Staff Writer Chicago, IL Since 2022

Destiny Williams

Sports Features Correspondent

Olympics More Sports Breaking News Human Interest

1,360 articles

Destiny Williams came to sports journalism through an unexpected route: she was originally a features writer at a city magazine before discovering her passion for sports storytelling during the 2018 Winter Olympics. She joined Sports Central News in 2022 and quickly established herself as the writer who can make any sport compelling to any reader. Destiny is particularly skilled at writing about athletes from underrepresented communities and finding the bigger cultural narratives hiding inside sports stories. She is based in Chicago and covers a dozen different sports throughout the year.

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Horses race past a crowded grandstand at the Preakness Stakes on a sunny day.

Triple Crown's Tight Schedule Under Fire After Derby Champ Pulls Out of Preakness

Donald Trump in a suit and tie holds a baseball bat, with men in suits behind him.

Trump Honors Ted Turner as a 'Great' but Blasts CNN's Current Direction

Cathy Kelley smiles in a red top with a stadium crowd in the background.

WWE Host Cathy Kelley Sparks Frenzy with Gym Selfie, Fans Dream of Brock Lesnar Replacement

Gigi Hadid in a silver Miu Miu gown at the 53rd CMA Awards.

Gigi Hadid's Sheer Met Gala Gown Draws Fire: Fans Call It 'Tacky' and 'Uninspired'

Playground at Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, Massachusetts, with slides, swings, and climbing walls.

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Dale Jr. on NASCAR at Met Gala: 'I Don't Even Know What It Is, But I Love It'

Ella Langley smiles in a swimsuit with a Texas-shaped necklace in front of a rocky background.

Country Star Ella Langley Turns 27 with Sizzling Swimsuit Snap That Has Fans Cheering

Ray Hartmann smiles, wearing a pinstripe suit and tie, with a brick wall background.

Community Mourns Beloved St. Louis Journalist Killed in Freak Highway Accident

Elizabeth Hurley smiles with a camera strap over her shoulder against a bright blue ocean and sky.

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, Ditches Beach for Gardening in Tennessee

A person in a patterned coat shovels snow next to a car covered in snow during a blizzard.

May Mayhem: Spring Storm to Blanket Rockies in 12 Inches of Snow Tonight

Mina Kimes in a red dress poses in front of a blue backdrop with National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences logos.

From Spelling Champ to Bee Host: Mina Kimes Takes the Stage at Scripps

Montreal Canadiens players in white jerseys shake hands with Tampa Bay Lightning players in blue jerseys on the ice.

Lightning, Canadiens Prove True Sportsmanship Isn't Dead in Epic Game 7