(CBS Local)– Sports around the country and around the world have been impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic, but one sport that has seen a jolt in popularity this year is tennis. The socially distanced nature of the sport has provided people of all ages with an athletic outlet during this unprecedented year.

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WTA Players of 2020, No. 3: Iga Swiatek At just 19, the Pole made history in Paris by winning it all without the loss of a set, and she should have a blindingly bright future ahead. By Nina Pantic December 02, 2020

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Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson died on Wednesday at the age of 86, at his home in Los Angeles, according to the AP and his family friend Michael Roth. The cause of death has not yet been made public.

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By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter & Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter Raleigh, N.C. — When asked about a girls soccer tournament that will draw teams from 35 states and Canada to play soccer in Raleigh this weekend, Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen reiterated the need for the 3 Ws.

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Carly Lantz’s soccer career will continue beyond North Oconee High School. Lantz, a senior at NOHS, was recently recognized in a scholarship signing ceremony where she formally signed to play the sport at Appalachian State. Lantz was joined by members of her family, friends and teammates.

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