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U.S. Open Guide: What You Need to Know

The 2026 U.S. Open has a new audience and apparently not everyone knows the rules. As celebrities, influencers and first-time tennis fans descend on Flushing Meadows, some spectators have gone viral for disruptive behavior, from using ring lights to talking loudly during play. Tennis superstars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff have weighed in, reminding newcomers that enjoying the U.S. Open comes with more etiquette than other sporting events. Whether you're seasoned or new, respect the sport.

Black Stars’ Best U.S. Open Outfits

The U.S. Open is still in full swing, and Black stars are continuing to show up and out on and off the court. From Naomi Osaka's iconic looks to comedian and writer Ziwe sashaying her way through in a silk dress, there's no lack of breathtaking fashion moments. The tennis icon stepped onto the court in a fierce outfit dressed head to toe in white, including a cape with small golden tennis rackets sewn into it. Alycia Parks was hard to miss in an all-red tennis outfit, while Frances Tiafoe was bright in an all-pink tennis set from Lululemon.

Kenny Smith Weds Croatian Model Tia Jurcic Third Time

Kenny "The Jet" Smith and Croatian influencer Tia Jurcic recently said "I do" in what is the third marriage for each of them. The wedding took place at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California, with an outdoor ceremony under a hanging chandelier.

Black Powerlifting Champion Sabotaged

Powerlifter Sonita Muluh shattered world records in April 2025 with a 311 kg squat. She attempted to break her own record at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in June with a 334.5 kg lift when spotter Ernestas Kusinas sabotaged her lift by touching the weights with his knee, disqualifying her. Kusinas admitted online he is racist and did it intentionally. Lithuanian police confirmed a criminal investigation is underway focusing on his Instagram comment and events at the championship.

NBA Foundation’s Ruth Jurgensen: $300M Impact

Ruth Jurgensen is changing the game of sports philanthropy. As executive director of the NBA Foundation and one of the few Black women executives in sports, she leads the league's charge to cultivate economic opportunity, career readiness, and front-office access for under-resourced young adults nationwide. Created in 2020 via a 10-year, $300 million commitment from the NBA Board of Governors, the NBA Foundation has moved beyond traditional sports philanthropy.

Kylian Mbappé’s Ethnicity and Background

Kylian Mbappé was born on December 20, 1998, in Paris and raised in Bondy, a suburb northeast of the French capital. His father, Wilfried Mbappé, was born in Cameroon and later moved to France, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, was born in France to Algerian parents of Kabyle Berber descent.

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