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With 30 Grand Slam singles titles and a flawless 14-0 record in major doubles finals, Serena and Venus Williams built one of the most respected legacies in sports.

But even as their competitive days wind down, their influence continues in new and personal ways.

In a joint statement teasing the show, the sisters described it as “a place where we will share our personal stories, have authentic conversations, spotlight important topics, and laugh a lot.”

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It’s clear the podcast won’t just revisit tennis glories, but it’s poised to tackle public perceptions, family history, and the deeper dynamics of their relationship.

Venus sets the tone with truth-telling and emotional memories

Venus recently appeared on TODAY’s Jenna and Friends to preview the podcast, and offered a candid look at what she and Serena hope to share, debunking one of the longest-running narratives in tennis fandom: that the sisters secretly resent one another.

“People are very intrigued about Serena and I. It’s like ‘Why don’t those two hate each other? Don’t they hate each other?'” Venus said. She acknowledged that their historic on-court rivalry might have helped fuel those misconceptions.

“We played each other, there was one point when we played each other five majors in a row. I was on the losing end. Lost five in a row, if you can imagine. So people are always interested in our dynamic and we’ve never like, shared a lot.”

The podcast, then, is as much about revealing that emotional connection as it is about revisiting iconic matches. Venus was quick to credit Serena for showing her how to break through on the biggest stages.

“If it wasn’t for Serena, she won the first major in the family. I got to watch her learn how to do it. And so I learned from her just watching. She didn’t say a word, I just – … so those are the things we’ll share that no one really knows.”

The podcast is another chapter in the story of a relationship built on more than just titles. As Venus revealed last year in an interview with Palazzo.ai, she and Serena shared more than court time – they shared a home for nearly two decades.

“A space is really special to me,” she said. “It’s my home now. I moved out of my house with my sister, my younger sister, and we lived in the same house that we got when we were 18 years old, until like late into our 30s.”

BOXING

VIDEO: Breaking Down Why Terence Crawford Will Beat Canelo Alvarez On September 13

On Saturday night September 13th, a mega fight is set to take place as two-time undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) will defend his crown against former two-division undisputed champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs).

This extraordinary world title bout is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it will feature two boxers who have both been fixtures at the top of boxing’s pound for pound list for multiple years. Canelo Alvarez has an admirable resume, and on September 13th he plans on adding the distinct accomplishment of placing a blemish on Crawford’s perfect record.

Canelo is a great boxer, but he doesn’t have an unblemished record, which means, there is a blueprint that Crawford can follow.

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CAN CRAWFORD FOLLOW THE BLUEPRINT THAT BEAT CANELO?

Back in September 2013, the unified super-welterweight world champion Canelo Alvarez was defending his titles against Floyd “Money” Mayweather.

Casual fans label Mayweather as a runner, but in the opening round against Canelo, Mayweather was the aggressor. Floyd Mayweather was constantly pressing forward feinting and changing levels with the jab. Mayweather was so sharp to the point that he made the first half of the fight look like a glorified sparring session. In the second half of the bout, Mayweather continued to overwhelm Alvarez with his movement, reflexes, the lead right hand, the left hook, and precise counter punching.

At the conclusion of the match, the scores would reveal that Canelo suffered his first career loss. Nine years later, Canelo Alvarez moved up to 175 to challenge the WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. The defending world champion displayed an immense amount of discipline as he stuck to his game plan. Throughout the championship bout, Bivol utilized movement, an active jab, and he routinely threw punches in bunches. At the conclusion of the 12-round contest, Dmitry Bivol was declared the winner via unanimous decision.

WHY CRAWFORD’S SKILLS GIVE HIM THE EDGE ON SEPTEMBER 13

Mayweather and Bivol navigated a path to victory against Canelo in their own unique ways. However, both men used some of the same tools such as being defensively responsible, utilizing movement, elite footwork, controlling the distance, having good timing, and precise counter punching.

