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In a powerful interview with Time magazine after being named to the Time100 list of most influential people, Serena Williams opened up about what she believes are clear double standards in the way doping cases are handled in professional tennis—particularly when it comes to gender and race. Williams made the comment while addressing the recent three-month doping suspension of men’s world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who tested positive twice for the banned anabolic steroid clostebol in 2024. “I love the guy, love this game. He’s great for the sport,” Williams told Time. “But if I did that, I would have…

Country music star Brad Paisley will headline a free concert to wrap up the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the NFL announced this week. Concert Set for Final Day of Draft Paisley is scheduled to perform on Saturday, April 26, following the conclusion of the seventh and final round of the draft. The concert will take place on the main draft stage near Lambeau Field and is open to the public at no cost. Fans hoping to catch the show are advised to arrive early, as space will be standing room only and filled on a first-come, first-served…

The New Jersey Devils may have lost 5-2 to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night, but the result was hardly the story. Most of the Devils’ regulars were given the night off as the team looked to stay fresh ahead of their upcoming first-round playoff matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. The headline, however, was the return of defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who played for the first time since mid-March after missing 18 games with a lower-body injury. Hamilton logged over 23 minutes of ice time, including shifts on both the penalty kill and power play. He registered four shots, four…

Before the 2025 NBA Playoffs officially begin, the play-in tournament continues to deliver high-stakes drama—and two teams stepped up with commanding performances to keep their seasons alive. On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat each secured convincing wins in elimination games, advancing to the final round of the play-in. Dallas rolled past Sacramento behind a resurgent performance from Anthony Davis, while Miami dismantled Chicago with a fast-paced offensive assault led by Tyler Herro. Mavericks Take Control in Sacramento Final: Dallas 120 — Sacramento 106 The Dallas Mavericks looked every bit like a playoff team in their 14-point road…

Arsenal End Real Madrid’s Reign with Convincing Aggregate Win Arsenal have reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 15 years, eliminating holders Real Madrid with a 5-1 aggregate victory. A composed and clinical 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night followed last week’s stunning 3-0 result in London, sealing Arsenal’s return to the competition’s final four. Despite Madrid’s storied history of comebacks, Arsenal never looked rattled. Declan Rice, speaking after the final whistle, called the moment “historic” and pointed to the squad’s belief built on their first-leg dominance. “There was a lot of talk…

Just days after conquering Augusta National and completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy has made the surprising decision to withdraw from the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage—an event with a £15 million prize purse and £2.7 million reserved for the winner. His emotional Masters triumph marked the end of a decade-long chase for the green jacket and elevated his legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats. The 35-year-old finally joined the elite ranks of players to have won all four major championships, following a tense playoff victory over Justin Rose. Celebration Over Competition While McIlroy has not publicly given…

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III combined for 75 points as the Golden State Warriors edged out the Memphis Grizzlies 121–116 on Tuesday night, securing the Western Conference’s No. 7 seed in the NBA playoffs. The play-in showdown at San Francisco’s Chase Center was packed with drama. Golden State built a 20-point lead, but Memphis came roaring back in the second half to briefly take the lead late in the fourth quarter. That’s when Curry stepped up — scoring 15 of his 37 points in the final period to seal the win. Butler, who added 38 points of his own,…

Rafael Nadal, often referred to as the “King of Clay,” has made an indelible mark on the tennis world, particularly at the Barcelona Open, one of the most prestigious clay court tournaments. Over the years, Nadal’s record at this event has been nothing short of extraordinary, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players to ever play the sport. Record-Breaking Wins Nadal has claimed the Barcelona Open singles title a record 12 times between 2005 and 2021, showcasing his unparalleled dominance on clay courts. His victories span over more than a decade, with his first title in 2005 and…

Longtime Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith is officially retiring from the NFL after 14 seasons, according to multiple reports. Smith, who spent 13 of those years in Dallas, will sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Cowboys. The 34-year-old played the 2024 season with the New York Jets but was limited to 10 games due to a neck injury. That injury, suffered in Week 10, would end up being the last of his storied career. A Cowboys Icon Drafted ninth overall in 2011 out of USC, Smith quickly became one of the league’s premier offensive…

PSG Edge Through After Surviving Villa’s Furious Fightback First-Half Brilliance, Second-Half Nerves Paris Saint-Germain held off a thrilling Aston Villa comeback to progress to the Champions League semi-finals, advancing 5-4 on aggregate despite a dramatic 3-2 defeat in Birmingham. Early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes seemed to have killed the tie by the half-hour mark, adding to PSG’s 3-1 first-leg cushion. But Villa’s relentless second-half surge had the French giants on the ropes. Youri Tielemans gave the hosts hope just before the break, and then two quickfire strikes from John McGinn and Ezri Konsa brought Villa within touching…