NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams knows firsthand the dangers of underfinanced youth sports across the nation. When she joins a panel discussion Tuesday with such other high-powered sports figures as Jon Gruden, Tom Brady, Missy Franklin, Jessica Mendoza, Rob Manfred, Tim Finchem, among others, Williams says she will be eager to tackle the problem that has led to hefty budget cuts and decreased participation by youngsters in America. "You didn't see a lot of girls playing tennis in Compton (California), but thankfully my parents made sure we had the opportunity to compete," says Williams, who will participate on the Sports Matter panel hosted by The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation.Read more on NewsOK.com
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