Aussies speak on today's hot topics

How much of a disgrace was Serena Williams' U.S. Open tirade? And is Andy Murray destined never to win a Slam? Four Aussie legends, who aren't afraid to speak the truth, weigh in.

Golf, by its nature, lacks real rivalries

...of the beast. Unlike the aforementioned team sports or direct one-on-one competitions -- say, boxing or tennis -- in which contestants square off against each other, golf includes so many elite pros at the highest...

Blackmar, Sluman share first-round lead

Phil Blackmar and Jeff Sluman shot 6-under 66s in breezy conditions to share the first-round lead in the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

New ownership right fit for Dream

A bottom-line business person with a passion for the product, Kathy Betty sounds exactly like the type of owner the WNBA needs.

ESPN RISE Athletes of the Week

Cross country runner Molly Grabill and soccer goalkeeper Jake Feener are the ESPN RISE National Athletes of the Week

Thursday, October 29

Thrilling Thursday A variety of sports today with golf, soccer and tennis in the morning/afternoon and hockey, baseball and basketball at night. In soccer, the U.S. are...

Whan's eyes wide open in LPGA job

The specter of the previous LPGA commissioner loomed over Wednesday's news conference where Michael Whan became the eighth person to lead the tour. At first blush, he appears to own a solid philosophy to right the ship, writes GolfWorld Executive Editor Ron Sirak.

NEXT: The countdown begins

In our never-ending search for the stars of tomorrow, we've narrowed this year's list to a talented 20. You'll have to wait until our annual NEXT issue (Dec. 14) to see who's No. 1, but these athletes should get your attention for now.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Moriarty: A decade of silence

It's been 10 years since Payne Stewart was taken from his family and friends in a plane crash. Many of those who knew him best share their recollections of that tragic day, writes GolfWorld' Jim Moriarty.

ESPN RISE Athletes of the Week

Volleyball player Annemarie Hickey and soccer player Robert Sandidge are the ESPN RISE National Athletes of the Week

Concern voiced over Cup venue

A California congressman has raised concerns about security at the Persian Gulf port that's scheduled to host the America's Cup showdown.

Karl's Mailbag 9

Q: Who holds the record for the most strikeouts in a baseball career? Bradley from Pennsylvania A: Good question Bradley...

...Sampras celebrates winning a challenge while taking on Marat Safin in the Millennium Challenge during the LA Tennis Open Day 1 at Los Angeles Tennis Center - UCLA on July 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California...

ESPN RISE Athletes of the Week

Cross country runner Joe Rosa and golfer Emma Talley are the ESPN RISE National Athletes of the Week

Brief defends venue choice

An adviser to the sheik of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, has filed a friend of the court brief defending the suitability of the Persian Gulf port to host next year's America's Cup showdown.