Sonya Blakey

Sonya Blakey

Sonya Blakey is a household name when it comes to radio. Beginning her career in Chicago more than 20 years ago, she currently hosts "Sonya Blakey In...Full Bio

 

Great sportsmanship from Serena Williams!

Tennis players past and present are standing with Serena Williams after she claimed the sport was riddled by sexism following an extraordinary on-court tirade at an umpire during the US Open women’s final.

The 23-time grand slam winner said she wasfighting for the future rights of women players by publicly criticising the chair umpire Carlos Ramos for what she interpreted as double standards – but was fined $17,000 by the US Tennis Association over the incident. The final was won by Naomi Osaka of Japan – with the enormously talented 20-year-old claiming her first major title – but it will be remembered for the controversy prompted by a furious outburst from Williams.


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