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.
No shortage of drama at 116th U.S. Open at Oakmont
By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor
June 20, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Open Championship returned this past weekend to historic Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, for the ninth time –– more than any other course in the world. Praised as one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses, Oakmont is also arguably the most difficult. And when th...