ESPN 100: Nos. 62-74

ESPN The Magazine's 100 best sports events of 2009 quiz, questions Nos. 62-74.

Former No. 1 Mauresmo retires

Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo retired from tennis Thursday, saying she no longer had a burning desire for competition.

Federer facing ever-growing challenges

After an emotional 2009 season full of unprecedented highs and gut-wrenching lows, 28-year-old Roger Federer is back on top. But he'll find that the going only gets tougher from here.

More to be thankful for than the Detroit Lions

...building a squad that really features team spirit, the way McEnroe has done, is an achievement. Justine Henin: Although she walked away from the game while she was still the Queen Bee, she owes...

Judgment passed on Serena long ago?

Finally, we have a verdict: Serena Williams was fined $82,500 and put on Grand Slam probation for her U.S. Open tirade. But did the punishment fit the crime, and are tennis officials prepared to enforce it uniformly in the future?

Team-before-self mentality serves Italians well

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy -- The Cinderella story of the 2009 U.S. Fed Cup team has come to a disappointing end. The dark cloud cover on Sunday matched t...

Italy clinches Fed Cup title over U.S.

Italy surged to their second Fed Cup title by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over the United States in the final on Sunday.

Glatch to take on Pennetta in opener

Alexa Glatch of the United States will open against Flavia Pennetta in the Fed Cup final against Italy.

Triumphs to tears: Assessing the 2009 WTA stars

With a mid-tier event currently being played in Bali and the Italians hosting the U.S. in this weekend's Fed Cup final, the WTA tour's winter break ha...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens at the 7th CPH...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens at the 7th CPH...

Belgium's Justine Henin reacts during an exhibition match against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens at the 7th CPH Women Tennis...

Belgium's Justine Henin reacts during an exhibition match against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens at the 7th CPH Women Tennis...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens at the 7th CPH...

Belgium's Justine Henin reacts during an exhibition match against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens at the 7th CPH Women Tennis...