From historic firsts to record-breaking performances, 2025 showcased Black excellence across sports. Highlights included Marcus Freeman becoming the first Black coach to reach the College Football Playoff national title game, Jalen Hurts leading the Eagles in a landmark Super Bowl matchup, Coco Gauff capturing her second Grand Slam, and trailblazing achievements by Bubba Wallace, Noah Lyles, A’ja Wilson, Mookie Betts, LeBron James and Mo’ne Davis, each cementing their place in sports history.
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Townsend keeps focus amid controversy
Taylor Townsend responded to her opponent’s inappropriate remarks at the U.S. Open with maturity and intelligence, advancing to the third round with a 7-5, 6-1 upset victory over No. 25 ranked Jelena Ostapenko.
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Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021
Naomi Osaka beat Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2021, showing a return to championship form after maternity leave. She next faces Karolina Muchova.
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Coco Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka: U.S. Open rematch six years in the making
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will meet Sept. 1 in the U.S. Open’s fourth round, six years after their first high-profile clash in New York. Gauff, now a two-time Grand Slam champion, and Osaka, a four-time major winner making her deepest run at a Slam since 2021, set up the matchup with convincing victories on Aug. 30.
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Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title
Coco Gauff won her first French Open title by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4, overcoming past heartbreak and challenging windy conditions. The 21-year-old American captured her second Grand Slam trophy, becoming the first U.S. woman to win at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015.
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Olympic schedule and athletes to look out for
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a variety of top athletes, including Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Maryna Moroz, Masai Russell, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, Ryan Crouser, Jimmer Fredette, and the US Women’s Basketball team, who are all vying for gold medals in their respective events.
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Coco Gauff qualifies for US Open quarterfinals in win over Caroline Wozniacki
By Howard Fendrich AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff became the first American teenager since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals in consecutive years, getting that far this time by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Sept. 3. Gauff asked one of her coaches, […]
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Coco Gauff defeats Maria Sakkari in DC Open final for her fourth WTA singles title
By Howard FendrichAP Tennis Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A little more than a month ago, Coco Gauff left Wimbledon after a first-round loss that left her dispirited and unsure of what she needed to do. That seems kind of far away after she won the trophy at the very next tournament she entered. Surging at […]