She grew up far from the genteel world of tennis, but became a pre-eminent figure in the women’s sport, reigning as queen of the lawns at Wimbledon and Forest Hills.

Venus Williams lost again in her return to the BNP Paribas Open, falling in the first round Thursday, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old Williams, who has dropped her last ...

Tottenham's Premier League survival hopes took another blow with a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace on Thursday. Spurs - one of the richest teams in Europe and a founding member of the Premier League - is ...

Michael Jordan sets a Finals record for points in a half with 35, but it's his own memorable reaction to his scintillating outside shooting that highlights this Bulls rout of the Blazers.