by his side, his family said on Twitter. Former […]
Montgomery County Jail (HOUSTON) — Former NFL player Kevin Ware was indicted Thursday for murder in the death of his missing girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski. “We appreciate everyone who has come forward to provide evidence and aid in our investigation,” said Lacy Johnson, a chief prosecutor in the Harris County District […]
