1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (174+ words) NEW YORK — Sunday was a pretty great day for Americans at the U.S. Open, with the seven players in fourth-round action going 5-2. After Taylor Townsend lost the day’s opening match to top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the wins started rolling in: Alex…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (194+ words) benrothenberg.com On asking the questions staring us in the face. NEW YORK — It can be stressful speaking up and asking questions in press conferences, particularly in this digital media era. With every second of main press room audio and…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (140+ words) NEW YORK — Covering a Grand Slam event can feel like running a marathon every day for 15 days in a row—and that’s without even counting the increasingly busy qualifying week. Pacing yourself is a must. But none of us runners…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (758+ words) When Frances Tiafoe reached the final of ATP-WTA 1000 Cincinnati with his semifinal win on Saturday night, it confirmed a historic moment for men’s tennis: the Cincinnati Open final will be contested between two Black men, Tiafoe and Arthur Fils. Both…...