Terence Crawford is an elite boxer who is capable of utilizing the same tools that Mayweather and Bivol used against Alvarez. On fight night, Canelo will obviously have the size advantage, but Crawford holds multiple advantages. The mega fight against Canelo is a bout that Crawford will win.

Crawford is a switch-hitter who is faster and more athletic than Canelo. Crawford has a high ring IQ, speed, good power, and impeccable timing. Crawford will cleverly use his ring generalship and skill set to pull off the biggest win of his career.

During the first couple of rounds, Crawford likes to download the data and basically gauge the range and distance. At this point of the fight, Terence Crawford is switching between the orthodox and southpaw stance. Once Crawford figures everything out, he will commit to fighting out of the southpaw stance. Crawford will have an active lead hand as he will probe, feint, and utilize the jab. Crawford will dictate the pace of the fight with his footwork and movement.

Canelo likes to use the high guard when he applies physical and mental pressure, but Crawford is aware of the tactic, and he will be prepared for it.

Crawford will neutralize Canelo’s guard with feints and level changes. Bud Crawford will make things easy for himself by boxing from the outside. The brief moments he is inside of the pocket, he will utilize foot work, good punch selection, precise timing, and he will be defensively responsible. On the night of September 13th, Terence “Bud” Crawford is going to execute his game plan by utilizing his skills, being smart, and staying disciplined. Canelo has the size advantage, but skills pay the bills, and Crawford plans on cashing in by winning and becoming a three-division undisputed world champion.

BOXING

Oleksandr Usyk Admits His Biggest Weakness Two Weeks Before Daniel Dubois Rematch

For the past 11 years, 7 months, and 24 days, Oleksandr Usyk has showcased near-flawless mastery inside the professional boxing ring.

The 37-year-old Ukrainian icon remains undefeated in 23 pro bouts, rarely appearing vulnerable or outmatched. Yet, according to the man himself, he does possess a single weakness, which he revealed ahead of his undisputed clash against IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

The two titans are set to clash on July 19th at Wembley Stadium in a highly anticipated rematch. Ahead of the showdown, Usyk appeared in an interview with DAZN Boxing, where he may have revealed his greatest weakness. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with technical shortcomings or defensive lapses—and no, it’s not even a body shot as many have noted.

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“My weakness—I love people,” Usyk revealed during the interview. “I love my opponent.” However, there’s an exception to this love—he didn’t have it for the former WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck. Yup, the only time. The duo squared off back on September 9, 2017, in Berlin, Germany, as part of the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight tournament quarterfinals.

Usyk, of course, dominated the fight, using his superior footwork, speed, and jab, which overwhelmed Huck from the first round. Even though the German boxer showed resilience, Usyk secured a 10th-round knockout win. Regardless, Usyk doesn’t seem to be a big fan of Huck, as he revealed during the interview, “Only one of [my] opponents I don’t love—It’s Marco Huck.”

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When asked whether Huck was a bad guy, Usyk agreed, stating, “Yeah, bad guy. Because this man says bad words for my mama. Listen, it’s bad.” It appears Daniel Dubois might have to up his trash-talking game, but even if he did, it might not bode too well for him, given what happened to Huck.

Whether Dubois uses this weakness or not, he seems determined to do one thing.

With just over two weeks remaining in their showdown, ‘DDD’ has made his intentions crystal clear—he wants to send off the 38-year-old unified champion on a vacation that doesn’t have an end. Usyk has just bid farewell to his long-time promoter Alexander Krassyuk, which sparked much speculation about his retirement, and Dubois just wants to be of help.

“Probably, possibly yes, I’m going in there to do as much damage as possible,” he told Sky Sports when asked if he thought this could be Usyk’s last fight. “These things are happening for a reason, and I’m just going to be ready to take the titles away from him.” The undisputed fight is, of course, Dubois’ shot at redemption after being forced to surrender in 2023.

It’s clear Oleksandr Usyk doesn’t have a lot of time left in the sport at 38. Whether Dubois can retire Usyk or it goes badly for the Brit remains to be seen.

