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Sorenstam, Henin quit while they're ahead
The premier female golfer of her generation and the No. 1 tennis player in the world retire on consecutive days. Is something up?
King Kaufman May 15, 2008
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Panel o' Experts tie! Schlereth, Zillgitt share prestigious championship, earn dinner at columnist's house. Plus: Wait, Year in Sports was even worse.
By King Kaufman Jan 3, 2008
The year in sports
There were some great moments in 2007, but it was a year of death and a steady rain of scandal.
By King Kaufman Dec 30, 2007
Venus Williams -- the ancient Korean version
Win or lose, it's best to be stylish, even if that means going seriously old-school
Andrew Leonard Oct 1, 2007
From tennis pro to working at home
Do top female athletes risk the death of their sport by opting out?
Tracy Clark-Flory May 9, 2007
Do women crack under pressure?
Slate says "women are chokers." We'd rebut that, but suddenly our throats seem to be closing up.
Catherine Price Feb 13, 2007
GQ to tennis studs: Stay single!
A men's magazine wonders if tennis players' wives are ruining the game.
Sarah Goldstein Sep 5, 2006
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
At 49, Warren Moon is about to become the first black QB in the NFL Hall of Fame. How can someone so young carry that label? Plus: Terrell Owens, Billie Jean King.
Aug 3, 2006
Billie Jean King, tennis queen
A new documentary chronicles the tennis player's fight for equal rights.
Rebecca Traister Apr 24, 2006
Mac is back!
Making a comeback on his 47th birthday, tennis bad boy John McEnroe played beautifully -- and even acted like a gentleman.
By Joel Drucker Feb 17, 2006
Serena and Venus descending
The Williams sisters became the brilliant icons that tennis needed. But their obsession with stardom is spelling the death of their game.
By Joel Drucker Jun 29, 2005
The year in sports
Miracle comebacks, working-class heroes and gracious champions. Flying chairs, rape charges and steroids. 2004 was all about taking the bad with the good.
By King Kaufman Dec 21, 2004
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
In defense of ignoring the hockey World Cup and the U.S. Open. Plus: Bonds for MVP Stat of the Day.
Sep 14, 2004
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
The save is a dumb stat, but let's not shortchange Eric Gagne. Plus: Why doesn't anybody worry about Maria Sharapova's schooling like they worry about Maurice Clarett's?
Jul 7, 2004
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
The dumbest controversy in Belgium. Plus: The dumbest team in America? More like the firedest coach. And: Good basketball reading.
Dec 3, 2003
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Thanksgiving? Why, that's poetry to a sports fan's ears. Plus: NFL Week 13 picks.
Nov 26, 2003
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
It's still possible to look past the ugliness in sports and be a fan, but it takes effort. Plus: It was possible to love Pete Sampras too, but it took more effort than most were able to give.
Aug 28, 2003
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Readers write: Anna Kournikova is too a champion! Plus: Tigers fans on free tickets. And: Why are our most iconic athletes ciphers?
Aug 13, 2003
Lance and Serena: The sequel
When we disparaged the idea that Lance Armstrong could be named Athlete of the Year, many of you got very, very upset. Well, get over it.
By King Kaufman Jan 13, 2003
Coulda been contenders?
The Williams sisters had best start putting a little effort into their games, or they'll be looking back at what might have been sooner than they think.
By Allen Barra Jul 4, 2001
Transcending the game
Tiger Woods and the Williams sisters want a bigger cut of the increased revenues they've created. Not for winning, but just for showing up. Only a fool would give it to them.
By Allen Barra Nov 22, 2000
The tennis world's new cover boys
With Sampras and Agassi aging, men's tennis hopes to excite fans with a fresh crop of young men and a ballsy new ad campaign.
By Diane Seo Aug 10, 2000
John McEnroe
His combination of talent and temperament worked hand in hand, exploding on the court and turning tennis into performance art.
By Larry Platt Jul 11, 2000
Wimbledon gossip wrap-up
The Fortnight is not all green grass and tennis whites, strawberries and cream. Here's the dirt.
By Max Garrone Jul 7, 2000
Anna Kournikova: Winless superstar
With nary a victory and not much of a game, she's the hottest ticket at Wimbledon. And she deserves to be.
By Kerry Lauerman Jun 27, 2000
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