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A historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates and shows there are no limits for excellence WASHINGTON (AP) There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match resonates with so many folks.

That shes 45, for one thing.

Only one woman, Martina Navratilova, ever has won a tour-level singles match while older; her last victory came at 47 in 2004.

That Williams hadnt entered a tournament anywhere in 16 months.

That she needed surgery for uterine fibroids.

And when asked Tuesday night after beating her 23-year-old opponent, Peyton Stearns, 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open what message others might take away from that performance and that result, Williams was quick to provide an answer about there being no limits for excellence.

US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic womens sports COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

(AP) The U.S.

Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in womens sports.

The committee is citing an executive order from President Donald Trump.

The order, signed in February, threatens to cut funding for organizations allowing transgender athletes in womens sports.

The policy is listed under the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy and follows a similar move by the NCAA earlier this year.

National governing bodies for various sports like swimming and track and field are expected to comply with the directive.

Jannik Sinner rehires the fitness coach he fired for playing a role in his doping case ROME (AP) Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach nearly a year after firing him for his role in the top-ranked players doping case.

The move comes after Sinner recently removed fitness coach Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio from his team.

A statement from Sinners team says Umberto has played an important role in Janniks development to date and his return reflects a renewed focus on continuity and performance at the highest level.

Ferrara purchased the product that led to Sinner's three-month ban earlier this year.

45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match WASHINGTON (AP) Venus Williams has become the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova.

Williams delivered some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes at age 45 while beating Peyton Stearns a player who is 22 years younger by a 6-3, 6-4 score at the DC Open.

Tuesday night's victory in Washington was the first for Williams in nearly two years.

Navratilova was 47 in 2004 when she won for the final time.

The former No.

1-ranked Williams had not played singles in an official match since March 2024 in Miami, missing time while having surgery to remove uterine fibroids.

Big Ten's Petitti: No support for SEC's at-large bid preference for College Football Playoff LAS VEGAS (AP) The Big Ten commissioner is reiterating the leagues preference for multiple automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, increasing the likelihood of a showdown with the Southeastern Conference when the format for 2026 is decided.

Commissioner Tony Petitti says any change that adds at-large bids and increases the discretion and role of a selection committee a format the SEC and others have shown a preference for will have a difficulft time getting support of the Big Ten.

Commanders GM says non-football topics such as President Trump's comments don't reach him ASHBURN, Va.

(AP) Washingtons NFL franchise used to be in the news all the time for reasons other than football.

That seemed to have changed under new team ownership, but President Donald Trumps remarks about the team name and possibly holding up a stadium deal are making waves just as training camp opens.

Still, Commanders general manager Adam Peters made clear Tuesday at a news conference with coach Dan Quinn a day before the teams first training camp practice that he doesnt expect any of that sort of outside conversation to interfere with their real jobs.

Rafael Devers debuts at first base for Giants after refusing to play position for Red Sox ATLANTA (AP) Rafael Devers has made his debut at first base for the San Francisco Giants.

Tuesday night's start at Atlanta was the slugger's first at the position that he refused to play for his previous team, the Boston Red Sox.

Boston traded Devers to San Francisco in June after his relationship with management deteriorated less than two years into a 10-year, $313.5 million contract he signed in 2023.

After the trade, Devers said he felt he had earned some respect because of his production in Boston.

But he added that he'd be happy to play first for the Giants.

Rich Hill becomes oldest player in majors at 45 with start against Cubs CHICAGO (AP) Kansas Citys Rich Hill seemed a bit rusty in his return to the majors as baseballs oldest active player.

His Royals teammates didnt make the 45-year-old left-handers start against the Cubs any easier.

Hill gave up three runs and six hits over five innings in his first major league appearance since last September with Boston.

He threw 90 pitches (55 strikes), walking two and striking out one.

He left with Chicago leading 3-0.

Hills start at Wrigley Field marked the debut of his 21st season in the majors and his first with Kansas City.

The Royals are his 14th major league team, matching Edwin Jacksons record.

Hill became the oldest player to start a major league game since May 27, 2012, when lefty Jamie Moyer tossed his final game with Colorado at age 49.

The ACC has moved past lawsuits and uncertainty.

Commissioner Jim Phillips sees stable years ahead CHARLOTTE, N.C.

(AP) The Atlantic Coast Conference is entering the 2025-26 sports season having moved past uncertainty from its legal fight with member schools Clemson and Florida State.

Earlier this year, the league reached a settlement in those cases that reshaped the league's revenue-sharing model.

The league also saw ESPN pick up the option to extend its base-rights media deal with the league.

That's why commissioner Jim Phillips described recent months as the restabilization of a great league" in an interview with The Associated Press.

Phillips spoke at the opening of the league's preseason football media days.

Contract squabbles are the top NFL storyline as teams kick off training camp Contract squabbles.

Quarterback competitions.

Comeback quests.

Those will be just a few of the storylines to watch during NFL training camp.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons report on Wednesday, all 32 teams will be ready to go.

Each one is 0-0 and can dream about winning the Super Bowl.

Its a much more realistic thought for some teams than others.

Still, its a long road that requires key players staying healthy, plenty of luck and exceptional performances in the biggest moments..

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