Healing begins for Gasquet, Nadal

After enduring a summer of torment, Richard Gasquet says he'd have to be a masochist to want to play Rafael Nadal in the first round of the U.S. Open. But he has no choice.

Yellow jersey of overall leader, 2007 Tour de France winner and Kazakh cycling team Astana (AST)'s leader Alberto Contador of Spain, answers a journalist's question after the signature...

Dutch Bos banned 1 month for shove

Dutch rider Theo Bos has been suspended for one month for sending South African Daryl Impey crashing into a security barrier during a Tour of Turkey stage in April, the International Cycling Union said on Friday.

Finalists seek redemption in Paris

Elite athletic pedigree and extraordinary talent aside, Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova also share a dubious history of collapsing in Grand Slam finals.

Pressure too much for Gasquet

Richard Gasquet has never seized stardom and expectations. After testing positive for cocaine, his once-brilliant future continues to crumble.

Serena, Novak, Rafa on a roller coaster

The Aussie Open sets sail several questions and few answers for Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, writes Bonnie D. Ford.

Lance: Landis 'served his time'

Lance Armstrong is prepared to "forgive and forget" and welcome Floyd Landis back to cycling when his former teammate ends a two-year doping ban in the Tour of California in February.

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Unfulfilled potential has Kuznetsova looking for answers

Svetlana Kuznetsova's attitude and aptitude are unassailable. But despite a big game and striking pedigree, recent struggles have some suggesting the Russian talent is at her career crossroads.

Nadal's efficient, brilliant shotmaking propels Spain into final

Not even an ailing posterior could prevent Rafael Nadal from a near-flawless performance. At a historic bullring in Madrid, the world No. 1 bludgeoned American Andy Roddick in straight sets to propel the Spaniards into the Davis Cup final.

FROM THIS ISSUE ... TREADING WATER

After watching the Olympics, the question arises more and more often, especially for parents of young athletes: What if we lived in China, or Norway, ...

FARE-THEE-WELL BEIJING

It ended in a blink, these last two and a half weeks compressed in our memories like one big burst of emotion, excitement and energy. And so, with the...

Overpowering Querrey inflicts damage at U.S. Open

Four Points Coming of age There's no doubt Monday night's late match on center court was a significant passage for Donald Young, who showed streaks ...

THE OLYMPICS ACCORDING TO US: IN ONE MINUTE (PART II)

The Beijing Olympics are officially closed for business. You've probably heard about the 110 U.S. medals, the 51 Chinese golds, and the 43 world recor...

THE OLYMPICS ACCORDING TO US: IN ONE MINUTE

The 2008 Olympics are about to reach the midway point; the story at this point is Michael Phelps, right? Well, yes. But there were other storylines yo...