Serena, Nadal and Thiem advance to U.S. Open quarter-finals

Two recent reports suggest homophobia remains a major issue in sport, both in Germany and across Europe. But is that always the case? And what is being done about it? DW takes a look at the state of play.

Clash of the champions: Roger Federer and Serena Williams face off in doubles match.

Breakdancing is one of four new sports proposed by organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The other three sports, surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing, will debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has until Dec. 2020 for final approval.

Will smith to Play Venus and Serena Williams' father in a new movie the film, 'King Richard,' will focus on how Richard Williams shaped both of his daughters' legendary tennis careers.

The tennis star has been friends with the former actress for several years. She took on the task of planning her baby shower back in February. She revealed the party was a lot more pressure than she'd first thought.

Intersex sport ruling raises ethical questions about female competitive athletes

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian wants to end the stigma around paternity leave, as he believes it's important for men to take time off to be with their newborn children.

'I don't know who that is' - Serena Williams on USTA decision to not allow Ramos to umpire her matches

Williams beat Sharapova in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1..It was Williams' first U.S. Open match since losing to Naomi Osaka in last year's final..Williams now leads the head-to-head series with Sharapova 20-2..Every time I come up against her, I just bring out some of my best tennis., Serena Williams, via statement.

What Sunday Dare said about Nigeria's sport sector

The 37-year-old tennis player wanted to keep her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia, inside her belly. She had researched so much about the birthing process and it scared her.

Playing together: Promoting education and social inclusion through sport