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'The reason why I play': Tennis world celebrates the excellence of Serena Williams

The announcement drew widespread comments from around the world of sport, with many sharing how Williams inspired them to pursue their own athletic dreams, and others reminiscing on a timeless career. Here are some of the notable reactions.

Tennis legend Serena Williams says she plans to retire sometime after US Open

Mailloux discusses participation in Canadiens' Respect and Consent program

Logan Mailloux, the Montreal Canadiens prospect whose selection at the NHL Draft in 2021 became a flashpoint for how the sport handles sexual violence, discussed his participation in the club's Respect and Consent program, advocating for more teams to implement a similar protocol across all levels of hockey.

The Raptors are still in on Durant. That doesn't mean Ujiri will rush into a trade

While it's understandable to keep refreshing, just in case the next time is the time that the Durant news breaks, there's reason to believe the process will unfold at a slower cadence — especially when it comes to the Toronto Raptors' involvement in the saga.

NBA Free Agency Live Updates: Latest signings, trades and rumours

What happened during the federal government's Hockey Canada inquiry

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage is hearing from high-ranking officials from Hockey Canada with the aim of understanding the governing body's actions around June 2018 sexual assault allegations. Here's the latest.

NHLPA condemns 'racist, hate-filled' comments directed at Nazem Kadri

The National Hockey League Players Association has condemned the "racist, hate-filled speech" that has been directed at Nazem Kadri during the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, saying in a statement that those comments have "no place in our society."

Ben Simmons didn't play. In his absence, far more than the Nets' flaws came to light

'You have to keep going': Lessons from Mike Bossy's 2017 letter to his younger self

Among the most enduring examples of Mike Bossy's thoughtfulness came in 2017, when Bossy penned a letter to his younger self in the Players' Tribune, detailing what he'd learned over his career and the intervening years since it ended. Here are the most timeless lessons from it.