BOXING

Oleksandr Usyk Names The One Opponent He Hated And It’s NOT Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk has had several major rivalries throughout his career. Usyk has fought all comers and his most recent opponent was Tyson Fury, whom he fought twice.

Usyk is set for a rematch against Daniel Dubois next. The winner of that fight will walk away as the undisputed heavyweight champion. Ahead of the contest, the Ukrainian has named the only opponent he hated in his career, naming Marco Huck. Usyk stopped Huck in the 10th round of their 2017 fight.

Speaking to DAZN, he said:

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My weakness, I love people. I love my opponents. Only one of my opponents I don’t love. It’s Marco Huck. Bad guy, this man said bad words about my mama. Listen, it’s bad.

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Oleksandr Usyk is a classy character in and out of the ring, so Huck must have said some truly terrible things to make Usyk hate him.

Nevertheless, Usyk is now set for another massive fight against Dubois. He stopped the Brit in the ninth round of their 2023 showdown. However, the fight was controversial as Usyk once touched the canvas from a shot by Dubois, which was deemed an illegal low blow. Dubois still believes it was a fair hit, whereas Usyk is looking to put the rivalry to bed once and for all.

The fight takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom on July 19.

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Tyson Fury, meanwhile, today called out Usyk for a trilogy fight on social media, even providing a date and location for the bout.

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Fury firmly believes his two decision losses against Usyk weren’t fair and said, “I want a f***ing fair fight, I don’t want any favors, I want a fair fight, a fair result, which I believe and I know, I didn’t [lose].”

Turki Alalshikh has since confirmed that Fury will return from retirement in 2026 and the latest post adds fuel to the fire of a potential Oleksandr Usyk trilogy.

CELEB NEWS

Rory McIlroy makes sweet confession about wife Erica Stoll after taking break from golf

Rory McIlroy is looking forward to a two-week break from the golf course to properly take in his monumental Masters win earlier in the year, and he’ll be spending time with his wife Erica Stoll.

Back in April, the prestigious golfer secured his career Grand Slam at Augusta National, beating Justin Rose in a tense sudden-death playoff. Since his Masters celebration, the 36-year-old hasn’t quite carried the momentum into later events as many envisioned.

He ended up tied for 47th at the PGA Championship and shared 19th place at the US Open. Yet, McIlroy has gotten three top-ten finishes on the PGA Tour this season, including his latest performance at the Travelers Championship, where he finished tied for sixth, just two shots shy of Tommy Fleetwood, who in turn lost out to Team USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley in a final-hole showdown.

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The golf star will be off the grid until the Scottish Open kicks off on July 10, which comes right before The Open Championship set to take place at the esteemed Royal Portrush a week following.

Before jetting back to the UK, McIlroy shared, “I think more so than anything else, it’ll just be good for me mentally to take a little bit of a break and get back to my neck of the woods, get back to the UK for a little bit.”

He added, “I’m excited for that, and I’ve alluded to the fact I probably haven’t taken enough time off or time to reflect after what happened in April, so I’m excited to do a little bit of that over these next two weeks.”

After the US Open, the five-time major titan shared his thoughts, “It’s always nice to get home; I feel like I live two different lives. I’m a dad and a husband when I’m away from here, and then I’m who I am when I’m here.”

He confessed his love for the moments of ordinary life he experiences, saying, “It’s always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality.” He also expressed, “I’m looking forward to just getting back to Europe in general.”

Rory McIlroy, along with his wife Erica Stroll and their four year old daughter Poppy, are creating their perfect home on Wentworth Estate, nearby the upscale Surrey golf club. Looking ahead with excitement, McIlroy added, “We’ve got a lot to look forward to, got our new house in London, play the Scottish and then obviously The Open at Portrush.”

McIlroy and his family are set for a big change as they plan their move to their updated mansion in Wentworth, leaving behind Jupiter, Florida.

