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Serena and Venus Williams will not be fined for missing a post‑match press conference at the U.S. Open after the USTA said there was no injury cited and penalties for such violations are discretionary; their absence came after a doubles loss and follows a history of selective press participation by the sisters.
Serena Williams avoided a potential $50,000 fine for missing post-match media duties at Wimbledon after doctors ruled her knee tweak during her first-round loss to Maya Joint justified an exemption; the rule allows media skips on injury, and Williams is focusing on her doubles return with Venus.
Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points on 4-for-15 shooting, but left the arena and skipped the postgame media session after San Antonio’s 127-114 Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City, giving the Thunder a 3-2 series edge. NBA officials had warned him about media duties, though he was not fined; the Spurs face possible elimination in Game 6 in San Antonio as they continue their rivalry with OKC.
The NHL fined John Tortorella $100,000 after the Golden Knights skipped postgame media due to the team’s refusal to open the visiting locker room, a move Vegas blamed on hallway congestion and one that highlights ongoing tensions over postgame media obligations under the collective bargaining agreement.
Conor McGregor has canceled all media obligations for UFC 303, including a press conference in Dublin, amid significant behind-the-scenes drama. Neither McGregor nor any other involved parties have commented on the situation, leading to speculation about potential issues such as contract disputes, injuries, or drug-testing problems. The UFC is working to resolve the matter to keep the main event intact.