Game, set, match: ‘King Richard’ rewrites sports flick tradition
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Despite what the sporty premise suggests, above all, “King Richard” explores the strength of familial love.
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‘King Richard’ cast, producers talk making history
“I fell in love with Richard,” Will Smith said in a roundtable interview with The Daily Californian, reflecting on a touching interview of Venus and Richard he came across in 1995.
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Yes, like Serena Williams
The countless incidents span time and scope. Williams’ hair, body, attitude and even her skill and excellence have been scrutinized and questioned as her appearance is strikingly different from the blonde white women who have long dominated the sport.
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A tribute to underappreciated endurance athletes
Several endurance athletes who deserve to be considered among the world’s best athletes are overlooked because thei sports aren’t particularly marketable.
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Love of the game: How sports created a community for me
Millions of people stand by their teams; millions of people scream at their TVs during close games; millions wear their fan gear with pride after victories; millions stand with you as you watch this one beautiful game unfold.
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The sports industry is sexist and it’s time we fix it
Women facilitate and run athletic programs. Women cover sports teams for newspapers and magazines. Women treat players’ injuries on and off the field. Women referee games and coach elite athletes. And yet, many of these women experience imposter syndrome.
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Serena Williams’ unintended activism sparks discussion
And yes, I believe it was sexism that lead to Williams’ point penalties and $17,000 code-violation fine from the U.S. Open.
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Two courts: Brett Kavanaugh’s coaching analogy falls short of reality
If Kavanaugh is going to exploit his role as a basketball coach to appeal to women, he needs to reveal his uncensored opinions on issues that affect women — not only reproductive rights, but also gun rights, health care and labor unions.
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Don’t forget that Nike is in the business of moneymaking
The sports apparel giant recently launched a new, rousing ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The new slogan? “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”
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5 reasons why the royal wedding was worth waking up at 3 a.m.
While hype about the royal wedding is divided between people turning up their noses at the monarchy and others setting alarms at 3 a.m. to watch the ceremony live, it’s hard to deny that this wedding was more than gowns and glitter and was instead a progressive step toward amending
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