Serena Williams has left an indelible mark on tennis
NPR's A Martinez speaks with The Atlantic's Jemele Hill about the legacy of tennis phenom Serena Williams.
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Serena Williams wins her first match of her last U.S. Open
The transcendent star of women's tennis delays her farewell after defeating Danka Kovinic Monday night in her opening match of the U.S. Open.
Fans react to what might be Serena Williams' final U.S. Open
As the U.S. Open began Monday in New York, tennis fans tuned into what could be Serena Williams' final matches. The tennis icon hinted she might retire after this year's tournament.
Micky Mantle Topps rookie card sold at auction for $12.6 million
The sale makes the card one of the most valuable sports collectible in the world.
Revitalizing the Detroit-area Negro League baseball stadium
NPR's Don Gonyea talks with Gary Gillette — Chair Of The Board Of Directors at Friends of Historic Hamtramck Stadium -– about the efforts to restore an historic Negro League ballpark in Michigan.
Serena Williams might be making her last appearance at the U.S. Open Championships
The U.S. Open officially begins today with some notable tennis stars missing. But one is the talk of the tournament. Serena Williams is making what's expected to be her final appearance there.
Kenyan cyclist dies in crash during gravel race in Vermont
Kenyan cyclist Sule Kangangi died in a crash while competing in a gravel race in Vermont.
BYU bans a fan who yelled a racist slur at a Black volleyball player on Duke's team
The universities are playing in a four-team, round-robin invitational. Brigham Young University says the fan is not allowed at any of the athletic venues on campus.
A Mickey Mantle baseball card is now the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia
The mint condition card sold for $12.6 million. It's part of a booming market for collectibles.
Saturday sports: Serena Williams' farewell US Open; Albert Pujuls looks toward 700 career home runs
Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Serena Williams' performance and veteran St. Louis Cardinals player Albert Pujols closing in on 700 career home runs.