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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
"I need to live every darn day to the fullest": New freedom for former tennis star Chris Evert after ovarian cancer ordeal
Chris Evert (via Getty Images) Tennis great Chris Evert , a retired world No. 1 and 18-time Grand Slam singles titlist, recently shared that her battle with ovarian cancer has radically transformed her perspective on life and self-expression. Diagnosed twice with stage 1 ovarian cancer, Chris Evert is now cancer-free and is leveraging her platform to promote awareness, genetic screening, and living life on her terms. Chris Evert speaks out about her fight with cancer and how it redefined her voice and purpose Chris Evert's experience with ovarian cancer was defined by tragedy, caution, and strength. Having already lost her sister Jeanne to the disease, Chris Evert was tested genetically and determined to be a carrier of the BRCA-1 mutation. After a preventative hysterectomy in 2022, physicians found stage 1 ovarian cancer through routine pathology. Although the cancer came back, it was once more detected early on and effectively treated. Now 69, Chris Evert is in remission for the second time. "Before this period of my life, I used to be wary of image and speaking out. Now I just say what I want to say, and that is an attitude that sets you free. If I am well informed and educated on a subject and I have an opinion, then I like to use my voice to speak out," Evert recently explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like India: Jewelry On Sale For Half Price (See Price List) Luxury Jewelry | search ads Undo That's the attitude that's given her not only confidence but also a mission: empowering women to know their risk factors, to get genetic testing, and to take their health into their own hands. How an unexpected cancer diagnosis finally set Chris Evert free: "I used to be wary... Now I just Although Evert promotes early awareness, experts warn against a misconception: that there is an "early test" for ovarian cancer. As reported by the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), no screen is yet effective in detecting the disease in its earliest stages among the general population. Rather, professionals highlight genetic testing and preventive surgeries, particularly for high-risk patients with BRCA mutations. Dr. Gillian Hanley, associate professor at the University of British Columbia, points to the singularity of Evert's case: 'She would never have been symptomatic,' says Hanley. 'There's no screening method that would have picked that up. The only reason that cancer was diagnosed is because her fallopian tubes were removed and then they were very, very carefully analyzed by a pathologist… and that doesn't occur outside of the case of a BRCA mutation. ' No early detection for ovarian cancer—but knowledge is power Ovarian cancer is uncommon, occurring in approximately 1 in 87 women during their lifetime, but tends to be diagnosed late because it has insidious symptoms. As opposed to popular belief, the CA-125 blood test and transvaginal scans are not effective for early detection. A UK clinical trial in 2021 on a large population showed that existing screening practices do not lower mortality. This is why medical experts now focus on prevention through genetic testing and risk-reducing surgeries like salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes), especially during unrelated pelvic surgeries. 'So again, we're not saying that your regular woman on the street needs to go in and have this elective surgery,' said Sarah DeFeo of OCRA. 'But we know that hundreds of thousands of women are having surgery every year anyway, for a different reason, where they could take the opportunity to take out their tubes at the same time, potentially. It's something that they should talk to their doctor about, and it's something that doctors should be thinking about. ' DeFeo also encourages women to realize that family background counts on both sides. BRCA mutations are also inherited from fathers, so it is important to know your full genetic history. "It does change you when you have a battle like this and I do think about whether my cancer will come back from time to time, but what I think about more is that I need to live every darn day to the fullest. You know, I'd better start doing only things that I want to do and only things that make me happy. That's the way I think now," Evert said. "When you have lived through an experience like this, you appreciate that every day is precious. You just don't know what's around the corner and the reality is you have no control over it. So live every moment. This feels like a second chance for me, no doubt about it. Sometimes you have to sink to the lowest depths and get to a point where you wonder whether you will get through something like cancer to change your mindset," she said. Also read: Serving love: Top 5 Grand Slam romances that you probably didn't know about Chris Evert's survival story proves that by pushing women to venture into genetic testing and make informed choices, Evert has discovered a purpose greater than any championship medal. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
WNBA star Marina Mabrey breaks silence on Caitlin Clark shove backlash
