Source: TPN / Getty Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff had no idea when she qualified for Wimbledon that she would be facing off with tennis titan Venus Williams. But the 15 year old Atlanta native took the wold be surprise when she beat Venus in s in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, to move on to the next round. Coco is the youngest player to advance in Wimbledon history. He path to glory will only get harder as the competition will get even harder. For now congrats Coco! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty The stars could not wait to congratulate Serena Williams as she delivered her baby girl today. Going into labor on Labor Day and during the U.S. Open? Serena couldn’t have picked a more perfect time to welcome her new daughter. But the moment becomes even more iconic when you find out what Serena’s sister, Venus Williams , was doing during her labor. According to US Weekly , Venus was in the middle of U.S. Open match against Maria Sakkari when Serena gave birth. Supposedly, Venus may also have found out about the arrival of her neice during the match. We’re sure making a call to Serena was the first thing she did once the match was over, but other celebs cheered for Serena online. Beyoncé was among the first to offer her congrats with this glamour shot of Serena gracefully cradling her baby bump. Not to be outdone, the U.S. Open also found time to throw together a little video honoring the new mommy. She did deliver the baby during the U.S. Open, after all. Ciara also had to give Serena a shoutout for the new baby. Serena’s coach also chimed in with some warm wishes for the tennis champ. But like a true coach, he reminded her that she won’t have much time before she needs to get back to work. Meanwhile another tennis legend, Billie Jean King , is too ready to see Serena’s daughter. Among the civilian denizens of there were all kinds of tributes ranging from artistic to gut-busting. A simple congrats simply would not do for her fans. In short, Twitter was flipping out. Here are some of the best! RELATED STORIES: It’s A Girl! Serena Williams Welcomes Baby With Fiance Alexis Ohanian Serena Williams Is Excited For Child Birth & Being A Mommy Like A Boss! Watch Serena Williams Play Tennis While Seven Months Pregnant
The body cam footage of Venus Williams interacting with officers after her car crash has finally been released. The footage shows the police believing Venus was “at fault” when she was T-boned by Jerome and Linda Barson’s car on June 9, which eventually led to Jerome’s death. An officer approaches Venus to have her describe the […]
Getty Images Steph Curry Signed A 5-Year Extension With The Warriors For $201 Million Secure the bag alert: Steph Curry is really out here. Curry has become the first player in NBA history to sign a supermax contract, or a contract that crosses the $200M mark: $201 million for a five-year commitment. Golden State general manager Bob Myers said that the Warriors will finalize the contract once the free-agency moratorium ends this Thursday. This is a biiiiig jump for Curry, who’s last deal was a four-year contract for $44 million. He was one free agent this time around that fans and NBA insiders alike had no doubt would stay in his beloved Golden State. Golden State owner Joe Lacob said prior to news of the supermax contract, “I know he wants to be here and we want him here. So I do not anticipate any issues with him staying…We’re going to do whatever it takes to keep Steph here and happy,” and it looks like they did just that. This four-time NBA All-Star ain’t going nowhere. Raise your hand if you’d take $201 million to stay right where you are.
Getty Images Venus Williams Releases Statement About Fatal Car Crash Venus Williams released a somber Facebook post regarding her involvement in a car accident that killed a 78 year-old-man. Unfortunately, Venus was named responsible for the man’s death and the injuries his wife endured. I am devasted and heartbroken by this accident. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Jerome Barson and I continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers. Venus was named in a lawsuit over the incident, we reported the details earlier. Linda Barson, the wife of the passenger who suffered and lost his life is naming Venus in the suit and is expecting unspecified damages pain and suffering, family, lost wages, medical and funeral expenses. The Barson’s were wed for 33 years and sadly, Mrs. Barson had to watch her husband die on her 69th birthday. Jesus take the wheel.
Venus Williams is being blamed for the death of a 78-year-old man in a recent car crash in Florida. The 78-year-old man went to an ICU unit where he died 14 days later. The driver of the other car — the wife of the victim — told cops she was approaching an intersection westbound in […]
SMH @ The reporter trying to overlook the sister’s accomplishments. Awkward moment Andy Murray corrects John Inverdale over gold medals, Andy Murray has put John Inverdale in his place for saying the Scot was the first person to win two Olympic golds for tennis, as the BBC presenter made the latest in a string of on-air gaffes.
