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• "I Can't Help But Think About Maria" - Serena Williams on Doping Cases of Sinner and Sharapova
The American icon expresses her thoughts on Jannik Sinner's doping ban, and how things might have been different for Maria Sharapova By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday April 16, 2025 When it comes to doping in tennis, Serena Williams has thoughts. The 23-time major champion aired them out in an interview with Time Magazine, which was published this week. In it the American icon hinte...2025
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• The Sarasota Open Experience Book Excerpt
The Sarasota Open Experience is a collection of stories, memories and interviews about the Sarasota Open, one of the nation's most famous Challengers. By Scoop Malinowski | The Sarasota Open Experience | Friday, April 4, 2025 Photo credit: Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open Facebook I never imagined writing a book about an ATP Challenger tournament. But after covering the Sarasota Open over...2025
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• 'She can beat anybody anytime, anywhere': Maria Sharapova's ex-coach backs Jessica Pegula to win Grand Slam in 2025

Ex-coach of the former world number one Maria Sharapova, Rick Macci, has predicted that America’s Jessica Pegula can win a Grand Slam this year. The 31-year-old is currently taking part at the Miami Open where she cemented her spot in the last-four after beating Britain’s Emma Raducanu in the quarterfinal with a score of 6-4, 6-7, 6-2....2025
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• 'Many congratulations': Former world number one Maria Sharapova praises young Mirra Andreeva after Indian Wells triumph

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has praised young Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva for her heroics at the Indian Wells. The 17-year-old, who is...2025
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• ’17 and Russian’ Mirra Andreeva can become better than Maria Sharapova

Mirra Andreeva has been compared to Maria Sharapova since the start of 2025, but her success in Dubai and Indian Wells may strengthen those arguments. The teenager put on a breathtaking display at Indian Wells, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3....2025
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• Bryans, Clijsters, McEnroe Host Hall of Fame's Letters to Greatness
The International Tennis Hall of Fame is recording fan messages to inductees Maria Sharapova and Bryan brothers. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Thursday, March 6, 2025 Photo credits: Fred Mullane/International Tennis Hall of Fame The International Tennis Hall of Fame is hosting a pre-graduation celebration for its class of 2025. You're invited to the party. In an interactive innovat...2025
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• "I Can't Help But Think About Maria" - Serena Williams on Doping Cases of Sinner and Sharapova
2025

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• "The Process Is Completely Broken" - Pegula Reacts to Tennis' 'Unfair' Doping System
The American says no matter what you believe about Jannik Sinner, tennis' anti-doping system has major issues that need to be looked into. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday February 16, 2025 Photo: Matthew Calvis World No.5 and 2024 US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula has weighed in with her thoughts on Jannik Sinner’s settlement with WADA – World Anti Doping Agency – ...2025
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• From Swiatek to Sharapova: Tennis players who faced doping suspensions

After Jannik Sinner was suspended for three months after testing positive in a doping test, it inevitably brings to mind cases of other players who have been suspended for the same reason, such as Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova, Viktor Troicki, Martina Hingis, and Mariano Puerta....2025
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• Paula Badosa: I've Had Mental Health Issues
In a new interview with her friend, Caroline Garcia, a resurgent Paula Badosa opens up on overcoming mental health issues. By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Photo credit: Matthew Calvis A resurgent Paula Badosa reached the Australian Open semifinals to return to the Top 10. Now, Badosa is reflecting on some of her darkest days in the game that led to depression. ...2025
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• Former Wimbledon champion claims Emma Raducanu is ‘definitely better than’ Emma Navarro

Emma Raducanu is hoping to have a season sans injury issues in 2025 after hiring Grand Slam champions Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka‘s former fitness coach Yutaka Nakamura....2024
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• 3 times women’s tennis stars faced suspension due to drug use ft. Iga Swiatek, Maria Sharapova

Tennis governing bodies have always pushed for a clean sport. Players who have resorted to unfair means to keep up with the demanding physicality have often been slammed with punishments....2024
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• Emma Raducanu set to hire fitness coach in bid to overcome injury woes

Briton in talks with Yutaka Nakamura, who previously worked with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka...2024
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• Watch: Injury woes prompt Emma Raducanu to consider collaboration with Maria Sharapova's former fitness coach

After her 2024 season was hindered by various injuries, British tennis star Emma Raducanu is looking to avoid a repeat performance next year as it has been revealed she is in talks with Yutaka Nakamura, former fitness trainer of five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova....2024
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• Emma Raducanu poised to end injury nightmare as she considers hiring Maria Sharapova’s former fitness coach