WNBA star Marina Mabrey has claimed she is 'dammed if I do, dammed if I don't' in the aftermath of her viral clash with Caitlin Clark. Indiana Fever superstar Clark found herself at the center of a shocking bust-up after she was jabbed in the eye by Connecticut 's Jacy Sheldon before being pushed over by Marina Mabrey. The incident quickly sent shockwaves around the sport and reignited conversations around Clark's treatment by her WNBA rivals. Tennis legend Chris Evert, Stephen A. Smith and Dave Portnoy were among those to wade into the debate and now Mabrey has broken her silence on the backlash. She appeared on a live stream alongside Connecticut teammate Saniya Rivers. In a clip, that appeared on social media, the pair appear to be responding to comments about the incident. 'Well, damned if I do, damned if I don't,' Mabrey says before dapping up Rivers, who is left in hysterics over her comment. Fouls were committed across the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the Fever came out on top against the Sun on Tuesday. Multiple brawls, sparked by attacks on Fever superstar Clark, broke out leading to the ejections of players from both sides. Despite the shocking scenes, however, the league announced Wednesday that no players will face suspensions for their part in the scuffles. But Clark's teammate Sophie Cunningham was fined by the league after her furious reaction to the fracas. Later in the came, with Sheldon racing towards the hoop after a steal in the final minute, Cunningham wrapped her arms around Sheldon's head and pulled her by her neck to the ground. Another scuffle ensued, with Connecticut 's Lindsay Allen running over to defend her teammate and Sheldon popping straight up to shove Cunningham. Ultimately, Cunningham, Sheldon, and Allen were all ejected. A section of Clark 's fans have urged the Indiana Fever star to leave the WNBA following the latest incidents.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennis legend Chris Evert, adult star come to Fever's Caitlin Clark's defense
The post Tennis legend Chris Evert, adult star come to Fever's Caitlin Clark's defense appeared first on ClutchPoints. Caitlin Clark has taken her fair share of hits this WNBA season, but Tuesday night's game against the Connecticut Sun pushed things to a new level. Clark was poked in the eye, shoved to the floor, and slapped with a technical foul in a chaotic sequence that also saw Sun players Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles penalized, while Jacy Sheldon was hit with a flagrant, Outkick reports. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham later delivered a hard foul on Sheldon, and both were ejected with less than a minute remaining. Advertisement What sparked more conversation than the officiating or the final score was the growing chorus of voices calling out the league for how Clark is being treated. One of the loudest came from tennis legend Chris Evert, who voiced her frustration on social media. Even an adult film star had share her rage. 'When will these ladies realize, accept, and appreciate @CaitlinClark22 is the best thing that ever happened to women's basketball,' Evert wrote. 'This is a bad look for the sport and what's happened to sportsmanship?' Her remarks followed a post from veteran journalist Christine Brennan, who is preparing to release a book about Clark. But Evert was not the only one weighing in. Kendra Lust and the Growing Outcry Adult film star Kendra Lust also shared her thoughts, expressing disbelief over the league's lack of response. 'How was nobody ejected? This is crazy,' she tweeted. 'Poke to the eye more intentionally than a UFC fight, then another player comes and knocks her down.' Advertisement Later, Lust was asked what it might take for the WNBA to step in. Her response was blunt. 'I think it's either gonna be her getting hurt or a fight for the WNBA to finally take action. Other top players in the league speaking up would help also,' she said. Clark has taken hits throughout her rookie campaign. She was struck in the eye during a game against the Sun last season, slammed to the floor against Chicago, and even close-lined to the head. The recurring physicality has raised eyebrows, not just among fans but also across different corners of pop culture. After the latest skirmish, crew chief Ashley Gross told reporters that Clark was penalized for 'reacting in an unsportsmanlike manner.' Fever head coach Stephanie White said she was not given any explanation for the technical foul. What started as a conversation about a promising rookie has shifted to a bigger discussion about accountability and image. When voices like Chris Evert and Kendra Lust are united on an issue, it speaks volumes. Caitlin Clark's impact is no longer just about stats or star power. It is now about respect, protection, and the way a league chooses to handle its moment in the spotlight. Related: Giants' Jaxson Dart, Tommy DeVito have sights set on Love Island Related: WWE star Gunther trolls Goldberg with 8 words
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Legendary Women's Tennis Star Tees Off On The WNBA
