To understand how the Obama administration is running America into the ground, consider the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Aug. 1 decree ordering, essentially, free birth-control pills for all women. Through this brand-new entitlement - announced the very day when Congress voted to "reduce" the national debt - Washington mandates more giveaways, not just to poor women, but to every American female, regardless of employment, income or trust fund.
Venus Williams' first experience with World TeamTennis came when, as a child, she attended a clinic hosted by Billie Jean King. On Tuesday, Williams took the court for the Washington Kastles' season opener after hosting a clinic of her own, giving local students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for instruction from an elite player.
Once a teen sensation, Maria Sharapova is the elder stateswoman at Wimbledon this year.
Once a teen sensation, Maria Sharapova is the elder stateswoman at Wimbledon this year.
Time and again after losing a point, Venus Williams rolled her eyes, slumped her shoulders and let out a shriek of dismay that echoed through Centre Court, reverberating off its roof.
Venus Williams pulled out of the French Open on Friday, 24 hours after her younger sister Serena withdrew, making it the first Grand Slam tournament since 2003 without either Williams.
Venus Williams has broken with tradition and entered a warmup tournament before Wimbledon.
Venus Williams plans to travel with the U.S. Fed Cup team for its World Group playoff at Germany but is not expected to play because of an injured hip that has sidelined her since January.
Whether it's starting a family or starting a business, Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams have figured out how to make life about more than hitting a fuzzy yellow ball.
