All-American: Tiger Woods

Women's tennis is more competitive, there's more money to make, and there are more Black women and other players of color in the sport than ever before — all thanks to Venus and Serena. Cecil explores the mark the Williams sisters have left on tennis. Plus, Serena's big announcement, and the sister act returns to the 2022 U.S. Open.

A quick update on our season finale, where we'll reflect on the Williams Sisters' legacy, and their showing at the 2022 US Open.

After recovering from a traumatic birthing experience, Serena is back on the tennis court. Cecil walks us through what it was like to watch in person as Serena returned to the US Open and faced Naomi Osaka in the controversial 2018 final.

2015 marked the greatest tennis season Serena Williams has ever played. She dominated her sport and entered the GOAT conversation. Also that same year? A noticeable shift in how America viewed — and treated — the Williams sisters.

Venus and Serena have made no secret of the fact that they love fashion, and their looks have been featured on red carpets and magazine covers. But their influence goes deeper than that. Both sisters have made bold on-court fashion choices that have redefined the sartorial possibilities for women in tennis

Venus steps up to win a decades-long battle for equal prize money in professional tennis.

Althea Gibson is the greatest tennis player that most people have never heard of -- and one of Serena's heroes. We explore how Althea moved tennis forward in so many ways but received little in return. And how she still largely hasn't received her due.

A rumor about the Williams family spirals into one of the ugliest moments in tennis history. Plus, how a 2001 tournament showed some of the tennis community's true colors.

Before Venus and Serena, there was just Venus. Her unusual debut in professional tennis got host Cecil Harris hooked on the Williams family. In this episode, he chronicles how Venus had to navigate a series of early, challenging moments without her sister.

Richard Williams made a plan for his daughters to become tennis champions before either of them were born. But the whole family helped the plan succeed, especially the girls' mother, Oracene Price, whose role is often overlooked.

The All-American team meets for the first time at the 2021 US Open. The only people missing? The Williams sisters. Both Venus and Serena sit out because of injuries but the team uncovers their effect on the tournament anyway. Plus, host Cecil Harris takes a trip down memory lane with The Hollywood Reporter's Nekesa Mumbi Moody. They revisit the 2002 US Open and the crowd's ambivalence towards the Williams sisters.

While Venus and Serena Williams are revered today, twenty years ago they were both being booed. On All-American: Venus & Serena, host Cecil Harris, a veteran sports reporter who has covered the Williams sisters for nearly their entire careers, revisits the jaw-dropping moments that have defined their time in the spotlight, through interviews with retired tennis players, fans, journalists, and their former coach, Rick Macci. Through their story, All-American: Venus & Serena reveals ugly truths about how America often ignores, scorns, and resists Black excellence -- until it becomes undeniable. The new season officially starts July 13.

On this episode of TORCHED, Molly Bloom revisits the 1972 Men's Basketball Gold Medal Game, set against a bitter Cold War backdrop To this day, the U.S. team has refused to accept their silver medals because of what went down on the court with the Soviet Union. Was it simply controversy… or could it have been conspiracy?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiger didn't get to keep his title at this year's Masters tournament, but his performance did leave a lot to talk about. Jordan and Albert speak with professional golfer Bo Van Pelt about the unusual major and what's next for Tiger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 changed everything. For Tiger, the world— and this show. Jordan and Albert revisit their thoughts on Tiger and his legacy, see what he's been up to since his comeback, and consider what he might do next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of struggling with injuries and a marred public image, Tiger returns to golf's biggest event. Not only does he shock the world with his 2019 Masters performance— he rewrites his own story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of silence, Tiger finally confronts the error of his ways. In the years that followed, Tiger's life was dominated by loss after loss— and people started to write him off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over Thanksgiving weekend 2009, Tiger Woods crashed his Escalade into a tree. In the tabloid drama that followed, Tiger's picture-perfect image was shattered, too.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After marrying Elin Nordegren in 2004, Tiger Woods took on a new identity: family man. Not long after, he faced a devastating loss. Was the foundation he'd built his life and career on beginning to crack? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Magary & David Roth of Defector talk about the 2020 U.S. Open with Chris Thompson in this bonus episode of The Distraction specially made for All-American: Tiger. (Regular episodes of All-American resume next week. Visit Defector.com to check out the guy’s new site) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 2000s Tiger was at the height of his career-- he seemed completely unstoppable. How did Tiger navigate being the best in the business? He learned from another great, Michael Jordan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nike took a big bet on Tiger when he was just a rookie and immediately faced major backlash. How Tiger's relationship with the sports brand went from a PR mess to one of the most iconic endorsement deals in sports history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Magary & David Roth of Defector talk Tiger with Shane Ryan in this bonus episode of The Distraction specially made for All-American: Tiger. (Regular episodes of All-American resume next week.) Visit Defector.com to check out the guys' new site.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning his first major championship in 1997, Tiger Woods was immediately touted as a role model to Black children. But is this a role Tiger even wanted? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the reporter who gets close with teenage Tiger Woods. But will his access remain the same after Tiger's legendary 1997 Masters performance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two magazine cover stories about Tiger Woods change the golf rookie's relationship with the media— forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rise to glory. A fall from grace. A comeback no one saw coming. Season 1 of All American tells the story of Tiger Woods through the headlines that have been chasing him for decades. Asking- what does Tiger’s story say about America itself?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.