Serena Williams has taken the first step toward a comeback to tennis by registering for drug tests
Serena Williams has taken the first step that would be required ahead of a comeback to tennis, registering with the sport's drug-testing body, a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Tuesday. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, one of the greats of the game, has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U. S. Open. At the time, Williams said she didn't want to use the word “retiring” and instead declared that she was “evolving” away from tennis. It was...
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- Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'
- Dave Canales has led an impressive turnaround with the overachieving Carolina Panthers
- Next CFP rankings release will answer the question: How much is a coach (Kiffin) really worth?
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- Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15
- Sidney Crosby nears Mario Lemieux's Penguins points record with 2 goals against Flyers
- Macario and Shaw score in 2-0 USWNT win over Italy to end 2025
- Kiffin laments circumstances of his Ole Miss exit, but says he couldn't pass up LSU
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- Denny Hamlin breaks down in tears as the first witness testifying at NASCAR antitrust trial
- Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner avoids Achilles tendon injury, but will miss time with sore calf
- Andy Reid defiant as Chiefs' playoff hopes dwindle after Thanksgiving loss to the Cowboys
- Alexey Toropchenko is the latest NHL player to be sidelined by a bizarre off-ice injury
- Michigan up to No. 3 in AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, Michigan State and Iowa State into top 10
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- Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in women's AP Top 25 after beating South Carolina and UCLA
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- Tennessee player says Jaguars punter threatened to 'kill me' during Titans loss
- Josh Allen sets career mark for rushing TDs by a QB as the Bills mash the reeling Steelers 26-7
- Michigan State is planning to hire Pat Fitzgerald, AP source says, after Jonathan Smith is fired
- Nick Folk's 56-yard field goal on final play lifts Jets to 27-24 win over Falcons
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- Young throws 3 TDs, Panthers turn over Stafford 3 times to end Rams' 6-game win streak, 31-28
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- Texans corral high-scoring Colts and narrow AFC South race with 20-16 win at Indy
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- Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace
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- Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle as Oregon, Texas Tech also climb
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- Arkansas hires Ryan Silverfield from Memphis as new coach after 2-10 season
- Stafford's streak of 28 TD passes without an interception ends in first quarter vs. Panthers
- Thomas Mller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami
- UNLV will visit Boise State in Mountain West championship game after prevailing in metrics breakdown
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- FlauJae Johnson leads No. 5 LSU over Washington State 112-35 for 8th straight game over 100 points
- Danilo da Silva header secures Flamengo Copa Libertadores triumph over Palmeiras
- Mateer throws late TD pass, No. 8 Oklahoma beats LSU 17-13 to likely secure playoff spot
- Rangers fail to duplicate road success at MSG, fall to 2-8-1 at home after loss to Lightning
- Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin lead No. 11 BYU past UCF for a 41-21 victory
- Orioles add Ryan Helsley to their bullpen with 2-year deal, AP source says
- No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 15 Michigan 27-9, will play No. 2 Indiana for B10 title
- No. 13 Miami races past No. 24 Pitt 38-7 to state its case for a CFP berth
- US midfielder Adams scores spectacular lob goal for Bournemouth in Premier League
- No. 25 Indiana returns from break and takes control quickly in 100-56 rout of Bethune-Cookman
- Lions lose 4-time Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow for year with hamstring strain after he ended retirement
- Brown grass cost a famed golf course a big tournament and highlighted Hawaii water problems
- Mavs' Anthony Davis gets cheers and another loss in his return to LA after a 14-game injury absence
- Texas AM's perfect season spoiled by rival Texas, but playoffs await for the Aggies
- The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers
- Reaves scores 38 points, Luka adds 35, Lakers hold off Mavs 129-119 in Anthony Davis' LA return
- No. 2 Indiana pursuing bigger goals after retaining Old Oaken Bucket at Purdue
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Fri, 28 Nov 2025
- No. 16 Texas spoils No. 3 Texas AM's perfect season 27-17, knocks Aggies out of SEC title game
- LSU's Mulkey leads No. 5 Tigers to NCAA-record 7th straight 100-point game at Paradise Jam tourney
- No. 5 LSU sets NCAA record with 7th straight 100-point game, beating Marist 113-53 at Paradise Jam
- Eric Morris stresses all-in message at North Texas despite impending move to Oklahoma State
- No. 4 Georgia holds off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 for 8th straight win in series
- Ben Johnson flexes shirtless in locker room after Bears' 5th straight win, 24-15 over reeling Eagles
- Ole miss coach Lane Kiffin emotional, non-committal about his future, following Egg Bowl triumph
- Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo will keep his job after Hurts, Barkley struggle again
- Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
- Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers cleared to return against the Buffalo Bills
- Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane's Jon Sumrall, AP source says
- Andrew Luck hires Tavita Pritchard as Stanford's head football coach
- No. 6 Ole Miss beats Mississippi State in Battle for the Golden Egg; Kiffin decision up next
- US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy
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- 14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women's World Cup
- Wagner brothers are teammates, roommates and best friends living out their NBA dream with the Magic
- No. 1 Ohio State hoping No. 15 Michigan does not add to long list of upsets in The Game on Saturday
- Time running out on Chiefs, Lions and Ravens after they stumble on Thanksgiving
- Cricket anyone? Yes, between two Aussies at the Australian PGA golf tournament
- UCLA star Lauren Betts' status uncertain after sitting out win over Duke with arm injury
- Bengals win in Burrow's return, taking advantage of 5 Ravens turnovers in a 32-14 victory
- Lamar Jackson the main culprit in Ravens' turnover-laden 32-14 loss to Bengals
- Boozer family celebrates Thanksgiving with Duke win at United Center
Thu, 27 Nov 2025
- Cameron Boozer scores 35 points as No. 4 Duke tops No. 22 Arkansas 80-71
- Harmon's last-second basket lifts No. 4 Texas women over No. 2 South Carolina for Players Era title
- Prescott's Cowboys overcome Mahomes' fourth-down magic in 31-28 Thanksgiving win over Chiefs
- Girls flag football is finally catching on. Florida high schools were 20 years early
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- Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions
- Odermatt wins season-opening super-G at Copper Mountain as Kilde's return reduces Shiffrin to tears
- Less than 3 weeks after cancer surgery, Broncos' Alex Singleton is back in the game
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- Erik Spoelstra had no idea why he was getting drenched in the locker room. His 800th win was why
- Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease agree to $210 million, 7-year deal, AP source says
- LSU confirms Kelly was fired 'without cause' and is owed his full $54 million buyout
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- Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
- No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship
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- More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football's rivalry week
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- Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan's national sport
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- Ja'Kobi Gillespie's clutch free throws lift No. 17 Tennessee to 76-73 win over No. 3 Houston
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- Football coach who went missing before undefeated team's playoff game is wanted on criminal charges
- Bills provide QB Josh Allen another veteran option by signing receiver Brandin Cooks
- Texas AM on the verge of historic season with undefeated record and SEC title hopes
- Panthers safety Trevon Moehrig suspended 1 game for punching 49ers' Jauan Jennings
- Rams QB Matthew Stafford's season could end up ranking among the best in NFL history
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