Emma Raducanu’s career has been blighted by injuries and fitness problems since winning the 2021 US Open. However, the British star is determined to turn her fortunes around and is reportedly considering hiring the best strength and conditioning expert in tennis, Yutaka Nakamura, who once worked with Maria Sharapova....2024
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• Injury woes prompt Emma Raducanu to consider collaboration with Maria Sharapova's former fitness coach

After her 2024 season was hindered by various injuries, British tennis star Emma Raducanu is looking to avoid a repeat performance next year as it has been revealed she is in talks with Yutaka Nakamura, former fitness trainer of five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova....2024
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• Maria Sharapova rings in the New Year with an adventure in Morocco’s Agafay Desert
As the world ushered in the New Year, tennis superstar Maria Sharapova treated her fans to a glimpse of her vacation in the captivating landscapes of Morocco’s Agafay Desert. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Sharapova (@mariasharapova) Accompanied by a playful caption hinting at her experience (‘This New Year’s […]...2024

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"Family planning in sports is no longer taboo, but elite female athletes like Kaillie Humphries and Maria Sharapova believe more open conversations should be taking placeThe cold sterility of a gynecologist’s office is about as far removed as you can get from a tennis court, a basketball gym, or a bobsled run."

2024
"Five-time major champion and former world Number 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles pairing in history, have been named as the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025."

2023
"Recently, Naomi Osaka said openly about how much she appreciates Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Maria Sharapova among tennis legends."

2019
" Australian Open 2019 results: Roger Federer wins in tough sweep; Maria Sharapova dominates "

2018
" French Open 2018 draw: Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova on possible collision course "

2017
"US Open Tennis 2017: Maria Sharapova falls to Anastasija Sevastova"

2016
"Young, a Los Angeles native, loves being part of the entertainment machine that is the Lakers—one that produced high-profile relationships for non-star players such as Sasha Vujacic (tennis player Maria Sharapova), Lamar Odom (reality TV star Khloe Kardashian) and Shannon Brown (singer Monica)."

• Swiatek Bumps Osaka from Top of Forbes' Highest-Paid Female Athletes List
The Pole is the fourth different woman to top Forbes' list. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday December 21, 2023 Iga Swiatek is the highest-paid female in the world for 2023, and the fourth woman to claim the top spot on Forbes’ annual list since its inception in 2008. Swiatek, who earned $23.9 million this year, is one of nine tennis players in the top 10. The World&rsquo...2023
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• FRENCH OPEN '17: From Agassi-Nole to US teen, what to watch
PARIS (AP) The names missing from the French Open field are as noteworthy as can be: Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova....2017
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• FRENCH OPEN '17: From Agassi-Nole to US teen, what to watch
The names missing from the French Open field are as noteworthy as can be: Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova....2017
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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell-Nick Young Drama All Too Predictable Outcome for Both
2016

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• The Sarasota Open Experience Book Excerpt
2025

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• "The Process Is Completely Broken" - Pegula Reacts to Tennis' 'Unfair' Doping System
2025

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• Sharapova leads tennis hall of fame fan vote
Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, led the International Tennis Hall of Fame's fan vote her first year on the ballot, which is an key part of possible selection to the hall's next class....2024
• Why Sharapova’s agent defends Raducanu against criticism

The manager of Maria Sharapova revealed behind closed doors how social media has affected the appeal of the current crop of tennis players. As a result of their lengthy partnership, Max Eisenbud was honest about the influence Maria Sharapova had on his life. Eisenbud helped Sharapova become well-known as one of the highest-paid female athletes […]...2024
• Coco Gauff holds top position as the highest paid female athlete for 2023

With an estimated $22.7 million in prize money and endorsements in 2023, Coco Gauff overtook Iga swiatek and Eileen Gu. The 19-year-old won her first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, which resulted in large bonuses from sponsors Head and New Balance. Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Naomi Osaka are the three tennis players who […]...2023
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• Gauff: Forehand Can Be Weapon on Clay
The 2022 Roland Garros finalist on why her weaker wing can work well on clay. By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, May 26, 2023 Coco Gauff isn't psychic, but she's playing with prescience in Roland Garros practices. The 2022 Roland Garros runner-up knows the ball is coming to her forehand—and believes that barrage is making her weaker wing a weapon on clay. More: Swiatek, Sabalenka Face ...2023
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• Australian Open 2019 scores, results: Maria Sharapova upsets Caroline Wozniacki; Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal advance
Sharapova has looked incredible all tournament, and a high-profile win Thursday solidified it...2019
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• Australian Open 2019 results: Roger Federer wins in tough sweep; Maria Sharapova dominates
Sharapova has looked excellent early in the Open...2019
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• US Open 2018 results: Novak Djokovic rolls into quarterfinals, Maria Sharapova knocked out by Carla Suarez Navarro
Madison Keys also punches her ticket to the quarterfinal round in the women's draw...2018
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• Wimbledon 2018 results: Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova upset; Rafael Nadal, Garbine Muguruza advance
Sharapova and Kvitova, with three Wimbledon titles between them, get bounced in the opening round...2018
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• "I Can't Help But Think About Maria" - Serena Williams on Doping Cases of Sinner and Sharapova
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• The Sarasota Open Experience Book Excerpt
2025