CELEB NEWS

How Tiger Woods’ Lavish New Romance With Vanessa Trump Is Turning Heads

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are still going strong, but friends are reportedly noticing a change in the pro golfer.

The 49-year-old athlete and the former daughter-in-law of Donald Trump are “over the moon” in love with each other, according to an InTouch Weekly source, but that’s not the news that’s turning heads in Woods’ circles. It seems that he is happy to spend his hard-earned money on his girlfriend, something that he didn’t necessarily do in past relationships.

“Tiger is fully enmeshed in Vanessa’s world. He was just at the White House with her and was welcomed with open arms by everyone,” the insider added. “She has a very high-flying circle of friends, and he’s in with them too and planning to rent a massive super yacht this summer to cruise around the Mediterranean with Vanessa and a bunch of her friends.”

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That sounds like a grand plan for the unexpected couple, but the golf legend can certainly afford it. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Woods is worth $800 million, thanks to his professional golf career and his 27-year endorsement with Nike, which ended in 2024. Even with his significant earnings, he wasn’t known for freely spending his money.

The InTouch Weekly source alleged that Woods “wants to impress” his girlfriend, so “he’s certainly enjoying himself” by spoiling her. The unlikely duo began dating in November 2024 “just before Thanksgiving,” per the Daily Mail. Woods and Trump’s children both attend the same elite private school in Palm Beach, Florida, so they often crossed paths. Plus, Trump’s eldest daughter Kai, 18, whom she shares with ex Donald Trump Jr., is a talented golfer who is committed to attending the University of Miami in 2025.

The relationship was confirmed by People in mid-March, and Woods and Trump made it Instagram official on March 23.

“Love is in the air, and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together,” Woods wrote. “At this time, we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”

That message made it clear that he’s all-in when it comes to his relationship with Trump, but he would appreciate it if fans backed out of his love life.

BOXING

Anthony Joshua ‘rejected four offers’ to face bitter rival in comeback fight

Jarrell Miller has accused Anthony Joshua of rejecting four offers to face him in a comeback this year.

Joshua has yet to pencil in his return date, having yet to compete since his brutal KO defeat to Daniel Dubois last September.

He has recently had surgery but is expected to eye a return before the end of 2025.

Miller will now look to compete in a separate bout with a huge deal being eyed

BOXING

“Two Bangers”: Deontay Wilder Offered Fight With Fellow Heavyweight KO Artist

Knockout specialist Deontay Wilder recently got back to winning ways and is now being mentioned with all sorts of different opponents.

The once long-reigning WBC champion Wilder had not fought for a year when he stepped into the ring this last weekend against American Tyrell Herndon. Before that, he had lost four of five, including twi knockout defeats to Tyson Fury, one to Zhilei Zhang and a points loss to Joseph Parker.

Wilder did what he was supposed to do against Herndon and got the stoppage in the mid to late rounds, however many in the sport were not impressed by the showing. Regardless, he is now looking to push on once more as he fights towards world honours.

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Speaking to Seconds Out, Frank Warren was asked about who he would like top put in against Wilder, and he went with the former Commonwealth and British champion Fabio Wardley.

“Well, if you put him in with one fighter from our stable, it would be someone I want to beat him. I’ll tell you what would be a really exciting fight, him and Fabio. Two bangers.”

Wardley is on the rise right now. The Brit stopped Justis Huni in the 10th round in his last fight after falling well behind on the cards, and before that, stopped Frazer Clarke in brutal fashion in their rematch after going toe-to-toe for 12 rounds in a hugely entertaining draw in their initial bout.

He has also beaten the likes of David Adeleye and Nathan Gorman and has 18 KO wins from 19 fights in all, so he would likely make for a great fight with Wilder. Should the American be looking for a fast-track to the top of the rankings, Wardley holds the WBA Interim title.

CELEB NEWS

WATCH: Serena Williams ordered by her daughter to stop showing so much and cover up with clothes

There’s a moment in every family where the roles seem to reverse when the kid becomes the one giving instructions.

