The New York Times – Sports:
Advances in physical preparation keep their bodies in the game, and so can the changing nature of sports business and celebrity.
Category: Williams, Venus
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How a Tennis Nerd Gave Serena and Venus Williams a New Lease on the Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Eric Hechtman, a club professional from Miami, has signed on to help two champions chase success far beyond the usual finish line of a tennis career.
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Serena Williams Discusses Her Return to Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
Ahead of her 21st Wimbledon appearance, Serena Williams discussed coming back from a tough injury, but steered away from political discussions.
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Will Smith Owned the Williams Sisters’ Story Onscreen. Then He Stole Their Moment.
The New York Times – Sports:
An Oscar night that should have affirmed Serena and Venus’s rise to stardom instead played out in a way they have seen before — triumph tempered by mixed emotions.
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Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Oscars
The New York Times – Film:
The night made history, from That Slap to milestone wins by Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBose, and a rousing performance by Beyoncé.
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Jane Campion and the Perils of the Backhanded Compliment
The New York Times – Sports:
Jane Campion’s comment about Venus and Serena Williams reminded our critic of his own night of ‘botched fanciness’ and racial slights.
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Jane Campion Apologizes for Comment About Venus and Serena Williams
The New York Times – Film:
In an acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards, the “Power of the Dog” filmmaker wrongly suggested that the tennis greats didn’t compete against men the way she had to.
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Naomi Osaka, Heckled by Spectator, Is Ousted at Indian Wells
The New York Times – Sports:
“To be honest, I’ve gotten heckled before, and it didn’t really bother me,” said Osaka, who otherwise had ample support from the crowd. But, she added, “I don’t know why, but it went into my head.”