Swiss Roger Federer cries after beating Swedish player Robin Soderling during their French Open tennis men's final match on June 7, 2009 at Roland Garros...

Greatest ever? We have a surprise

Any discussion of greatest tennis players begins with Roger Federer and Pete Sampras. But Page 2 argues the case for Jimmy Connors.

Living in a state of sports grace

LeBron James and Rafael Nadal are both winners, but Tim Keown wonders if they speak the same language.

PARIS - MAY 31: Robin Soderling (below net) of Sweden goes to shake hands with Rafael Nadal of Spain following his victory...

This Sporting Life: Are you there, Dwight? It's me, God

After Dwight Howard gave a shout-out to God, Jeff MacGregor discovered that the Almighty answered back.