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Serena Williams holds the record for the most women’s finals reached at the US Open in the Open Era. Molla Mallory, who won eight US Open titles between 1915 and 1928, is the only woman in tennis history who can match Williams’ 10 finals at the New York major. Here are the nine players who have featured in the most women’s singles finals at the US Open since the first Open edition of the event in 1968. =5. Billie Jean King, Evonne Goolagong, Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams and Monica Seles – 4 Billie Jean King, Evonne Goolagong, Kim Clijsters, Venus…

LeBron James has been among Caitlin Clark’s biggest supporters in her rookie year, and after a big night for the Indiana Fever star, he took to social media to address her critics directly with a four-word message. Clark scored a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in Indiana’s final regular-season matchup against the Chicago Sky on Friday night. Caitlin Clark celebrates Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Clark shot 8 for 14, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, in her 11th…

LeBron James has been among Caitlin Clark’s biggest supporters in her rookie year, and after a big night for the Indiana Fever star, he took to social media to address her critics directly with a four-word message. Clark scored a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in Indiana’s final regular-season matchup against the Chicago Sky on Friday night. Caitlin Clark celebrates Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Clark shot 8 for 14, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, in her 11th…

☰ LeBron James has been among Caitlin Clark’s biggest supporters in her rookie year, and after a big night for the Indiana Fever star, he took to social media to address her critics directly with a four-word message. Clark scored a career-high 31 points and 12 assists in Indiana’s final regular-season matchup against the Chicago Sky on Friday night. Caitlin Clark celebrates Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) Clark shot 8 for 14, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, in…

Mentorship between LSU star Angel Reese and LSU legend Shaq one of ‘incredible trust’ BATON ROUGE, La. — Where’s Angel Reese? That was the question on everyone’s mind in November, when the Most Outstanding Player from LSU’s national title run last season went missing from the basketball court, fueling wild speculation. The Tigers went 4-0 without Reese as LSU coach Kim Mulkey, famously prickly and private, refused to give the scoop on her star player. So where was Reese? Probably talking to Shaq. Yes Shaq as in, Shaquille O’Neal, who at 7-foot-1, 325 pounds, is larger than life in both…

Caitlin and Cole look up to Blake for advice  During an interview with The Gazette, Brent described his oldest child Blake as an “old soul,” while Anne noted that her son is the “the boss” among his siblings. “Blake has the answers to everything and they kind of defer to Blake, just about their life and what they’re doing,” Anne said about how her children look up to Blake. “Blake is always going to give his opinion.” Brent added that Blake is a real role model for his younger siblings. “His perspective, I think his patience, receptivity to others ideas…

In an exclusive clip from ‘In The Arena: Serena Williams,’ Olympia can be seen cheering and running after her parents break the news LLC Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, and their daughters Olympia and Adira Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia couldn’t wait to be a big sister. In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE from the final episode of In The Arena: Serena Williams, the retired tennis pro, 42, and her husband Alexis Ohanian, 41, can be seen sitting down on the couch with their daughter Olympia, 6. baby bump, while Ohanian exclaims, “You’re going to be a big sister!” Never miss…

As tennis King Rafael Nadal comes close to retirement, another Rafa has shown the world that he may be set to continue ruling the world’s major tournaments just like his father. This was 22-month-old Rafael, the son of the Spanish tennis legend, as he watched his dad compete in the Olympics for the last time. Rafael junior showed off his tennis strokes by swinging a ‘Pure Aero Babolat’ racket as his legendary father put his own racket to good use on court and won his first doubles match with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz against their Argentine opponents.

Some would say each one of the 49ers rookies could stand to wear a different jersey number The San Francisco 49ers figure to have several rookies contribute in Year 1 in different capacities. First-round pick Ricky Pearsall might not be needed as much in the early going now that Brandon Aiyuk has signed his extension. Second-rounder Renardo Green can be eased in if Isaac Yiadom can get back up to speed and stay healthy. But after those two, the next couple of picks should see the field early and often. Third-rounder Dominick Puni has earned the starting right guard position.…

The Golden State Warriors have signed star guard Stephen Curry to a one-year extension, the team announced Thursday. The extension is worth $62.6 million, his agent, Jeff Austin of Octagon, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and keeps Curry under contract with Golden State through the 2026-27 season. Curry will become the fourth NBA player, along with LeBron James, Paul George and Kevin Durant, to pass $500 million in career earnings. Curry had two years remaining on the four-year, $215.4 million contract he signed in August 2021. He was eligible to sign only a one-year extension this offseason due to the NBA’s…