Maria Sharapova Takes Center Court
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Maria Sharapova Takes Center Court
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Maria Sharapova’s Superpower
The New York Times profiles Maria Sharapova, newly inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and redefining her legacy beyond the court. Known for merging fashion and sport, she leveraged her image into a powerful brand during her career. Now 38, she’s channeling her competitiveness into business, board roles, investing, and a new podcast on women’s leadership. For Sharapova, her true superpower isn’t style or sport—it’s her voice, and her determination to use it to influence business and culture.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Anti-abortion lawyer Jonathan Mitchell, architect of Texas’s “bounty” law, is now waging legal battles against abortion pills. His latest suit targets Aid Access, a telemedicine provider, but experts argue that his moves only amplify awareness of the pills’ safety and accessibility. Since Roe’s fall, abortion rates have risen, with medication now the central battleground in America’s abortion wars.
NEW YORK MAGAZINE
Sue Bird’s legacy goes bronze with an 8-foot statue outside Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena—the first for a WNBA player. The 21-year Storm legend and Hall of Famer reflects on her career, the league’s growth, and life after basketball. Now, she’s shaping women’s sports off the court too, creating platforms for players to tell their own stories and inspiring a new generation of athletes and fans.
I-D
SSENSE speaks with Léa Dickely, co-founder of Kwaidan Editions. She reveals how her fashion and art practices intertwine, exploring the uncanny and surreal. From consulting for Rick Owens with experimental textiles to creating haunting paintings of latex-clad figures, Dickely blends kitsch, pattern, and darkness. Her work channels mystery and ambiguity, balancing meticulous craft with visceral expression, making every piece—on canvas or in couture—a strange, captivating story.
SSENSE
In D.C., the first professional league in 70 years held tryouts, with 600 players from 10 countries vying for spots. Future stars like Kelsie Whitmore and Mo’ne Davis promise a fast, fearless game—integrated, playful, and multi-talented. Smaller ballparks, agile rosters, and a fresh approach mean this isn’t nostalgia—it’s a new era, and women are taking the field for good.