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Prince Harry's ESPY Award for Service has sparked controversy, with Venus Williams' reaction to his acceptance speech drawing particular attention. As Harry approached the stage, his wife Meghan Markle and others gave him a standing ovation. However, Williams remained seated, prompting speculation that she had snubbed the Sussexes.A video of the incident shows Williams initially staying in her seat and not applauding Harry. She later stands up and joins Markle as Harry delivers his speech. The clip has gone viral, with many expressing their opinions on Williams' actions.Some have defended Williams, suggesting that she may have had a personal reason for not applauding Harry. Others have criticized her, accusing her of being disrespectful and unpatriotic. The Pat Tillman Award for Service honors individuals who have made significant contributions to society, similar to Tillman, a former NFL player who was killed in Afghanistan while serving in the U.S. Army.Past winners include the Buffalo Bills' training staff, Army veteran Gretchen Evans, and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. Harry's award has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning his qualifications for the honor.The controversy surrounding Williams' reaction has overshadowed the purpose of the award and the legacy of Pat Tillman. It remains to be seen whether the incident will have any lasting impact on Williams' reputation or the perception of the ESPY Awards.

Venus Williams Honors Scientific Achievement at Breakthrough Prize CeremonyBefore gracing the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of "Challengers," a tennis-themed movie, Venus Williams took to the stage to celebrate scientific excellence. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion joined an illustrious group of celebrities, including Bradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr., Kim Kardashian, and Alicia Keys, as presenters at the 10th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony. This prestigious event recognizes the groundbreaking research achievements of the world's leading scientists in life sciences, physics, and mathematics.Williams described the opportunity to present as "the experience of a lifetime." She expressed her awe and inspiration at the ingenuity and unwavering spirit of the award winners. "I was truly in awe of the Breakthrough Prize, and so inspired by the ingenuity and unrelenting human spirit of these award winners," she wrote on Instagram.Joining Williams on the red carpet was another former world No. 1, Maria Sharapova, along with other celebrities such as Vin Diesel, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, and Olympic skier Eileen Gu. A total of $15 million in prizes was awarded to high-achieving scientists, with 17-year-old Sia Godika from India receiving the junior prize for her research in cellular reprogramming. She was awarded a $250,000 scholarship and a $100,000 science lab for her school.Dubbed the "Oscars of Science" by Variety, the ceremony was held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles and will air on YouTube on Saturday, April 21. The event featured musical performances from Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, David Foster, and Charlie Puth, while actor James Corden hosted the show.