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TENNIS
Aug 10, 2022
Serena Williams to retire from playing after U.S. Open
The 23-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 said Tuesday that she was 'evolving away from tennis' and was ready to focus on motherhood as well as her business interests.
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TENNIS
Aug 9, 2022
Serena Williams 'can't wait' to reach light at end of tennis tunnel
Williams was forced to dig deep during her first-round victory over Nuria Parrizas Diaz, which saw the two women exchange blasts in sweltering conditions on a hot and humid center court.
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Aug 5, 2022
Shibuno takes lead at Women's British Open with opening round 65
Shibuno said she hasn't played this well in a 'long time.'
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TENNIS
Aug 3, 2022
Novak Djokovic likely to miss U.S. Open over COVID-19 vaccine status
The former world No. 1 said last week he was preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete in the year's final Grand Slam despite not being vaccinated.
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Jul 18, 2022
Cameron Smith uses final-round surge to beat Rory McIlroy to British Open title
Smith's immediate plan is to fill the Claret Jug with as much beer as possible to toast his triumph at the home of golf.
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Jul 17, 2022
Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland surge clear at British Open
The 24-year-old Hovland is aiming to become the first Norwegian to win a major title, while Northern Ireland's McIlroy is hunting for his fifth.
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Jul 13, 2022
Tiger Woods warns LIV rebels to enjoy British Open while they can
While the PGA and DP Tours banned and fined anyone joining the LIV Series, the majors have so far allowed golfers who have qualified to continue to compete in golf's most prestigious events.
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TENNIS
Jul 12, 2022
Novak Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Jul 10, 2022
Greg Norman not invited to British Open festivities over LIV ties
The Australian, a two-time winner of the historic tournament, won't be playing in the Celebration of Champions event on Monday or attending a dinner for previous champions later in the week.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 6, 2022
Tiger Woods: 'No way physically' to play U.S. Open
The former world No. 1 said that problems with his surgically repaired right leg kept him out of the June 16-19 major.
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Jun 19, 2022
Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick share lead at U.S. Open
Zalatoris shot 3-under par 67 on Saturday to share the lead through three rounds, putting the young golfer in contention at yet another major championship.
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Jun 6, 2022
Minjee Lee cruises to victory at U.S. Women's Open
Lee received a record check of $1.8 million for her victory. It is the eighth LPGA title of her career.
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Jun 4, 2022
U.S. Women's Open offering record purse that's still not equal to men's prize money
The USGA nearly doubled the purse for the U.S. Women's Open in one fell swoop by adding a new sponsor.

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