Opinion: New Arthur Ashe documentary reveals how tennis icon transformed activism in America

"Citizen Ashe" establishes a through line from Ashe to the ways in which Black athletes are using their prominence to advocate for social justice.

      

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Watch: Trailer for 'Citizen Ashe' documentary on legendary tennis player Arthur Ashe

Directors Rex Miller and Sam Pollard explore the enduring legacy of tennis great and humanitarian Arthur Ashe in the feature documentary "Citizen Ashe."

      

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IOC says it held second video call with Peng Shuai, who 'reconfirmed' she is 'safe and well'

The IOC said it talked with three-time Olympian Peng Shuai via a video call and added it will meet with her in person in January.

      

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Opinion: WTA shows what leadership is in standing up to China and supporting Peng Shuai

The WTA suspended its tournaments in China after being rebuffed in efforts to talk with Peng Shuai, who accused a top Chinese official of assault.

      

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WTA suspends tennis events in China over concern for Peng Shuai following sexual assault allegations

"Unless China takes the steps we have asked for, we cannot put our players and staff at risk by holding events in China," the WTA said in a statement.

      

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Missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai meets with IOC's Thomas Bach via video call

The IOC met virtually with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who went missing after accusing a former Chinese government official of sexual assault.

      

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Serena and Venus Williams have another Richard Williams to thank for their tennis stardom

Richard Williams, who developed his daughters Serena and Venus into tennis stars, turned to another Richard Williams to learn how to play tennis.

      

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Opinion: If women's tennis has the courage to walk away from Chinese money, the rest of the sports world can, too.

Peng Shuai's disappearance could be the breaking point between women's tennis and China regardless of the financial ramifications.

      

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