That’s exactly what happened in a recent clip featuring none other than tennis icon Serena Williams and her always watchful daughter, Olympia. You didn’t even need words. Her eyes were basically shouting, “Mom, cover up! You’re embarrassing me!”

Serena looked radiant and confident in her outfit, posing effortlessly while the cameras flashed. But in the middle of the fashion magic, something unexpected and pretty adorable happened. It wasn’t the wind, a wardrobe malfunction, or even a camera issue. It was someone much closer and with very strong opinions. That was something her daughter noticed right away and without thinking twice, she jumped into action to cover her mom up, clearly uncomfortable with that part of her being exposed any longer.

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Serena gets a surprising ‘cover-up’ order from her daughter

Olympia, who’s used to being by her mother’s side during big moments, saw this as a moment of embarrassment not even for her mom, but for herself and felt like she had no choice but to act on it. Serena was caught off guard by her daughter’s swift and decisive move.

Serena was calmly posing, happily in front of the camera. She adjusted herself and slightly raised her arms right at that moment, her top lifted a bit and her skirt did the opposite, slipping down slightly. Without thinking and without saying a word, her daughter jumped into action and immediately pulled the skirt back up so her belly button wouldn’t show. That was something her daughter just wasn’t going to allow.

Serena isn’t just a tennis legend or a global fashion icon; she’s also a mom and clearly, a mom whose daughter has no problem keeping her in check. And she’s probably not the only one. Kids always seem to be alert to the little details they don’t like seeing on their moms. At least in this case, Olympia didn’t hesitate to cover up Serena Williams.

Serena may steal the spotlight, but Olympia is clearly the one in charge when it comes to those unexpected moments. Maybe it doesn’t matter to Williams whether her belly button shows or not but her daughter doesn’t feel the same. As long as she’s around, she’ll make sure no one sees her mom’s belly button. Does it really embarrass her that much?

BOXING

“If I Come Back: Tyson Fury Give Conditions for Come Back

Tyson Fury isn’t chasing a comeback. He says he’s done. But when the name Oleksandr Usyk comes up, everything changes.

The Gypsy King’s retirement isn’t as nailed shut as it once looked—and he’s made it crystal clear: there’s only one fight he’d return for. “If I was going to come back, I’d come back for Usyk. In England. That’s the one I want immediately, that would be the fight I want next. In England for sure” Fury told Boxing Scene.

This comes after two fights against Usyk in 2024—both of them losses, the only defeats of Fury’s career. The first, in May, saw Fury lose his WBC heavyweight title by split decision. Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion.

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They ran it back in December, and Usyk got the nod again—this time by unanimous decision.

It looked like Fury was heading into a domestic showdown with Anthony Joshua after that, but he called time instead. And even now, he’s not talking about belts, money, or AJ. Only one name gets mentioned: Usyk.

“That’d be the fight I want next. Immediately.”

Speculation about a third fight with Usyk has never gone away. Now Fury’s said it himself—it’s the only one that would drag him back.

He didn’t hold back on how he views their second fight either.

“My last fight was a clear victory for The Gypsy King. Anybody in boxing can see that. A complete load of dogs***

I want a fair fight, I don’t want any favours, I want a fair fight and a fair result. Which I know I didn’t get. I thought I won it by five rounds. I watched it 250 times. Each way I never see it as a way for him to win. They can do what they want.”

He still trains twice a day. Says he’s happy. But Usyk? That’s still bothering him. It’s unfinished. And he wants it settled in the UK—no neutral ground, no politics, no BS decisions.

Fury’s not begging for the spotlight. He’s living on his terms, as he puts it—training, eating what he wants, doing what he wants. But for one more fight, under the right circumstances, he’d suit up again.

“I’ve achieved everything. Every belt. Made the money. What would I be coming back for?”

Turns out, revenge might be enough.

Usyk is scheduled to defend his belts later this month against IBF champion Daniel Dubois. A third fight with Fury isn’t on the table officially—but the Ukrainian has already said he’d be open to it.