Trump keeps his campaign alive with barnstorming comeback after confronting Hillary with four Clinton 'sex victims' at bitter second debate - and she FAILS to nail him for sleazy tape scandal
'Bill raped me and Hillary threatened me!' Trump unveils FOUR Clinton 'sex victims' just 90 minutes before the debate starts - to cast BOTH of them as sexual abusers
'This has become a parody of itself': Larry King, Rosie O'Donnell and Chelsea Handler lead dismayed stars as they react to presidential debate
Hillary Clinton wins the first two debate snap polls despite Donald Trump's barnstorming comeback
The sniffing is back! Debate viewers cannot believe their ears as Donald Trump's repeated nasal issue resurfaces during the debate
Billy Bush is suspended from The Today Show indefinitely and put under review for his 'inexcusable' comments to Donald Trump caught on hot mic recording
'Honest Abe never lied. That's the difference between him and you.' Trump's explosive attack on Clinton over her leaked speech about different 'public and private positions'
'Three on one': Now Trump turns on the moderators as he accuses Anderson Cooper and Martha Raddatz of refusing to question Clinton
'Of course I did': Donald Trump admits that he avoided paying federal income taxes on $916 million loss
Clinton hits back at Trump for 'avalanche of falsehoods' as her campaign denounces Republican for dragging race into the 'gutter'
The real winner of the second debate: The internet falls in love with undecided voter Kenneth Bone and his red sweater
'Congrats on the big win!' Mike Pence heaps praise on Donald Trump moments after the debate - appearing to quash rumors he was considering a run for the top of the ticket
You sure you're 100 percent behind Trump? 'Angry' Mike Pence cancels his New Jersey fundraiser amid rumors he's struggling to support the presidential candidate
Donald and Hillary's ceasefire: Rivals pull their punches and COMPLIMENT one another as Clinton says she likes his children and Trump praises her as 'a fighter'
'I'll have to make sure my kids are out of the room... that's really sad': Parents despair as the presidential debate becomes so 'vulgar' they can't let their children watch it
Jerry Springer invites Donald Trump and Mike Pence onto his show 'to talk things out' after presidential nominee reveals they 'haven't spoken' during TV debate
'You'd be in jail': Trump attacks on Clinton's emails saying he will appoint special prosecutor if he wins - and predicts the outcome
'It's proof she's a robot': Hillary Clinton doesn't flinch as a fly LANDS on her face during the presidential debate - sparking avalanche of internet jokes
'Perverts never change': Donald Trump's own words come back to haunt him as Twitter sleuths dig up comment he once made about Anthony Weiner
Donald Trump caught on tape admitting he would not be suitable for public office because of his views about women
Audience members LAUGH as Trump declares himself a 'gentleman' for giving Hillary the floor at presidential debate - but are aghast when he stands menacingly behind her to watch her answer the question
'This is better than any anti-USA propaganda they could make': Iranian state TV live streams presidential debate for the first time ever...and even discusses Donald Trump's sexist comments
Now THAT'S a statement piece! Melania dons a bold Gucci 'pussy-bow' blouse to support her husband after slapping him down over 'p***ygate', as she joins all the Trump women for debate night
Carly Simon reworks You're So Vain for anti-Trump commercial to poke fun at his 'apricot face' and strategically-dipped campaign hats

Serving up smiles! Maria Sharapova grins through her suspension as she poses at sweet shop in Sin City

Published: 23:33 EST, 9 October 2016 | Updated: 03:03 EST, 10 October 2016

e-mail

View
comments

Maria Sharapova can't be bitter in a sweet shop.

The 29-year-old tennis pro, fresh off the reduction of her doping ban from two years to 15 months, beamed at the Sweet Factory in Las Vegas on Sunday while promoting her candy line, Sugarpova.

The Russian stunner looked both pretty and professional in a white blazer with black trim over a white shirt with black dots, black pants and brown sandal heels.

Scroll down for video

Putting her best foot forward: Maria Sharapova shrugged off controversy to promote her candy line at a Las Vegas sweet shop. The Russian beauty will take the court for a charity event there Monday

The 6 ft., 2 in. beauty is in the Silver State to take part in Monday's World Team Tennis Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a sporting event featuring a collection of the sport's greatest, co-hosted by Elton John and Billie Jean King.

The five-time Grand Slam winner said she's 'looking forward to a great night of tennis,' and 'really excited to get back on the court for a great cause,' as revenues raised will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

It marks the first time that 15-year veteran of the Women's Tennis Association tour will take the court since the change to her suspension was announced Tuesday.

Others set to participate in the event, which has raised more than $14 million in 23 years, include John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova and Andy Roddick.

Stretchy: The green-eyed stunner toys with a saccharine goodie from her line, Sugarpova

Grace under fire: Maria, 29, has weathered the storm of her doping ban like a pro - and will regain said status next spring

Beaming: The statuesque Russian beauty shows off a smile that could light up a room

Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced Sharapova's ban from two years to 15 months in the wake of her positive test at January's Australian Open for meldonium, a heart medication that is forbidden by the International Tennis Federation.

The CAS said in a 28-page decision that Sharapova was not at 'significant fault' over the failed test, and did not appear to be looking to gain an unfair advantage in taking the drug.

Sharapova, who was once the top-ranked female tennis player worldwide, was banned effective January 26, 2016 in connection with the test.

Under the terms of the CAS ruling, she can come back to the professional ranks on April 26, 2017.

Intensity: Maria's last competition prior to her ban came January 25 against Serena Williams

Restless: Maria said after her ban was reduced, 'Tennis is my passion and I have missed it'

In the wake of the ruling, Sharapova called it 'one of [her] happiest days,' adding that she's 'counting the days until [she] can return to the court.

'In so many ways, I feel like something I love was taken away from me and it will feel really good to have it back,' she said in a statement. 'Tennis is my passion and I have missed it.'

The athlete said she wasn't aware that meldonium (also referred to as mildronate) was named a banned substance as of New Year's Day this year.

She admitted to using the substance prior to her matches at this year's Australian Open, which ended for her with a quarterfinals defeat at the hands of Serena Williams.

World Team Tennis Smash Hits airs live Monday on ESPN2 at 10/9c.

Legends: Billie Jean King and Elton John are set to co-host the star-laden showcase that Maria will participate in, with proceeds going to the Rocket Man's AIDS foundation. The two were pictured here at last year's event in Las Vegas