
Dustin Brown and Zach Parise were each 14 years old when Derian Hatcher became the first American-born captain to capture the Stanley Cup. That it hadn't happened before the Dallas Stars in 1999 came as a bit of a surprise to the young New Jersey Devils leader.
David Stern wants to take a closer look at flopping and referees to be able to take a second look at all flagrant fouls.
David Stern wants to take a closer look at flopping and referees to be able to take a second look at all flagrant fouls.

Awareness came early for Jennifer Gillom.
Two-time French Open runner-up Robin Soderling will miss the French Open, Wimbledon and the Olympics while he recovers from mononucleosis.

David Beckham wants two things: the flame to burn right and a spot on Britain's Olympic team.
The Women's Professional Soccer league has folded after three seasons.

The Olympic torch was passed to London — witnessed, appropriately, by hundreds of Greeks huddled under umbrellas.

World history is littered with dictators who just happened to be — ahem — towering athletic giants. In honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who recorded an impressive two goals and one assist in a recent hockey game, we present a few of our favorite dictathletes.