Serena Beats Venus To Extend Grand Slam Bid
Serena Williams called her unique sibling rivalry with Venus Williams "the greatest story in tennis," and who would argue? A couple of kids taught by their dad making it to the top.
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Serena Williams called her unique sibling rivalry with Venus Williams "the greatest story in tennis," and who would argue? A couple of kids taught by their dad making it to the top.
Gathering himself after getting pushed around a bit by an opponent with an unconventional style, Novak Djokovic wound up reaching the semifinals at Flushing Meadows for the ninth consecutive year.
Andy Murray watched a 130 mph ace zoom by to create a two-set deficit at the U.S. Open, and then sat in his changeover chair and cursed at himself, over and over and over.
No reason for any extra practice after this performance by Serena Williams. Plus, it's not as if she needs to study too hard to figure out how to deal with her next opponent.
The very first Grand Slam loss of John Isner's career came against none other than Roger Federer.
Novak Djokovic advanced to his 26th straight major quarterfinal with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory Sunday over Roberto Bautista Agut.
Four times, 2014 U.S. Open runner-up Caroline Wozniacki was one point from winning. Four times, her opponent in the second round this year, Petra Cetkovska, came up with a winner.
The enormity of what is at stake for Serena Williams at the U.S. Open -- the first true Grand Slam in tennis in more than a quarter of a century -- hit her on Wednesday.
The next foe for Serena Williams doesn't have the kind of resume to suggest that she can challenge the star as she seeks the first Grand Slam since Steffi Graf in 1988.
Even before Serena Williams set foot in the stadium on Monday, her path through the U.S. Open to a true Grand Slam became easier thanks to losses by other top women.
Shortly after the draw for the U.S. Open took place, Serena Williams offered her analysis. "It's not anything simple or easy to go through," Williams said.
If Serena Williams wins the U.S. Open, which starts on August 31, it will be her fifth straight major title and the first calendar Grand Slam by a woman since 1988.
Spieth has clinched the points-based PGA of America player of the year. Winning the Masters and U.S. Open gave him a 50-point bonus for capturing two majors in one year.
Mardy Fish said that the U.S. Open will be the last tennis tournament of his career. The 33-year-old American has played just one competitive match since August 2013.
Multi-platinum selling Josh Groban will sing during the opening night ceremony at the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Spieth left the door open for Johnson at Chambers Bay, but the big-hitter couldn't capitalize, giving the Texan his second major.
Rory McIlroy went out in 33 on Saturday and was at 2 over for the tournament after his first nine holes, poised for a possible charge back up the leaderboard at the U.S. Open. His inability to make putts on the back nine at Chambers Bay left McIlroy back where he started...
Live leaderboard updates from the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay, Washington.
Henrik Stenson and Dustin Johnson shared the lead at 5-under 65, and the other 23 players who managed to break par in a gentle debut of the new golf course off Puget Sound agreed that it likely will only get tougher the rest of the way.
The U.S. Open used to be the place Tiger Woods showed why he was the best. On Thursday, the tournament exposed him at his worst.
Ollie Schniederjans, who just wrapped up his career at Georgia Tech, was one of a few amateurs to make Chambers Bay feel small.
A U.S. Open practice range that should have felt like a ghost town Wednesday afternoon suddenly came to life when Tiger Woods arrived just as everyone was starting to leave.
Always the sentimental favorite this time of year, five-time major winner Phil Mickelson arrived at the U.S. Open this week still searching for his first win in his national championship.
The questions come less often, largely because the story is getting old. Or maybe it's just that no one really believes anymore, even Tiger Woods himself.
Cole Hammer was supposed to be at the Western Junior this week. Having never played in a USGA event, Hammer was going to return home and try to qualify for the U.S. Junior Amateur. And then everything changed.
After today there are no more mornings in the 30s for at least another seven to ten days.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
School leaders say they're navigating discipline, free‑speech rights, and new pressure from state officials.
Officers say the driver fled after the crash on FM 428. The victim was found unconscious at the scene.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
After today there are no more mornings in the 30s for at least another seven to ten days.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
School leaders say they're navigating discipline, free‑speech rights, and new pressure from state officials.
According to the TEFA website, more than 1,400 private schools from Pre-K to high schools are participating.
Officers say the driver fled after the crash on FM 428. The victim was found unconscious at the scene.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party Allison Campolo discusses the big upset victory by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the Texas Senate District 9 race. She tells Jack Fink that she predicts a blue wave in Tarrant County in November.
Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP, Tim Davis, discusses the Democrats' big win in the Texas Senate District 9 race, a Republican majority district. He tells Jack Fink that he predicts Republicans will win the seat back in November.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock (R) discusses the data coming in on the first day families could apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. On the first day of enrollment for the taxpayer-funded school choice program in Texas, more than 20,000 people had applied by noon, and 8,000 people applied in the first hour.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Federal authorities are releasing fourth-grader Elizabeth Zuna, the first of several students detained by immigration officers in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, school officials said.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Nico Harrison's vision for the Dallas Mavericks is officially dead.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Thomas Harley scored at 2:05 of overtime, and the Dallas Stars matched their longest winning streak of the season at five games with a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
Munn was promoted from defensive coordinator after Riley Dodge joined the staff at SMU.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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