Staff Writer Chicago, IL Since 2022

Destiny Williams

Sports Features Correspondent

Olympics More Sports Breaking News Human Interest

1,365 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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West Virginia Mining Tragedy: Two Fatal Accidents Rock Coal Industry in 48 Hours

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April Fury: Blizzard Targets Upper Midwest, Threatens Travel Chaos

Nika Muhl in a black Storm jersey and a blonde player in a yellow Seattle jersey smile.

Nika Muhl's WNBA Journey Takes Unexpected Turn Amid Injury Recovery

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Elizabeth Hurley Stuns at 60 with Topless Spring Photo, Champions Age-Defying Confidence

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Midwest Sports Face Friday Night Disruption as 75 MPH Wind Storm Targets Three States

A man in a blue plaid suit and checkered shirt speaks into a microphone, with blurred figures in athletic wear in the background.

Fanta's 'Work For Free' Advice Ignites Sports Media Firestorm

Lexie Hull in a red Fever #10 jersey and shorts, with another player in a black jersey.

From Court to Boardroom: Lexie Hull Makes Power Move as Pro Volleyball Team Owner

Tornado touches down in a field under dark storm clouds, with a road and distant cars in the foreground.

Tornado Watch Threatens Thursday Night Sports Across Four Midwest States

Stephen A. Smith in a suit and patterned shirt looks to the side.

Stephen A. Smith Names His One Political Kryptonite: Marco Rubio

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Jessica Alba's Spring Break Swimsuit Snap Proves Age Is Just a Number