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'Burg boys tennis continuing high level of play
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'Burg boys tennis continuing high level of play

For many years now, the athletic programs across the Wheelersburg Local School District have typically found themselves at or near the top of the heap. That’s no different with the Wheelersburg men’s tennis program in 2026. With a 16-3 overall record and a 9-3 mark in SOC competition, Jodi Ruby’s ou

May 5
3 min
Vote for the Boys Athlete of the Week for April 27-May 3
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Vote for the Boys Athlete of the Week for April 27-May 3

No. 1 singles tennis players and high-scoring lacrosse players headline this week's nominees. Voting ends at 8 p.m. on May 10.

May 5
2 min
Coco Gauff joins Aryna Sabalenka in support of potential 'boycott' of Grand Slams following 'disappointment' with French Open prize pool
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Coco Gauff joins Aryna Sabalenka in support of potential 'boycott' of Grand Slams following 'disappointment' with French Open prize pool

Some of the world's best tennis players are calling for a bigger piece of the pie than the roughly 15% they're getting from Grand Slams.

May 5
2 min
Top Tennis Players Criticize the French Open Over This Year’s Prize Money
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Top Tennis Players Criticize the French Open Over This Year’s Prize Money

Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and Jannik Sinner were among those who expressed “their deep disappointment” with Roland-Garros.

May 5
3 min
Emma Raducanu withdraws after completing her Italian Open press obligations
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Emma Raducanu withdraws after completing her Italian Open press obligations

British tennis player Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Italian Open shortly after doing her pre-tournament press conference. Raducanu has been dealing with the aftereffects of a viral illness that sidelined her since Indian Wells. She posted a vague health update…

May 5
2 min
The daily pitch from Sports Editor : May 5, 2026
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The daily pitch from Sports Editor : May 5, 2026

May 5—➜ . Thanks to a raucous home environment this past Friday and Saturday at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex, the Illini cruised past Yale in the first round and Vanderbilt in the second round. Next up? A showdown with rival Ohio State at 4 p.m. on Friday in the Sweet 16 in Columbus, Ohio. ➜ . ➜

May 5
3 min
Coco Gauff responds to Aryna Sabalenka’s comments on potential Grand Slam boycott
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Coco Gauff responds to Aryna Sabalenka’s comments on potential Grand Slam boycott

Prize money remains a topic of ongoing debate in tennis, and it was put to several top players at the Italian Open whether boycotting Grand Slams could become an option. World number one Aryna Sabalenka suggested that a boycott is possible down the line, while Coco Gauff believes it could become a s

May 5
3 min
Iga Swiatek hopes for player talks with Roland Garros following prize money announcement
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Iga Swiatek hopes for player talks with Roland Garros following prize money announcement

Earlier this week, several top tennis players, including Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek, released a joint statement criticising the prize money on offer at Roland Garros later this month. The group – which also included Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff – pointed out that the percentage of revenue bein

May 5
3 min
PSG coach quotes Nadal in bid to seal game, set, match at Bayern
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PSG coach quotes Nadal in bid to seal game, set, match at Bayern

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique quoted tennis great Rafa Nadal in an attempt to motivate his players for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich. Nadal once said that the extra class of his long-time rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic prompted him to get e

May 5
2 min
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