Pittsburgher beats world no. 1 at Wimbledon, falls to Serena Williams
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
July 9, 2019
Against all expectations, Pittsburgh native Alison Riske had 23-time grand slam champion Serena Williams on the brink of defeat in their Tuesday quarterfinal at Wimbledon.
Take 5: Kings, queens and curses
May 28, 2019
Our staff is sharing four of our hottest basketball takes — and one about Serena Williams.
Editorial: GQ’s “Woman” of the Year cover insensitive
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
November 16, 2018
The GQ magazine's "Woman" of the Year cover featuring Serena Williams has drawn the ire of fans on social media since its release. The stylistic choices completely ignore the important context of Williams’ history in the public eye.
Serena Williams controversy mars U.S. Open
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 10, 2018
Serena Williams was mistreated by the umpire during the U.S. Open final — but it’s not surprising. These calls are a blatant attempt to stifle Williams’ success in a sport dominated by white men.
Take 5: Bell, Beadle and Basketball
August 29, 2018
From catsuits to contract holdouts, The Pitt News staff takes a look at the spiciest storylines from the past week.