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20 Questions: Serena Williams at the Australian Open, and what NBA player went AWOL?

Serena Williams defeated Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during their women's singles first-round match at the Australian Open. EPA/MADE NAGI

Need to catch up with what's happening in the world of sports and pop culture? Don't worry, I got you.

1. How did Serena Williams make out in her opening match at the Australian Open?

2. What are your thoughts on the Warriors' 35-point blowout of the Cavaliers?

3. When asked about his team's rivalry with Golden State, LeBron James noted: "I don't think we have a rival in our game today." Do you agree with King James?

4. After going AWOL on game day, should Knicks fans be quick to push Derrick Rose out of New York?

5. And about Carmelo Anthony's no-trade clause, is he suddenly considering waiving it?

6. Basketball fans, what should you expect from Ice Cube's new venture, the BIG3, a professional 3-on-3 league featuring Hall of Famer Allen Iverson and other retired NBA players, including: Rashard Lewis, Kenyon Martin and Roger Mason Jr.?

7. Which real-life basketball wife duo epitomizes #squadgoals and #friendshipovereverything?

8. Sheryl Swoopes headlines the 12 finalists list for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Who else made the cut?

9. The UConn women's basketball team refuses to lose. What longstanding record did they break this time?

10. Duke's Grayson Allen was the recipient of boos from fans Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. Did his behavior and one-game suspension, which many believed to be a joke, make him a target for the remainder of the season?

11. Quarterbacks aside, which NFL playoff team has the largest advantage -- the Patriots, Steelers, Falcons or Packers?

12. How did Sean McVay, a 31-year-old former offensive coordinator, become the head coach for the Washington Redskins?

13. Did Steelers WR Antonio Brown break the Bro Code when he shared coach Mike Tomlin's post-game locker room speech to Facebook Live?

14. Though the Dallas Cowboys season ended this weekend, the NFL's investigation into Ezekiel Elliott's domestic violence allegations remains open. When should we expect closure?

15. With the NFL season winding down and my New York Knicks possibly heading toward the NBA lottery (again), I suddenly have MLB on the brain. Are you also wondering when spring training begins?

16. The Chicago Cubs visited the White House on Monday. What one-of-a-kind surprise gift did President Obama receive from the World Series champions?

17. How did First Lady Michelle Obama turn casual into couture?

18. Thinking about taking an Alvin Ailey dance workshop? Yes, we tried it.

19. How does reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry feel about the possibility of being the fourth highest-paid player on the Warriors?

20. We have to acknowledge the Clemson Tigers' wild victory over Alabama in last week's College Football Playoff National Championship. Are you ready to relive the drama?

Shana Renee is the founder and editor-in-chief of All Sports Everything and a passionate New York Jets, Knicks and Yankees fan. Follow her sports talk on Twitter at @ItsShanaRenee.