MIRRA ANDREEVA WINS FRENCH OPEN AT 19, BECOMES YOUNGEST WOMEN’S CHAMPION SINCE MONICA SELES . (PHOTO).

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 Mirra Andreeva wins French Open at 19, becomes youngest women’s champion since Monica Seles   Russian tennis star Mirra Andreeva completed a breakout run at the French Open on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to capture her first Grand Slam title at age 19. Andreeva, who was already regarded as a prodigy after emerging on the WTA Tour as a teenager, became the youngest women’s singles champion since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she won her third straight French Open in 1992. Ranked eighth in the world, she controlled the final in Paris, taking command after dropping just a few early games. The match shifted decisively when Andreeva won nine consecutive games to seize control, eventually closing out the victory with a backhand winner on match point before falling to her knees in celebration on the clay. She finished with 25 winners compared to Chwalinska’s 10 and committed fewer unforced errors in a match played under windy conditions at Cour...

FORMER ESPN ANCHOR SAGE STEELE APOLOGIZED TO HER KIDS BEFORE SUING NETWORK. (PHOTO).


 Former ESPN anchor Sage Steele apologized to her kids before suing network


Sage Steele, former ESPN anchor turned conservative commentator, recently revealed the candid conversation she had with her children before filing a lawsuit against the network. 


Steele, who shares three adult children with ex-husband Jonathan Bailey, explained that she warned them about the backlash they might face, urging them not to defend her but to stand firm in the importance of “diversity of thought.” 


Her son encouraged her, telling her it was “about time” she stood up for herself.


Steele sued ESPN in 2022 after being suspended for controversial remarks about the COVID-19 vaccine and former President Barack Obama, claiming the company violated her free speech and breached her contract. 


Although she initially issued a public apology, she later pursued legal action, explaining that her children had endured threats and criticism online because of her opinions. 


The case was settled in 2023, and Steele left the network after 16 years.


Reflecting on the ordeal, Steele said she never wanted to sue and only sought an apology from ESPN. She claimed the network dismissed her request, which ultimately pushed her toward legal action. 


Despite the challenges, Steele emphasized that the experience reinforced her belief in standing up for personal convictions, even when it comes at a cost to family and career.

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