SERENA WILLIAMS FALLS TO 20-YEAR-OLD MAYA JOINT IN WIMBLEDON RETURN AFTER NEARLY FOUR-YEAR SINGLES ABSENCE. (PHOTO).

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 Serena Williams falls to 20-year-old Maya Joint in Wimbledon return after nearly four-year singles absence Serena Williams showed flashes of the power and precision that defined her Hall of Fame career in her return to professional singles tennis Tuesday, but ultimately fell short in a three-set opening-round loss at Wimbledon. The 44-year-old Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in a match that lasted 2 hours and 22 minutes on Centre Court. It marked Williams’ first singles appearance in nearly four years, since the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams still produced trademark moments, including powerful serves and heavy groundstrokes that once carried her to seven Wimbledon singles titles. But Joint, ranked 87th, absorbed the pace and proved steadier on the biggest points, repeatedly finding angles that pushed Williams out of position. “I don’t know what just happened, to be honest,” Joint said afterward. “I didn’t get ...

ALEXANDER BROTHERS REPORTEDLY SEEK TRUMP PARDONS IN SEX TRAFFICKING CASE.(PHOTO).


 Alexander brothers reportedly seek Trump pardons in sex trafficking case

Three brothers recently convicted in New York of a decades-long sex-trafficking conspiracy have explored avenues to seek pardons from former President Trump, according to people familiar with their efforts. The discussions, which began last year and continued after their conviction earlier this month, included outreach to a lobbyist and a prominent Jewish group known for influencing clemency efforts. There is no indication that the White House is considering their requests.

The brothers—Tal Alexander, 39, and twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38—were arrested in 2024. Oren and Tal had previously been among the top luxury real estate brokers in the U.S., and their convictions sent shockwaves through the industry. They are scheduled for sentencing in August and face the possibility of life in prison. While their legal team has denied pursuing pardons and is focused on appeals, associates acknowledge that exploring clemency has been discussed. Despite the brothers’ connections to influential circles, experts say the chances of a pardon for individuals convicted of sexual crimes, including those involving minors, remain extremely slim.


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