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Coco Gauff joins Aryna Sabalenka in support of potential 'boycott' of Grand Slams following 'disappointment' with French Open prize pool
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Coco Gauff joins Aryna Sabalenka in support of potential 'boycott' of Grand Slams following 'disappointment' with French Open prize pool

Some of the world's best tennis players are calling for a bigger piece of the pie than the roughly 15% they're getting from Grand Slams.

May 5
2 min
Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Player had a push-up contest at the White House ... no, really
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Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Player had a push-up contest at the White House ... no, really

Bryson DeChambeau got into a push-up contest on the White House lawn with none other than 90-year-old Gary Player.

May 5
2 min
Top Tennis Players Criticize the French Open Over This Year’s Prize Money
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Top Tennis Players Criticize the French Open Over This Year’s Prize Money

Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and Jannik Sinner were among those who expressed “their deep disappointment” with Roland-Garros.

May 5
3 min
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Freshmen haven't fallen out of favor
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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Freshmen haven't fallen out of favor

May 5—The final ranking for the Class of 2026 was published Monday. While Kansas-bound wing Tyran Stokes held on to his spot atop the class, there was some movement in the rankings. Like future Illinois guard Quentin Coleman vaulting up the rankings to No. 15 — the first player outside the five-star

May 5
3 min
Emma Raducanu withdraws after completing her Italian Open press obligations
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Emma Raducanu withdraws after completing her Italian Open press obligations

British tennis player Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Italian Open shortly after doing her pre-tournament press conference. Raducanu has been dealing with the aftereffects of a viral illness that sidelined her since Indian Wells. She posted a vague health update…

May 5
2 min
Ravens rookie tight ends are embracing competition and versatility
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Ravens rookie tight ends are embracing competition and versatility

Tight end Josh Cuevas discusses how he and fellow player Matt Hibner are turning competition into growth for the team.

May 5
2 min
Rahm says player concessions needed to save LIV Golf
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Rahm says player concessions needed to save LIV Golf

Jon Rahm, thrilled at a new deal allowing him to play on the DP World Tour, said Tuesday he expects LIV Golf players must make concessions to save the series.Rahm ended a long-running issue on Tuesday as the DP World Tour announced they reached a deal with Rahm allowing him to play on the European c

May 5
3 min
Tiger Woods officially out of PGA Championship. The surprise was an invitation for Dustin Johnson
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Tiger Woods officially out of PGA Championship. The surprise was an invitation for Dustin Johnson

Tiger Woods is officially out of the PGA Championship. Ditto for Phil Mickelson, who has played only one LIV Golf event this year as he copes with a family health matter and withdrew shortly after the list of 154 players was announced Tuesday for Aronimink Golf Club.

May 5
2 min
Vote for the Columbia area's top TSSAA boys soccer player in regular season
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Vote for the Columbia area's top TSSAA boys soccer player in regular season

Vote here to decide the Columbia area's top TSSAA boys soccer player in the 2026 high school regular season.

May 5
3 min
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