Richard Williams, father of Serena and Venus Williams, candidly discussed his experiences with racism in America, revealing close encounters with death due to racism. He aimed to toughen his daughters’ mentality by raising them in challenging environments, such as Compton. The family faced racism during the Indian Wells tournament in 2001, leading to a boycott and a vow from Richard never to return due to threatening comments he overheard.
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Trump, Putin float NHL-KHL games; league mum
Greg Wyshynski, ESPN's senior NHL writer, reported that President Trump supported President Putin's proposal for U.S.-Russia hockey games during a recent phone call. The NHL and KHL have previously played exhibition games, but their relationship changed after Putin's invasion of Ukraine, resulting in a suspension of dealings with the KHL. Russia and Belarus are currently banned from international hockey tournaments, including the 2026 Winter Olympics, pending decisions by the IIHF and IOC. Full Article
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