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• WTA Rankings: Andreeva Top-10! Keys Top-5 and Tauson Top-20
Big milestones after an epic week in Dubai on the WTA Tour. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday February 24, 2025 On the heels of her maiden WTA 1000 title in Dubai, the milestones keep coming for Mirra Andreeva. The 17-year-old celebrates her Top-10 debut on Monday, coming in at No.9 (+5) this week to become the youngest player to rank inside the Top 10 since Nicole Vaidisova in 2007. A...2025
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• Daily Dose of Social Media: Maria Sharapova promotes new fertility initiative for female athletes, Alcaraz eyes indoor breakthrough after dominant win
Maria Sharapova starred in a new social media campaign advocating for motherhood in women's sports. In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, we take a look at Carlos Alcaraz’s celebration after his victory at the ABN AMRO Open against Andrea Vavassori....2025
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• Paula Badosa: I've Had Mental Health Issues
2025

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• Monica Puig Announces First Pregnancy
The 2016 Olympic gold medal champion will be a mom for the first time. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Saturday, February 1, 2025 Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Monic Puig shared joyous news: She's pregnant and expecting a baby daughter. The 2016 Olympic gold-medal champion announced her pregnancy on social media today. More: Sinner and Cahill to Part After 2025 The 31-ye...2025
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• Battling Coco Gauff sinks Zheng Qinwen to win her first WTA Finals

American claims 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) victoryGauff faced 5-3 deficit in final setAs Coco Gauff faced down a 5-3 third-set deficit towards the end of a relentless, brutal battle, the odds of victory were dissipating with every point. However, in her short career, the American’s grit has been a constant resource when all else has failed. She has found a way to victory from dire circumstances so many tim...2024
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• Maria Sharapova trolls herself after unflattering US Open moment

Maria Sharapova made a hilarious self-jab after catching an awkward moment during her appearance at the US Open semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Navarro. As one of the many high-profile attendees, including Roger Federer and Serena Williams, Sharapova wasn’t expecting the cameras to capture her at a less-than-flattering moment. In a video shared by […]...2024
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• Sunday with Maria Sharapova: ‘If I need gardening help, my mother takes over’

The tennis star considers roast dinners, returning to Wimbledon and whether her young son Theo will follow in her footstepsSunday nosh? I like a British Sunday roast. We’ll go to the Surprise in Chelsea or the Pelican in Notting Hill. My fiancé [auctioneer Alexander Gilkes] is British, so I get all the British traditions. He loves theatre and galleries, but we have to make sure everything is child...2024
• Chrissie Evert Begins Chemotherapy, Will Miss ESPN's AO Coverage
"My cancer is back," Hall of Famer Chrissie Evert announced. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, December 8, 2023 Chrissie Evert is battling cancer again—and tennis fans all over the world are sharing support for the iconic champion. The Hall of Famer announced she underwent a robotic surgery earlier this week to remove cancer cells in her pelvic r...2023
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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell-Nick Young Drama All Too Predictable Outcome for Both
2016

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• US Open Tennis 2017: Maria Sharapova falls to Anastasija Sevastova
Sharapova's surprising run comes to an end against the 27-year-old from Latvia...2017
• Maria Sharapova under investigation for conspiracy in India over luxury high rise
The tennis star is named in an investigation centering around a luxury development that folded...2017
• Sharapova, Bryan brothers named to tennis HOF
Five-time major champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova and Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men's doubles pairing in history, have been named as the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025....2024
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• Why Sharapova’s agent defends Raducanu against criticism
2024
• Naomi Osaka calls Novak Djokovic as ‘unbelievable’ and names her other favorite tennis players

