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.
The incident drew units from both Benbrook and Fort Worth as crews worked to stabilize the victims.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
In one incident, police said 25‑year‑old Elijah Mayo, also known as rapper 88Dub, was shot after officers found him armed with a handgun.
The incident drew units from both Benbrook and Fort Worth as crews worked to stabilize the victims.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
In just a couple of weeks, the Swedish national team is expected to arrive in North Texas.
Bright shades of blue, orange, and pink now cover closed-off parking spaces along Main Street in downtown.
That new information suggests demand for tickets has been lower than anticipated.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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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