Legendary Women's Tennis Star Tees Off On The WNBA originally appeared on The Spun. The WNBA has dominated the headlines this week because of a pair of scuffles that broke out during Tuesday's game between the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever. Advertisement Things got really chippy in the third quarter when Jacy Sheldon poked Caitlin Clark in the eye. Clark pushed Sheldon and said a few words to her before getting bumped to the ground by Marina Mabrey. Fast forward to the final minute of regulation, and Fever guard Sophie Cunningham retaliated by committing a really hard foul on Sheldon. She was ejected from the game with only 46.1 seconds remaining. After the initial incident involving Clark and Mabrey occurred, award-winning columnist Christine Brennan ripped the WNBA's officials for not tossing Mabrey out of the game. "The WNBA continues to fail to meet the moment," Brennan wrote on X. "Terrible decision to allow Marina Mabrey to stay in the game. People are watching as never before. And this is what they see?" Advertisement American tennis legend Chris Evert agrees with Brennan's take on the matter. Jun 17, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) fouls Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) in the second half at Gainbridge Ruszkowski-Imagn Images. In fact, Evert took things one step further by saying WNBA players need to realize Clark is the "best thing that ever happened" to the league. "When will these ladies realize, accept, and appreciate @CaitlinClark22 is the best thing that ever happened to women's basketball," Evert replied to Brennan's post. "This is a bad look for the sport and what's happened to sportsmanship?" Evert, an 18-time Grand Slam champion, has received plenty of support from Fever fans this week. Advertisement Although Tuesday night's altercations weren't a good look for the WNBA, it was announced Wednesday that no one will be suspended for their roles in them. The Fever will return to action Thursday evening to face the Golden State Valkyries. We're hoping there aren't any extracurricular activities during that matchup. Related: Petition Started To Ban Caitlin Clark's Teammate From The WNBA Legendary Women's Tennis Star Tees Off On The WNBA first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
US tennis legend Chris Evert slams WNBA players over wild Caitlin Clark attacks as she calls out 'bad look'
US tennis legend Chris Evert has taken aim at the WNBA and its players over the shocking skirmishes that left Caitlin Clark on the floor during the Indiana Fever's heated clash against the Connecticut Sun. Fouls flew around the court Tuesday night as Clark and Sun rivals Marina Mabrey and Tina Charles were hit with technicals, while Jacy Sheldon was assessed a flagrant foul. Clark was jabbed in the eye by Connecticut's Sheldon, who had previously been caught in a heated exchange with the Fever star, before being pushed over by Mabrey. When the Indiana superstar reacted angrily to being struck by Sheldon, the latter's teammate raced over and slammed her to the floor in a violent moment which sparked outrage online. Somehow she avoided an ejection from the game despite the shove being unprovoked, much to the dismay of WNBA fans - including Evert. The 18-time Grand Slam winner questioned why Mabrey was allowed to remain in the game, calling out the optics of the attacks on the league's most high-profile star. Evert questioned why Mabrey was allowed to remain in the game, calling out the optics 'When will these ladies realize, accept, and appreciate @CaitlinClark22 is the best thing that ever happened to women's basketball. This is a bad look for the sport and what's happened to sportsmanship?' Evert wrote on X. The 70-year-old former women's world No 1 shared the post in response to similar criticism from sports columnist Christine Brennan, who is set to release a book on Clark next month. 'The WNBA continues to fail to meet the moment. Terrible decision to allow Marina Mabrey to stay in the game. People are watching as never before. And this is what they see?' Brennan wrote on X. Brennan and Evert weren't alone in the outrage at the league and its officiating as many fans, including Barstool Sports chief Dave Portnoy, took to social media to slam the decision to allow Mabrey to continue playing. Following the bust-ups, both Fever and Sun staff were also critical of the officiating with Indiana head coach Stephanie White claiming that 'everybody [in the league] is getting better, except the officials.' 'I started talking to the officials in the first quarter, and we knew this was going to happen,' White said. 'You could tell it was going to happen. So, they've got to get control of it. They've got to be better.' However, the WNBA came out Wednesday and admitted that Mabrey should have faced harsher punishment for her part in the on-court skirmish. Mabrey's technical has been upgraded to a flagrant 2, which would have brought an ejection had it been dished out on the night. Meanwhile, Clark's teammate and friend Sophie Cunningham was assessed with a flagrant foul and immediately ejected from the heated contest late in the game. With 46.1 seconds remaining in the game, Cunningham committed a blatant and hard foul of her own as Sheldon came away with a steal. In retaliation, the Fever enforcer wrapped her arms around the Sun guard's head and pulling her to the ground in an act of revenge after her foul on Clark. Another larger scuffle then ensued, with Connecticut's Lindsay Allen running over to defend her teammate and Sheldon popping straight up to shove the Fever player. Tensions took a while to die down and at the end of it, Cunningham, Sheldon, and Allen were all ejected. In addition to the standard fine that comes with earning a flagrant 2, Cunningham has also received a subsequent fine.