Recently, Naomi Osaka said openly about how much she appreciates Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Maria Sharapova among tennis legends. On Tuesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion responded to some questions from her fans on social media. Osaka, who hasn’t participated in the circuit since September 2022, talked about her favorite tennis players, […]...2023
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• Battling Coco Gauff sinks Zheng Qinwen to win her first WTA Finals
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• Maria Sharapova turns 36: Celebrates first birthday as a mom
Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova celebrated her 36th birthday on April 19, and this one was extra special, as it was her first as a mother. The retired athlete, known for her fierce competitive spirit and stunning beauty, shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram of herself holding her son, wearing a stylish red dress with puff […]...2023

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• Battling Coco Gauff sinks Zheng Qinwen to win her first WTA Finals
2024

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• Jannik Sinner’s positive drug tests ahead of the U.S. Open, explained

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The world No. 1 is cleared to play at the US Open in New York later this month Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player twice tested positive for the steroid clostebol, but despite this the International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA) announced Tuesday that he won’t face any penalty for the positive tests. “A thorough inves...2024
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• Longoria, Sharapova, and Atkinson are some of the famous women who play padel.

Many female celebrities have also embraced padel. Here are a few notable ones: 1. Maria Sharapova Maria Sharapova, who used to be a tennis star, is interested in padel. She is naturally better at tennis because she has played it before, and she likes both the social and competitive parts of the game. 2. Gemma […]...2024
• Sunday with Maria Sharapova: ‘If I need gardening help, my mother takes over’
2024
• PICTURES. Serena, Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova shine at the Met Gala

The Met Gala, known for its exclusive guest list and extravagant outfits, was once again the center of attention as it played host to a trio of tennis legends. Serena and Venus Williams, alongside Maria Sharapova, graced the event, turning heads and capturing the essence of the gala’s theme with their stunning attire. Serena Williams, […]...2024
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• Kerber: Gold Bond with Zverev
Former world No. 1 shares a major goal for her 2024 comeback. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, December 7, 2023 Angelique Kerber has struck silver before. New mom Kerber aims to make her 2024 comeback a golden year. Nadal: Ready to Face Fears and Doubts Former world No. 1 Kerber, who won the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Games, told German publication Bild ...2023
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• Sorting through, part 1

I don't know about you other bloggers but sometimes I have big plans for this blog, but the plans are too big and halfway in the middle of prepping, I look at the clock and I have to pivot to Plan B or Plan C.I don't mean to say that anything in Plan B or Plan C is second-best, it's just not what I had planned for today. I had planned the next installment of the 1975 Topps Worst-To-Best...2023
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• Czech Champions: Vondrousova Joins Legendary List of Wimbledon Winners
Marketa Vondrousova joins a legendary list of Czech-born Wimbledon champions. Marketa Vondrousova added her name to a long and stellar list of Czech-born women to win the coveted Wimbledon Ladies’ singles title. The 24-year-old and unseeded native of Sokolov, Czech Republic won her first major title 6-4, 6-4 over No. 6 seed Ons Jabeur. <blockquote class="t...2023
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• Watch the 2018 French Open: Wednesday TV schedule, stream, times, matches for Day 11
Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep will try to advance while Garbine Muguruza will play Maria Sharapova...2018
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• Watch the 2018 French Open: Monday TV schedule, stream, times, matches for Day 10, Serena vs. Sharapova
Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova will all be in action on Monday...2018
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• Paula Badosa: I've Had Mental Health Issues
2025

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• Naomi Osaka’s ruffled elegance at Wimbledon 2024

There appears to be significantly less buzz about Naomi Osaka‘s custom Grand Slam outfits compared to the excitement that surrounded Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova’s iconic Nike fashions. Nonetheless, here is a closer look at the ensemble Osaka debuted as she triumphed in her first match at Wimbledon since 2018. In her first-round match at […]...2024
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• Chrissie Evert Begins Chemotherapy, Will Miss ESPN's AO Coverage
2023

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• Sharapova: Tours Won't Merge, Pay Inequity "Insane"
"The [prize money] disparity is insane and that needs to be addressed," former No. 1 told Bloomberg. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, October 15, 2024 Several prominent Grand Slam champions support an ATP and WTA merger. Maria Sharapova says it's not happening. More: Gonzales on Gonzales Former world No. 1 Sharapova told Bloomberg a merger unify...2023
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• When words backfire: Halep’s criticism of Sharapova’s doping comes full circle
Be careful what you say, it may backfire. That’s exactly what Simona Halep didn’t do when she felt confident enough to criticize dopers amid the Maria Sharapova meldonium scandal. The Romanian’s criticising comments haven’t aged well, as she’s now facing not one but two doping charges. The Sharapova saga Back in 2016, the tennis world […]...2023
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• Lakers' D'Angelo Russell-Nick Young Drama All Too Predictable Outcome for Both
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