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Across two frantic days in New York, Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani repeatedly made their intentions clear. As the only doubles specialist team in a tournament that had banished the rest of their kind, they were on a mission to prove their worth by succeeding on the court. Shortly before midnight on an Arthur Ashe Stadium still filled with raucous …

If the opening day had the air of an exhibition at certain times, the finals night immediately felt like business. From the start it brought the feel of a traditional US Open showpiece event, with a patriotic rendition of the national anthem and a group of US Marine Corps standing with an unfurled Stars and Stripes flag providing pomp. Many …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, Williams gave thanks to her fiance, who was in the stands at the DC Open. He is Andrea Preti, who is a Danish-born Italian model and actor, according …

Andrea Gibson, a Poet of Love, Hope and Gender Identity, Dies at 49  The New York Times Poet Andrea Gibson, candid explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49  CNN Colorado’s Poet Laureate has died  Colorado Public Radio Andrea Gibson, spoken-word artist who poignantly wrote about gender and a terminal diagnosis, dies at 49  The Boston Globe ‘Dying is the opposite of leaving:’ …

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49. Gibson’s death was announced on social media by their wife, Megan Falley. Gibson and Falley are the main subjects of the documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light,” winner of …

In the end, Andrea Gibson’s heart was covered in stretch marks. That was the way the Colorado state poet laureate, queer activist and internationally touring spoken-word artist said they wanted to leave this Earth, according to their loved ones — with a life full of love so big and enduring, it couldn’t be contained. Gibson, 49, died early Monday morning …

Facebook Tweet Email Link AP  —  Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49. Gibson’s death was announced on social media by their wife, Megan Falley. Gibson and Falley are the main subjects of the documentary “Come See Me …

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their battle with terminal cancer, died Monday at age 49. Gibson’s death was announced on social media by their wife, Megan Falley. Gibson and Falley are featured in the highly anticipated documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light,” a favorite at this …

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49. Gibson’s death was announced on social media by their wife, Megan Falley. Gibson and Falley are the main subjects of the documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light,” winner of …

Andrea Gibson, a poet known for their ability to drill into the details of a moment and to draw those experiences out in captivating spoken word performances, died Monday.  Gibson’s poetry was rooted in real life, and spoke to issues that they thought affected everyday Coloradans, including queer rights, political division, environmental issues, gun reform and the health care system. …