By Oskar Garcia, NY Times
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion who has been the face of tennis since winning her first U.S. Open in 1999, said in a magazine article published online on Tuesday that she planned to retire from the sport after playing again in the tournament, which begins later this month. Continue reading Serena Williams says she will retire from tennis sometime after the U.S. Open.
By Njera Perkins, Pop Sugar
Simone Biles continues to break records and make history. On July 7, the 25-year-old Olympian, along with 16 other honorees, received the esteemed Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor — making her the youngest person to ever do so, according to President Joe Biden. Continue reading Simone Biles Makes History as the Youngest to Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
By TMZ
Pro soccer player Carson Pickett made history on Tuesday … becoming the first player with a limb difference to hit the pitch for the United States women’s national team. Continue reading Soccer Star Carson Pickett First USWNT Player With Limb Difference
BY Angel Saunders, Revolt
Last week (June 8), it was announced that a group headed by Walmart heir Rob Walton would buy the Denver Broncos, pending approval from the league. One of the group members, a businesswoman named Mellody Hobson, is set to become the first Black female NFL minority owner. Continue reading Mellody Hobson to join Denver Broncos as the first Black female NFL owner
By Yamily Habib, Be Latina
When we say Latinas are breaking through in every industry, we mean every industry. Just look at the outstanding achievement of Twitch streamer Maria “Chica” Lopez, who has joined the icon series of Epic Games‘ popular game, Fortnite. Continue reading Maria ‘Chica’ Lopez Becomes the First Latina LBTQ+ Creator To Join Fortnite Icon Series
By BreAnna Bell, People
Naomi Osaka is making moves on and off the court! Continue reading Naomi Osaka Launches Evolve Sports Agency, Leaves IMG After 6 Years: ‘Natural Next Step’
By Marlene Lenthang, NBC News
U.S. women soccer stars, including Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, have reached a $24 million settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation following a lawsuit over unequal pay with men’s team players. Continue reading U.S. Soccer and women soccer stars settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million
By Peter Verry, Yahoo! News
Jasmine Jordan has a famous father, but she also works for Jordan Brand as a field rep in its sports marketing division, highlighting future athlete icons — especially female ones. Continue reading Jasmine Jordan on Creating Her Own Lane at Jordan Brand and WNBA Stars Finding Out She’s Michael Jordan’s Daughter
By BET Staff, BET
Trinity Rodman is blazing her own trail. Continue reading Dennis Rodman’s Daughter, Trinity Rodman, To Be NWSL’s Highest-Paid Player
By Frank Pallotta, Eirie News Today
Melanie Newman and Jessica Mendoza aren’t done making history. Continue reading Exclusive: ESPN to debut its first all-women baseball broadcast
